Here I was hoping that they'd be able to just leave the town and put a lot more distance between them and their old kingdom. But they're gonna get involved with this, and that'll definitely slow them down some, especially if they sustain any injuries. But I guess when it's Hero time, it's hero time... Honestly, I'm hoping that these cultists are incredibly weak and malnourished to the point of not being able to put up a fight, so that they don't pose too much trouble.
Also, I wonder if anyone tried the excuse:
"Oh I'd love to drink from the Spring, but I am unworthy of Latona's mercy and grace. Only the most deserving should drink from the lake, while the worthless like myself should drink from the well."
Probably wouldn't work, but might be worth a try.