Tiny Paws Taking Tiny Morsels
| Tiny Paws Taking Tiny Morsels | |
|---|---|
| Date | March 7th, 2023 |
| Storyteller | Doug |
| Tier | Trainee |
| Player Characters | Hiromi, Sutton, Bright Eyes, Serene, Guldus, Grist |
| Rewards | 200xp, 4x Gecko Potions, 30 gp, Spike Snare Formula |
| Result | Succuss |
| Author | Kodi |
Log
The Council has noted a decrease in food storage over the last three weeks, thorough investigative work Councilwoman Ratschild has identified the problem to be rats operating in a bizarre fashion and transporting the food beyond city walls. The council wished for the party to follow the trail the rats have left and deal with whatever is causing them to behave in such a strange manner. The party was not required to transport any of the stolen food back as it is likely no longer safe to be consume. The party met up with Bill, a local drunk. The party interviewed him and learned of where this grain crumb trail was. He noted that the rats were very weird, seeing as they were not scared of any one and they were of a very large size.
The party followed the trail while there was still daylight. The trail was not hard at all to follow, the trail of grains was very clear. No other tracks were spotted anywhere near the trail. The trail led to a group of abandoned buildings. The party gathered around and heard a banjo playing off in the distance. They continued forward, only barely able to avoid a trap thanks to Harumi’s keen perceptions.
The banjo music stopped and Serene called out and whomever was ahead of the party seemed to scuffle away. The party continued forward, finding a punji stick trap that punctured Serene. Guldus and Serene spotted the banjo player and the stolen food. While the others moved forward, Guldus shot an arrow towards the banjo player, barely missing him and only hitting his hat.
The party took out the two giant rats and stopped the banjo playing man from continuing his musical escapades. The party interviewed him and revealed that two strange, tall furry individuals ordered him to play a magical banjo, which caused the rats to follow strange orders, or the individuals would kill him. He pointed the party off to the west where the individuals ran off to. He said they would be back within a day. The Banjo player, Billybob Bobbin’ Billy, pointed out the rest of the traps and showed the party some supplies that the individuals left behind.
Time passed as the party stood guard. Soon enough, they spotted a rat coming from around a corner. The other individuals were spotted and the party was ready for them. Two catfolk attacked with the giant rats, but they were no match for the party.
The black banjo was still missing, the party had no lead on where it possibly could be, but surely that is a mission for another day.