Let me be clear: I am not a novelist. Most of the posts in this thread will not read like a narrative story. Instead, most of them will be mere summaries of my group's gaming sessions. I am hopeful that some of my players will get interested in writing some short fiction based on their character's perspective in the campaign. But such posts will most likely be few and far between.
For a while, I will be uploading recaps of old game sessions. After I get caught up with all of those uploads, I expect updates to the thread to come biweekly.
If you are not in my game, please do not post to this thread! If for some strange reason, you are reading this thread and wish to ask a question or make a comment, please email me directly. My address is menexenus at ATT dot net. If you *are* a player in my game, please feel free to post to the thread! However, I ask you to begin each entry with a Greyhawk date (or, if that is not possible, a description of when the events you are describing took place in relation to the timeline of the campaign). Also, please write your entry in the first person from your character's point of view. (Obviously, anything written by a player represents his/her perspective only and could be contradicted by later events in the campaign.)
This story hour is about the exploits of a small band of adventurers, most of whom grew up as childhood friends in a corrupt, backwater mining town known as Diamond Lake. Here's a quick Cast of Characters (in alphabetical order):
Alees, female human rogue (played by Kim). As a newborn, Alees was adopted by traveling Rhennee performers (despite the fact that she herself is, by all appearances, of Oeridian extraction). Her adoptive parents told her she was born in Greyhawk, but throughout Alees's childhood, they were either unable or unwilling to reveal more about her true origins. Growing up with the gypsy-like Rhennee afforded her the opportunity to learn many of the skills she would later use as a rogue in adulthood. After leaving the troupe to forge her own path in the world, she traveled a great deal in order to stay one step ahead of the law. Eventually, she arrived in Diamond Lake and was pressured into joining the service of Balabar Smenk, a local mining boss.
Alexander, male human wizard (played by Jason). Alexander grew up in Diamond Lake and was apprenticed to the wizard Allustan. Although Alexander was never Allustan's favorite pupil, by choosing to face the rigors of life as an adventurer, he is quickly surpassing his old master in magical power.
Katawan, male human monk (played by Dave). Katawan grew up in Diamond Lake. As a teen, he traveled north of the town and studied at the Twilight Monastery. After learning the basics of unarmed combat, Katawan was expelled from the monastery in order to adventure, grow in strength and prowess, and ultimately fulfill a very important destiny.
Killian, male human cleric of St. Cuthbert (played by Jim). Killian grew up in Diamond Lake and was tutored in religion by Father Jierian, the charismatic spiritual leader of the town's downtrodden. Although Father Jierian claimed to have seen a vision about Killian's destiny, Killian was killed fighting the Ebon Triad in an abandoned mine shaft beneath Diamond Lake.
Killick, male human druid/monk/ranger (played by JJ). Killick grew up in Diamond Lake and developed a love for nature and a hatred for the mines that polluted the lake and defiled the countryside. After wandering a bit in his early career, he was eventually invited to become a member of the Bronzewood Lodge. He accepted the invitation and devoted himself to a life of harmony with nature.
Tarric, male human fighter (played by Scott). Tarric grew up in Diamond Lake. He joined the Greyhawk Militia to help protect his home town and to develop his own martial prowess. When he was unfairly discharged from the militia due to the influence of a corrupt local boss known as Balabar Smenk, he turned to a life of adventure.
Thorash, male dwarf cleric of Wee Jas (played by Jim). Thorash grew up in the dwarven town of Dumadan located in the Abbor Alz mountains. He felt a strong calling to the Church of the Ruby Sorceress and left his home to seek other members of his faith. He found like-minded believers protecting a cemetery in Diamond Lake. After serving as an acolyte in the small congregation for a short time, the congregation's leader, Amariss, dispatched Thorash to aid the party in its struggle against the cult of the Ebon Triad. For a time, he overcome philosophical differences with other members of the party in order to remain with them and continue the fight against the advent of the Age of Worms. However, at long last, temptation got the better of him and he tried to kill the party in order to take an artifact known as the White Eye for himself. He died by Tarric's blade in the Temple of the Dark Sun.
Let the tale begin!
For a while, I will be uploading recaps of old game sessions. After I get caught up with all of those uploads, I expect updates to the thread to come biweekly.
If you are not in my game, please do not post to this thread! If for some strange reason, you are reading this thread and wish to ask a question or make a comment, please email me directly. My address is menexenus at ATT dot net. If you *are* a player in my game, please feel free to post to the thread! However, I ask you to begin each entry with a Greyhawk date (or, if that is not possible, a description of when the events you are describing took place in relation to the timeline of the campaign). Also, please write your entry in the first person from your character's point of view. (Obviously, anything written by a player represents his/her perspective only and could be contradicted by later events in the campaign.)
This story hour is about the exploits of a small band of adventurers, most of whom grew up as childhood friends in a corrupt, backwater mining town known as Diamond Lake. Here's a quick Cast of Characters (in alphabetical order):
Alees, female human rogue (played by Kim). As a newborn, Alees was adopted by traveling Rhennee performers (despite the fact that she herself is, by all appearances, of Oeridian extraction). Her adoptive parents told her she was born in Greyhawk, but throughout Alees's childhood, they were either unable or unwilling to reveal more about her true origins. Growing up with the gypsy-like Rhennee afforded her the opportunity to learn many of the skills she would later use as a rogue in adulthood. After leaving the troupe to forge her own path in the world, she traveled a great deal in order to stay one step ahead of the law. Eventually, she arrived in Diamond Lake and was pressured into joining the service of Balabar Smenk, a local mining boss.
Alexander, male human wizard (played by Jason). Alexander grew up in Diamond Lake and was apprenticed to the wizard Allustan. Although Alexander was never Allustan's favorite pupil, by choosing to face the rigors of life as an adventurer, he is quickly surpassing his old master in magical power.
Katawan, male human monk (played by Dave). Katawan grew up in Diamond Lake. As a teen, he traveled north of the town and studied at the Twilight Monastery. After learning the basics of unarmed combat, Katawan was expelled from the monastery in order to adventure, grow in strength and prowess, and ultimately fulfill a very important destiny.
Killian, male human cleric of St. Cuthbert (played by Jim). Killian grew up in Diamond Lake and was tutored in religion by Father Jierian, the charismatic spiritual leader of the town's downtrodden. Although Father Jierian claimed to have seen a vision about Killian's destiny, Killian was killed fighting the Ebon Triad in an abandoned mine shaft beneath Diamond Lake.
Killick, male human druid/monk/ranger (played by JJ). Killick grew up in Diamond Lake and developed a love for nature and a hatred for the mines that polluted the lake and defiled the countryside. After wandering a bit in his early career, he was eventually invited to become a member of the Bronzewood Lodge. He accepted the invitation and devoted himself to a life of harmony with nature.
Tarric, male human fighter (played by Scott). Tarric grew up in Diamond Lake. He joined the Greyhawk Militia to help protect his home town and to develop his own martial prowess. When he was unfairly discharged from the militia due to the influence of a corrupt local boss known as Balabar Smenk, he turned to a life of adventure.
Thorash, male dwarf cleric of Wee Jas (played by Jim). Thorash grew up in the dwarven town of Dumadan located in the Abbor Alz mountains. He felt a strong calling to the Church of the Ruby Sorceress and left his home to seek other members of his faith. He found like-minded believers protecting a cemetery in Diamond Lake. After serving as an acolyte in the small congregation for a short time, the congregation's leader, Amariss, dispatched Thorash to aid the party in its struggle against the cult of the Ebon Triad. For a time, he overcome philosophical differences with other members of the party in order to remain with them and continue the fight against the advent of the Age of Worms. However, at long last, temptation got the better of him and he tried to kill the party in order to take an artifact known as the White Eye for himself. He died by Tarric's blade in the Temple of the Dark Sun.
Let the tale begin!
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