the Stone Marker Campsite is the ground beside the first stone marker on the road south of Daggerford. Harlan Corrow’s instructions named it as dependable camping ground, and the Company spent its first night together here before entering the Shifting Forests.
At a Glance
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Kind | Roadside campsite |
| Region | The road south of Daggerford |
| Status | Departed after the first night |
Description as Witnessed
a stone marker beside the road with camping ground next to it. Tall grass grew nearby. There was firewood to be gathered and enough game for Varynx to hunt five rabbits.
What Happened Here
Session 00: The First Road
- The Company camped beside the marker, following Harlan Corrow’s instructions.
- Once camp was pitched, Nadia inspected Elk’s Wagon thoroughly and found nothing unusual beneath the driver’s bench.
- On arrival, Shallie first cast Speak with Animals on the two mules, then urged the Company to rest up here.
- Varynx gathered firewood; Nadia lit it with Prestidigitation with a snap of her fingers.
- Corvex fed the two mules and tried to appease them.
- Varynx hunted five rabbits, brought four back, and ate one himself, returning with blood around his mouth. Shallie cleaned and dried him with magic. Karis cooked the rest.
- Karis proposed organizing watches and took the first; Nadia took the second. The remaining order was not established.
- While Varynx was away hunting, Shallie cast Detect Magic near the wagon. She did not share what she learned.
Session 01: The Toll in the Mist
- Nadia heard movement in the tall grass during her watch and discovered a pack of wolves approaching the camp.
- The Company killed the wolves and their dire wolf leader. Shallie was knocked unconscious during the fight, and Corvex came to her aid.
- Away from camp, Varynx encountered three tiny guardians, captured Jeffrey, and frightened the other two into fleeing.
- P-shaped bootprints appeared around the campsite during the watches, but the Company did not find their source.
- A drizzle came during the night, and Nadia and Shallie pitched tents for the Company.
- Shallie took the midnight watch.
- The Company ate rations at breakfast, shared Shallie’s Goodberries among the wounded, harvested meat and pelts from the wolves, and departed for the Shifting Forests.
Connections
- Daggerford, to the north.
- Shifting Forests, the next stage east.
- The Keep, the destination beyond.
- Elk’s Wagon.
Unanswered Questions
- Who left the P-shaped footprints around the camp?
- What did the three guardians recognize about Varynx?
- Will Shallie share what she learned from the mules or beneath the driver’s bench?