What monsters lurk in the castle on Bone Hill?


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I would think the safe answer would be "It's a secret."

I did briefly own a copy of the module but never ran or played it. However, it has become something of a meme for myself and a couple of my old gaming group (one of whom I also work with). When we are in the presence of someone or something being annoying and imminently about to get their comeuppance - whiny kid, arrogant/overbearing work colleague, loudmouth in a bar, wasp buzzing about in the window, leg-humping dog etc - we'll exchange a glance and one of us will inevitably say 'he's about to find out the secret of Bone Hill...'.

The target of the remark remains, of course, blissfully oblivious ;)
 

Bone hill, or the whispering hill as it is known by the locals, was at one time in its distant past a mountain. Hundreds of thousands of years of weathering have taken their toll on the once-great formation- the lofty peaks have been worn down by rain, snow, and wind. All that's left of the mountain's memory is a prominent hill which overlooks the surrounding lands.
The granite core of the mountain has likewise eroded, leaving behind large pillars of rock in strange formations. At a distance, their bleach-white surfaces resemble the shattered bones of a massive creature. At night, swift winds create eerie and chilling moans, howls and whispers as they pass between the remains of the mountain.

About two hundred years ago, settlers in the area constructed a castle from some of the granite blocks that cover the landscape- what were they defending against? Who knows... the castle was soon abandoned after its construction. Rumors of ghosts, malevolent forces and unseen invaders are common, but none know the true tale.
 
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