Adventure Log
7 Eleasis 1492 DR
I arrived at the Lonely Woods Tavern after spending much of the day in Lonely Woods researching the land and communing with nature. I asked the bar keep for a pint of their finest ale (probably needs mushrooms added like always.). After getting my pint, I noticed a rather imposing figure within the Tavern, a near 8ft tall Goliath decorated in full shiny platemail who was parked in the corner of the tavern. With a figure like that, it might as well be the best place as any to start asking for help to investigate this cursed place. I haven't made much headway in learning the true nature of the curse on my own, it's time to get some help.
The Assembling of Adventurers
I introduced myself to the Goliath, he seemed friendly as he spoke. He mentioned that he was native to Icewind Dale but he has been exiled from his Clan, the Thuunlakalaga due to wanting to work together with a neighboring Goliath Clan to investigate the curse that has befallen the land. I didn't catch his name at first, but he became known as Korag Frosthelm. He also mentioned that he was a Cleric of the Helm. Very interesting. We agreed that our interests align and that we should investigate this curse together.
While discussing Icewind Dales curse, the other inn patrons drifted closer and introduced themselves. Resda Highgrove, a young fidgety looking Human sorcerer - seemingly capable but young in the ways of magic. She's traveled from Daggerford to Icewind Dale after encountering some tragedy in Daggerford. She is willing to lend her magic to aid us in our journey to investigate the curse of Icewind Dale.
We also met a Gnome named Min Needle who promptly fell off her chair as she listened in on the Goliath's and Is conversation. We don't know much about her but she is interested in helping us since there may be some monetary gain from lifting the curse of Icewind Dale. She bought us all a round of drinks.
An accomplished looking High Elf Ranger by the name of Saralas Alderheart introduced himself. A family man turned Ranger hailing from Neverwinter like myself. He too has heard rumors of the curse of Icewind Dale and he has come to investigate the source of the curse.
A Tiefling named Rudra Apeksh introduced herself as well, she doesn't remember quite how she got here and all she remembers is the biting cold of Icewind Dale. She also wants to come along on our journey. More the merrier in my opinion.
A sopping wet Human man burst from the water closet and introduced himself as well, apparently he got lost in Icewind Dale and wound up in Lonely Woods. He says he doesn't remember much else than getting lost. He's looking to join us until he can find his way back to another town. Why is he wet? and I honestly don't remember his name.
We asked about lodging to the bar keep, she told us rudely that she did not have any lodging here, this was a tavern, not a inn. She that our only real option was the Lonely Woods Town Speakers house and she mentioned that the actual town inn - The Ramshackle Inn closed some time ago.
Suddenly, a loud voice boomed out in the tavern saying "SURRENDER!". There was no clear owner of said voice. Very confusing.
We decided on first trying the Speakers house since it would be cold at the inn, plus we would also be breaking and entering there. If the Speaker did not let us stay, then we would try the Inn.
Nimsly the Town Speaker - also a Halfling by chance
The party (minus Min Needle) braved the harsh Icewind Dale night and shambled over to the Speakers house. There we met Nimsly the speaker who invited us into his house. He offered us warm Halfling shaped cookies. They were delicious, I noticed a hint of nutmeg in them!
I asked him what was up with all of the halfling children and if they were his or not - he looked offended. It's best not to assume things!
He also said that he should be able to accommodate us for the night, he has room for us in his attic which should suit us just fine.
Nimbsly also mentioned that there has been a terrifying Albino Moose that has been seeking our loggers in the Lonely Woods and killing them. This seems unusual, Moose are territorial but they don't typically seek out and purposely kill other creatures. We agreed to try and find the Moose.
We also inferred about the town sacrifices, Nimbsly mentioned that they offer food as their town sacrifice.