Loose Threads: N/A
Participants: Swampy, Naomi, Anath, Plume, Bhitzaoji Ocitra
Locations: Dragon's Tail
Summary
The party set out with the intent to put an end to the serpentfolk Ashissa's plans for the moonflowers. After a handful of grueling days, the group reached their target, partially transformed into a moonflower. Ashissa was slain, and immediately many (if not all) of the moonflowers died as a result of a psychic link between their master and them.
Recap
The party took the same path as the last expedition towards the moonflower-infested valley. On the way, multiple skirmishes with serpentfolk occured, due to a seemingly increased presence. In particular, one Zyss seemed to have gained power from a demon, as channeled through an occult amulet.
After fighting through many serpentfolk and just as many moonflowers, the group eventually reached Ashissa, though with dwindling resources.
It seems the serpentfolk was planning on transforming every living being on Watcher's Island into a moonflower; an existential threat that needed to be stopped.
Fighting tough and nail, the party managed to slay Ashissa. Through a mental connection she seemed to have with the other moonflowers, the latter died in quick succession, causing a flash of light that was visible from First Landing. It is unknown whether some survived or not.
Addendum: a warning (this section is signed by Plume)
The serpentfolk are a persistent threat currently attempting outward expansion. They have endangered multiple expeditions, are brokering with demons, are as seen in this report ready in some cases to kill every living being. They are in an active conflict with the Watcher tribe, which the guild has decided to support; and according to some of the kobolds, they are excavating underground in search of ancient enemy of Rydess.
I must urge the Guild to take action against the serpentfolk. They cannot be allowed to continue in their tracks.