Oswick Porridgepot
Faction: Deceased | Status: Deceased (transformed into Moth Queen, defeated Session 34)
Race: Halfling | Class: Unknown
Tags: #npc/deceased #npc/murdered #npc/innkeeper #npc/mystery
Description
Halfling with crooked nose and missing right hand (lost cutting potatoes according to Pippa Porridgepot). Husband or partner to Pippa Porridgepot, family member of the Porridgepot clan running Crossroads Inn. Disappeared 3 months ago searching for the "mythical Garlic Patch." Transformed into the Moth Queen through unknown means (Bane influence suspected), defeated by Riders of the Storm in Moth Queen Cavern.
Key Details
- Halfling with crooked and broken nose
- Missing right hand (lost in potato-cutting accident)
- Disappeared 3 months prior to Session 34 (around October 2025)
- Last seen searching for "mythical Garlic Patch"
- Oil lamp with name "Oswick Porridgepot" engraved found in Moth Queen Cavern
- Transformed into Moth Queen by unknown means (Bane corruption suspected)
- Defeated Session 34 by party
- Family NOT informed of true fate - Pippa Porridgepot only told moths were killed, not that Oswick became the Moth Queen
Relationships
- Partner/Husband: Pippa Porridgepot (matriarch of Crossroads Inn)
- Family: Porridgepot clan (Tansy Porridgepot, Bramble Porridgepot, Juniper Porridgepot, Marmaduke Porridgepot, Dodo Porridgepot)
- Killed by: Riders of the Storm (defeated as Moth Queen)
Appearances
- Session 34 - 25 January 2026 - Oil lamp with engraved name found in Moth Queen Cavern, revealed as transformed Moth Queen, defeated by party, Elik'r Stormswallow rubbed out name to keep lamp
Related Quests
- Quests - Active#Spud Quest - COMPLETED Session 34 (Oswick was the Moth Queen eating potatoes)
- Quests - Mysteries#Oswick's Transformation - How was he transformed into Moth Queen? (Bane influence suspected)
Related Locations
- Crossroads Inn (The Burrow and Barrel Inn) - Family home/business
- Moth Queen Cavern - Lair where he was transformed, final location
Related Items
- Oil lamp with "Oswick Porridgepot" engraved (kept by Elik'r Stormswallow, name rubbed out)
Notes
- Transformation mechanism unknown - possible Bane corruption similar to Earthbound Dire Wolf (Session 31)
- Party chose not to tell Pippa Porridgepot that Oswick became the Moth Queen
- Timeline: Disappeared 3 months ago, transformation date unknown
- "Mythical Garlic Patch" may have been lure or genuine quest that led to cavern