Hot Springs
At a Glance
| Type | Natural hot springs |
| Location | South of Hole, near Fletchley Farm |
| First Visited | Session 4 |
| Notable Residents | — |
Description
A natural hot spring formation near Fletchley Farm, south of Hole. Ms March describes it as the one relaxing place in the vicinity — she had plans for skinny dipping.
When the gang arrived in Session 4, the springs were completely overrun by the red algae organism. Most of the holes were clogged; several algae bushes had grown in the pools, their fibres as thick as an arm. The floor was, as Kate confirmed, lava.
Notes
- The source of the red algae organism traced to a creek at the hot springs — fibres grew thicker the closer you got to the water
- Six algae bushes destroyed here in Session 4; the springs may now be navigable
- Ms March soaked here during Session 10 downtime, on Dan Randy's advice that she was not looking after herself
- In Session 10 the party made camp at the springs after the ride north, fed the horses, and decided to clean off. The 1983 contingent compared the springs to hot tubs, which the Hole party did not understand
- Ms March held Sunday Morning to Cuthbert's head here as soon as he was naked, weaponless and in the water — then shot him and pushed his face under. Gina punched her in the head, the Order operatives pulled her off, and Alfie generated a tidal wave that swept everyone clear of the spring without hurting anyone
- Cuthbert then grabbed Ms March and teleported away — aiming for Dan Randy's saloon and landing somewhere wet, musty and pitch dark instead
Session Appearances
| Session | What Happened Here |
|---|---|
| Session 4 | Six algae bushes destroyed by the gang; confirmed as the origin point of the red algae organism (creek source) |
| Session 5 | Now clear of algae; the gang soaked in the springs under the stars and a full moon at midnight after resolving Mystery 2 — Cuthbert's revelation, Alfie's confession, Ms March's anger |
| Session 10 | Ms March soaked here during downtime. The party then made camp here after the ride north; the 1983 trio compared the springs to hot tubs. Ms March shot Cuthbert in the water and pushed his face under; Gina punched her in the head, the Order pulled her off, and Alfie's tidal wave swept everyone clear. Cuthbert teleported himself and Ms March away — and missed |
| Session 11 | The camp the party held while Cuthbert and Ms March were missing — Jacob held a sword to Alfie, then led the trio out on a search. Cuthbert and Ms March teleported back here from the dark place; Ms March dried her gun and wordlessly offered Cuthbert whiskey. The reunited group heard Cuthbert's account, learned what Jacob knows of the Hollowed Ones, and performed the Order's secret handshake here before setting off for the grove |