Northreach
From Toosigma
Northreach is a 4th Edition D&D campaign founded on the principles of the Sandbox Experiment. The focus will be on more "classic" dungeon crawls and "kick-in-the-door" style play, with less emphasis on epic plot arcs and massive story development. Part of the idea is to allow different groups of PCs access to the world, allowing them to experience a little friendly competition as they delve the various ruins in the North.
Overall, I'm looking for a "Dark Ages" feel - the players are larger-than-life heroes capable of amazing feats, but the world as a whole is dark, gloomy, and their allies are mostly grimly "realistic" folks. The campaign is going to be mostly unplanned and improvised, but I hope to draw in a lot of sources from "Old School" D&D, including some 1e adventures and a heavy emphasis on dungeon crawling (as opposed to politics or high-social play). The PCs are the "Good Guys" and they are out to trounce the "Bad Guys" who are almost stereotypically evil - less on the ambiguity, more of the "Butt-kicking for Goodness!"
One hundred years ago, the Petran Empire ruled over the entirety of the known world. Peace reigned supreme, but like all things, it came to an end. In a single month, a tide of demons flooded from the North, overrunning every defense in hours if not minutes. A last ditch defense was mounted on the fields of Caemlynn - thousands of the world's greatest heroes perished in the bloodbath, but the demonic advance was halted.
Since that time, the remnants of the civilized races have struggled to put their lives back into some semblance of order. Life on the frontier is harsh, however, and progress is both limited and difficult. A new generation of heroes has come of age in this dark time - can they restore the light?
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Sessions
- Keep on the Shadowfell - June 14th, 2008
- Keep on the Shadowfell - June 28th, 2008
- Keep on the Shadowfell - July 19th, 2008
- Keep on the Shadowfell - August 2nd, 2008
- Thunderspire Mountain - September 6th, 2008
- Thunderspire Mountain - Setember 27th, 2008
- Thunderspire Mountain - October 18th, 2008
- Thunderspire Mountain - November 1st, 2008
- Thunderspire Mountain - November 15th, 2008
Characters
Dungeon Master: BJ
| Character | Player | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Tinvertin Thymos, Esquire | Josh | Halfling Rogue 6 | Regular |
| Findo Vrinn | Ben | Half-Elven Hellock 6 | Regular |
| Julian | Christopher | Human Paladin 6 | Regular |
| Pieter | Grant | Human Cleric 6 | Regular? |
| Grundor | Christopher | Dwarven Cleric 6 | Backup |
| Arjhen Ruuk | Ben | Dragonborn Paladin 6 | Backup |
| Sora Ruuk | Ben | Dragonborn Warlord 6 | Backup |
Antagonist Groups
- Shadowfell Priests
- Blood Reavers
- Grimmer Duergar Dwarves
- Black Fang Gnolls
- Netherese Evil Doers
Non-Player Characters
Allies
- Douven Staul - Mentor to Sora and Arjehn, Explorer, Archeologist (KSF)
- Lord Paidraig, Lord of Winterhaven (KSF)
- Valthrun the Prescient, Sage of Winterhaven (KSF & TSM)
- Gendar - Shop Owner, Seven Pillared Hall
- Rendil Halfmoon -Halfling, Halfmoon Inn (TSM)
- Gru - Ex-Blood Reaver Goblin Slave (TSM)
Enemies
- Irontooth - Kobold Tribe Leader (Deceased)(KSF)
- Lord Kalarel - Orcus Priest (Deceased)(KSF)
- Kraand - Blood Reaver Leader (Deceased)(TSM)
- Murkelmor Grimmerzhul - Horned Hold Duergar Leader (Deceased) (TSM)
Locations
- Arabel - The PCs home town.
- Winterhaven
- Keep on the Shadowfell
- Thunderspire Mountain
- Seven Pillared Hall
- Chamber of Eyes
- Horned Hold
Rumors
- Douven Staul has uncovered a map showing the location of a secret dwarven stronghold name Khundrukar. According to legend, it is the location of a legendary cache of weapons forged by Durgeddin the Smith. A noble dwarf has promised to pay 100gp above market value for every weapon recovered.
Quests
- Missing Mentor: Find Douven Staul. Douven Staul is the Dwarven mentor to Sora and Arjhen who lost their parents at an early age. He has gone missing near a presumed dragon buriel site near Winterhaven. Mission: COMPLETE.
- Ruins of Empire: Map the remains of the Keep on the Shadowfell for Parle Cranewing of Arabel. Status: COMPLETE
- Ominous Signs: Locate the twisted priest Kalarel and stop whatever nefarious plans he has in motion. Status: COMPLETE
- Slave Rescue: The Bloodreavers have captured a dozen villages from the small settlement of Riverdown, including Alina Sariss, a former classmate of Julian's. Status: IN PROGRESS
- Treasure Seeker: Recover an ancient skull scepter for Gendar. Status: COMPLETE
- A Call to Adventure: Valthrun the Prescient would like any information about the minotaur ruins under Thunderspire Mountain. He is offering one of several rituals in his possession. Status: IN PROGRESS
