The Windmill Heist

Characters:

• Oogway: A wise and experienced monk.

• Olfin: A brave and cunning paladin.

• Liren: A skilled and resourceful barbarian.

• Gumbo: A clever and agile rogue.

• Aera: A talented and stealthy rogue.

• Shabasta: A charismatic and persuasive bard.

• Malron: A powerful and knowledgeable wizard.

Summary:

The party infiltrates a windmill occupied by hags to rescue kidnapped children and retrieve a powerful contract. They successfully free the children, obtain the contract, and engage in a fierce battle with the hags.

Key Locations:

The Windmill: A decrepit windmill where the hags reside. The party encounters various traps and obstacles while navigating the windmill.

Encounters:

Social: Shabasta and Olfin negotiate with the hags to gain entry into the windmill under the guise of starting a business together.

Combat: The party engages in a battle with the hags after rejecting their offer to borrow a heartstone. The hags attempt to bargain for their lives, but the party continues to attack until they are defeated.

Loot:

Six pieces of cheap jewelry: Each worth 25 gold pieces, obtained by Gumbo.

Charm of Mass Heroism: Grants the benefit of a potion of heroism to any number of creatures within 30 feet, obtained by Gumbo.

Notable NPCs:

Lady Fiona: Assists the party by translating the contract written in Abyssal and starting the binding circle to trap the hags.

Victor: Provides counter spells to maintain the binding circle.

Plot Points:

The party discovers the true names of the hags: Morgantha Stormreaver, Belladonna Sunbane, and Offalia Wormwiggle. They use this information to bind and defeat the hags.

Session Highlights:

• Shabasta and Olfin’s successful negotiation to gain entry into the windmill.

• The rogues’ clever use of mage hand to secure a rope and climb the tower.

• Gumbo’s discovery of the hags’ contract and the charm of mass heroism.

• The intense battle with the hags and the party’s refusal to accept their bargains.