Session 34 - 25 January 2026

Location: Moth Queen Cavern, Crossroads Inn
Date In-Game: Unknown (immediately following Fizwidget's Winter Realm escape)
Session Type: Main Quest - Spud Quest Completion

Key Events

• Party returned from Fizwidget's Winter Realm to Moth Queen Cavern entrance with all equipment restored
• ToooAh and Liora Emberveil did not return - ToooAh kept in realm as "punishment", Liora Emberveil's fate unknown
• Explored Moth Queen Cavern ("The Cavern of the Fluttering Menace")
• Discovered itchy dust throughout cavern, flesh-like cocoons (1ft tall, wobbling)
• Found half-eaten root vegetables/potatoes and rotting animal carcasses in main cavern
• Fought Moth Queen and six smaller moths - intense combat with multiple party members downed
• Elvva Beltavar's Bane corruption triggered - green fireball reflected damage back (32 points), knocked unconscious
• Discovered oil lamp with name "Oswick Porridgepot" (rubbed out by Elik'r Stormswallow so he could keep it without anyone knowing original owner's identity)
• Moth Queen revealed as transformed Oswick Porridgepot (halfling with crooked nose, missing right hand)
• Returned to Crossroads Inn, reported quest completion to Pippa Porridgepot
• Received magical pastries from Bramble Porridgepot (24-hour duration effects)
• Unnamed minstrel performed at tavern (enchantment magic detected)
• Elik'r Stormswallow and Elvva Beltavar ended session drunk and thrown into same room together

Party Members Present

• Ser Tessell Highfrost - Present, provided healing support
• Lady Odonia of Galantri - Present, used Ensnaring Strike and ranged attacks
• Elik'r Stormswallow - Present, melee combat, found oil lamp
• Elvva Beltavar - Present, Bane corruption triggered during combat
• ToooAh - ABSENT (kept in Fizwidget's Winter Realm as punishment)

Former Temporary Member:

• Liora Emberveil - Did not return from realm, fate unknown

NPCs Encountered

• Moth Queen - Main antagonist, transformed Oswick Porridgepot, defeated by party
• Pippa Porridgepot - Crossroads Inn matriarch, chef, confirmed Oswick's disappearance (3 months ago searching for "mythical Garlic Badger")
• Tansy Porridgepot - Server/host at Crossroads Inn
• Bramble Porridgepot - Baker, created magical pastries for party
• Unnamed Minstrel - Pretty boy, human, posh outfit with Mary Poppins hat, plays multiple instruments, uses enchantment magic to make tavern dance, tosses money satchel upon arrival

Locations Visited

• Moth Queen Cavern (The Cavern of the Fluttering Menace) - Cave system with inscription over entrance
  • Single-file narrow passages with itchy dust covering walls/ceiling/floor
  • Fork with left/right paths
  • Pit trap in right-hand hole (floor disappeared beneath Elik'r Stormswallow)
  • Flesh-like cocoons (1ft tall, wobbling)
  • Main cavern with mounds of half-eaten potatoes/vegetables
  • Rotting animal carcasses throughout
  • 1ft wide moths flying past as party entered main chamber
• Crossroads Inn (The Burrow and Barrel Inn) - Party returned to report quest completion
  • Kitchen where Pippa Porridgepot cooks (copious garlic and butter in every dish)
  • Main tavern with bareknuckle boxing ring area
  • Guest rooms upstairs

Quest Updates

• Spud Quest (Moth Queen Cavern) - Status: COMPLETED (Session 34)

  • Moth Queen defeated, potato-eating threat eliminated
  • Oswick Porridgepot confirmed dead (transformed into Moth Queen by unknown means, possibly Bane influence)
  • Crossroads Inn can resume potato farming

• Rally the North - Status: On Hold (interrupted by Fizwidget S33, resumed after Moth Queen quest)

• Visit Bane Watcher Citadel - Status: On Hold (Elvva's corruption and Elik'r's curse remain critical)

• ToooAh's Return - Status: Pending (DM will provide details at start of Session 35)

Combat Encounters

Moth Queen Battle

Enemies:

• Moth Queen (transformed Oswick Porridgepot) - Large creature, main boss
• Six smaller moths (1ft wide) - Minions

Environment:

• Main cavern with mounds of potatoes and rotting carcasses
• Fluttering and whispering sounds throughout
• Limited space for movement

Combat Highlights:

Round 1-2 (Initial Assault):

• Party entered main cavern, moths immediately attacked
• Multiple moth minions swarmed Lady Odonia of Galantri (7 piercing damage total)
• One moth bit Elik'r Stormswallow from underneath armour (9 piercing damage)
• Ser Tessell Highfrost cast Aid (level 1) on three front-line party members (+5 HP to maximum and current HP for 8 hours)
• Later in combat, Ser Tessell Highfrost cast Aid at level 2 (+10 HP to maximum and current HP)
• Elvva Beltavar readied Fireball, held concentration despite two moth bites (15 piercing damage total, passed two Constitution saves)

Round 3 (Odonia's Control):

• Lady Odonia of Galantri cast Ensnaring Strike on Moth Queen (DC 13 Strength save, failed with 12)
• Vines appeared and restrained Moth Queen
• Lady Odonia of Galantri moved forward to stay near Elik'r Stormswallow

Round 4 (Elvva's Green Fireball):

• Elvva Beltavar released readied Fireball (level 3, 20ft radius)
• Fireball turned bright green as cast (Bane corruption manifestation)
• Obliterated two moth minions
• Hit Lady Odonia of Galantri for 20 fire damage (Dexterity save success, half damage)
• Two dying moths released different coloured mists (blue and green) - Elvva Beltavar passed both Constitution saves
• Elvva Beltavar cast Hex on Moth Queen (disadvantage on Dexterity checks, +1d6 necrotic per hit)
• Attempted to cast Dragon's Breath as bonus action but unable after Fireball

Round 5 (Odonia's Serpent Chain Attempt):

• Lady Odonia of Galantri recovered from blindness (Constitution save 18)
• Attempted to use Twin Blades of the Serpent to grapple Moth Queen
• Combat continued with party coordinating attacks

Round 6-7 (Moth Explosion):

• One moth minion exploded in 15ft radius
• Hit Ser Tessell Highfrost, Elik'r Stormswallow, and itself
• Ser Tessell Highfrost: 8 fire damage (Constitution save 23, half of 16)
• Elik'r Stormswallow: 8 fire damage (Constitution save 22, half of 16)
• Exploding moth: 16 fire damage (full)
• Ser Tessell Highfrost's Spiritual Weapon got attack of opportunity as moth exploded

Final Rounds (Elvva's Agonising Scorcher):

• Elvva Beltavar moved to avoid hitting downed Elik'r Stormswallow with area spell
• Cast Aganising Scorcher (level 3, 30ft line, 5ft wide)
• Moth Queen failed Dexterity save (rolled at disadvantage due to Hex, DC 13)
• Damage rolls: 5 + 5 + 2 = 12, 40, 30 = 30 damage before Hex
• Added 2 from Hex = 32 total damage to Moth Queen
• Elvva failed Wisdom saving throw (rolled 5) - Bane corruption trigger
• Green flames turned back on Elvva Beltavar - took 32 points of damage
• Elvva Beltavar knocked unconscious but Moth Queen defeated

Party Members Downed:

• Elik'r Stormswallow - Downed mid-combat (specific round not recorded)
• Elvva Beltavar - Knocked unconscious by reflected spell damage (final blow to Moth Queen)

Post-Combat Healing:

• Ser Tessell Highfrost used Channel Divinity: Preserve Life (30 HP split between Elik'r Stormswallow and Elvva Beltavar, 15 HP each)
• Ser Tessell Highfrost cast Cure Wounds on self (4d8+2, rolled 27 total healing)
• Elik'r Stormswallow used Lay on Hands on Elvva Beltavar (15 HP)
• Elvva Beltavar cast Cure Wounds on self (4d8+2, rolled 25+2=27, brought to 50 HP total)

Victory:

• Moth Queen and all minions defeated
• Charred remains of Moth Queen and scattered minion corpses
• No party deaths

Loot & Rewards

From Moth Queen Cavern:

• Oil lamp with "Oswick Porridgepot" engraved on bottom (found by Elik'r Stormswallow, name rubbed out)

Magical Pastries from Bramble Porridgepot (24-hour duration):

1. Elvva Beltavar - Perfectly Symmetrical Bagel

   • Feels oddly reassuring to hold
   • Icing text: "Just don't let it be awful"
   • Effect: On next d20 roll, if result is 10 or higher, treat as Natural 20

2. Elik'r Stormswallow - Shepherd's Pie of Heroics

   • Effect: For 24 hours, once per turn when taking damage, reduce damage by 1d6

3. Lady Odonia of Galantri - Warm Pretzel

   • Effect: For 24 hours, when using Help action, creature gains +1d4 bonus
   • Additional: If using Help action twice in same round, [effect cut off in notes]

4. Ser Tessell Highfrost - Glossy Chocolate Éclair

   • Tastes good for mere moment
   • Effect: For 24 hours in combat (once only), at moment chosen by DM, must succeed Wisdom saving throw
     • If failed: Must declare loudly "Now would be a great time for a snack!"
     • If succeeded: Spit cream and potentially blind nearest creature

Memorable Moments

• Fizwidget's Selective Return - ToooAh kept in realm as "punishment", party appeared at Moth Queen Cavern entrance with equipment restored
• Elik'r's Pit Trap - Stepped into hole, floor disappeared beneath him, grabbed onto rock edge (Dexterity save 24)
• Elvva's Concentration - Held readied Fireball through two moth bites and 15 damage, passed both Constitution saves (19 and 25)
• Green Fireball Manifestation - Elvva Beltavar's held Fireball erupted bright green when finally cast
• Exploding Moths - One moth self-destructed in 15ft radius, hitting Ser Tessell Highfrost and Elik'r Stormswallow
• The Reflection - Elvva Beltavar's green Agonising Scorcher killed Moth Queen but reflected back 32 damage, knocking her unconscious at moment of victory
• Oswick's Fate Revealed - Oil lamp with "Oswick Porridgepot" discovered, Moth Queen confirmed as transformed halfling
• Pippa's Cooking - Elik'r Stormswallow sampled cooking and took 1 point burning damage from hot garlic
• Wooden Spoon Discipline - Pippa Porridgepot smacked Elik'r Stormswallow with wooden spoon (1 point damage) for criticising her salt usage
• Oswick's Quest - Pippa Porridgepot revealed Oswick left 3 months ago "searching for the mythical Garlic Patch"
• Enchanted Tavern - Unnamed minstrel's performance detected as enchantment magic (Elvva Beltavar's passive Arcana), made entire tavern dance
• Drunken Dancing - Elik'r Stormswallow and Elvva Beltavar danced together (disadvantage due to drunkenness), whilst Ser Tessell Highfrost attempted to join unnamed minstrel on lute
  • Elvva Beltavar: 15+6=21 (successful performance)
  • Elik'r Stormswallow: 13 (successful performance, combined with Elvva = 21 total)
  • Ser Tessell Highfrost: 5 (failed, lute string snapped whilst trying to play)
• The Crimson Pike Conversation - Lady Odonia of Galantri spoke with mercenary captain, managed Dexterity save (22) to avoid being grabbed by drunk dancers
• Payment Demand - Elik'r Stormswallow demanded payment despite quest having no mentioned reward, Pippa Porridgepot ordered Bramble Porridgepot to cook four new pastries "on the house" as compensation
• Same Room - Pippa Porridgepot threw drunk Elik'r Stormswallow and Elvva Beltavar into same room together (session ended on cliffhanger)

Character Development

Elvva Beltavar - Bane Corruption Pattern Identified

Trigger Confirmed:

• Bane corruption activates on failed Wisdom saving throws during spellcasting
• First two failures: Managed to resist reflection
• Third failure: Spell damage reflected back at full strength
• Pattern suggests escalating danger with repeated failures

Session 34 Manifestations:

1. Held Fireball turned bright green when cast (visual corruption indicator)
2. Agonising Scorcher cast successfully with green flames
3. Failed third Wisdom save (rolled 5)
4. Green flames turned back on caster - 32 damage reflected

Implication: Elvva's corruption is active and dangerous, triggering during high-level spellcasting. Citadel visit remains critical priority.

Elik'r Stormswallow - Opportunistic Looting

• Found oil lamp with "Oswick Porridgepot" engraved on bottom
• Rubbed out the name so he could keep lamp without anyone knowing original owner's identity
• Successfully concealed evidence and claimed lamp as personal loot
• Later demanded payment from Pippa Porridgepot despite quest having no mentioned reward

Next Session

Cliffhanger:

• Elik'r Stormswallow and Elvva Beltavar thrown into same room together while drunk
• What happens between them overnight?
• ToooAh's return mechanism (DM will explain at session start)

To Investigate:

• How was Oswick Porridgepot transformed into the Moth Queen? (Bane influence suspected)
• Timeline: Oswick disappeared 3 months ago, when did transformation occur?
• Are there other transformed creatures in the region?
• Unnamed minstrel's identity and purpose at Crossroads Inn

NPCs to Follow Up:

• Pippa Porridgepot - Inform about Oswick's fate? (Currently told moths are dead, not that Oswick was Moth Queen)
• Unnamed minstrel - Get name before departing for Thalas'Miriel
• Crimson Pike captain - Lady Odonia of Galantri made contact

Mission Priority:

• Continue east to Thalas'Miriel (cathedral town)
• Decision point: Rally North (Neverwinter) OR Visit Citadel (corruption/curse urgent)
• Elvva Beltavar's corruption and Elik'r Stormswallow's curse both remain critical concerns

Active Magical Effects (24 hours):

• Elvva Beltavar: Bagel effect (next d20 roll 10+ becomes Natural 20)
• Elik'r Stormswallow: Shepherd's Pie (reduce damage by 1d6 once per turn)
• Lady Odonia of Galantri: Warm Pretzel (Help action grants +1d4)
• Ser Tessell Highfrost: Chocolate Éclair (Wisdom save to avoid declaring snack time or spit cream to blind)