The Sunless Citadel [IC1]

perrinmiller

Adventurer

• May 10, 2010

• #1

Scale: 1 Hex = 30 miles, North is to the top

The campaign begins in the borderlands between the Wolf Nomads, Perrenland, and the Vesve Forest, and northeast of the Sepia Uplands. Most areas nearby are scarcely populated. Mainly the region is known for the many bandits, brigands, barbarian hunters, goblins, kobolds, and not a few orc raiders from the Empire of Iuz to the East. The Vesve Forest to the southeast is contested over by the Empire of Iuz and the Kingdom of Furyondy and the Free Town of Highfolk far to the south. Within the southern and northeastern lands of the forest there dwell human woodsmen, gnomes, elves, and Halflings to defend against the orcish forces of Iuz controlling the northeastern lands of the forest. The areas in between these forces are claimed by no one and frequented by unaligned bands of non-humans and monsters.

Our heroes have answered a call to arms sent out from the small town of Oakhurst. Another party of locally based adventurers delved into the Sunless Citadel a month past. They were never seen again. Local legends well known in the taverns of the villages in the region claim this Sunless Citadel is a perfect site for young heroes intent on discovery, glory, and treasure. Of course no one knows why it is called the Sunless Citadel, but perhaps more information is known among the folk that live closer. The word has spread requesting another group of adventurers to apply for a contract to determine the fated of this missing group. It is said that applicants should contact the Hucrele family, an important merchant family based in the town of Oakhurst. After journeying from a village 2-3 days journey east, the adventurers, dusty from travel, arrived around mid afternoon along the New Road and pass by the militia’s guard tower watching the approach into Oakhurst.

 

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WarShrike

First Post

• May 21, 2010

• #2

Seeing the town of Oakhurst growing in the distance, Gregor lets out a joyful whoop. "No more sleeping in the dirt! You wee folk might be content to just dig a hole and plop yourselves in," he says cheerfully, "but i prefer more refined sleeping arrangements. Ahh, feather beds, here i come!"

 

Last edited: May 21, 2010

Voda Vosa

First Post

• May 21, 2010

• #3

"Yer ol' 'n softy already? Ah thought ye were more 'resilient'." comments the dwarf. "Perhaps der's some easy coin 'n di tavern, never tie yer bag too good when ye be drunk, tha's wha Ah say."

 

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grufflehead

First Post

• May 25, 2010

• #4

Brunhilde stopped as the road she had been walking purposefully along crested a small rise. Turning and brushing the mop of brown hair away from her face, she looked back at a gnome who was still about 30 yards away. With her fists on her hips, the halfling said impatiently 'oh come on Eivan, it'll be dark soon at this rate!'. She hopped from foot to foot while her companion caught up, causing the collection of axes hanging from her belt or slung over her back to clink against the chain vest she wore.

No sooner had the unfortunate gnome reached her, than she was off again; a whirlwind of energy, stomping down the hill, humming loudly to herself as she went. Her gaze was focussed firmly on their goal: the small town of Oakhurst which lay less than a mile ahead. 3 days they had been on the road, during which time Brunhilde hoped her friend Gregor had also managed to make his way here. She was going to need his, and Eivan's, help if she was going to get to the bottom of the mystery surrounding the disappearance of her sister.

With a final glance back at the toiling figure trailing after her, Brunhilde adjusted her pack and strode towards the town gate.

 

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Errandir

First Post

• May 25, 2010

• #5

As he crests the rise and comes up beside Brunhilde, Eivan pauses to adjust his pack - not seeming quite as light after three days' hard travel - and shake his hair out of his eyes. For a second, he is glad to have caught up to the halfling, but the next moment he watches with dismay as she lopes off down the hill, seemingly untired.

"Wish I'd learned that transmutation now," he mutters to himself, still slightly out of breath. "That one Misthyxalon... mentioned... expeditious retreat or somewhat, huh?"

Grinning wryly, he settles his hat more firmly on his head and hurries off down the hill after his companion.

 

perrinmiller

Adventurer

• May 25, 2010

• #6

[sblock=Background OOC Comments]Right now I have 100XP for backgrounds, once Gregor's and Krindorf's backgrounds explain those connections and how Krindorf and Gregor happen to be traveling together you can have the full 200XP. From what I saw in the latest posts on the OOC thread and Brunhilde's background, this should be fairly easy. Also the sister angle will give me some hooks for later maybe.[/sblock]While Gregor and Krindorf pause in conversation, they can actually see the Halfling Barbarian and the Gnome Illusionist rushing to catch up to her. Despite not meeting them along the road as they hoped, their leisurely pace has allowed them to catch up just in time. By waiting a few more moments all four can enter the town together.

This is what they see (In nice handy map form with places annotated ):
[sblock=Oakhurst Map]

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Voda Vosa

First Post

• May 25, 2010

• #7

"There, ain't tha' di halflin' ye be speakin' al' di way 'ere?" comments Krindorf to Gregor. "Seems she git 'erself a pet, Ha!" the dwarf delivers a well intentioned slap on Gregor's shoulder.

 

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WarShrike

First Post

• May 25, 2010

• #8

Gregor smiles at the dwarf, then gives the other two a mischievous grin. "Let`s hope he`s housebroken!"

 

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Errandir

First Post

• May 26, 2010

• #9

As they crest the next rise and see the town of Oakhurst close by, Eivan nods in satisfaction and turns to the halfling.

"Well, here's the town, so where to now? I'd recommend the tavern. If there are any rumors going around, that would be the place to hear them." Despite his suggestion, he seems content to let Brunhilde make the decision, seeing as it's her sister they're looking for.

He takes note of the man and dwarf standing by the town's entrance some ways off, but pays them no mind for the moment.

 

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grufflehead

First Post

• May 26, 2010

• #10

'Good thinking' replied Brunhilde, presumably to the suggestion of trying the tavern. Without pausing she marched up to the large man talking to the dwarf and thumped him lightly on the thigh. 'You're as slow as he is' she said, thumbing over her shoulder at the gnome. 'I was hoping you'd have rooms and everything waiting for us'.

'Oh, hello' she said, turning to the dwarf as if noticing him for the first time. Before he could answer, she pushed past him and continued down the road. After about 20 yards, she turned to the others and shouted 'well, what are you waiting on?' cocking her head to one side.

A smile started to spread across her face. 'Last one to the tavern buys the drinks' she yelled, and with a wink, she turned and started sprinting for the town, weapons clanking as she ran.