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Message: <blockquote data-quote="THEMNGMNT" data-source="post: 8030504" data-attributes="member: 6809274">To some degree, I think the answer depends on how you want to play SKT.In my version, I made the following changes: 1) I replaced Imryth with the Zhentarim 2) I cut the fetch-quest with the barbarian mounds 3) I played though ALL the giant lairs. With that in mind, this is what I suggest:Goldenfields.In no particular order, here's why I recommend Goldenfields:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">It's a farm-fortress the size of Manhattan, which is just plain cool.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Whether you're transitioning from LMoP or kicking off with Nightstone, Goldenfields is the closest geographically, so your players won't be asking "why are we doing this again?"</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">It's near Waterdeep, so players can take a detour that allows you to dial up the factions and politics in play throughout the North.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">If it's threatened, the food supply of Waterdeep is threatened, making the stakes of the adventure immediately clear.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">It's close to Grudd Haug, so players who defend Goldenfields can then immediately go on the offensive against the hill giants.</li> </ul>Once the players defeat the hill giants, they can be directed to Waterdeep to claim their reward. In Waterdeep, they learn that other types of giants are also on the rampage. From there, you can guide them to whatever giant lairs you wish.</blockquote>

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