Puck ran the most varied action set of the session. He opened with a direct persuasion attempt on Markos — talking to him about his daughter Gertie, trying to interrupt the ritual through conversation before anyone threw a spell. Markos wavered. The ritual pulled him back. Puck's Suggestion landed (Markos failed his Wisdom save), though the effect on the final outcome isn't recorded. When combat started, Puck raised Mirror Images and simultaneously began running Disguise Self: he spent most of the fight wearing Gertie's face. It's unclear whether any of the combatants registered this.
The support work was more measurable. When Anar dropped to zero, Puck's Healing Word brought him back. When the fight ended and the ritual broke, Puck let the illusion drop and stood in a quiet room. At the Seelie Market, a gnome bard from his bardic college showed up and the conversation turned to Puck's mentor. He called them "Fred." The gnome bard knew who was actually meant, and his reaction implied the mentor had gone missing from Rift Canyon. Puck did not share the mentor's real name with the party, and no plan was made.
Attempted persuasion on Markos: if the ritual finishes, Gertie dies. Markos wavered but was pulled back. Cast Suggestion on Markos — Markos failed his Wisdom save. Listened to Anar's plan in Gnomish. Rolled initiative.
Raised Mirror Images as first action. Began Disguise Self as Gertie — maintained through most of the fight. Provided support as Anar was downed by a guard hit for 34 damage.
Cast Healing Word on Anar, bringing him back from 0 HP. Continued managing the fight with illusion active.
Dropped Disguise Self after the ritual ended. Had been wearing Gertie's face through the fight. Witnessed Zala's arrival in human form.
Present for post-combat looting, Zala's Codex retrieval, and departure from the manor. Received 250gp from Gertie.
Met the gnome bard at the Seelie Market — valedictorian of the same bardic college. When asked about his mentor, Puck deflected: "Let's just say Fred." The gnome's reaction implied the mentor is missing from Rift Canyon. Puck did not share more. No plan established.
| Roll | Result | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Persuasion vs. Markos (Scene 1) | Not recorded | Markos wavered; pulled back by ritual |
| Suggestion vs. Markos — Markos's Wisdom save | Markos failed | Suggestion landed; effect on outcome unclear |
| Ability | When | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Suggestion (on Markos) | Scene 1 | Markos failed Wisdom save; effect on ritual outcome not confirmed |
| Mirror Image | Scene 2 | Defensive images raised at combat start |
| Disguise Self (Gertie) | Scene 2–4 | Sustained through most of combat; dropped when ritual ended |
| Healing Word | Scene 3 | Cast on Anar; returned him from 0 HP |
| Item | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 250gp | Acquired | From Zala |
| Smudge sticks, tome, crystal fragments | Party share | From ritual chamber |
| Category | Status |
|---|---|
| HP | Not recorded; no long rest confirmed |
| Spell slots | Depleted: Suggestion, Mirror Image, Disguise Self, Healing Word — all expended this session |
| Conditions | None active |
| Location | Seelie Market |
| Active hooks | Mentor ("Fred") missing from Rift Canyon bardic college. Party does not know the mentor's real name. Weeks away by boat. |