The ring only works for up to 3 days per lunar cycle. Only the magic ring worn by the merchant’s daughter will allow a cursed character to remain “normal” outside the castle grounds.While inside the castle grounds, they characters will appear normal however, if they leave the grounds without breaking the curse, they will transform into their beast form. The curse transforms the character into a ware-beast. Upon entering the grounds, all of the characters will be cursed.These are enchanted and will defend the castle against intruders. The outer wall of the castle is overgrown with rose bushes and thorny vines.They are in telepathic communication with the beast, who will guide and command them. They will use hit-and-run tactics in an attempt to distract and lead the party away from the castle. The road to the castle, the woods surrounding the castle and the castle grounds are patrolled by several packs of wild animals.Should the players like to roleplay the party, they can meet and make some very good connections that may prove helpful in future adventures. The wedding is a large affair and there are many rich and powerful people in attendance.Perhaps after the main adventure, the party may want to track the bandits back to their lair and bring them to justice. The road to the merchant’s home is plagued by bandits.The next morning, the young woman is gone and the merchant offers the party a chest of gold and jewels if they can return his daughter safely. She will tell anyone that asks that they are gifts from the beast that keeps her prisoner.Īfter the wedding, the merchant’s youngest daughter tells her father that she must return to the lair of the beast or be cursed forever. In his giddiness over the safe return of his daughter, the merchant insists on the party staying for the wedding, which will be the next day.Īt the wedding, it will become obvious that the youngest daughter is dressed more finely and wears the most beautiful jewelry of all the daughters. Upon reaching the merchant’s home, the party is greeted by the family and, to the merchant’s surprise, his youngest daughter.

He fears that he will never see her again. While on the road the merchant tells the party the sad story of how he lost his youngest daughter to a monster. The merchant is very worried that he may encounter bandits along the road and is prepared to pay handsomely for the party to escort him on his trip. His cart is filled with fine fabrics, clothes, jewels, silver and china everything he needs for the wedding except the food and entertainment. The party encounters a merchant on his way to attend the wedding of his oldest daughter.

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