Menu
News
All News
Dungeons & Dragons
Level Up: Advanced 5th Edition
Pathfinder
Starfinder
Warhammer
2d20 System
Year Zero Engine
Industry News
Reviews
Dragon Reflections
Columns
Weekly Digests
Weekly News Digest
Freebies, Sales & Bundles
RPG Print News
RPG Crowdfunding News
Game Content
ENterplanetary DimENsions
Mythological Figures
Opinion
Worlds of Design
Peregrine's Next
RPG Evolution
Other Columns
From the Freelancing Frontline
Monster ENcyclopedia
WotC/TSR Alumni Look Back
4 Hours w/RSD (Ryan Dancey)
The Road to 3E (Jonathan Tweet)
Greenwood's Realms (Ed Greenwood)
Drawmij's TSR (Jim Ward)
Community
Forums & Topics
Forum List
Latest Posts
Forum list
*Dungeons & Dragons
Level Up: Advanced 5th Edition
D&D Older Editions
*TTRPGs General
*Pathfinder & Starfinder
EN Publishing
*Geek Talk & Media
Search forums
Chat/Discord
Resources
Wiki
Pages
Latest activity
Media
New media
New comments
Search media
Downloads
Latest reviews
Search resources
EN Publishing
Store
EN5ider
Adventures in ZEITGEIST
Awfully Cheerful Engine
What's OLD is NEW
Judge Dredd & The Worlds Of 2000AD
War of the Burning Sky
Level Up: Advanced 5E
Events & Releases
Upcoming Events
Private Events
Featured Events
Socials!
Twitch
YouTube
Facebook (EN Publishing)
Facebook (EN World)
Twitter
Instagram
TikTok
Podcast
Features
Top 5 RPGs Compiled Charts 2004-Present
Adventure Game Industry Market Research Summary (RPGs) V1.0
Ryan Dancey: Acquiring TSR
Q&A With Gary Gygax
D&D Rules FAQs
TSR, WotC, & Paizo: A Comparative History
D&D Pronunciation Guide
Million Dollar TTRPG Kickstarters
Tabletop RPG Podcast Hall of Fame
Eric Noah's Unofficial D&D 3rd Edition News
D&D in the Mainstream
D&D & RPG History
About Morrus
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
Forums & Topics
Forum List
Latest Posts
Forum list
*Dungeons & Dragons
Level Up: Advanced 5th Edition
D&D Older Editions
*TTRPGs General
*Pathfinder & Starfinder
EN Publishing
*Geek Talk & Media
Search forums
Chat/Discord
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Community
Playing the Game
Story Hour
Anamnesis [UPDATED 4/10]
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="Eosin the Red" data-source="post: 3446939" data-attributes="member: 168"><p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: 15px">The Last Dominion Campaign</span></p><p></p><p><strong>Flight from Redgorge</strong></p><p>The opening gambit of the first adventure starts in the early spring of IC 1076 with two separate parties arriving in the troubled town of Redgorge. Freya and Arron were sent by Lady Brennica, the Countess of Highvale, to seek assistance against the large number of uncommonly deadly Vindel raids that had been plaguing the county since the passes opened. Kaid Wingate likewise traveled at the behest of his father to discover the source of unrest in the neighboring country of Draysen. Kaid, as a representative of the duke, traveled with two guards and the bard Torean Norhill.</p><p></p><p>The walled city of Redgorge had recently lost its much vaunted Captain-of-Arms and staunch supporter of the Draysen family during the recent Vindel raids. The city was beaten and demoralized by the loss but, equally important, the widowed Countess stood defenseless before any noble who wished to aggressively arrange her marriage. In fact, one such nobleman had already made his intentions known. Lagos, a well known and greatly feared lieutenant of Count Kerwin Riddick, had delivered an ultimatum to the city — surrender the countess and her son or he would make his displeasure known.</p><p></p><p>A harrowing escape along mountain trails by the newly formed group saw the duchess eventually delivered to Duke Wingate. Encounters within the County of Draysen with soldiers wearing the standard of Count Bailstone and Count Riddick were noted as being highly improbable.</p><p></p><p>The travelers were joined during their flight from Redgorge by Nagus, a freakishly large albino justicar in the service of the Celestine. At Orenstone, the residence of Duke Wingate, considerable discussions occurred regarding the alliance between Count Riddick and Bailstone as well as consideration that they might be working at the behest of other parties. As to which “other,” no one felt comfortable naming a prince of the kingdom as the most likely felon even if they believed this was the case.</p><p></p><p>Duke Wingate tasked his son to deliver vital messages to Lady Brennica in Highvale and investigate the raids that continued to cause problems in the counties of Highvale and Draysen. Arron and Freya were inclined to return to their homes in Highvale as well, so the group elected to remain together for safety.</p><p></p><p><strong>Trouble at Woodbridge</strong></p><p>In Woodbridge, the group — specifically Freya — ran afoul of an assassin. The encounter left Freya in a coma and Elder Haelfur dead (Elder Haelfur was the highest ranked Mendicant clergy in Draysen County). The warriors hired the female woodsman Isolde to track the killer down since they lacked such skills themselves. The trail led to the small town of Lichfield in the lands of Count Bailstone. The cleric’s murder was avenged in an ambush that left no survivors.</p><p></p><p>Isolde seemed eager to leave Woodbridge behind her and asked leave to travel with the group. They were also joined by the Vindel warrior and smith Ivanic. The knowledge of Ivanic helped the group establish that the recent raiding was not done by Vindel as it appeared. The most likely suspects are Count Bailstone and Count Riddick. However, Ivanic’s companionship was marred by some animosity between the Vindel and a few of Kaid’s guardsmen.</p><p></p><p>Several weeks of hunting the “Vindel raiders” in Draysen and Highvale finally paid off. Skilled archery proved the downfall of the lightly armored raiders. With knowledge pried from raiding party it was possible to locate the base from which several such groups operated from in the foothills of the Craghorns. </p><p></p><p>The raider’s camp proved to be a difficult battle, won only by the awesome power of the wizardry used by Freya and Kaid. Lagos, the lieutenant of Count Riddick, commanded the camp. Arron and Nagus, the Justicar, fought a pitched battle against Lagos who possessed the ability to assume monstrous form. The wounded were-creature used its incredible speed to escape after being sorely wounded. </p><p></p><p>With the threat to Highvale and Draysen crushed, Ivanic the Vindel took his leave of the travelers to return to his home.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Eosin the Red, post: 3446939, member: 168"] [CENTER][SIZE="4"]The Last Dominion Campaign[/SIZE][/CENTER] [B]Flight from Redgorge[/B] The opening gambit of the first adventure starts in the early spring of IC 1076 with two separate parties arriving in the troubled town of Redgorge. Freya and Arron were sent by Lady Brennica, the Countess of Highvale, to seek assistance against the large number of uncommonly deadly Vindel raids that had been plaguing the county since the passes opened. Kaid Wingate likewise traveled at the behest of his father to discover the source of unrest in the neighboring country of Draysen. Kaid, as a representative of the duke, traveled with two guards and the bard Torean Norhill. The walled city of Redgorge had recently lost its much vaunted Captain-of-Arms and staunch supporter of the Draysen family during the recent Vindel raids. The city was beaten and demoralized by the loss but, equally important, the widowed Countess stood defenseless before any noble who wished to aggressively arrange her marriage. In fact, one such nobleman had already made his intentions known. Lagos, a well known and greatly feared lieutenant of Count Kerwin Riddick, had delivered an ultimatum to the city — surrender the countess and her son or he would make his displeasure known. A harrowing escape along mountain trails by the newly formed group saw the duchess eventually delivered to Duke Wingate. Encounters within the County of Draysen with soldiers wearing the standard of Count Bailstone and Count Riddick were noted as being highly improbable. The travelers were joined during their flight from Redgorge by Nagus, a freakishly large albino justicar in the service of the Celestine. At Orenstone, the residence of Duke Wingate, considerable discussions occurred regarding the alliance between Count Riddick and Bailstone as well as consideration that they might be working at the behest of other parties. As to which “other,” no one felt comfortable naming a prince of the kingdom as the most likely felon even if they believed this was the case. Duke Wingate tasked his son to deliver vital messages to Lady Brennica in Highvale and investigate the raids that continued to cause problems in the counties of Highvale and Draysen. Arron and Freya were inclined to return to their homes in Highvale as well, so the group elected to remain together for safety. [B]Trouble at Woodbridge[/B] In Woodbridge, the group — specifically Freya — ran afoul of an assassin. The encounter left Freya in a coma and Elder Haelfur dead (Elder Haelfur was the highest ranked Mendicant clergy in Draysen County). The warriors hired the female woodsman Isolde to track the killer down since they lacked such skills themselves. The trail led to the small town of Lichfield in the lands of Count Bailstone. The cleric’s murder was avenged in an ambush that left no survivors. Isolde seemed eager to leave Woodbridge behind her and asked leave to travel with the group. They were also joined by the Vindel warrior and smith Ivanic. The knowledge of Ivanic helped the group establish that the recent raiding was not done by Vindel as it appeared. The most likely suspects are Count Bailstone and Count Riddick. However, Ivanic’s companionship was marred by some animosity between the Vindel and a few of Kaid’s guardsmen. Several weeks of hunting the “Vindel raiders” in Draysen and Highvale finally paid off. Skilled archery proved the downfall of the lightly armored raiders. With knowledge pried from raiding party it was possible to locate the base from which several such groups operated from in the foothills of the Craghorns. The raider’s camp proved to be a difficult battle, won only by the awesome power of the wizardry used by Freya and Kaid. Lagos, the lieutenant of Count Riddick, commanded the camp. Arron and Nagus, the Justicar, fought a pitched battle against Lagos who possessed the ability to assume monstrous form. The wounded were-creature used its incredible speed to escape after being sorely wounded. With the threat to Highvale and Draysen crushed, Ivanic the Vindel took his leave of the travelers to return to his home. [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Community
Playing the Game
Story Hour
Anamnesis [UPDATED 4/10]
Top