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<blockquote data-quote="GreenKarl" data-source="post: 6881393" data-attributes="member: 6801242"><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong>Scourge of the Slavelords</strong></span></p><p><strong>A1 – PART II “Slave Pits of the Undercity - Port Fury”</strong></p><p> </p><p>Sunup, Moonday (the 3[SUP]rd[/SUP] day of the month) of Coldeven (3[SUP]rd[/SUP] month of the year)</p><p>Just north of<strong> Port Fury</strong> (the ruined city of <strong>Highport </strong>on the coast of the<strong> Pomarj</strong>)</p><p> </p><p>After a grueling and nerve wracking trek through the orc infested frontier lands of the <strong>Wild Coast</strong> a small band of heroes finally lay eyes on their goal… the ruined city of <strong>Highport</strong> (now called <strong>Port Fury</strong>), a stronghold for the dreaded Slavelords, whom the heroes have vowed to destroy. They had just made their way up to a small hillside outside the north side of town and got their first look at a once “jewel” of the <strong>Wild Coast</strong>, now overrun with orcs and other evil humanoids. </p><p> </p><p>It has been almost two weeks since the heroes meet at homestead of the strange rancher Hakan. He lived alone on the frontier borderlands with wandering orcs, giants and other monsters and yet seem unmolested by these creatures. It was at Hakan’s ranch that the heroes had decided to split up to achieve their goals – one group would head back to <strong>Elreed</strong> with the female werebear. There they would attempt to free her mate from the minor Slavelords that controlled that city. The remaining heroes, joined now by the elven beastmaster, Quellathe Meliamne, would continue on to <strong>Port Fury</strong> and try and discover the stronghold of Slavelords there and destroy them if possible. </p><p> </p><p>Hakan had provided horses and a stoat pack mule to the heroes so they could make better time to the city through the rugged lands. These animals were tired up just down the hill from where the heroes had trekked up to gain a better look at their goal. </p><p> </p><p>A thick cold mist clung to the ground as the morning sun did little to warm the land after fresh snow had fallen last eve. Unlike most human cities, where with the coming dawn the inhabitances would be awaking to start their daily routine. Here, in a city overrun by night-friendly monsters, many of the inhabitances are settling down for sleep. There were a few humans and other demihumans in city though, wandering about or opening a few shops here and there to cater to those who are more comfortable in the light of the day. </p><p> </p><p>Much of the city remained in ruin years after the ‘Night of the Bloody Spear’ when the humanoid invades broke through the walls of the city, killing or enslaving the inhabitances and shacking the city. Burnt out husks of once grand buildings were dominate and there were still large breaches in the walls where the present city rules have never bothered to repair. Once at least a hundred building in the city, now only a few dozen look fully functional while another two score look half-heartily rebuilt enough to serve some function or another. It also appeared that two large warehouses had been repaired down on the waterfront port. At least a dozen ships where moored there, and while none bore the Yellow Sails of the Slavelords, most look like ill maintained pirate ships or raiders. Most of the human and demihuman activity in the city appeared to be concentrated in this area. </p><p> </p><p>The heroes now had a few decision to make… how they wanted to approach the city and where to seek out the Slavelords stronghold in the city (while the waterfront seemed to be the most logical choice, Hakan had said that he believed that was a rouse by the Slavelords to trick unwary, would-be rescuers of those whom might be seeking lost love ones, etc. He did not share where he came by this information nor did he indicate where he believed they might be located). </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>[gm]OK the heroes are just outside Port Fury. You have to decide how you want to approach and enter the city. Do you want to try and sneak in (there are lots of holes in the city walls and during the day there are not as many humanoids about, just humans and demihumans (dwarves, elves, halflings half-orcs and gnomes, many of them look like they are slaves but others are merchant types. Just rougher looking merchants than you are use to). </p><p>Does anyone want to be in disguise or hide anything (races, holy symbols, magic items, animals, familiars, etc.)? </p><p>Where and/or How do you wish to seek out or find the Slavelords? Do you want to ask questions? Do you want to sneak or wander around looking for anyone suspicious, etc. There do appear to be a few taverns down by the waterfront but it appears they cater to raiders and pirates. There are a few stalls selling various wares (most of which you can’t really tell what from your vantage point). </p><p>Are you going to bring your horses into town? There appears to be a coral of some type on the west side of town (opposite the port), with a few horses and other beasts of burden are keep with a number of “guards” wandering around it.</p><p>Do you want to try and find lodging? There might be a few buildings that serve that purpose here but it also appears that a number of tents and such have been set up in a few of the older burnt out buildings, many of the flying various dark brooding like flags.</p><p>The weather is cold and the sky is overcast today. There is fresh snow on the ground but it is not heavy, maybe an inch at most. It will probably turn to mush by midday.[/gm]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="GreenKarl, post: 6881393, member: 6801242"] [SIZE=3][B]Scourge of the Slavelords[/B][/SIZE] [B]A1 – PART II “Slave Pits of the Undercity - Port Fury”[/B] Sunup, Moonday (the 3[SUP]rd[/SUP] day of the month) of Coldeven (3[SUP]rd[/SUP] month of the year) Just north of[B] Port Fury[/B] (the ruined city of [B]Highport [/B]on the coast of the[B] Pomarj[/B]) After a grueling and nerve wracking trek through the orc infested frontier lands of the [B]Wild Coast[/B] a small band of heroes finally lay eyes on their goal… the ruined city of [B]Highport[/B] (now called [B]Port Fury[/B]), a stronghold for the dreaded Slavelords, whom the heroes have vowed to destroy. They had just made their way up to a small hillside outside the north side of town and got their first look at a once “jewel” of the [B]Wild Coast[/B], now overrun with orcs and other evil humanoids. It has been almost two weeks since the heroes meet at homestead of the strange rancher Hakan. He lived alone on the frontier borderlands with wandering orcs, giants and other monsters and yet seem unmolested by these creatures. It was at Hakan’s ranch that the heroes had decided to split up to achieve their goals – one group would head back to [B]Elreed[/B] with the female werebear. There they would attempt to free her mate from the minor Slavelords that controlled that city. The remaining heroes, joined now by the elven beastmaster, Quellathe Meliamne, would continue on to [B]Port Fury[/B] and try and discover the stronghold of Slavelords there and destroy them if possible. Hakan had provided horses and a stoat pack mule to the heroes so they could make better time to the city through the rugged lands. These animals were tired up just down the hill from where the heroes had trekked up to gain a better look at their goal. A thick cold mist clung to the ground as the morning sun did little to warm the land after fresh snow had fallen last eve. Unlike most human cities, where with the coming dawn the inhabitances would be awaking to start their daily routine. Here, in a city overrun by night-friendly monsters, many of the inhabitances are settling down for sleep. There were a few humans and other demihumans in city though, wandering about or opening a few shops here and there to cater to those who are more comfortable in the light of the day. Much of the city remained in ruin years after the ‘Night of the Bloody Spear’ when the humanoid invades broke through the walls of the city, killing or enslaving the inhabitances and shacking the city. Burnt out husks of once grand buildings were dominate and there were still large breaches in the walls where the present city rules have never bothered to repair. Once at least a hundred building in the city, now only a few dozen look fully functional while another two score look half-heartily rebuilt enough to serve some function or another. It also appeared that two large warehouses had been repaired down on the waterfront port. At least a dozen ships where moored there, and while none bore the Yellow Sails of the Slavelords, most look like ill maintained pirate ships or raiders. Most of the human and demihuman activity in the city appeared to be concentrated in this area. The heroes now had a few decision to make… how they wanted to approach the city and where to seek out the Slavelords stronghold in the city (while the waterfront seemed to be the most logical choice, Hakan had said that he believed that was a rouse by the Slavelords to trick unwary, would-be rescuers of those whom might be seeking lost love ones, etc. He did not share where he came by this information nor did he indicate where he believed they might be located). [gm]OK the heroes are just outside Port Fury. You have to decide how you want to approach and enter the city. Do you want to try and sneak in (there are lots of holes in the city walls and during the day there are not as many humanoids about, just humans and demihumans (dwarves, elves, halflings half-orcs and gnomes, many of them look like they are slaves but others are merchant types. Just rougher looking merchants than you are use to). Does anyone want to be in disguise or hide anything (races, holy symbols, magic items, animals, familiars, etc.)? Where and/or How do you wish to seek out or find the Slavelords? Do you want to ask questions? Do you want to sneak or wander around looking for anyone suspicious, etc. There do appear to be a few taverns down by the waterfront but it appears they cater to raiders and pirates. There are a few stalls selling various wares (most of which you can’t really tell what from your vantage point). Are you going to bring your horses into town? There appears to be a coral of some type on the west side of town (opposite the port), with a few horses and other beasts of burden are keep with a number of “guards” wandering around it. Do you want to try and find lodging? There might be a few buildings that serve that purpose here but it also appears that a number of tents and such have been set up in a few of the older burnt out buildings, many of the flying various dark brooding like flags. The weather is cold and the sky is overcast today. There is fresh snow on the ground but it is not heavy, maybe an inch at most. It will probably turn to mush by midday.[/gm] [/QUOTE]
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