Canonfire! Chronicles Issue 1 - Le Monde de Greyhawk

mare that appears to be surrounded in mists takes off across the
creek. When you look, again you see nothing, but still hear the cries,
they are unending. A plainly dressed woman of exceptional beauty
beckons you to follow her; she stands far away from the shoreline.
The woman will not come closer to them, she will lead them
over a hundred feet away, and the wails will stop. If the party
chooses to follow her, read the following:
The wails have ceased, and the woman uncovers her ears, she
speaks in a melodic voice. Sorry about the spirit. It tries to lure all
who enter too closely to the creek. I have searched for the body of the
boy who haunts the creek to no avail. I believe it is long gone. The
current must have taken it elsewhere. I fear only an exorcism shall
stop the haunting. The clansmen will prefer a body be returned,
though I think they will forgive any who can put the boy’s spirit to
rest.
If the party asks the woman who she is, the woman tells them
she has to live as a hermit; the clan will not accept her as she was
forced out of her previous clan. If they ask her what clan she was
once a part of she replies:
“I have no clan, please ask not why. It saddens me immensely to
speak of it. I have grown used to my life and have done well for
myself.
help elsewhere?”
Can you help end the spirit’s suffering or do I have to seek
If they ask her how she knew the wailing would stop when they
where farther from the creek, she will state that the spirit seems to
sense when one gets closer to the creek. That is one of the reasons
the clansmen have kept away from the creek.
DM Note: The woman is the Bäckahäst in the guise of a woman. If
the PC’s suspect something is foul, or not right, about the woman,
allow them to make a DC 20 Sense Motive check as the Bäckahäst
is quite adept at deceiving people;
On a DC result of 20 the pc will notice the woman changes the
subject when they ask about her or the mare.
On a DC result of 25 the pc will notice the woman looks away
whenever she is questioned or mentions the spirit.
On a DC result of 28 the pc will notice the woman touches her
face when mentioning the spirit luring people to the creek.
On a DC result of 30 the pc will notice the woman shows a delay
in expressing concern for other people like the clansmen.
Note: A high DC results reveals the information listed for the
result and those of a lesser result are revealed.
If a PC wants to use a Spot check to see if something seems odd
check the list below;
On a DC result of 20 the pc will notice the woman has wet feet.
On a DC result of 23 the pc will notice the woman wears clothing
that differs from the natives of the area.
On a DC result of 26 the pc will notice the woman hands are
slightly webbed.
On a DC result of 30 the pc will notice the woman teeth are sharp
and bits of uncooked meat are stuck in between them.
A successful Spot check grants a +2 bonus on the pc’s Sense
Motive check. Similarly, a successful Sense Motive check will grant
a +2 bonus to the PC’s Spot check.
THE THORP OF VAS ENCOUNTERS
The encounters take place in whatever order the PC’s come across
them, unless the PC’s have started with the thorp opening. Then,
the tavern encounter would occur before the others. Each listing
will have a description of what the PC’s encounter below;
Encounter 1 – Stone of the Vohrg and Shrines of the Old Kerk
This is the religious section of Vas. At the opening is a lone
stone that is hundreds of years old. Believed to be the first throne
of Grundof the founder of the Vohrg clan, now it is used to honor
and worship the Vohrg’s ancestors. Wooden shrines devoted to
four deities Berei, Beory, Pelor, and Nerull extend outward as one
passes through the entrance to Vas. (Note: the Old Kerk religion
views Nerull in a neutral aspect as the rightful lord of winter and
death, he brings peace when you are beyond being healed. So
many outsiders misinterpret the Old Kerk and those lands who
have brought in newer faiths often persecute those who follow this
faith.) Travelers can avoid this area if they wish, though clansmen
often pay their respects here when entering and exiting the thorp.
An elder Vohrg by the name of Arondul watches over this place
and acts as the spiritual advisor to the clan. He is surprisingly alert
for a blind man who lost his sight over forty years ago. Note:
anyone giving Arondul a hard time will invoke the wrath of every
able bodied clansmen. If any harm should come to Arondul, those
responsible will be put to death.
Encounter 2 – Storage House
This longhouse stores foodstuffs, tools, and weapons for the
Vohrg. At least two clansmen are present here at any time, each
have a horn to alert the rest of their brethren if need be. Jermlaine
and rat infestation: The Bäckahäst has enlisted the aid of some
Jermlaine and has them and their rat allies invade the storage
house. The Bäckahäst hopes the loss of supplies will force the
Vohrg to enter her territory so she can feed again.
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