A Midsummer Night
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Oh¸ Midsummer ! The time of singing¸ dancing¸ rejoicing and beer! The time of pagan rituals and druidic rites¸ the time where the summer reaches its peak¸ and borders between the realm of men and fey grow weaker... Midsummer is a widely celebrated holiday in Northern Europe. People gather in the countryside¸ enjoying bonfires¸ dances¸ cultural and historic rituals¸ saunas and beer. It is only a bit more than a month away and as we all know¸ this summer will be different¸ and opportunities to meet friends in person might well be scarce. Therefore¸ we wanted to bring you something special¸ from our own culture¸ so that your characters might get a unique taste of the Midsummer festivities! In a Midsummer Night ¸ the party can meet Cedric¸ a young and promising bard¸ who requires some assistance for his Midsummer gig. A group of dryads got the fancy for him the year before¸ and the freshly-married bard requires some protection¸ so that he is not spirited away to the realms of the fey! The party arrives in the Sunwood Lodge¸ a hospitable countryside setting¸ where Midsummer is a much awaited celebration. Beer¸ dancing¸ rituals and even the blossom of the fern can be enjoyed¸ although don't get too carried away¸ lest Cedric is abducted by his lovesick fans... A Midsummer Night is a flexible¸ relaxing adventure¸ for parties of levels 3-10. It is a good fit for newcomers ¸ as it has an easy-going atmosphere¸ focusing on revelry and non-lethal combat. A culturally authentic setting. The midsummer festivities are extremely popular in Northern Europe. We've grown up with them¸ enjoyed them¸ and never¸ ever¸ have we made fools of ourselves by drinking too much. Cheers! Ligo! Tables ! We have a d8 table for events that might happen in the celebration¸ as quest prompts. Then there's a d6 table for Wyrd Beer ‐ the effects of a strange dwarven brew. And to top it off¸ a d20 table for atmospheric happenings. New creature ‐ Urdefolscin. A being formed from essence of the forest¸ crafted from bones¸ leaves¸ branches and forest shapes¸ it is a powerful¸ surprisingly quick guardian of the woods. New item ‐ The Blossom of the Fern. Finding the blossom of the fern is a cherished tradition for Midsummer couples. They venture into the forest in the night¸ and try to find this mythical plant¸ an act that is totally not a euphemism for anything else. This blossom has been rumored to be a part of ancient druidic fertility rituals¸ or¸ failing that¸ it can at least make someone seem more attractive. Enjoy your Midsummer adventures! Good luck in the ferns! Thanks for checking out A Midsummer Night. It pairs well with our following offerings: The Beermarket of Weirgarde is a beer festival set in a cozy northern village.