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Message: <blockquote data-quote="El Jefe" data-source="post: 2588911" data-attributes="member: 19990">(Adventure) M1: Goblin Ears and the MTG (dpdx judging) COMPLETEDA COMPLETED adventure, a welcome change after the last two.  Let's start with a general description of Monemvasia:Several generations ago, a human Eldrich knight, Nolan Northrup, aided the local dwarf princes in slaying the Black Dragon Asphetoon. In return, these Dwarves allowed him to start a kingdom on the Great Boulder of Monemvasia. They also gave him a magical sword they had forged, called the Sword of Truth. This sword, besides its formidable combat abilities, could also cause all in its presence to tell only the truth. This enabled Northrup to become a great arbitrator of disputes, as well as warlord. All went well in Monemvasia for many generations of men. Monemvasia occupied an important position in various trade routes. Its deep natural harbor, rich fisheries, lush orchards, affiliation with dwarves, and natural defenses made it very prosperous. However in the last few years, trouble has started. Upon the death of King Jara, great, great, great grandson of Nolan Northrup, his eldest son Crassus took the throne. For whatever reason, there was great discontent upon his assention. Most of the ruling family subsequently fled, and Crassus has not been seen using the power of the Sword of Truth. There are rumors of humanoid alliances, evil rituals, and increased arbitrary arrest and execution. Nonetheless, Monemvasia remains an important and wealthy city, and a great amount of trade is conducted through it. <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The lands near Monemvasia are prosperous, with fields of wheat, grapes and olive trees.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">There is a miller on Sutton Creek, about an hour from Monemvasia and a little to the north.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The lands around Monemvasia are also blessed with cherries, pomegranates, pears, goats, and cows.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Monemvasia consists of a large boulder jutting out into the sea, with a castle on top.  A narrow causeway connects the castle to the mainland, which is occupied by the city proper.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Monemvasia has a fine harbor and a well-defended wall.  It sits partly on the boulder with the castle.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">There is a small chapel of Phyrah’s in Monemvasia near the castle.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">There are many taverns in Monemvasia, often frequented by musicians.  There is also a large public square near the docks.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Kim Tensil’s Monemvasian warehouse is entered from above, either by stairs or by a ramp.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">An establishment called the One Eyed Owl serves breakfast in Monemvasia.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">There is a militia house in Monemvasia.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">At the One Eyed Owl in Monemvasia, there is a statue of a One Eyed Owl.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">It is about a 30 minute walk from the militia house in Monemvasia to the One Eyed Owl.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Monemvasia is well lit at night.</li> </ul>The best description of the courtyard of the One Eyed Owl appeared in this thread.  It goes thusly:The door labeled Privy opens into a small courtyard. A balcony is directly over the door. Two other buildings rim the yard, one of which has two doors, one marked 'men' the other 'women'. An ally next to the privy leads out into the street. <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">An abandoned road that runs north from Monemvasia next to a river leads to an equally abandoned moathouse.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The moathouse on the abandoned road leading north from Monemvasia is about 25 miles north of the city.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The abandoned road leading north from Monemvasia is covered for about 50 feet by the remains of an avalanche.</li> </ul></blockquote>

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