Hi all,
So the PC's are currently traveling overland towards a volcanic mountain range known as the Southern Peaks which they need to get across. When they get there they will follow a path halfway up the mountain which will lead them to a cave entrance. This is about where I ran out of inspiration.
I've written down a few ideas such as them finding a small lost child, who will either lead them through the cave to the other side of the mountain or lead them into a trap. Also I have a fairly cool magma cavern area written out which includes a stone bridge over a lake of lava. A cryptic message on a statue at the base of the bridge implies that the PC's need to sacrifice a living soul to avoid the wrath of the fire god. Also I've thought of a hidden crypt which the PC's can grave rob, (which I know they will enjoy) but in the process they will disturb a trapped wight.
I'm toying with the idea of a cave dwelling tribe, but everything I think of seems cliched. Kinda ironic that the most classic aspect of the D&D game offers me the least amount of inspiration. I'm looking for ideas in the category of evil, surreal or spooky. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
So the PC's are currently traveling overland towards a volcanic mountain range known as the Southern Peaks which they need to get across. When they get there they will follow a path halfway up the mountain which will lead them to a cave entrance. This is about where I ran out of inspiration.
I've written down a few ideas such as them finding a small lost child, who will either lead them through the cave to the other side of the mountain or lead them into a trap. Also I have a fairly cool magma cavern area written out which includes a stone bridge over a lake of lava. A cryptic message on a statue at the base of the bridge implies that the PC's need to sacrifice a living soul to avoid the wrath of the fire god. Also I've thought of a hidden crypt which the PC's can grave rob, (which I know they will enjoy) but in the process they will disturb a trapped wight.
I'm toying with the idea of a cave dwelling tribe, but everything I think of seems cliched. Kinda ironic that the most classic aspect of the D&D game offers me the least amount of inspiration. I'm looking for ideas in the category of evil, surreal or spooky. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.