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 = DM Notes =
 Notes intended to guide the adventure.

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	~~"The village of Lonstrem is a small farmer’s town of about 200 on~~ the ~~Embraweave Plateau east of Suhder. Its mayor, Marwan Rosebelly, has called for aid from~~ the ~~Order of Dawn after almost~~ a quarter of the population has fallen ill almost 3 weeks ago. You are to deliver a wagon with supplies to these people, and assist the local priest of Lathender, Zinfi Goldrest, with finding out where this sickness has come from, and hopefully put an end to it.		== Session 5 ==
			After cleaning out the cave / sewers / hideout with the Crux members there is a ton left to find.

	~~Minister Elreak from the Order of Dawn - part of the Church of Pelor -~~ has promised you 100 gold pieces each for your efforts in delivering the cart of goods to Lonstrem, of which you’ve been paid 25 when you left Suhder. You have also been given 3 weeks worth of rations each, enough to get you to the village and back.		Langdredrosa also has several items on him:
	~~The wagon is pulled by two donkeys and contains~~:		* A greatsword of (extra crit damage)
	*A ~~chest~~ of ~~dry, herbal medical supplies~~		* Scale Mail
	*A small barrel of liquid medicine		* An amulet of Disguise Self (1 charge)
	*~~A chest of bandages~~		* 27 platinum, 35 gold
	*~~4 flasks~~ of ~~strong alcohol~~ (~~meant as a disinfectant~~) ~~in a crate.~~		* a ring to enter the Administrative district
	*~~A small~~, ~~locked chest containing scrolls (1 person was given~~ a ~~key~~ to ~~be kept separately)~~		* A folded letter
	*A ~~barrel of feed for the donkeys~~

	The ~~wagon has room for 2 people to ride~~ in the ~~front~~, ~~and two inside (among the goods). The donkeys are called Hilk and Bitty~~, and ~~are~~ of ~~calm demeanor~~ (~~they are affectionate and like~~ to ~~be pet on the head~~).		The others have very little in the way of interesting goods on them:
			* 13 gp, 214sp
			* dingy weapons, armor, and spell foci
			*Spell Scrolls
			** a scroll of Alter Self
			** a scroll of confusion (cursed to rebound, DC 20 save)
			** a scroll of enemies abound
			** scroll of hypnotic pattern

	~~Pelir 11th~~		The cave also has a hidden exit, disguised by an illusory wall. The hidden tunnel leads all the way to the other side of Old Town, where the tunnel exits in a well obscured grate next to the river. The tunnel seems to occasionally flood with high water.
	~~By now you’re about 2 days away from Lonstrem~~. ~~You’ve traveled~~ the ~~Godsroad Highway for~~ a ~~good while, before leaving its relative safety and~~ well ~~kept road surface~~ to ~~travel on the Embraweave Trackway - a much less traveled path leading through~~ the ~~Embraweave Plateau~~. The ~~journey has been relatively uneventful, save a thief trying~~ to rummage through your goods and wild animals being attracted to the smell of food cooking over a fire. Now, however, bad weather is headed your way as deep blue and gray clouds are blown north-east from the Inmer.

	== ~~Session 1~~ ==		=== The letter ===
	~~Pelir 11th~~		"In case you forget again. Their names are
	~~Having found Johan (Steve) on the road the party learns about a house not too far away, it should provide shelter from the coming storm. They also learn Steve has been beaten by a group of highwaymen.~~
	*The party travels to the house, and takes a long time making sure no one is in there before breaking in.
	*They also burn down the little wooden shed to the side.

	~~The party takes their time looking around the house, discovering that one of the room contains a bed, the other room appears to be some sort of study~~.		Agile. Orange tabaxi. </br>
	*As they are looking around the house, it starts raining.		Leads a gang named the Crux. IMPORTANT: this gang uses the old sewers to move their goods and people unseen. This one is slippery, kill her if you find her. Go after this one first and send word upon your succes.
	*In the study they find a ~~magic sigil on~~ the ~~ground and a leather bound book on~~ the ~~desk, as well as about 200gp worth of reagents.~~
	*The book contains a number of rituals written in draconic - among which a ritual that describes how to ~~create a portal to Avernus~~. ~~The ritual requires souls as a component~~. ~~The book appears to be given to~~ one ~~Hunozur~~.

	~~== Session 2 ==~~		Ogutar. Big half orc with a large scar over his eye. </br>
	~~11-08-2021~~		A clergyman of Pelor. Host of a cult of fanatics.Expect heavy opposition. Find him in the chapel of Pelor in the Old Town. He lives the North part of the city.
	~~Pelir 11th~~

	~~The party spend~~ the ~~evening talking with Steve when they noticed a figure stalking around~~ outside.		Elwarin. Old elf arcanist. </br>
	*Catya snuck out of the ~~house and surprised him , forcing him inside at knife point.~~		Keybearer to the observatory just outside of the city. Has an excellent view of the city. He lives around the observatory. Beware, he wields powerful Magics.
	*After questioning they find out this half elven man is called Velsalin, 35 y/o and born in Suhder. ~~He claims to be a servant~~ of ~~his queen and master Hunozur~~.
	**He ~~was sent here to recover~~ the ~~book the party is now holding~~.

	~~The party tortured Velsalin for information~~, ~~which he reluctantly spilled:~~		Do not forget your place, for the mistress will know.
	*Hunozur can be found in a cave south of the village.
	*He was ordered to get the book for ~~Hunozur.~~
	*It was Hunozur who made the circle in the other room.
	**Upon learning this the party threw a kneecap they removed from the half-elf into the ~~circle. Nothing happened~~.

	~~Velsalin managed to escape as the party tried to drag him towards the well outside. He killed himself on one of their daggers.~~		-Frulam"

	~~The party then discussed what they had learned while the storm raged on.~~

	~~== Session 3 ==~~
	25-~~08-2021~~
	~~Pelir 12th~~

	~~The party rests, with Chalk taking first watch.~~
	*Chalk's watch is quiet, not spotting anything.

	~~Rees takes second watch.~~
	*He spots something outside in the rain.
	*He decides to investigate, waking Catya up to watch over him.
	*Approaching the location he finds a dirt mound. Digging this up he finds a corpse, and drags it inside.

	~~The corpse is of an unknown fellow, who is identified by Steve as mister Rainvale, the owner of this house.~~
	*The party finds a key in one of his pockets.

	~~The party uses the key they found on any lock they can find, until they discover what it is for; a chest in the bedroom that has been previously looted.~~

	~~Come morning:~~
	*The body is reburied
	*The house is carefully inspected - even the living room rug is removed to check for a hidden treasure, of which there is none.
	*The party prepares the donkeys to travel to Lonstrem.

	~~After a day of traveling the party arrives, make their way to the Rusty Trough, and have Zinfi Goldrest (not gold breast) called over. They bring the supplies up the chapel, so he can treat the sick.~~

	~~== Session 4 ==~~

	= Planning Summary =		= Planning Summary =

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-Pelir 11th
 "The village of Lonstrem is a small farmer’s town of about 200 on the Embraweave Plateau east of Suhder. Its mayor, Marwan Rosebelly, has called for aid from the Order of Dawn after almost a quarter of the population has fallen ill almost 3 weeks ago. You are to deliver a wagon with supplies to these people, and assist the local priest of Lathender, Zinfi Goldrest, with finding out where this sickness has come from, and hopefully put an end to it.
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 The wagon has room for 2 people to ride in the front, and two inside (among the goods). The donkeys are called Hilk and Bitty, and are of calm demeanor (they are affectionate and like to be pet on the head).
 By now you’re about 2 days away from Lonstrem. You’ve traveled the Godsroad Highway for a good while, before leaving its relative safety and well kept road surface to travel on the Embraweave Trackway - a much less traveled path leading through the Embraweave Plateau. The journey has been relatively uneventful, save a thief trying to rummage through your goods and wild animals being attracted to the smell of food cooking over a fire. Now, however, bad weather is headed your way as deep blue and gray clouds are blown north-east from the Inmer.
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 *They also burn down the little wooden shed to the side.
 The party takes their time looking around the house, discovering that one of the room contains a bed, the other room appears to be some sort of study.
 *As they are looking around the house, it starts raining.
 *In the study they find a magic sigil on the ground and a leather bound book on the desk, as well as about 200gp worth of reagents.
 *The book contains a number of rituals written in draconic - among which a ritual that describes how to create a portal to Avernus. The ritual requires souls as a component. The book appears to be given to one Hunozur.
 = Planning Summary =

Nathan: /* Recent happenings */

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			Pelir 11th
	"The village of Lonstrem is a small farmer’s town of about 200 on the Embraweave Plateau east of Suhder. Its mayor, Marwan Rosebelly, has called for aid from the Order of Dawn after almost a quarter of the population has fallen ill almost 3 weeks ago. You are to deliver a wagon with supplies to these people, and assist the local priest of Lathender, Zinfi Goldrest, with finding out where this sickness has come from, and hopefully put an end to it.		"The village of Lonstrem is a small farmer’s town of about 200 on the Embraweave Plateau east of Suhder. Its mayor, Marwan Rosebelly, has called for aid from the Order of Dawn after almost a quarter of the population has fallen ill almost 3 weeks ago. You are to deliver a wagon with supplies to these people, and assist the local priest of Lathender, Zinfi Goldrest, with finding out where this sickness has come from, and hopefully put an end to it.

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	By now you’re about 2 days away from Lonstrem. You’ve traveled the Godsroad Highway for a good while, before leaving its relative safety and well kept road surface to travel on the Embraweave Trackway - a much less traveled path leading through the Embraweave Plateau. The journey has been relatively uneventful, save a thief trying to rummage through your goods and wild animals being attracted to the smell of food cooking over a fire. Now, however, bad weather is headed your way as deep blue and gray clouds are blown north-east from the Inmer.		By now you’re about 2 days away from Lonstrem. You’ve traveled the Godsroad Highway for a good while, before leaving its relative safety and well kept road surface to travel on the Embraweave Trackway - a much less traveled path leading through the Embraweave Plateau. The journey has been relatively uneventful, save a thief trying to rummage through your goods and wild animals being attracted to the smell of food cooking over a fire. Now, however, bad weather is headed your way as deep blue and gray clouds are blown north-east from the Inmer.

			== Session 1 ==
			Pelir 11th
			Having found Johan (Steve) on the road the party learns about a house not too far away, it should provide shelter from the coming storm. They also learn Steve has been beaten by a group of highwaymen.
			*The party travels to the house, and takes a long time making sure no one is in there before breaking in.
			*They also burn down the little wooden shed to the side.

			== Session 2 ==
			Pelir 11th
			The party takes their time looking around the house, discovering that one of the room contains a bed, the other room appears to be some sort of study.
			*As they are looking around the house, it starts raining.
			*In the study they find a magic sigil on the ground and a leather bound book on the desk, as well as about 200gp worth of reagents.
			*The book contains a number of rituals written in draconic - among which a ritual that describes how to create a portal to Avernus. The ritual requires souls as a component. The book appears to be given to one Hunozur.

	= Planning Summary =		= Planning Summary =

Nathan: /* Links */

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Links

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	=Links =		=Links =
	'''Session Log''' at [[AitAL Log]] </br>		'''Session Log''' at [[AitAL Log]] </br>
	'''Detailed Planning''' at [[AitAL Planning]]		'''Detailed Planning''' at [[AitAL Planning]] </br>
	'''Adventure details''' at [[The Dragon Cult]]		'''Adventure details''' at [[The Dragon Cult]]

Nathan: /* Links */

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Links

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	'''Session Log''' at [[AitAL Log]] </br>		'''Session Log''' at [[AitAL Log]] </br>
	'''Detailed Planning''' at [[AitAL Planning]]		'''Detailed Planning''' at [[AitAL Planning]]
			'''Adventure details''' at [[The Dragon Cult]]

	= Recent happenings =		= Recent happenings =

Nathan: /* DM Notes */

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DM Notes

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	= DM Notes =		= DM Notes =
	Notes intended to guide the adventure.		Notes intended to guide the adventure.

	~~== Adventure Intro ==~~
	The village of Lonstrem is a small farmer’s town of about 200 on the Embraweave Plateau east of Suhder. Its mayor, Marwan Rosebelly, has called for aid from the Order of Dawn after almost a quarter of the population has fallen ill almost 3 weeks ago. You are to deliver a wagon with supplies to these people, and assist the local priest of Lathender, Zinfi Goldrest, with finding out where this sickness has come from, and hopefully put an end to it.

	Minister Elreak from the Order of Dawn - part of the Church of Pelor - has promised you 100 gold pieces each for your efforts in delivering the cart of goods to Lonstrem, of which you’ve been paid 25 when you left Suhder. You have also been given 3 weeks worth of rations each, enough to get you to the village and back.

	~~The wagon is pulled by two donkeys and contains:~~
	*A chest of dry, herbal medical supplies
	*A small barrel of liquid medicine
	*A chest of bandages
	*4 flasks of strong alcohol (meant as a disinfectant) in a crate.
	*A small, locked chest containing scrolls (1 person was given a key to be kept separately)
	*A barrel of feed for the donkeys

	The wagon has room for 2 people to ride in the front, and two inside (among the goods). The donkeys are called Hilk and Bitty, and are of calm demeanor (they are affectionate and like to be pet on the head).

	By now you’re about 2 days away from Lonstrem. You’ve traveled the Godsroad Highway for a good while, before leaving its relative safety and well kept road surface to travel on the Embraweave Trackway - a much less traveled path leading through the Embraweave Plateau. The journey has been relatively uneventful, save a thief trying to rummage through your goods and wild animals being attracted to the smell of food cooking over a fire. Now, however, bad weather is headed your way as deep blue and gray clouds are blown north-east from the Inmer.

	~~== What is going on? ==~~
	A warlock of the dragon, a Half Orc named [[Hunozur]], has been tasked with robbing the village of whatever riches it might have and bringing it to its master: A red Dragon named Viosephit. Additionally, once all the riches have been taken, the village is to be destroyed in in honor to Viosephit.

	~~Hunozur has used his [[Firelight Pendulum]] to lull the villagers to sleep, slowly. Every day he is able to put 5 people to sleep.<br/>~~
	He does this by sneaking into the town at night, and using a disguise self spell to make himself look like the local priest. Once he has gained the trust of people, he uses his Firelight Pendulum to put them under the suggestion spell and tells them to sleep until they are given a command ("Rise for the Queen").
	*While he is inside people's houses like this, he will also rob them of their (meager) possessions.

	~~Once he has about 75% of the villagers put to sleep he will move in with his compatriots and set the town ablaze, forcing the priest of Lathender to watch as his "Punishment" for serving a false god.~~

	~~"The Firelight Pendulum"~~
	*The Firelight Pendulum is a rare magic item that allows the user to cast "Suggestion" on a target that can see the pendulum swing for at least 30 seconds.
	*The item has 5 charges, and one cast consumes one charge.
	*The effect of this suggestion spell lasts for up to 30 days, or until dispelled by a "dispel magic" or "dispel curse" spell. The spell reads as enchantment on a detect magic spell.

	~~== On the road ==~~
	~~Leave some room for the players to introduce themselves.~~

	~~'''Once getting started'''~~
	*The storm is starting the get close, it will hit within the next few hours.
	**A DC 12 survival check makes it clear it will be an intense storm and the cart alone won't provide enough shelter. 20+ will make it clear it will be here in 4 hours.

	~~'''Steven'''~~
	*An old man sits below a tree, looking bruised. He asks for the player's help, for food and transportation to the village.
	*The man is called Steven, a human man in his sixties. He is dressed in simple farmer's garb and carries a, now broken, walking stick with him.
	*He comes from Lonstrem and tried to make it to Merrock, several days south of here, but was robbed by a group highwaymen.
	**If pressed, he will say the highwaymen likely went up to the House on the Hill, which is only an hour from here.
	**Steven will also tell the House on the Hill is likely to be close-by enough to reach before rainfall, but he believes the highwaymen went in that direction.

	~~Lonstrem is still a day away at this point.~~

	~~==House on the Hill ==~~
	~~[Lonely_Cottage map]~~
	*The house is owned by one Zinberos Rainvale, a rather reclusive Elf. Steven knows the name, but nothing more about him.
	*The house is entirely empty, the doors locked, and the shed empty with evidence of someone having been tied up there.

	~~'''Outside'''~~
	*A DC 15 investigation check around the house reveals a fresh, hurriedly dug grave. Inside they find a naked, elven man.
	*A DC 20 investigation check will reveal remains of tracks leading away from the house. A DC 15 survival, tracking check reveals these tracks to be about a day and a half old, and to be at least 3 people.

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	== Players ==		= Players =
	*[[Laura Higgins]] as [[Catya]]		*[[Laura Higgins]] as [[Catya]]
	*[[Chris Everett]] as [[Chalk]]		*[[Chris Everett]] as [[Chalk]]
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	*[[Alex Perkins]] as [[Rees Golondwy]]		*[[Alex Perkins]] as [[Rees Golondwy]]

	== Timeline ==		= Timeline =
	*Session 1: 17th of Mystrir 863 PCA		*Session 1: 17th of Mystrir 863 PCA

	== Links ==		=Links =
	'''Session Log''' at [[AitAL Log]] </br>		'''Session Log''' at [[AitAL Log]] </br>
	'''Detailed Planning''' at [[AitAL Planning]]		'''Detailed Planning''' at [[AitAL Planning]]

	== Recent happenings ==		= Recent happenings =
	"The village of Lonstrem is a small farmer’s town of about 200 on the Embraweave Plateau east of Suhder. Its mayor, Marwan Rosebelly, has called for aid from the Order of Dawn after almost a quarter of the population has fallen ill almost 3 weeks ago. You are to deliver a wagon with supplies to these people, and assist the local priest of Lathender, Zinfi Goldrest, with finding out where this sickness has come from, and hopefully put an end to it.		"The village of Lonstrem is a small farmer’s town of about 200 on the Embraweave Plateau east of Suhder. Its mayor, Marwan Rosebelly, has called for aid from the Order of Dawn after almost a quarter of the population has fallen ill almost 3 weeks ago. You are to deliver a wagon with supplies to these people, and assist the local priest of Lathender, Zinfi Goldrest, with finding out where this sickness has come from, and hopefully put an end to it.

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	== Planning Summary ==		= Planning Summary =

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	*End (ish?) Arrive in lonstrem		*End (ish?) Arrive in lonstrem

	== DM Notes ==		= DM Notes =
	Notes intended to guide the adventure.		Notes intended to guide the adventure.

	=== Adventure Intro ===		== Adventure Intro ==
	The village of Lonstrem is a small farmer’s town of about 200 on the Embraweave Plateau east of Suhder. Its mayor, Marwan Rosebelly, has called for aid from the Order of Dawn after almost a quarter of the population has fallen ill almost 3 weeks ago. You are to deliver a wagon with supplies to these people, and assist the local priest of Lathender, Zinfi Goldrest, with finding out where this sickness has come from, and hopefully put an end to it.		The village of Lonstrem is a small farmer’s town of about 200 on the Embraweave Plateau east of Suhder. Its mayor, Marwan Rosebelly, has called for aid from the Order of Dawn after almost a quarter of the population has fallen ill almost 3 weeks ago. You are to deliver a wagon with supplies to these people, and assist the local priest of Lathender, Zinfi Goldrest, with finding out where this sickness has come from, and hopefully put an end to it.

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	By now you’re about 2 days away from Lonstrem. You’ve traveled the Godsroad Highway for a good while, before leaving its relative safety and well kept road surface to travel on the Embraweave Trackway - a much less traveled path leading through the Embraweave Plateau. The journey has been relatively uneventful, save a thief trying to rummage through your goods and wild animals being attracted to the smell of food cooking over a fire. Now, however, bad weather is headed your way as deep blue and gray clouds are blown north-east from the Inmer.		By now you’re about 2 days away from Lonstrem. You’ve traveled the Godsroad Highway for a good while, before leaving its relative safety and well kept road surface to travel on the Embraweave Trackway - a much less traveled path leading through the Embraweave Plateau. The journey has been relatively uneventful, save a thief trying to rummage through your goods and wild animals being attracted to the smell of food cooking over a fire. Now, however, bad weather is headed your way as deep blue and gray clouds are blown north-east from the Inmer.

	=== What is going on? ===		== What is going on? ==
	A warlock of the dragon, a Half Orc named [[Hunozur]], has been tasked with robbing the village of whatever riches it might have and bringing it to its master: A red Dragon named Viosephit. Additionally, once all the riches have been taken, the village is to be destroyed in in honor to Viosephit.		A warlock of the dragon, a Half Orc named [[Hunozur]], has been tasked with robbing the village of whatever riches it might have and bringing it to its master: A red Dragon named Viosephit. Additionally, once all the riches have been taken, the village is to be destroyed in in honor to Viosephit.

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	*The effect of this suggestion spell lasts for up to 30 days, or until dispelled by a "dispel magic" or "dispel curse" spell. The spell reads as enchantment on a detect magic spell.		*The effect of this suggestion spell lasts for up to 30 days, or until dispelled by a "dispel magic" or "dispel curse" spell. The spell reads as enchantment on a detect magic spell.

	=== On the road ===		== On the road ==
	Leave some room for the players to introduce themselves.		Leave some room for the players to introduce themselves.

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	Lonstrem is still a day away at this point.		Lonstrem is still a day away at this point.

	=== House on the Hill ==~~=<br/>~~		==House on the Hill ==
	[Lonely_Cottage map]		[Lonely_Cottage map]
	*The house is owned by one Zinberos Rainvale, a rather reclusive Elf. Steven knows the name, but nothing more about him.		*The house is owned by one Zinberos Rainvale, a rather reclusive Elf. Steven knows the name, but nothing more about him.

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	By now you’re about 2 days away from Lonstrem. You’ve traveled the Godsroad Highway for a good while, before leaving its relative safety and well kept road surface to travel on the Embraweave Trackway - a much less traveled path leading through the Embraweave Plateau. The journey has been relatively uneventful, save a thief trying to rummage through your goods and wild animals being attracted to the smell of food cooking over a fire. Now, however, bad weather is headed your way as deep blue and gray clouds are blown north-east from the Inmer.		By now you’re about 2 days away from Lonstrem. You’ve traveled the Godsroad Highway for a good while, before leaving its relative safety and well kept road surface to travel on the Embraweave Trackway - a much less traveled path leading through the Embraweave Plateau. The journey has been relatively uneventful, save a thief trying to rummage through your goods and wild animals being attracted to the smell of food cooking over a fire. Now, however, bad weather is headed your way as deep blue and gray clouds are blown north-east from the Inmer.

			=== What is going on? ===
			A warlock of the dragon, a Half Orc named [[Hunozur]], has been tasked with robbing the village of whatever riches it might have and bringing it to its master: A red Dragon named Viosephit. Additionally, once all the riches have been taken, the village is to be destroyed in in honor to Viosephit.

			Hunozur has used his [[Firelight Pendulum]] to lull the villagers to sleep, slowly. Every day he is able to put 5 people to sleep.<br/>
			He does this by sneaking into the town at night, and using a disguise self spell to make himself look like the local priest. Once he has gained the trust of people, he uses his Firelight Pendulum to put them under the suggestion spell and tells them to sleep until they are given a command ("Rise for the Queen").
			*While he is inside people's houses like this, he will also rob them of their (meager) possessions.

			Once he has about 75% of the villagers put to sleep he will move in with his compatriots and set the town ablaze, forcing the priest of Lathender to watch as his "Punishment" for serving a false god.

			"The Firelight Pendulum"
			*The Firelight Pendulum is a rare magic item that allows the user to cast "Suggestion" on a target that can see the pendulum swing for at least 30 seconds.
			*The item has 5 charges, and one cast consumes one charge.
			*The effect of this suggestion spell lasts for up to 30 days, or until dispelled by a "dispel magic" or "dispel curse" spell. The spell reads as enchantment on a detect magic spell.

	=== On the road ===		=== On the road ===
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	Lonstrem is still a day away at this point.		Lonstrem is still a day away at this point.

	~~'''~~House on the Hill~~'''~~<br/>		=== House on the Hill ===<br/>
	[Lonely_Cottage map]		[Lonely_Cottage map]
	*The house is owned by one Zinberos Rainvale, a rather reclusive Elf. Steven knows the name, but nothing more about him.		*The house is owned by one Zinberos Rainvale, a rather reclusive Elf. Steven knows the name, but nothing more about him.
	*The house is entirely empty, the doors locked, and the shed empty with evidence of someone having been tied up there.		*The house is entirely empty, the doors locked, and the shed empty with evidence of someone having been tied up there.

			'''Outside'''
	*A DC 15 investigation check around the house reveals a fresh, hurriedly dug grave. Inside they find a naked, elven man.		*A DC 15 investigation check around the house reveals a fresh, hurriedly dug grave. Inside they find a naked, elven man.
			*A DC 20 investigation check will reveal remains of tracks leading away from the house. A DC 15 survival, tracking check reveals these tracks to be about a day and a half old, and to be at least 3 people.

Nathan: /* DM Notes */

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	== DM Notes ==		== DM Notes ==
	=== ~~Dungeon Notes~~ ===		Notes intended to guide the adventure.

			=== Adventure Intro ===
			The village of Lonstrem is a small farmer’s town of about 200 on the Embraweave Plateau east of Suhder. Its mayor, Marwan Rosebelly, has called for aid from the Order of Dawn after almost a quarter of the population has fallen ill almost 3 weeks ago. You are to deliver a wagon with supplies to these people, and assist the local priest of Lathender, Zinfi Goldrest, with finding out where this sickness has come from, and hopefully put an end to it.

			Minister Elreak from the Order of Dawn - part of the Church of Pelor - has promised you 100 gold pieces each for your efforts in delivering the cart of goods to Lonstrem, of which you’ve been paid 25 when you left Suhder. You have also been given 3 weeks worth of rations each, enough to get you to the village and back.

			The wagon is pulled by two donkeys and contains:
			*A chest of dry, herbal medical supplies
			*A small barrel of liquid medicine
			*A chest of bandages
			*4 flasks of strong alcohol (meant as a disinfectant) in a crate.
			*A small, locked chest containing scrolls (1 person was given a key to be kept separately)
			*A barrel of feed for the donkeys

			The wagon has room for 2 people to ride in the front, and two inside (among the goods). The donkeys are called Hilk and Bitty, and are of calm demeanor (they are affectionate and like to be pet on the head).

			By now you’re about 2 days away from Lonstrem. You’ve traveled the Godsroad Highway for a good while, before leaving its relative safety and well kept road surface to travel on the Embraweave Trackway - a much less traveled path leading through the Embraweave Plateau. The journey has been relatively uneventful, save a thief trying to rummage through your goods and wild animals being attracted to the smell of food cooking over a fire. Now, however, bad weather is headed your way as deep blue and gray clouds are blown north-east from the Inmer.

			=== On the road ===
			Leave some room for the players to introduce themselves.

			'''Once getting started'''
			*The storm is starting the get close, it will hit within the next few hours.
			**A DC 12 survival check makes it clear it will be an intense storm and the cart alone won't provide enough shelter. 20+ will make it clear it will be here in 4 hours.

			'''Steven'''
			*An old man sits below a tree, looking bruised. He asks for the player's help, for food and transportation to the village.
			*The man is called Steven, a human man in his sixties. He is dressed in simple farmer's garb and carries a, now broken, walking stick with him.
			*He comes from Lonstrem and tried to make it to Merrock, several days south of here, but was robbed by a group highwaymen.
			**If pressed, he will say the highwaymen likely went up to the House on the Hill, which is only an hour from here.
			**Steven will also tell the House on the Hill is likely to be close-by enough to reach before rainfall, but he believes the highwaymen went in that direction.

			Lonstrem is still a day away at this point.

			'''House on the Hill'''<br/>
			[Lonely_Cottage map]
			*The house is owned by one Zinberos Rainvale, a rather reclusive Elf. Steven knows the name, but nothing more about him.
			*The house is entirely empty, the doors locked, and the shed empty with evidence of someone having been tied up there.
			*A DC 15 investigation check around the house reveals a fresh, hurriedly dug grave. Inside they find a naked, elven man.