Into the Woods

> Gotta have a magical forest in a campaign like this at SOME point.
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## Summary

Simon notices that he's thirsty. Hyacinth and Panne notice a nearby pond but debate whether or not to drink from it. Ronan dips his head in and reveals that it's okay. Panne gives Simon some water while Simon also uses shape water to drink from the pond. As he drinks, Bata, Ronan and Fenix see something glinting below the water's surface. Bata dives in to see that it is a vial full of water. Panne blesses it so that they have holy water on them while Hyacinth talks with her about keeping an eye on Simon.

The group then talks about Acharn Gerion and how Simon's homeland didn't like fae. Even elves and gnomes were looked down upon. Simon ended up joining the cult/home for those touched by magic thanks to Iris. He's concerned about going back now that he's a mutated fae. Hyacinth proposes that they bring Simon's family to Faykeep but Simon notes that he's the only non-human in his family. Panne gets an introduction out of Fenix. The rogue then senses something ahead of them.

The party continues onward with Hyacinth seeing something in the water. She pulled out a moon stone with her thorn whip. Fenix gets an eye for it so Hyacinth hands it to him. Just then everyone but Simon and Ronan notice that the sounds of wildlife have vanished. Fenix senses humanoids ahead so he hides with Hyacinth camouflaging. Panne carries Hoopla behind a rock while everyone else hides too. Ronan looks to see who it is but falls forward coming face to face with Acharn Gerion. Hoopla crawls over to assist while being invisible.

Acharn approaches Ronan but ceases up in pain temporarily. He asks where the others are as Panne puts up a shield of faith around Ronan. Acharn's guards approach while trying to hold in their transformations. Ronan tries to bluff his way out but Acharn shuts him up demanding to see Iris and Simon. Bata and Fenix know that he isn't too stable as Hyacinth tangles all but one of them. Acharn demands one of them (his name is Jesse) to set him free and the cultist uses acid spray to set him free.

Simon uses his shaping water skills to put out the flame Acharn makes. He then turns to the tree Simon's hiding behind as Simon steps out. Hoopla is peeved because she had a plan. He notes that Simon wasn't spared the fae's wrath despite him going against his wishes. Simon says that he didn't sign up for murder as Acheron falls over in pain again. He blames Simon as he goes for the attack.

Ronan inspires Simon and attacks Acharn. Hoopla moves closer and makes an illusion to scare two guards before making an attack on Acharn. One of the guards breaks free and attacks Hoopla while the guard who wasn't captured makes a run for it. Fenix shoots an arrow at Acharn while Hyacinth strikes him with the thorn whip. The final guard breaks free but also runs. Simon hyped up on adrenaline and anger uses a frostbite spell on Acharn as Bata throws his hand axe before raging. Panne then smacks the guard with her mace as Acharn uses magic missile on Simon before attempting to retreat. Hoopla gets an attack in while Ronan loses his grip on his rapier. He quickly picks it up and throws his dagger but Acharn sidesteps it. The guard gets a hit in on Ronan but Hoopla quickly takes out the guard. Hyacinth tries to get a hit in on Acharn but his horns catch her quarter staff. She gives him another lash with her thorn whip as Fenix stabs him. Acharn falls back and his mutation continues. He quickly casts Misty Step to leap back and it about to continue his attack when a viney wall blocks his path. He leaves afterwards.

Hyacinth notes that the vines are not hers. The vines belonged to a large fairy who missed seeing Hoopla. She introduces herself as Titania.

## Notable events

* The party has a battle with Acharn Gerion
* The party meets Titania