For Day 8 (December 20th), the light of the eighth ceremonial Aetherial Diya begins to cast long, dancing shadows. Tonight, we encounter a thief who isn't interested in your food or your sleep—he’s after your dairy!
Eight Flames Against the Frost (December 20th in Cryselle (AN ICE CASTLE PALACE WHITH A SHIMIERING BORIALAS LIGHT SHILED SURROUNDING IT)
The halfway point is behind us, Tygerian monsters, and the light of the eighth ceremonial Aetherial Diya is now a roaring beacon in our windows. The Aetherial Corona has expanded into a shimmering lavender dome, shielding the Tygerian Isles from the most bitter whispers of the Shadowfrost Arch DemonS DARKNESS SPELL
Night 8 Ritual: The Guided Path
Tonight is dedicated to The Path. In honor of the Royal Cartographer, households bring out their ritual lanterns and charms modeled after the Compass of Lost Things. In these uncertain times of the Faction War, stability and direction are sacred.
Families gather to "re-orient" their hearts, pointing their compasses toward the Crystal Ice Palace Citadel. It is a night for finding what was lost during the year—be it a physical object, a forgotten dream, or a strayed friend. When we align our personal destinies with the True North of Zimrala, the Shadowfrost cannot lead us astray.
The Shadow's Eighth Strike: The Skyr-Gobbler (Skyrgámur)
While we look to the stars, a cold, blue-skinned glutton is creeping into our larders. The Skyr-Gobbler (the eighth of the Winter Ghoulish Langley Ogre Lads) has arrived. He has no interest in gold or glory—he only wants our Skyr (the thick, creamy Tygerian yogurt).
He doesn't just eat; he inhales. Because the Skyr-Gobbler’s stomach acts as a miniature portal to the Void, every spoonful he steals drains the "life-warmth" from the home. A larder robbed by this ogre leaves the house feeling the winter chill much deeper in its bones.
Fylgja’s Vigil
High above Ice Wyrm Mountain, the young Ether Dragon Fylgja is practicing her flight patterns. Her wings catch the lavender light of the eight Diyas, and she watches the Skyr-Gobbler scurrying between houses. For the first time, she feels a spark of protective instinct. As a guardian of portals, she senses the wrongness of the ogre’s Void-stomach. The "Wild Card" is growing more curious by the hour.
🎲 Gaming the Isles: Monsters! Monsters! 2.7 Stats
The Skyr-Gobbler
CON: 28 | STR: 18 | DEX: 12 | INT: 8 | LK: 10 | CHR: 1
Combat Adds: +20
Special Ability: Void-Gulp (Each successful hit drains 1D6 Strength from the target as he "eats" their energy).
The Syrup Trap: If you used leftover syrup from National Syrup Day to coat your Skyr jars, the Skyr-Gobbler suffers a -10 to his DEX for the duration of the encounter.
The Loot: 1d6 Roll If you catch him face-first in a tub of Skyr and he flees, roll a D6 for what he drops:
The Frozen Spoon: A utensil that never gets warm; can freeze any liquid it touches.
Blue Ogre Fur: A patch of hide that provides +2 protection against Cold damage.
Empty Skyr Jar: If broken, it releases a small cloud of Void-Mist that blinds enemies.
Larder Key: A rusted key that opens any pantry in the Tygerian Isles.
Vial of Sour Cream: Actually a potent healing salve (restores 1D6 CON).
The Map of Crumbs: A messy parchment that shows the location of the nearest hidden snacks.
Product Identity & Legal
The following items are designated Product Identity of Arthur Earl C. Hedges Jr. / The Adventures of Captain Hedges: The world of Zimrala, The Tygerian Isles, The Ether Dragons and their portal mechanics, The Tiger Force Shadow Saga, The specific "Hedge Wizard of the Shreveport Cabin" persona, The "Royal Cartographer" archetype and the character "Emperor Rajah," Unique Items: The Ink of Anticipation, The Compass of Lost Things, Parchment of Echoes, The Scope of the True Meridian, The Rod of Infinite Spanning, the Five Golden Rings, and The Plumb of Gravity’s Anchor. The Tygerian Ice Queen Isdis, Cryselle Capital City, The Tygerian Monsters, The Ice Dragons (Lorea and Fylgja), Ice Wyrm Mountain, The Wild Card Faction, The Faction War, The Yule Tide Family (Grilla, Leppalúði, Jokelhime, and the Winter Ghoulish Langley Ogre Lads), and the concepts of the Aetherial Diya (Candle of Hope), The Tiger's Mark Rangoli, The Family Bhoj, The Pot-Scraper, The Bowl-Licker, The Compass Lights, and the Aetherial Corona are also designated Product Identity.
Monsters! Monsters! and Humans, Humans (1st Edition) are trademarks of Ken St. Andre and Troll Godfather Press and are used with permission. All dice for Monsters! Monsters! 2.7 are D6s. The statistics and game mechanics provided herein are designated as unofficial playtest material for the Tygerian Isles campaign setting. © 2025 Arthur Earl C. Hedges Jr. All rights reserved.
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