Ettercap Caves

Old Firth Road has been a shortcut between Three Rocks and Greenhill for generations, but only the bravest (or those in the most need) dare to take it since all manner of creatures call Karrelfirth home. About midway along the road, the Resting Caves have offered shelter and a fresh spring to travelers.

Recently, a pair of ettercaps have taken over the caves. They have cultivated a number of giant spiders which they use to help protect their lair. The nearby forest is suffering under the predations of these creatures and is nearly barren of any life larger than a squirrel.

d4 things you might find on an ettercap
1)  50 of silk cord
2)  a silk garotte
3)  a silk bag (can hold 100 gp encumbrance)
4)  a small sac filled with one dose of extruded spider venom

d4 things you might hear about the Old Firth Road
(you can decide if any of them are true or not)
1) A pair of trolls are attacking travelers on the road.
2) Grigor Lightshadow, a local thief, disappeared along the road while carrying a bag of stolen jewels.
3) Goblins riding giant spiders are hunting dwarves and gnomes along the road.
4)  Willem Smith will pay well for an armed escort to protect him along the road so he can make a delivery on the far side.

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