Crypt of the Everflame GM Turn Post 2

The ritual is set to begin at noon on the 4^th. The party arrives at the town square at the appointed time and discover it to be empty except for themselves.

The bells atop the Temple of Erastil toll their midday song, echoing throughout the quiet town of Kassen. As the peals begin to fade, the first of the townsfolk make their way into the square, dressed in black, as if attending a funeral. They slowly fill the square, moving quietly across the cold, hard ground, their eyes downcast and mournful. After a few moments, a murmur passes through the crowd as it slowly parts to let Mayor Uptal through. He leads the way with a tarnished silver lantern. Behind him, an old pony drags a cart laden with backpacks and supplies.

Once he reaches the center of the crowd, Mayor Uptal stops and calls out to the assembled townsfolk. “Once again the winter winds blow through the Fangwood, marking the end of another harvest. There are wolves in the woods, howling at our walls, and serpents in our shadows, waiting to strike. Just as it was one hundred and seventy-four years ago, when Kassen himself left these walls to protect us, so it is today. Where are the heroes? Where are the brave folk that will venture out to Kassen’s tomb and retrieve the flame to keep this community safe for another winter?”

At this point the Pathfinders are motioned forward. The mayor hands the silver lantern to Holytrauma and instructs, “Use this to bring back the fire to Kassen.”

The mayor then hands each of you a backpack that contains 5 days’ worth of rations, a small tent, a winter blanket and a full waterskin.  In addition, the following items are spread out among the backpacks, distributed as evenly as possible: 50 feet of hempen rope, a box containing tinder and three tindertwigs, a labeled potion of cure light wounds, three torches, a grappling hook, and a small bottle of local brandy. The mayor also provides a trail map.

The mayor once again speaks to the townsfolk. “I present to you the brave heroes who will follow in Kassen’s footsteps to retrieve the Everflame! Some of them may not return, but I say to you that their sacrifice shall not be forgotten. Go, brave heroes, and do not return until you have the eternal fire.” With that, the mayor points to the south, the direction of Kassen’s tomb. The townsfolk begin waving goodbye with cold, solemn looks on most of their faces.

What do you do now?

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    Conditions
   
    None

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   Party Health:

   Fergus 15/15, Jerry 22/22, Holytrauma 12/12, Ronan Hex 15/15, Korg the Mighty 14/14