New Souls, Old Tolls

A water genasi druid who decides to leave the party to address 'unfinished business' in Vainlake. She is emotional about her departure but believes it's necessary, stating 'Goodbyes only cause pain.' She is seen sitting alone on the cliff edge, looking out at the ocean, and tries to hide tears as she walks away.

An older half-elf man who runs a magic shop in Serpanaise. He is a scammer, selling fake potions and scrolls, attempting to deceive customers with exaggerated claims about his products and 'finest potion brewer.' He is primarily motivated by money and becomes disinterested when financial prospects wane. He fires his dragonborn employee when the scam is exposed.

A blue dragonborn who initially works as a 'potion brewer' in the Serpanaise magic shop. He is complicit in selling fake potions but is later fired by the manager, receiving 150 gold as a final paycheck. He joins the party, revealing his name is Cyrran and he is a Dragonborn Ranger who is introverted, dislikes magic, and suffers from PTSD related to the Easthills terrorist attack. He is seven feet four inches tall, covered in blue scales, and wears usual ranger attire with a longbow on his back.

A small, frail human dressed in white who is presented as the 'potion brewer' at the Serpanaise magic shop. He appears scared and is forced to reveal actual potion ingredients under the party's questioning. He has a history of being involved in a 'terrorist attack' and exhibits signs of PTSD, experiencing panic attacks and blackouts when stressed. He hears voices in his head, including one named Sol.

A vendor in Serpanaise who sells maps of the continent from a stall in the town square. He is impressed by Fe's musical performance and offers a discount, selling a map of Canaan for 45 gold. He provides information about a local beast and directs the party to Garrick.

A large, bird-like humanoid (resembling a macaw or owlbear) who lives in a booby-trapped treehouse in the forest near Serpanaise. He is cautious and fearful, having lost his family to a beast in the woods. He has a healed but damaged wing from a past encounter with the beast. He is wary of intruders, has many locks on his door, and provides the party with directions to a cave containing an ancient, barbed weapon said to defeat the beast. He explains that the poisonous jellyfish are a natural phenomenon of the forest.

Bones' loyal jackal companion who accompanies the party into the forest. He is very alert and senses danger, shaking when near threats. He participates in combat, attempting to bite enemies, and is affected by the carnivorous plant's attack but ultimately unharmed. He was protected from poison by being inside Bones' robe.

Yomidrogo's pet space hamster, initially called 'Fatty' by Bones before revealing his true name is Dexter. He is small, can be carried in a cage, and is observed shaking with fear in the forest. He offers no useful information when Bones attempts to communicate with him using Speak with Animals.

A large ogre summoned by Cumin during the battle at the cave entrance to assist the party against the ghastly spirits. It is a powerful, if not entirely real, ally that draws the attention of the ghastly spirits before dissipating when attacked.

Ethereal undead creatures with high-pitched moans that ambush the party near the cave entrance. They are capable of attempting to 'deathly touch' targets to drain life force and can summon undead goblins. They are vulnerable to radiant and cold damage.

Small, reanimated goblin creatures summoned by the ghastly spirits during the ambush at the cave entrance. They are vulnerable to radiant and cold damage.

A scenic coastal area with a beautiful seascape where the party takes their morning rest. Kailyn is found sitting here, contemplating her departure from the group, watching dolphins break the water.

A quiet, swampy town built on stilts at the southern edge of the continent, the last settlement in the Destitute Lands before Veurim. It features sandstone pillars in the distance, muddy crisscrossing streets, and wary residents. The town square has a few stores, including a suspicious magic shop and a map seller's stall. It is a lawless area with no official guards.

A small, claustrophobic wooden shack in Serpanaise, filled with skulls, bottled potions, and a bell on the counter. It is run by a half-elf manager and a dragonborn employee who attempt to scam customers with fake magical items. The shop's upper level catches fire during the party's visit.

A small graveyard in Serpanaise with about 30 graves, where Bones attempts to dig up a coffin to speak with the dead.

A muddy, silent forest with tall willow trees and a thick canopy, leading from Serpanaise to Garrick's house and a nearby cave. It is eerily devoid of animals beyond insects, creating an uneasy atmosphere. The forest contains sinkholes, carnivorous plants, and a green haze filled with poisonous jellyfish-like creatures.

A rapidly expanding pit of mud and darkness in the forest, initially appearing as quicksand but revealing itself to be the lair of a massive carnivorous plant. It is about 10 meters wide and very deep, with darkness, withered vines, bones, and some gold at its bottom.

A unique treehouse with a spiral staircase, built into a canopy of trees with bridges and spires, located at the southern end of Serpanaise. It is protected by traps, including a tripwire on the first step, and is home to Garrick, a large, bird-like humanoid.

The dark, foreboding mouth of a cave in the forest near Serpanaise, obscured by darkness. The party is ambushed here by ghastly spirits and their undead minions.

A magical artifact carried by the party. It appears slightly saddened and wary of its surroundings after Kailyn's departure but feels comfortable with Bones. It glows brightly with a blue light in the dark forest and appears frightened when danger is sensed.

A bottle containing murky water and glitter, sold by the scamming shopkeeper in Serpanaise for 50 gold. It is falsely advertised as a potion to speak with the dead but has no actual magical properties.

A detailed map of the entire continent of Canaan, purchased by Fe from a map seller in Serpanaise for 45 gold after successfully haggling. It helps the party understand their location and the vastness of the world, showing various regions and towns.

A few-days-old newspaper purchased in Serpanaise for 15 copper. It contains news about the Easthills attack, the disappearance of the mayor, and growing fears of a Veurim invasion.

A magical carpet used by the party for flight and transportation. It is used to rescue Bones from a sinkhole and to fly over a hazardous jellyfish haze, capable of carrying multiple party members.

A magical broom used by Cumin for flight. It is used to fly above a hazardous jellyfish haze and during combat, allowing him to gain elevation and avoid ground-based threats.

A legendary weapon described in Garrick's book as a long sword with barbed edges and small hooks along its length. It is supposedly located in a nearby cave and is believed to be capable of defeating the beast in the forest.

Various magical scrolls, including 'Fly' and 'Remove Fire', saved by Zylon from the burning magic shop. Their authenticity is questionable.

A source of light carried by the party, used to illuminate dark areas like the cave entrance. Fe throws a lit torch into the carnivorous plant's mouth, contributing to its demise.

A length of rope used by the party to help Bones escape the sinkhole and to measure the depth of the pit.

Currency used for transactions. Five gold pieces are found at the bottom of the sinkhole. Fe purchases a fake potion for 50 gold and later gives 10 gold back to the manager. Zylon receives 150 gold as his final paycheck. Fe also gives 30 gold to a mother and child in a side alley.

A weapon wielded by Cyrran in close-quarters combat against the spirits.

A ranged weapon used by Cyrran, and also by one of the ghostly spirits in an attempt to attack Yomidrogo.

A ranged weapon used by Nillituh to attack a ghostly spirit.

A weapon used by Crezzida to attack a ghostly spirit.

A spell cast by Fe to telepathically communicate with Kailyn from a distance, checking on her emotional state as she sits alone on the cliffs.

A minor illusion spell used by Cumin to make the lights in the magic shop flicker.

A spell cast by Bones to attempt to communicate with Muscle and Dexter, asking about Yomidrogo's whereabouts. The animals' responses are not helpful. Later used by Nillituh to try and communicate with the jellyfish creatures, but they prove to be unintelligent.

A cantrip used by party members to provide a bonus to ability checks, notably used by Cumin while disarming a trap and by Nillituh while searching for animals.

A spell used by Bones to detect the presence of animals within a five-mile radius, revealing no birds in the forest.

A spell used by Bones to free himself from vines in the sinkhole.

A charm spell cast by Bones to compel the carnivorous plant to spit out Bones and Muscle after they were attacked.

A spell cast by Bones on himself before descending into the dark sinkhole, creating illusory duplicates.

A bardic ability used by Fe to inspire herself and others, providing them with a bonus to their rolls.

A healing spell cast by Fe to restore hit points to Cyrran after he suffered poison damage and exhaustion.

A spell cast by Fe during a long rest at Garrick's house, compelling those within its area to speak truthfully for ten minutes, though they can still withhold information. Bones and Crezzida fail their saving throws but manage to avoid revealing certain secrets.

A spell cast by Bones during combat, creating a beam of pale moonlight that damages undead creatures within its area. It can be moved to a new location on subsequent turns. It is particularly effective against the ghastly spirits and undead goblins.

A necromancy cantrip cast by Bones during combat, dealing necrotic damage and preventing the target from regaining hit points. Against undead, it also imposes disadvantage on attack rolls.

A warlock cantrip cast by Bones, firing beams of force that deal damage to a target. Used multiple times in combat, including to blast a skeleton he unearthed in the graveyard.

A powerful spell cast by Fe during combat, creating a wave of thunderous force that pushes back and damages creatures in a cube-shaped area. It is used to push back ghastly spirits and destroy an undead goblin.

A spell cast by Crezzida during combat, creating a continuous beam of lightning that deals damage to a target and can be maintained with concentration.

A cantrip attempted by Crezzida during combat to deliver an electrical shock to a creature, but it misses its target.

A necromancy spell cast by Fe during combat, dealing significant necrotic damage to a creature with a touch. It is used to deliver the final blow to the last ghastly spirit, causing it to explode.

A dragonborn racial ability used by Nillituh during combat, dealing cold damage to multiple ghastly spirits in a cone-shaped area.