Overworked DM...
Summing up and an overdue apology...
Hey Gang,
As it plays out, indeed the ruined keep is a relatively speaking safe haven for the PCs to rest for a while. Reaching this destination gives you a story award that raises everyone to 2nd level.
Unfortunately, my work load (I'm an Art Prof & Program Director at a large community college in Virginia) has completely taken over my life at this point. As if that's not enough, my wife & I are only days away from the blessed arrival of our 2nd son. Whew...
So mea culpa for letting this campaign expire. I was enjoying it immensely, and would like very much to pick it back up in a month or two (probably early Nov) if anyone would be so inclined. I consider this the end to Chapter 1 of In The Tall Dark Pines and look forward to seeing what happens now that you've reached the ruined tower. Keep your eyes open for the start up of the 2nd chapter and thanks very much for playing so far.