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# Outline
# Back to Oakridge 
If the party gives the poison to the boys, and the boys subsequently perish, the local reaction will be shock, grief, and outrage.
 
The villagers of [[settlements/oakridge]], who had placed their hope in the adventurers, will be devastated by the loss of Thomas' children. The news will spread throughout the village, and anger will surge among the townsfolk. The mood will become hostile, and the blame will fall heavily upon the party for their actions unless they prove innocent. In that case, the village will demand the death of the hag.
 
The locals may demand justice for this grievous mistake, and there's a possibility that they will form a mob to seek retribution. Whether this takes the form of an angry mob confronting the party or an organized group seeking vengeance against the Hag depends on the temperament of the villagers and the party's actions in the immediate aftermath.
 
As the Dungeon Master, you can decide the course of action based on the players' choices, the temperament of the villagers, and the overall narrative direction you wish to take in response to the tragic outcome. The consequences of the party's decisions will shape the direction of the story and its ultimate resolution.
 
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