A Prodigy of Fear

Every year, on the final night of the harvest, the local farmers lock their doors and pray that Pumpkin Jack doesn’t visit.

Your party arrives at a small, picturesque village nestled in the heart of rolling hills and farmland. The air is crisp, and the scent of autumn lingers in every breeze. As you approach the village, you notice that the atmosphere is somber. Villagers huddle in small groups, speaking in hushed tones, their faces etched with worry.

Approaching a concerned villager, you learn the unsettling truth – children have been disappearing from the village without a trace. Over the past month, several children have vanished, leaving the villagers in a state of fear and despair. They speak of eerie, glowing lights and whispered tales of a malevolent spirit known as Pumpkin Jack.

Each year, the creature returns, vanishing whole families. Families attempt to appease the spirit by leaving offerings of food and livestock. Last year, the entirety of

the Brenner family was taken, their farm abandoned. In early autumn, before the harvest, their farmland sprang up with a massive, untamed pumpkin patch. The villagers believe that Pumpkin Jack resides there.

Determined to uncover the truth and bring the missing children back, you head towards Brenner Farm at the edge of the village. It's here, amidst the rows of plump, orange pumpkins, that you encounter the monstrous figure that has been haunting the villagers' nightmares.