The Gone Ox

The Gone Ox
Author
Douglas Austin
Event type
Arrive at hostile site

The party discover a wounded ox, with what looks like a seed embedded in its neck.

Choices

1. "I've got skilled fingers. Let me dislodge the seed."

Outcome Success: The party gains +2 temporary hitpoints and combat begins. The hero who removed the seed gains +5 retirement age.
Failure: The hero takes 2 damage and combat begins.

2. "Better to kill it now. Let it die with dignity, an ox at the last."

Outcome Begin combat with some Gorgons.

3. "Wait... I hear something... almost like it's speaking to me..."

Outcome Start the battle with Intimidation (all foes suffer 2 damage to start the mission).

Trivia

Option 3 only appears if a hero in the party has the Wildheart or Dreamer hook.