Key Insights
Why did the heroes return to the Crooked House?
The heroes returned to the Crooked House to find it crooked once more and to investigate the changes within the house.
What happened to the house when the heroes returned?
When the heroes returned, the house was crooked again, and it was warm, inviting, and beautiful, unlike the horrific house they had seen before.
Who confronted the heroes when they entered the house?
The heroes were confronted by the shade of William Van Brunt, the new Crooked Man, who leered down at them from the second floor balcony.
What did William Van Brunt offer to the heroes?
William Van Brunt offered to treat the heroes as honored guests and invited them to join him in serving the Crooked Queen.
What was the key challenge each hero faced in their respective rooms?
Each hero faced different challenges: Jorgrim had to confront his own head buried in the soil, Lethika had to make a sacrifice, Jericho had to dance, and Brigsy had to destroy a symbolic ship of his dreams.
What was the final confrontation in the cellar?
The final confrontation in the cellar involved the heroes battling against the crooked tree, which had absorbed Farron and William Van Brunt. The tree was intent on returning the Crooked Queen to her home realm.
What was the fate of Jorgrim and Farron?
Jorgrim's spirit appeared, lamenting his failure, and then dissipated. Farron was absorbed by the tree, her face embedded in the bark, symbolizing her transformation into a vessel for the Crooked Queen.
Chapters
- The Crooked House has become crooked once more.
- William Van Brunt, the new Crooked Man, challenges the heroes.
- The heroes are separated and must face their own trials.
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