Eaglesford Campaign: "Strange Lights"
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Nail
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Re: Re: Well...
We play again this sunday -- I'm really looking forward to it. I hope I'm prepared. Lot's of RL has been getting in the way of my gaming. Can't have that! Back, you foul fiend of work, back!
I'd love to share kobold tactics. Perhaps after a few more sessions, when the players are "finished".
I have to admit that I've learned of most tactics from these very boards, especially from Nifft and SHARK. The truely staggering thing is how really nasty small, well-organized opponents can be. I'm relatively confident the EL system in the DMG can't quite model this, other than "ad hoc".
As for the party's immediate future....they're a tough group! I'm sure they'll think of something......
Hello Milo! Nice to have an experienced story hour author drop by!Milo Windby said:
We play again this sunday -- I'm really looking forward to it. I hope I'm prepared. Lot's of RL has been getting in the way of my gaming. Can't have that! Back, you foul fiend of work, back!
I'd love to share kobold tactics. Perhaps after a few more sessions, when the players are "finished".
I have to admit that I've learned of most tactics from these very boards, especially from Nifft and SHARK. The truely staggering thing is how really nasty small, well-organized opponents can be. I'm relatively confident the EL system in the DMG can't quite model this, other than "ad hoc".As for the party's immediate future....they're a tough group! I'm sure they'll think of something......
Sure would have been useful here. The only party member left standing was surrounded by 5 kobolds!
I was seeking for more story hours to read and I found Nail's one... and I love it!!!
It reminds me the old times were adventurers were innocents, inns were the craddle of party's adventures and the only motivation to go kill bad guys was that 'adventuring' thing... Thanks for give me that back
It reminds me the old times were adventurers were innocents, inns were the craddle of party's adventures and the only motivation to go kill bad guys was that 'adventuring' thing... Thanks for give me that back
zepherus
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Technically, not a "T"PK...
>>Teiran, after being assured his fellow party members were safe and out of danger, left for his study.
Well, since Tieran bugged out and left for his study, it can't be a Total Party Kill...how about a EPPK ( Eighty Percent Party Kill )? Who knew that homework could save your life?
But, I'm hoping that we come up with the mother of all saves, I just started adventuring with you all, and I don't want my next adventure to be an "out for revenge, it's payback time" thing...but, a wizard's gotta do what a wizard's gotta do!
>>Teiran, after being assured his fellow party members were safe and out of danger, left for his study.
Well, since Tieran bugged out and left for his study, it can't be a Total Party Kill...how about a EPPK ( Eighty Percent Party Kill )? Who knew that homework could save your life?
But, I'm hoping that we come up with the mother of all saves, I just started adventuring with you all, and I don't want my next adventure to be an "out for revenge, it's payback time" thing...but, a wizard's gotta do what a wizard's gotta do!
Nail
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Continuing Session #3: "Oh, I’m sure the Warden can handle it."
(Session of RL March 16th, 2003)
Garret returned to the healer’s house, four vials of magical draughts in his pockets. Inside, Thaile and Rowan were in the throes of the “filth fever”, but well cared for by Rowan and Mrs. Faegan. It was clear the party would have to rest in town for several days…so what should the healthy ones do to spend the time?
The party discussed plans. Perhaps some of their questions had answers right here in town, so they set about getting them.
Rowan went out first, to search for Ray Timbers, a well-known halfling ranger in town. He had previously served as the town’s Warden, and was known to be a good guide for travel through the valley. Rowan had remembered that recently he had been hired to take a stranger north, and went to ask him about it. Perhaps this stranger might be linked to the current troubles?
As usual for the hamlet’s rangers, she found Ray at the tavern. He was sitting in at a corner table, talking in conspiratorial tones with another ranger, an old farmer named Gregory Hill. As Rowan approached, they broke off their conversation, and welcomed Rowan to their table with a smile and an empty chair.
Before Rowan could utter a word, Ray broke in,”I’m sure the warden can take care of this mess. We looked over there before, you know, at the Old Smitson farm, and there wasn’t a thing wrong with it…..”
“Aye,” interrupted the old farmer, “we checked it our right proper a few days ago, an’ there was nothin’ wrong there. But I’m sure th’ warden an’ us rangers will be able t’ handle it now. Nothing to worry about, I’m sure.”
Rowanm cocked an eyebrow, and said, “Oh. Well, that’s good. ….Say, I was wondering, Ray, about that man you were guiding last week or so….where did he want to go?”
Ray looked surprised at the turn in conversation. After a pause and a swig of ale, he said “What? Oh, that was a while back now….he wanted to be taken up river. Past the bridge, he said. He wanted to be sure he could find it I guess.” Ray shrugged nonchalantly.
Rowan wasn’t able to get much more out of the pair, so eventually she wished them good day, and left to rejoin the party.
Late that day, after Rowan had returned, the Captain and his men rode back into Eaglesford. They had spent the better part of the afternoon at the old Smitson farm – and had been attacked by the walking dead! There had been 5 “zombies” (as the Captain called them), and they had been destroyed. When Garret talked to them, the Captain explained that they had found no other bodies at the farm. They had even explored the root cellar and had found what the Captain called: “nothing”.
Garret followed the Captain into the keep, to a conference with the Lord of Eaglesford, Lord Aelric. Both agreed that with the present danger, the eastern farmers should be brought into town. It was the beginning of the planting season…but with the walking dead about, and reports of goblin raids, Lord Aelric (and, implicitly, the Captain) thought it prudent. Garret volunteered to help. The next day, early in the morning, the Captain’s men fanned out across the eastern farmland, aided by Garret, riding his trusty war dog. By afternoon, all of the farmers had been told, and Garret returned to Eaglesford.
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Later, Rowan and Garret went again to Mr. Burlywire’s Inn, looking for news. As usual, Mr. Burlywire was happy to see them. He inquired after their adventures and their health, and asked if they’d be interested in meeting a new merchant that had recently arrived in town. With a bit of spare treasure burning holes in the adventurer’s pockets, they eagerly agreed.
The merchant was a young gnome, well-dressed and groomed, who called himself “Jiggles Goldhill, peddler of trinkets and treasures”. Behind him sat a large, well-muscles half-orc, a huge greatsword strapped to his back. Apparently the body-guard’s name was “Grunt”; the name mirrored his demeanor.
The peddler asked after the party’s activities, and remarked about the riches to be found in the ruins of the area. He brought out several items that he thought the halfling and druid might be interested in:
Jingles promised to “be around” for a few more days. Perhaps the adventurers would buy something later? Garret nodded politely as they turned to go.
Session #3, to be continued!
(Session of RL March 16th, 2003)
Garret returned to the healer’s house, four vials of magical draughts in his pockets. Inside, Thaile and Rowan were in the throes of the “filth fever”, but well cared for by Rowan and Mrs. Faegan. It was clear the party would have to rest in town for several days…so what should the healthy ones do to spend the time?
The party discussed plans. Perhaps some of their questions had answers right here in town, so they set about getting them.
Rowan went out first, to search for Ray Timbers, a well-known halfling ranger in town. He had previously served as the town’s Warden, and was known to be a good guide for travel through the valley. Rowan had remembered that recently he had been hired to take a stranger north, and went to ask him about it. Perhaps this stranger might be linked to the current troubles?
As usual for the hamlet’s rangers, she found Ray at the tavern. He was sitting in at a corner table, talking in conspiratorial tones with another ranger, an old farmer named Gregory Hill. As Rowan approached, they broke off their conversation, and welcomed Rowan to their table with a smile and an empty chair.
Before Rowan could utter a word, Ray broke in,”I’m sure the warden can take care of this mess. We looked over there before, you know, at the Old Smitson farm, and there wasn’t a thing wrong with it…..”
“Aye,” interrupted the old farmer, “we checked it our right proper a few days ago, an’ there was nothin’ wrong there. But I’m sure th’ warden an’ us rangers will be able t’ handle it now. Nothing to worry about, I’m sure.”
Rowanm cocked an eyebrow, and said, “Oh. Well, that’s good. ….Say, I was wondering, Ray, about that man you were guiding last week or so….where did he want to go?”
Ray looked surprised at the turn in conversation. After a pause and a swig of ale, he said “What? Oh, that was a while back now….he wanted to be taken up river. Past the bridge, he said. He wanted to be sure he could find it I guess.” Ray shrugged nonchalantly.
Rowan wasn’t able to get much more out of the pair, so eventually she wished them good day, and left to rejoin the party.
Late that day, after Rowan had returned, the Captain and his men rode back into Eaglesford. They had spent the better part of the afternoon at the old Smitson farm – and had been attacked by the walking dead! There had been 5 “zombies” (as the Captain called them), and they had been destroyed. When Garret talked to them, the Captain explained that they had found no other bodies at the farm. They had even explored the root cellar and had found what the Captain called: “nothing”.
Garret followed the Captain into the keep, to a conference with the Lord of Eaglesford, Lord Aelric. Both agreed that with the present danger, the eastern farmers should be brought into town. It was the beginning of the planting season…but with the walking dead about, and reports of goblin raids, Lord Aelric (and, implicitly, the Captain) thought it prudent. Garret volunteered to help. The next day, early in the morning, the Captain’s men fanned out across the eastern farmland, aided by Garret, riding his trusty war dog. By afternoon, all of the farmers had been told, and Garret returned to Eaglesford.
**********************
Later, Rowan and Garret went again to Mr. Burlywire’s Inn, looking for news. As usual, Mr. Burlywire was happy to see them. He inquired after their adventures and their health, and asked if they’d be interested in meeting a new merchant that had recently arrived in town. With a bit of spare treasure burning holes in the adventurer’s pockets, they eagerly agreed.
The merchant was a young gnome, well-dressed and groomed, who called himself “Jiggles Goldhill, peddler of trinkets and treasures”. Behind him sat a large, well-muscles half-orc, a huge greatsword strapped to his back. Apparently the body-guard’s name was “Grunt”; the name mirrored his demeanor.
The peddler asked after the party’s activities, and remarked about the riches to be found in the ruins of the area. He brought out several items that he thought the halfling and druid might be interested in:
- A braclet of wood and ivory, carved to show interlocking hands. Apparently it could magically move small things from a distance twice per day.
- A ring of gold, with one inset white gem. The ring’s power, said Jingles, was to allow the wearer to decipher magical writings once per day.
- A magical wand, with the power to find hidden doors and traps. Jingles did not know how many charges it has left.
Jingles promised to “be around” for a few more days. Perhaps the adventurers would buy something later? Garret nodded politely as they turned to go.
Session #3, to be continued!
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