Known by a number of names depending on where you are from, the largely difficult to access alpine nation of Helvetica is also called the Dwarven Confederation, Helvetian Alps, or the Dwarven Domain. As one might gather from the clues thusly provided there are a lot of dwarves living and working in this landlocked realm … Continue reading Continental Excursions; Helvetica
Author: Slothjemia
The Deklatines
Among the curious folk one might encounter in the southern portions of Partum are the Deklatines. Not exactly a separate race of humans as much as they are a theologically distinct group of people genetically similar to many other groups that originated in the western portion of the continent of Tantam, the Deklatines were once … Continue reading The Deklatines
The Maelonbourg Alliance
For almost three hundred years the Council of Schönbrunn has been sharing information and pooling resources to combat their common enemies. Usually this has meant that heroes are dispatched to deal with problems that are caused by the Diosian Lodge, the Torkan Caliphates, barbarous incursions in the eastern frontiers of Partum, or some warlord in … Continue reading The Maelonbourg Alliance
Notable NPCs; Prince Shr Bortimer of the Iron Gauntlet and the League of Shadows
Frequently referred to by his admirers as "the Prince of Rogues" and by his critics as "the Clown Prince of Gluttony", the youngest child of Queen Reichsha and the Herzgraf is by his own account a rather shiftless and lazy fellow. However, he is more than capable of rising to an occasion and putting his … Continue reading Notable NPCs; Prince Shr Bortimer of the Iron Gauntlet and the League of Shadows
Slinker, Slayer, Kobold, Squire; Chapter 14
There wasn’t anyone visible at the derelict pig farm when Jandle arrived, but it wouldn’t be long until the constabulary showed up. With his crossbow in his hands the kobold warily entered the gate. The two big hounds got up from their slumber and began to growl as they approached the squire. Jandle shouldered the … Continue reading Slinker, Slayer, Kobold, Squire; Chapter 14
Notable NPCs; Shr Grogdahl of the Phantom Legion & League of Shadows
Typical of the aspirations of any jorish huntsman is Shr Grogdahl. One of the most infamous of the swamp orc assassins to have ever stalked the Coreland, Grogdahl has spent years honing his abilities and building his reputation. The course his life took is a fine example of how even the most nefarious of people … Continue reading Notable NPCs; Shr Grogdahl of the Phantom Legion & League of Shadows
King Tyrol the Noble; the Last Known Wilder
In the waning days of the last Imperium as the flailing empire tried desperately to conquer new lands to stave off internal collapse the ruling powers found themselves trapped in a quagmire of endless war in the lands now known as the Wenigzustand. There were simply too many enemies to be dealt with effectively and … Continue reading King Tyrol the Noble; the Last Known Wilder
Non-Player Characters and the Importance of having a Backup Plan
I have always said that I will not drag players through a storyline. There are goals and activities scattered throughout the game for the players to tackle, of course, but these must be chosen by the players and accomplished by the players. Right there in the gaming rules is #13 and I stand by that … Continue reading Non-Player Characters and the Importance of having a Backup Plan
Jordrakenschloss
An exceptional example of just how good goblinoid castles can be if they put their collective minds to the task, and hire some amazing architects and engineers from the local dwarven population to make sure it doesn't fall over in the first stiff breeze, Jordrakenschloss is both a city and a sprawling complex of fortifications, … Continue reading Jordrakenschloss
Slinker, Slayer, Kobold, Squire; Chapter 13
General Wolstheimer was perplexed by the visitation of Jandle and the half-orc constabulary sergeant. Jandle nodded to the general and held out his hand in greeting. Knowing Jandle from the Governor-General's reign in Romilmark, the bugbear in the impressive uniform who was himself a knight and a viscount shook the kobold’s hand and motioned for … Continue reading Slinker, Slayer, Kobold, Squire; Chapter 13
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