When the cataclysm, hit Daventry, the vile curse had turned Widow Burke into cold stone in the middle of the room. Connor searched the house for provisions for his long journey and took the potion and mushrooms(including the ones near the house). He ate the broth to help heal injuries he had received during his battles. A goblin had been loitering nearby the house and tried to attack Connor, forcing him to defend himself with his bare fists. After which he took the goblin's dropped loot to help in his adventure. Connor found a small pile of coins tucked at the side of the house, which he also took to finance his journey.