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<blockquote data-quote="Dyson Logos" data-source="post: 9598306" data-attributes="member: 83678"><p>[ATTACH=full]397692[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p><strong>Fortress Thiasau</strong></p><p></p><p>Fortress Thiasau was built centuries ago by the knights known as the Order of the Crimson Heart. The order operated as paladins but actually worshipped a malevolent deity of chaos and destruction dedicated to despoiling other religions and foiling their plans.</p><p></p><p>The fortification is built in tiers, from the lower tier at the east entrance and the upper tiers to the north culminating in the bridge gate that connects to a stone bridge that crosses a small valley. There is a stagnant pool in the main courtyard that was the focal point of their ceremonies, believed to be a portal to the deity’s realm.</p><p></p><p>To this day, the pool can occasionally appear to be glowing, an unearthly light emanating from it until you look straight at it. At night, whispered voices can often be heard along the walkways and in the interior spaces – remnants of the order’s dark rituals.</p><p></p><p>The Order of the Crimson Heart has long since faded into obscurity, but the fortress has not been abandoned. Now, it is home to a group of ruthless bandits who have claimed it as their stronghold. Led by Marik the Viper, the bandits use the fortress as a base for their quiet raids on nearby villages and travelers. They keep a low profile, operating in quick and quiet raids, or killing all witnesses and then setting the scene of the crime to seem that goblins did it.</p><p></p><p><strong>Plot Hooks</strong></p><p></p><p>Bridge Ambush: The party is travelling through the region when they are ambushed by bandits on the long bridge leading to the fortress’s upper entrance. Forced to retreat into the fortress, they must find a way to escape while contending with the bandits and uncovering the fortress’s secrets.</p><p></p><p>Rescue Mission: Lord Jeffries’ son has been kidnapped by Marik’s bandits and is being held in Fortress Thiasau. Someone must infiltrate the fortress, rescue the child, and bring an end to Marik’s reign of terror.</p><p></p><p>Unearthed Secrets: Garinfel the Sage has found documentation about a supposed hidden chamber beneath the sacrificial pool that holds powerful artifacts left behind by the Order of the Crimson Heart.</p><p></p><p>Reclaiming the Past: Ayrin Mortegon, a descendant of one of the original members of the Order of the Crimson Heart, seeks to reclaim the fortress and restore the order’s former glory. They are looking for someone to assist in the conquest of the fortress, facing off against the bandits and any supernatural forces that may still reside there. As they delve deeper, they must decide whether to aid in the rebirth of the dark order or to thwart its resurgence.</p><p></p><p><strong>[URL unfurl="true"]https://dysonlogos.blog/2025/02/24/fortress-thiasau/[/URL]</strong></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dyson Logos, post: 9598306, member: 83678"] [ATTACH type="full" size="3300x2550"]397692[/ATTACH] [B]Fortress Thiasau[/B] Fortress Thiasau was built centuries ago by the knights known as the Order of the Crimson Heart. The order operated as paladins but actually worshipped a malevolent deity of chaos and destruction dedicated to despoiling other religions and foiling their plans. The fortification is built in tiers, from the lower tier at the east entrance and the upper tiers to the north culminating in the bridge gate that connects to a stone bridge that crosses a small valley. There is a stagnant pool in the main courtyard that was the focal point of their ceremonies, believed to be a portal to the deity’s realm. To this day, the pool can occasionally appear to be glowing, an unearthly light emanating from it until you look straight at it. At night, whispered voices can often be heard along the walkways and in the interior spaces – remnants of the order’s dark rituals. The Order of the Crimson Heart has long since faded into obscurity, but the fortress has not been abandoned. Now, it is home to a group of ruthless bandits who have claimed it as their stronghold. Led by Marik the Viper, the bandits use the fortress as a base for their quiet raids on nearby villages and travelers. They keep a low profile, operating in quick and quiet raids, or killing all witnesses and then setting the scene of the crime to seem that goblins did it. [B]Plot Hooks[/B] Bridge Ambush: The party is travelling through the region when they are ambushed by bandits on the long bridge leading to the fortress’s upper entrance. Forced to retreat into the fortress, they must find a way to escape while contending with the bandits and uncovering the fortress’s secrets. Rescue Mission: Lord Jeffries’ son has been kidnapped by Marik’s bandits and is being held in Fortress Thiasau. Someone must infiltrate the fortress, rescue the child, and bring an end to Marik’s reign of terror. Unearthed Secrets: Garinfel the Sage has found documentation about a supposed hidden chamber beneath the sacrificial pool that holds powerful artifacts left behind by the Order of the Crimson Heart. Reclaiming the Past: Ayrin Mortegon, a descendant of one of the original members of the Order of the Crimson Heart, seeks to reclaim the fortress and restore the order’s former glory. They are looking for someone to assist in the conquest of the fortress, facing off against the bandits and any supernatural forces that may still reside there. As they delve deeper, they must decide whether to aid in the rebirth of the dark order or to thwart its resurgence. [B][URL unfurl="true"]https://dysonlogos.blog/2025/02/24/fortress-thiasau/[/URL][/B] [/QUOTE]
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