The unsuspecting worker who transitions from terrified witness to an infected, primordial monster slave.
Puck begins to suspect that something is very wrong, but he has no idea of the true nature of their affliction.
Determined, Puck rallies the town. They must find a way to stop the Parasite Queen before it's too late. The elder, wise and aged, remembers an ancient lore about the Parasite Queen's weakness.
Players must carefully explore the surroundings to gather necessary items before the final confrontation [1].
"Oh, Your Majesty, you do have such a way with words. Why bite the world when you can simply... invite it in?" Scene 2: The Illusory Infestation
“Do not mourn the person I was. They were a lonely little puck. Now I am a nest. And a nest is never alone.”
Make the infection feel urgent. Players should worry about their own safety. V. Moving into Act 2 At the end of Act 1, the party should have: Discovered the parasitic nature of the threat. Uncovered the location of the Shattered Oak Hive . Either saved or eliminated the Parasited Little Puck.
Environmental steam vents now instantly destroy Little Pucks. Position yourself behind these vents to let the Puck's aggressive AI track straight into environmental damage.