City of the Spider Queen

[HolyMan]

by James Wyatt

Starting the IC so we can get into character and perhaps get some finishing touches done on characters.

Wil be using the first couple posts for misc stuff, like houserules, NPCs, having the group post up a standard marching order so I don't need to ask everytime, and experience links and rewards.

O k after I get this up we can start some RPing and then head off to another adventure.

HM

LINKS:
http://www.enworld.org/forum/talking-talk/287040-city-spider-queen-mini-campaign.html - OOC
http://www.enworld.org/forum/rogues-gallery/288211-heroes-who-will-brave-city-spider-queen.html - RG

 

[HolyMan]

placeholder1 probably XP and treasure

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Gems - from Roper [/sblock]

 

[HolyMan]

placeholder2 NPCs, places explored, houserules misc.

 

[HolyMan]

Part 1: Spinning the Web

You have received an urgent summons to the hall of Lord Randal Morn, ruler of Daggerdale. Randal Morn has governed the war-torn dale for more than four years now. Under his wise guidance, much of the damage done by the decades-long Zhent occupation has been repaired, and the folk of Daggerdale have begun to prosper again. The heroic story of Randal Morn's resistance against the Zhents and the restoration of his throne is widely known throughout the Dalelands.

The Lord of Daggerdale does not stand on ceremony, and he personally greets you at the doors of his hall. Leading you to a comfortable study lined with bookshelves, he calls for refreshments. "I thank you for coming so quickly," he begins. "I'd heard your company was passing through the area, and you have a reputation as courageous problem-solvers. Well, I think I have a problem that needs solving.

"Seven days ago, a band of drow raided several farms and freeholds about 10 miles south of here. A number of people were killed, and the marauders caused much damage. Local milita tracked the drow band to the vicinity of an old set of crypts on the western edge of the Dagger Hills. Rumor has it those crypts conceal an entrance to the Underdark.

"Three nights ago, the drow raiders returned and caused even more damage. I think the time has come for some experienced and capable adventures to put a stop to these raids. We haven't had trouble with drow in Daggerdale for hundreds of years, and I have no idea what has stirred them up now. Can you help me?"

[sblock=OOC] Thread is all yours. [/sblock]

 

[Hella_Tellah]

Reynard Foucault, an unkempt man looking tired and worn beyond his years, speaks first.

"The drow are a cruel and warlike people, to be sure," says Reynard,"but there must have been some direct cause for the attacks. They are too proud a race to choose such defenseless prey for sport. Have they taken anything of value?"

Without waiting for a response, he produces a thin tome bound in silver plates from his pack and begins paging through it absently.

 

[jkason]

Talhia Shen, human beguiler

Talhia sits back comfortably in her chair, showing just enough interest in their potential client so as not to seem rude. Of course, she can't help but sigh as her companion begins his research before the interview's even over.

"Master Foucault's excited as always to get right to work," she says with nonchalance. "But don't worry, he's quite the multi-tasker. I assure you he--and all of us--are paying fierce attention. So, as he was asking, about valuables?"

Talhia picks up her drink, leans back and sips it casually as she listens to the response.

 

[HolyMan]

[sblock=huh?] Not going to use pink for Talhia? [/sblock]

"That's truly the reason in sending for you," Lord Morn says. "It is reported fifteen to twenty dead, no captives were taken and very little looting. It seems the were bent on mindless slaughter and destruction. Very odd for drow."

 

[Vertexx69]

Platinus, Human Druid

The lanky druid wanders about the receiving chamber, absently scratching at his platinum blond beard. He pauses at a painting of a landscape, gazing more closely at the cracks in the paint than the actual picture. "The nest of the spider will stir from time to time as the next brood is hatched. Only cleansing fire can make them retreat once their path has been chosen." When he raises his bushy blond eyebrows, they almost reach the thicket of his hairline. He steps awkwardly around an end table that he obviously thought wasn't quite real.

 

[perrinmiller]

Morrolan - Dragon Disciple

Morrolan's hulking presence is standing around looking grim. He stands relaxed but maintains the usual impression that he stands ready for action with his familiar pseudodragon companion, Fafnir, perched on his shoulder.

Since Fafnir joined him, all too often the big man has been lost in private conversations with the tiny dragon within his mind. Often what comes out aloud is only part of it as in his case, "Troubles and violence are everywhere."

<<OOC: Oops. I haven't finished my sheet since I was waiting on that Bashing answer. I also forgot about a sheet for Fafnir. I will get working on them ASAP. >>
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Morrolan Character Sheet

 

[jkason]

Talhia Shen, human beguiler

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Not going to use pink for Talhia?

Bah! She's a seasoned beguiler who happens to be a woman, not a tween girly-girl. [/sblock]

"The nest of the spider will stir from time to time as the next brood is hatched. Only cleansing fire can make them retreat once their path has been chosen." When he raises his bushy blond eyebrows, they almost reach the thicket of his hairline. He steps awkwardly around an end table that he obviously thought wasn't quite real.

Talhia turns to Platinus, her head cocked to one side as she puzzles out his metaphor. She mutters to Reynard under her breath "Do Drow breed in cycles?"

Then she turns back to Lord Morn. "You're right. It seems odd not to at least take advantage of the valuables of their victims," the young woman says, frowning slightly. "We should talk to witnesses. They may remember more details than are filtering to you through channels. Anything we can find that might point to a motive behind the raids other than an entire clan of Drow falling into bloodthirsty insanity will also point to a plan of attack."