The Sickness

The Sickness
Author
Douglas Austin
Event type
Opportunity

The party spends time in a village affected by a mysterious sickness. One Hero finds the origin of this in their dreams.

Choices

1. "Yes, we go. There is no solider thing than fate."

1.1 Ambush the Gorgon before it sees you

Outcome Start a combat with a single gorgon. The battle starts Courage: +2 damage/potency, 3 turns.

1.2 Make sure you destroy the altar first

Outcome Start a combat with a single gorgon. The battle starts with Intimidation: all foes suffer 2 damage to start the mission.

2. "Hold up... we can't go tonight. Look at the shape of the moon."

Outcome The event ends.

Trivia

This event is triggered by a hero with the destiny hook.

Regardless of the choice, after the battle is resolved, the following is added to the hero's history:

They saved uncounted multitudes from a mystical illness, under the guiding hand of fate, and afterwards? They felt proud, less tethered, and more free.

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