Hero's Remains

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Event[ | ]

You pass a funeral - it's obvious from the size of the procession that the deceased was a well-loved figure. You are approached by the cleric. "This great hero fell defending our beloved town of Wandermere. His sword and shield are powerful artefacts, but must be returned to his hometown for the proper burial rites to be completed. Will you do this, traveller?"

Choice:

A) Take the hero's belongings.

"Thank you, this will mean the world to his family. The town would have revolted had these artefacts not been returned."

"It's not far to the hero's hometown. Look for the town cleric when you get there."

Gain Viking Blade.

Gain Pain.

"And hurry! It's not wise to anger the spirits of the dead by delaying their proper rites."

Gain Heavy Burden.

B) Make an excuse.

*Sigh* of course, being an adventurer means you must wash your hair regularly - all those blood and guts.

You leave them to their mourning.

Details[ | ]

The player is given a sword and shield, and told to deliver it to a nearby town. If they accept, the town card is added to the floor on top of an uncovered space. The player is cursed with Heavy Burden but the curse is removed if they bring the items where they are told to bring them. The player may use the items in the intervening time and suffer no penalties. It is important to note that the curse can be removed for the price of 100 gold, thus allowing you to keep the items without suffering the health penalty.

Options:

A) Take the hero's belongings.
B) Make an excuse.

If the player takes the items, the encounter Hero's Return is placed somewhere in the floor. It is placed so the player can know where it is, but they must remember the location. When they reach the location they will be asked to give up the items.

You reach Wandermere, hometown of the dead adventurer. The town cleric meets you at the gate - he appears to have been standing vigil.

Options:

Give back sword. "Thank you. This blade will once again be wielded in righteous fury. Do you also have his shield?"
Keep the dead adventurer's gear. "You would deny us our death rites for your own selfish gain?! I suggest you leave now - as soon as news of this heresy spreads, you will have many enemies."

Give back shield. "Truly, you have done the almighty's work in returning this shield."
Keep the shield.

If the player refuses to return the gear, they keep the curse and the encounter is inactive.

Rewards/Penalties[ | ]

If player keeps items:

Viking Blade

Emperor's Jewel (console), Pain (PC)

Retains Heavy Burden Curse

If player returns items:

2 Gold Gain Cards OR 1 Blessing

Thank you. Blessed are we who, protected can fell those who trespass against us.

Heavy Burden Curse removed

if player hasn't earned the token before:

"You have done blessed work this day. For your services, we will prepare for you a sacred artefact, that you may continue your good work through the dark days ahead."

This token is yours

Token[ | ]

Equipment: War Cry
(DLC Only) Gain Card: Holy Order: Gain 10 gold per blessing