An Old Tree

The Elder Oak, a sentient tree that acts as the guardian of the forest, has begun to weep black ichor. The local druids are baffled. The party must shrink down to the size of insects (via a provided potion) to enter the tree's bark and clear out a parasitic infestation of gloom-beetles eating the tree's heart. Inside, the geography is a vertical wooden dungeon where gravity is disorienting.

Suggested NPCs

Brianna Moonwhisper

  • Human
  • Other
  • Elderly

Role

Occupation
Amphitheater stage manager

Character

Motivation
Maintaining order and justice
Personality
Skeptical believer in every god at once
Background
Town guard dedicated to protecting citizens

Details

Quirk
Collects interesting pebbles
Speaking style
Uses fey euphemisms for death
Private fear
Mirrors that reflect too long
Secret
Swapped places with their twin years ago
Signature item
Satchel of seeds that grow overnight

Brianna Ashbrook

  • Human
  • Female
  • Elderly

Role

Occupation
Wedding negotiator

Character

Motivation
Maintaining order and justice
Personality
Hot-tempered and volatile
Background
Town guard dedicated to protecting citizens

Details

Quirk
Stares at clouds when lying
Speaking style
Whispers even in quiet rooms
Private fear
Their reflection disagreeing
Secret
Hired the monsters to raise property values
Signature item
Brass key that warms near hidden doors

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