Moth Queen
Faction: Antagonist | Status: Defeated (Session 34) Tags: #npc/antagonist #npc/cult-leader
Description
Large moth-like creature that led moth swarms stealing potatoes from Crossroads Inn. Operated from Moth Queen Cavern ("The Cavern of the Fluttering Menace") with inscription "Glory to the Moth Queen" above entrance. Commanded six smaller moth minions (1ft wide). Revealed to be transformed Oswick Porridgepot (halfling with crooked nose and missing right hand who disappeared 3 months ago searching for "mythical Garlic Patch"). Transformation method unknown, Bane influence suspected. Defeated by Riders of the Storm Session 34.
Key Details
- True Identity: Transformed Oswick Porridgepot (halfling, disappeared 3 months ago)
- Base: Moth Queen Cavern ("The Cavern of the Fluttering Menace")
- Inscription: "Glory to the Moth Queen" above cavern entrance
- Commanded: Six moth minions (1ft wide)
- Lair contents: Half-eaten potatoes/vegetables, rotting animal carcasses, flesh-like cocoons (1ft tall), itchy dust throughout
- Target: Crossroads Inn potato fields
- Transformation: Unknown mechanism (Bane corruption suspected, similar to Earthbound Dire Wolf S31)
- Defeated: Session 34 by Riders of the Storm
- Killed by: Elvva Beltavar's Agonising Scorcher (32 damage)
- Family NOT informed - Pippa Porridgepot only told moths were killed
Relationships
- Original Identity: Oswick Porridgepot (transformed halfling)
- Family (unaware of transformation): Pippa Porridgepot, Tansy Porridgepot, Bramble Porridgepot, Porridgepot clan
- Targets: Crossroads Inn, Dodo Porridgepot's potato fields
- Defeated by: Riders of the Storm (party), Elvva Beltavar (killing blow)
Appearances
- Session 32 - 15 November 2025 - Cavern entrance discovered, Spud Quest accepted
- Session 34 - 25 January 2026 - Defeated by party, revealed as transformed Oswick Porridgepot
Related Quests
- Quests - Active#Spud Quest - COMPLETED Session 34 (Moth Queen defeated)
- Quests - Mysteries#Oswick's Transformation - How was Oswick Porridgepot transformed?