Episode One Reprise: Now in Carp on the Wall
The party returns to the village without incidents, though with a strange feeling that they may have missed something important.
Lia thanks everybody for the help, and offers a place to rest and heal, as well as some rewards - she does not specify exactly hat they are, but she has a rather conspiratorial smile. She also assures them that, now that they have made sure that there is no supernatural influence at work, the hive will be dealt with, in a way that doesn't disturb the natural order.
When Dakash mentions in passing that something in the mites' possession had a strange effect on his spells, she asks for the entire sack containing the items the party found, guaranteeing that she will return all those that are not dangerous - and then some.
She also puts a cloak on Scarlet's shoulders, sized specifically for the familiar, and a moment later the little dinosaur casts a shower of sparks spelling: "Finally!"
A few seconds later, a disembodied voice says: Good job everyone. Sorry I couldn't help but... I really really can't."
Due to the strange effect on the pewters, you end up more distracted than you might otherwise be, and can't very well describe the details of what you found out.
This of course is not ominous at all and has nothing to do with the rest of the campaign. Also, I have a bridge to sell you if you are interested :P
Leonia, you recognize the cloak as an item occasionally gifted by old, rich wizards to their former apprentices in recognition of some major milestone (e.g., reaching a 5th level, or crafting their first major (i.e., a Wondrous, Weapon, or Armor category) magic item, and so on), which grants prestidigitation (at will), one cantrip (at will), and a minor spell (once per day).
If you have something to add, please do so, otherwise, you can get some rest in Zhorr's manor. The rooms are large, nice, and have some of Zhorr's art in them.
There are no servants in the castle, but Zhorr will dispatch an Unseen Servant to each of you.
The rooms do include a bath tub, and the manor actually has indoor plumbing, so you can take a bath if you'd like.
Next scene will be dinner at the manor.
This message was last edited by the GM at 16:54, Sun 19 Feb 2017.