Fighting the Buso Gurglegut now after lighting the lantern.

He died. He had the copper coins from the original lantern, all magic gone from them.

found a Silver scepter and full pack cantrip deck.
The fog has been dissipating during this time, we see the scouts wandering and people starting to peek out from their homes/hiding spots.
Downtown is still crawling with creatures. Up on the ridge where the governors mansion should be it's completely missing, the whole northeast corner of downtown.

+1 rep to both sides for this.

Granny Hu and Old Matsuki met up and quickly devolved into bickering, different priorities, how downtown should be retaken, and who is in charge. Of course both of them expect us to lead the charge. Matsuki wants to protect the people, keep the town safe, prioritize agriculture. Granny Hu wants to train an army and troops in case something bad happens.

We leave Matsuki in charge. Wants us to clear out downtown, something must be controlling the Jinxing so our main task is to find and eliminate whoever/whatever that is. Wishes us luck and gives us a chest of supplies 10 minor healing potions, 8 potency crystal talismans.

A guard comes in and says they found a traveller after the fog lifted. In walks [Mike's new PC]

Finished chapter 1. No level up just yet.