Our tale begins with a band of five seasoned adventurers – two devout clerics, a melodious bard, a fierce barbarian, and a cunning rogue – finding themselves in familiar company, though perhaps with lighter coin purses than they'd prefer after a night of revelry. They were a group accustomed to seeking out honest (and hopefully well-paying) work as they journeyed from town to town.
Awakening on a picturesque hillside, the morning was beautiful, but a distant sight of plumes of smoke hinted that their search for tranquility might be short-lived. It was clear that adventure, in one form or another, was likely on the horizon.
Soon enough, the peace was shattered as the adventurers found themselves facing a monstrous foe. The battle was hard-fought, with the group struggling against the creature. At a critical moment, a newcomer named Pier arrived, delivering the decisive blow that felled the beast. Though not explicitly part of the initial group roster, Pier's timely intervention was crucial in saving the day. Tragically, despite their victory over the monster, a couple of unfortunate commoners within the town hall perished during the ordeal.
The townsfolk, however, were immensely grateful for the adventurers' bravery. They celebrated their saviors with a hero's feast, lauding their courage and declaring them local celebrities. In a curious twist, the Priestess, in her gratitude, allowed the party to keep a peculiar belt they had acquired. This belt, bearing unusual markings and knobs, was hinted to possess the power to repeat their adventure, a secret the adventurers were cautioned not to explore lightly.
In the aftermath, the adventurers were recognized for their valor, achieving a form of hero status within the community. This particular one-shot adventure, it was revealed, drew inspiration from the concept of repeating events, much like the movie “Edge of Tomorrow.” As a final reward for their successful completion of the ordeal and the fulfillment of a prophecy, the heroes experienced the satisfaction of leveling up, ready to face whatever new challenges lay ahead, perhaps even a familiar one.