Tonight we look at the Goons, Bats and Birds that make up this weeks potential encounters. As the party have a bit more power in the decision making of this weeks encounters then there is a bit more uncertainty in what they will encounter – mostly. Goons, bats and birds are definitely there but as friend or foe?
We won’t find out what we may be encountering this week just sitting around so let’s grab a coffee, sit down roll into tonight’s encounter.
Goons, Bats and Birds
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Jack walked between the tents and watched the group of adventurers as they walked between the stallholders. The adventurers were taking in the sights of the market tent city but there was something more. Jack watched the way they watched the people at the market, scanning across the crowd as they spoke to vendors. Despite their potential for profit and their usefulness the risk of having these adventurers offside was a risk.
Shouting to be heard above the din of the crowd “Statues! Get statues of your favourite racers!” Jack quickly sounded the retreat for his fellow agents amongst the crowd, but he noticed that one of them was already being followed by the adventurers. He hoped that they would keep quiet about their activities and not jeopardise their plans.
Alkerion brushed down Jesper’s feathers, a job that normally Twig did and did well. He had heard from a few merchants now that they had seen a gnome flying a bat late at night along the same course that the racers flew. He suspected Twig but it had not been confirmed yet for some reason he felt like he couldn’t trust her any more. “It’s alright Jesper. We will get to the bottom of this.” he said as he stroked the bird.
He remembered the stories his father told them of the war for the woods, an ancient battle where his people had fought off against a rival band of elves that flew on the backs of the giant mammals. Since then Bats had b been hunted and were the main, and only source of meat for the people who lived in Bramblewall. But it seems that the one that Twig had raised as a pup did not fly off as they had hoped. “If she races that animal then the tradition of these races will be in jeopardy.” he muttered to himself as he considered the unthinkable.
What to do about the gnome called Twig.
No matter what else was going on in the village Twig focused on getting the helmet just right for Honeysuckle. It had to cope with the erratic movements of the giant bat’s flight but also, more to the point, it had to be able to block out the full extent of the sun – shade or otherwise. If she could fly at even half speed during the day she would be able to make up the distance at night and even take the lead with only a few hours of rest. That’s what she had been training Honeysuckle for.
Tomorrow was the big race and those men from the tent city below couldn’t stop her. Although she must admit that she was a bit rattled from their offer and their unspoken threat. She was lost in her thought’s when she was interrupted with a knocking at the door.
This week has a few options for the party to encounter one or more of our main NPCs as well as the potential for combat. Don’t forget that the adventure isn’t completed just yet – we still have a few days left. So don’t forget to come back the remaining days this week and, as always, don’t forget to roll with advantage,
The Brazen Wolfe
Brazen Wolfe Tabletop 