Pied Piper

## **First Encounter**

*As you walk carefully in the woods, a quick, lithe creature runs towards you. It takes you a moment to realize it's a human. He brandishes a short, wooden stick, screaming and shouting in despair. "My children! I've seen what you did to my children!"*
...CHILDREN?
*"Barbarian! Sacrilegious scum! You shouldn't have done that! What will I do without them?" You watch him, confused. He looks malnourished, like he's had nothing to eat since he entered the Wyrdness. And you're sure that was a long, long time ago. "I failed them. I couldn't protect them. I'm not worthy of it anymore..." Turns out the stick he tried to beat you with was an instrument - a flute. He sniffles. The flute is a strange one. Mysterious markings and blood cover its surface. "Take it! It's your duty now."*

* **"WHY WOULD I NEED A WEIRD FLUTE?"**
*He plays a simple melody. Suddenly rats swarm all over you. You've seen enough of them already to know how this will end."*
	+ **KILL HIM BEFORE HE SUMMONS MORE RATS**
	Combat encounter (2x Rabid Rat and Mad Piper) *You must admit the song is pretty catchy.*
	+ **ASK HIM TO STOP**
	*"Why? They're my children. My lovely children. Look." He plays a simple melody and the rats suddenly stop. Some sway from left to right, as if dancing to the rhythm. "You see? They would never hurt me."*
		- **"OKAY, I'LL TAKE YOUR INSTRUMENT."**
		*"Use it every time you see them. Play this every time you see my children. Promise me! Promise!"* [Received: ] *You bow to the stranger and leave him to his madness.*
		**--ENCOUNTER END--**
		- **Are there any other songs you can play?**
		*"Plenty. But I'm not in the mood to play those melodies. Maybe next time I'll teach you..."*
* **"YOU'RE COMPLETELY INSANE."**
*...insane? You're the one who's eaten my children! My proud and brave children!" You notice his tears. He covers his face and flees into the forest.*
**--ENCOUNTER END--**
* **LEAVE**

## **Encounter with Wooden Flute**

*"Oh! Yes. Right. You have my flute! I thought it was gone for good! Did you treat my children properly? Did you play them my lullaby?" You nod in agreement, knowing his insanity won't let him see his "children" for what they truly are - monsters twisted by the Wyrdness.*

* **"CAN YOU TEACH ME ANY OTHER SONGS?"**
	+ **GIVE: WOODENFLUTE***--3 Random Options*
	*"I can, definitely"*
		- **A STUNNING SONG** (Stun enemies)
		*(All enemies have 50% chance to get Stunned this turn. Can be used once per combat.)*
		- **SONG OF A GUARDIAN** *(Gain a Barrier)*
		*(Create 20 Barrier. Can be used once per combat.)*
		- **SONG OF A WARRIOR** *(Gain Blocks)*
		*(Gain 2 Blocks. Can be used once per combat.)*
		- **SONG OF A BERSERKER** *(Increase everyone's Armor)*
		*(Increase Armor of everyone by 50 this turn. Can be used once per combat.)*
		- **SONG OF THE DEAD** *(Increase everyone's damage)*
		*(Increase damage of everyone by 50% this turn. Can be used once per combat.)*
		- **SONG OF BEASTS** *(Everyone deals maximum damage)*
		*(Everyone deals maximum damage this turn. Can be used once per combat.)*
		- **SONG OF ARMOR REDUCTION** *(Reduce ALL enemies armor)*
		*(Reduce Armor of ALL enemies by 34 this turn. Can be used once per combat.)*
		- **SONG OF DAMAGE REDUCTION** *(Reduce ALL enemies Damage)*
		*(Reduce damage of ALL enemies by 30% this turn. Can be used once per combat.)*
	+ **LEAVE**
* **LEAVE**