Fireseek 5–6, 576 CY
Temperature: 28.1°F to 40.2°F
Wind: Moderate breeze (S)(13-18 MPH | 11-16 KN)
Precipitation: None
Clouds: Gray, slightly overcast
Fireseek 5:
The harsh winter wind cuts through the gray skies as Tat Shen, the Eastern Monk, stumbles into the warmth of the Inn of the Welcome Wench. Having been lost in the wilderness for three grueling days, his disheveled appearance shocks Ostler Gundigoot, the innkeeper. Tat Shen devours a hearty meal and collapses into a much-needed rest, the hardships of his journey etched into his weary frame.
Fireseek 6:
The dawn brings a reunion with his old companion, Allister Greenleaf, a veteran fighter. Over breakfast, they encounter OrReg, a hulking Half-Ogre fighter, whose intimidating presence and promise of brute strength make him a valuable addition to the group. Their camaraderie is tested early when a rugged ranger enters the inn, seeking adventurers for a delicate task. He shares rumors of strange activity at the moathouse and offers a reward of 90 gold pieces and a healing potion upfront for reconnaissance.
Though intrigued by the ranger's proposal, the group’s attention shifts to a reward poster tacked on the inn’s notice board. It details a local menace—a wild owlbear terrorizing livestock in the northern Boar’s Thicket area. Eager for fame and coin, they decide to hunt the creature first.
Setting out past noon, the party makes their way to Boar’s Thicket. As they near the area, they spot a pack of wild boars rooting in the snow. A fierce encounter ensues when one of the beasts charges. Despite its ferocity, the group emerges victorious, albeit bloodied and shaken.
Deeper into the thicket, snow crunches underfoot as they discover a mound with a shadowy cave entrance. The cold air thickens with the sense of impending danger. Could this be the lair of the owlbear?
To Be Continued...
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