When last we left our heroes… In the aftermath of the battle and burying the fallen, the companions—including those wounded and weary—began a forced march back to Mjathkor. During the first night, their paths were dogged by the “long-ears” – the maned wolves who had attacked them at the beginning of their journey. As they grew increasingly unfit for a battle due to their weariness and their pace taking its toll on them, they were approached by another group of animals—this time, a trio of swans flying overhead. One of these swans spoke to the party through Kanuvarja, the Star-singer [Sophie], warning them of the approach of the wolves. Although the swan and his mate could not stay to help them, a third swan, a warrior named Sha-Rial, soul-bonded with Shadlaharl, and offered to lead the party through the woods by a shortcut, one which would allow them to reach Mjathkor before the feast.
The company followed Sha-Rial the Swan at a breakneck pace, pushing through the wood by trackless paths until at last, weary but safe, they arrived at the village on the day before the feast. They presented the Serpent to the Priestess Falaru, who gave them food, baths, changes of clothing, and rest before the feast began the next day.
At the feast, almost everyone from the fort as well as from the Four Villages gathered to celebrate the Feast of Orusen. The ritual was performed, the waters cleansed, the Serpent slain and buried for another year, and all was well. Sergeant Garinas as well as Sir Ianor congratulated the companions, and Sir Ianor showed his gratitude by paying them handsomely (including a hefty weregild for Vasiral’s maimed arm). Sir Ianor confided in the adventurers, telling them that he had suspected a growing evil in the region for quite some time. With this first adventure safely behind them, the companions set out to take some seasonal actions…
Monsters avoided:
- 12 Maned Wolves
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