Episode 2: Tunnels, Riverbend & Bugbears

The party navigates subterranean tunnels beneath the church, discovering a Circle glyph on the ceiling. They emerge in the small town of Riverbound, where they are politely kicked out after Shamas insults a priest. They meet Draxon Gryffin, the local barkeep/wizard. He joins them temporarily after a generous tip. Heavy drinking occurs (+4 alcohol affinity). Traveling east, they fight 7 bugbears + chieftain. Draxon later leaves, saying he’s too old for this