This document is DM-only. It contains information the players do not collectively have — Penelope's wagon find, Puck's mentor identity, entity behaviour, and hook staging.

State of Play

CharacterLocationHP / ConditionNotes
Puck Ever-HardSeelie MarketUnknown — no long rest yetUsed Mirror Image, Disguise Self, Healing Word, Suggestion this session
PenelopeSeelie MarketUnknownKnows about wagon contents (human skin, pearls); has not told the party
Orimene SilentvaleSeelie MarketUnknownRiley reference and "undone" — thread unresolved; Adelaide signet ring in play
Anar the WoodsmanSeelie MarketRevived from 0 HPTarget of entity's whisper; smashed four Far Realm crystals in spirit plane
NPC / Other ActorStatusLocationNotes
MarkosFreedDelphi estateHands injured; cooperative; not a threat
ZalaCurse liftedDelphi estateHolds Codex; committed to locking it; following up on entity. Human form.
The EntityActiveUnknownSpoke to Anar post-ritual; crystals smashed but entity not destroyed; uncontained
Gnome BardEncounteredSeelie MarketKnows Puck's mentor; implied the mentor went missing. Name not given.
Puck's MentorMissingRift Canyon (last known)Puck uses "Fred" as placeholder. Gone from bardic college. Weeks away by boat/lake.

Open Story Hooks

The Entity — Primary Threat

The entity addressed Anar by name ("Anor" — likely his actual name, not a mispronunciation) and told him it would not forget him. It is still active despite the ritual being broken and the spirit-plane crystals being destroyed. Zala is aware and committed to follow-up — but no method, timeline, or specific plan was established in-session. This is the campaign's most immediate unresolved supernatural threat.

The entity called Anar by name ("Anor"). The player believes this is his actual name, not a mispronunciation. The entity may know him specifically.

The Missing Mentor

Puck used "Fred" as a deflecting placeholder name, but the gnome bard at the Seelie Market clearly knew who was meant and implied the mentor had disappeared from the Rift Canyon bardic college. Rift Canyon is described as weeks away by boat or lake.

Puck has not told the party the mentor's real name or the full significance. This hook is personal to Puck but may have broader campaign implications depending on why the mentor disappeared.

Penelope's Wagon Find

Three bundles of human skin, five pounds of thumbnail pearls. Penelope covered these before the party arrived. She has not shared the information. The wagon was back near the gatehouse in Greyhawk City.

The party does not know. This can be held until Penelope chooses to share it, or until another scene forces the question. The pearls may be significant — quantity and description suggest deliberate collection.

Orimene — Riley & Undone

Orimene referenced "Riley" and something she described as "undone" while at the Seelie Market. No elaboration was given. The Adelaide family signet ring remains in play from prior sessions.

GG Mark

Appearing on Penelope's hand. Not addressed this session. Origin and significance not stated in transcript.

The Codex Under Zala's Control

Zala holds it. She said she'll lock it away. Where is unspecified. Whether she's trustworthy in this is an open question the party has not yet asked.

NPC Status

NPCDispositionKey info
MarkosFreed, cooperativeWas being used as a channel by the entity; was not a willing participant; hands injured. Gertie is his daughter.
ZalaAllied, pragmaticCurse lifted when ritual ended. Has the Codex. Wants to lock it away. Will investigate the entity. Paid the party generously.
Elra (spirit)UnknownAppeared in spirit plane; directed Anar to crystals. Status after crystal destruction unknown.
Gnome Bard (Seelie Market)Neutral, informedKnows Puck's mentor. Valedictorian of same college. Name not recorded. May be a future contact.
The EntityActive, hostile intentWhispered to Anar post-ritual. Still present. Zala investigating. Has Anar's attention specifically.

Mechanics Established

Spirit plane transit at 0 HP

Anar entered the spirit plane when he dropped to 0 HP in this location. He was able to act there, smashing Far Realm crystals. Whether this applies universally or only in locations with active spirit-plane connections needs DM decision for future sessions.

Far Realm crystals destroyed

Four crystals were smashed by Anar in the spirit plane. This disrupted but did not destroy the entity. The significance of the crystals' destruction for future containment attempts is unclear.

Zala's curse tied to the ritual

Zala's human form was restored when the ritual ended — implying her curse was directly connected to whatever Markos was being used to summon or sustain.

Smudge sticks

Spirit-cleansing herbs recovered from the chamber. Mechanics for use not established in session. DM to decide before they become relevant.

Next Session Setup

The party is at the Seelie Market, rested or soon to rest. Three immediate threads are available to pull without travel: the entity follow-up through Zala, the gnome bard as a contact regarding Puck's mentor, and whatever Orimene does with the Riley information. The wagon contents give Penelope a secret that will eventually surface.

The mentor hook requires travel — weeks by boat to Rift Canyon. If the party pursues this, it's a major journey. If the entity thread escalates through Zala's contact, that could pull them into a more immediate arc without the travel cost.

No character has leveled up on-screen this session. Resource tracking: Puck is depleted on several spell slots (Mirror Image, Disguise Self, Healing Word, Suggestion). A long rest has been discussed but not confirmed as completed.

The entity called Anar "Anor" — likely his actual name. The entity may know him specifically. Worth developing as a campaign thread.

Resource Tracking

CharacterResourceStatus
PuckMirror ImageExpended
PuckDisguise Self (Gertie)Expended
PuckHealing WordExpended (used on Anar)
PuckSuggestionExpended (cast on Markos)
PenelopeWild Shape (bear form)Used during combat; restored on long rest
AnarHPDropped to 0; revived via Healing Word; HP pool unknown
All PCsLong restDiscussed but not confirmed complete at session end