Recap
After looting redcaps and making camp in Axan Wood, the party met Drusilla, received her directions and a spellbook, and then faced undead trees while internal concerns about trust and objectives became more explicit.
Major Events
- Looted redcap bodies after the prior fight and continued deeper into Axan Wood before making camp.
- Met Drusilla, who approached camp carrying apples and asked to share the site for the night.
- Drusilla offered apples; Hobgrim, Snak (twice), and Monty accepted.
- Drusilla said she was lost and traveling home to her husband, Neboah.
- After a riddle exchange, Drusilla said she had once lived alone in the woods until Iron Taviah took Neboah and had a child with him.
- Drusilla asked the party to return and inform her once Iron Taviah was killed.
- Drusilla gave directions toward Iron Taviah and gave a spellbook to Snak.
- Drusilla became upset with the group for not all taking apples and for initially lying about their purpose in the woods.
- The party followed the path and was attacked by undead trees.
- During roleplay discussion, Sabong stated suspicion about Drusilla due to conflicting statements about Neboah.
- Sabong also stated frustration with Berline Haldoli over recent interactions and compensation.
- Sabong and Hobgrim discussed openness to a potentially beneficial deal from Iron Taviah.
- Sabong stated his top priority remains stopping the poisoning plot targeting Graydirge / Geb.
- Stella stated support for whichever path helps her become a real girl and baroness again.
- Hobgrim stated he wants a hag’s eye.
NPCs and Factions Mentioned
- Drusilla - Camp visitor who shared claims about Iron Taviah, requested follow-up, and provided directions.
- Neboah - Named by Drusilla as her husband and tied to her account of Iron Taviah.
- Iron Taviah - Named target; Drusilla gave route information toward her.
- Berline Haldoli - Criticized by party members over recent treatment and payment.
- Axan Wood - Ongoing travel zone where camp interaction and undead-tree attack occurred.
Important Context
- Party trust in local sources is under strain, including concerns about inconsistent testimony from Drusilla.
- Internal alignment is pragmatic: members raised willingness to consider alternatives if they support current priorities.
- Stopping the poisoning plot in Geb remains an explicit central objective for at least part of the group.
Unresolved Threads
- Verify Drusilla’s account regarding Neboah and Iron Taviah.
- Determine whether Drusilla’s route information leads directly to Iron Taviah or to an intermediary trap/contact.
- Decide party stance on negotiation versus direct confrontation if Iron Taviah presents terms.
- Track whether disagreements over payment and leadership support alter cooperation with Berline.