Canonfire! Chronicles Issue 1 - Le Monde de Greyhawk

monster we face is much stronger that the children this town has for
a guard. I am no match for something that powerful, but between
us, I believe we can be rid ofit and its hag mistress.”
Give the party time to ask questions of Llion Frey. More
information is available about Llion Frey in the appendix. He takes
careful time to play the part of a friendly and lighthearted soldier.
In reality, he is ruthless and calculating determined to be rid of
Fiona Fay and the young giant. He is fully aware of Cuthwin’s
intentions and is trying to aid in his turning the town over to
Marcher control. He is, however, unaware of how high up the
plot goes in the Gran March government. He will quickly
change subjects if anyone starts asking the wrong questions.
LLION FREY’S Q&A
Q: What are you doing on the Geoff
side of the river?
“Cuthwin and I were old friends from
his time in Gran March. I was in Hochoch
and heard he was in charge of a town
now. I came to see him and got caught up
in all this. I wanted to return to my unit in
Hochoch but I can’t leave my friend
helpless. I am no match for it, but I can
scare it offwith help.”
Q: What do you know about this witch?
“I have never seen her. According to
Cuthwin and the townsfolk, she is an old hag that
sided with the Sakhut in the early stages of the war.
Apparently she and the Sakhut had a falling out and
she became a free agent. Don’t really know where the
child came from – likely she stole it or somethin’.
Anyway, I hear she is older than dirt and is trying to
come up with some unholy way of increasing her lifespan.
Her monsters sometimes terrorize the townsfolk and
travelers on the road. To my knowledge she has a couple of
goblins, and an orc or two along with a few other little
monsters serving her.”
Q: Where are you from? What are your intentions?
“I’m from the far side of Gran March from a little town called
Hilltop. Its population is about three and my wife is there. I was
more or less drafted into the war. I just do what I’m told. I know
some of the Geoff folk have a real problem with Marchers since
what happened with Hochoch and all. Can’t say that I blame them.
Llion
Frey
If anyone has a beef with me, its ok. I just want you to know its
nothing I had anything to do with. I’m just a soldier; I follow my
orders. All I want, personally, is to go home to my wife and child.
The only reason I’m still here is because an old friend needs my help
and I can’t leave him out to dry.”
Q: What can you tell us about the Giant?
“Well, it’s a hill giant I know that much. It’s not full grown either
or it would be much larger and stronger. From what I can gather a
few hill giants and frost giants came to this town during the war
and carried off some of the townsfolk. When your Army of
Liberation came through here things calmed down at least for
a little while. From what I hear, after things started getting
back to normal this Witch showed up and unleashed her
minions on the town and travelers. The giant child is a new
addition. Everyone assumes she stole it from her former
Sakhut masters, but who knows the real truth?”
When the party is done with their questions, Llion
Frey will lead the party to the Mayor’s home to
meet with Cuthwin Trevdynson. Llion
Frey will happily accept any healing or aid
the party is willing to give him, although
he will use his Spellcraft skill to attempt to
identify if they are trying to cast some kind
of spell that would keep him from lying. In
which case he will refuse help as crudely as
possible.
After speaking with Llion Frey, he leads you
down the main town street to a large ornate
house on the other end of town. The two-story
structure looks much newer than the other
buildings in town. A short iron fence with an
iron gate surrounds the large house-like
structure. The yard is well kept and a
cobblestone path leads from the gate to the thick
wooden front door.
Llion pulls an iron key
from his pants’ pocket and opens the human waist-high
metal gate. He leads you up the short path to the front door
and knocks hard on the door. After a few seconds, bolts are
heard turning and the door opens. A lanky, frail looking man with a
long coat and thick glasses appears, looking around sheepishly, and
then focuses his attention on Llion. “Don’t worry the trouble’s over.
These are the adventures that answered your call,” Llion says,
sidestepping so the man can get at good look at your group.
present Cuthwin Trevdynson, Mayor ofSodersmith.”
“May I
“Ah welcome adventures, I can’t tell you how glad I am to see you.
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