In early 579, a neophyte party of adventurers gathered on Ratik’s southern border in the town of Piren’s Bluff to explore Valentin’s Folly, a ruined castle otherwise known as the Shadowed Keep on the Borderland. The crumbling ruin had once been home to Valentin Ironwolf – a famed adventurer of old who had died at his enemies’ hands 40 years ago.
Continue reading The Next Generation #1: The Adventure Begins
At the end of last session, our heroes stood in Valentin Ironwolf’s secret treasure vault having finally defeated its last guardian – a terrifying necrophidius. Gleefully, they gathered the treasures together and headed back to the bandit’s tower to count and divide their loot. At the tower, they discovered Belivar waiting for them and there was much rejoicing. Prudently, they decided to wait overnight so that spells could be relearned and set out again early the next morning to investigate the stairs leading even further underground.
Continue reading Borderland of Adventure #17: The Black Chasm
After several months in Piren’s Bluff, the party finally returned to the Shadowed Keep.Their journey was uneventful, if a little cold. Returning to the bandit’s tower they discovered that it had again been ransacked and so they spent the balance of the first day putting their defences in order.
Continue reading Borderland of Adventure #16: Forgotten Treasures
At the end of last session, the party had retreated to the Shadowed Keep’s tower to plan their next move. Bloodied, bruised and low on magical resources, they quickly decided to retreat to Piren’s Bluff to rest and recuperate (fearing that the goblins may counter-attack overnight). With much of the day left, they gathered their possessions and immediately set out through the snow. Kemmo predicted snow flurries toward the end of the next day and so they had no time to lose. Hustling, they managed to reach town around midday the next day.
At the end of last session, the party lurked outside a door deep in the cellars below the Shadowed Keep. Beyond they could hear muffled voices speaking in Goblin. Preparing themselves, Kemmo kicked the door in and surprised a pair of bugbears lounging around a table.
Continue reading Borderland of Adventure #15: Into the Blood Moon’s Lair