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DEAD GOD EXCAVATION
Not long ago, a new constellation appeared in the night sky. Astrologers determined that the stars hung over the kingdom of Voss'th Ekk. The kingdom of Voss'th Ekk was considered ancient by the scholar Chanz Kol, even at the time of The Unholy Amaranthine incursion; and that was some time ago. It stands to reason the realm would contain secrets long buried...powerful and dangerous mysteries that man was not meant to know.
You have been chosen to investigate this phenomenon.
This adventure is many things, but there are many things it is not. Here are some facts you should know before you volunteer to be part of this adventure.
- This adventure is short. It's not going to take months to complete, so if you're ok with that, you're welcome to join. - This adventure is a Lovecraftian horror-themed tale. No fairies, puppies, birthday cakes, or flowers. Probably not even a happy ending. - This adventure is for about four level 3 characters. Just enough to be able to do things, but not too overpowered. - This adventure is a combination of combat, investigation, and interaction. Get ready to talk, roll, and fight. - This adventure requires that you post at least once per day. If you're not regular, please don't apply. - This adventure will be fun, and that's what I focus on. Don't be a bummer. - This adventure takes place in a different space and time than the world of D&D that you know - a grim and dark fantasy world like D&D, but very different.
If you agree to the above terms and wish to participate in this adventure, send me a PM with the following information:
Who you are, your gaming background, your time zone, a little about yourself personally, and the concept of what you'd like to roll up. And anything else you want to tell me. Ideally, we will need at least one "tank" and one Cleric.
"Mumbling priests swinging stick cans on their chains and even witch doctors conjuring up curses with a well-buried elephant tooth have a better sense of their places in the world. They know this universe is brimming with magic, with life and riddles and ironies. They know that the world might eat them, and no encyclopedia could stop it." -- N.D. Wilson
Hello, all, from Judas the Priest (yes, a wood elf Life Cleric who dabbles in voodoo....oh, the irony!), who specializes in hokey religions and ancient abilities that some consider to be "unnatural". With a shake of of his Voodoo Shaker stick, a daub of white paint, and a little incense (at least that's what you <think> that smell is), Judas is all packed and ready to investigate Voss'th Ekk!
"Boil em, mash em, stick em in a stew... Boil em, mash em, stick em in a stew...Oh, ho! You startled me, didn't see ye there, skulking about you were... scared ol' Hamhock half to death ye did."
"What? Why ye staring at me like that, are ye some kind of rouge?"
"No, well you look half starved you do, let me fix ye up a fine meal and pour a round o' malty, toasty, delicious ale!"
"Hamhock Splitpea the Hungry's the name. I'm a traveling these parts to gather up the finest recipes and ingredients to fill the pages of the world's best cookbook and the stomachs of its readers. Left my job as a master chef I did, to follow in the footsteps of Volo, I did. Figured, with me being a master and all and wantin' to travel after reading Volo's guides fer years between lunch and dinner shifts that'd travelin' be the best thing fer me. I be well versed in hunting, trapping, foresting, archery and the like and I can cook darn near just about anything, even roasted up a giant spider once I did. Well, best be getting back to me stew, dont want o'er done taties, no ser, but when it's done, I'll give ye a bowl fellow traveler and we can start this adventure, yes ser!"
Why hello there! My name is Taliesin Andrelus, I'm a half-elf Bard and a good one at that. Grew up an orphan with great power over words and persuasion which leaves me where I'm at now. I travel across the lands from town to town entertaining and living life, also making good friends with the nobles.
A scholar. An intellectual. A person that some may even call a madman, Varth Lawburn is a so-called expert in the field of archaeology, specializing in age old civilizations. Having grown a fascination for the ancients and the old, Varth is ever eager to find new discoveries and relics that may uncover hidden truths.
"In my name as a scholar, researcher, and honest man. I, Varth Lawburn, son of Vincent Lawburn and Geralda Cornellia-Lawburn, proudly offer you my services in the arcane and historical arts. You will find no greater companion than I. That is all I have to say for myself at this moment. Thank you."
"H-Hi there. My n-name is Phil, I guess, and I was sent here by the Emerald Enclave of Druids to assist this particular group with studying the anomaly of the suddenly appearing constellation and possible magical fluxes created by this particular event.
As you can obviously tell by the hooves and horns, I'm a Satyr, but that shouldn't impede the group in anyway, I promise I'm not as mischievous as my cousins, I know how serious this line of work is. I'm only 127 years old, but I swear I'm mature for my age, and I can be a valuable asset for this group if you let me!"
"My name is Ugg Stormsbane. I am a Half-orc Barbarian. I warred with my tribe all over the northern lands but one fateful day we were hunted down by a huge contingent of eleven rangers and everyone but me were killed. I was gravely injured but a small halfling pirate found me while looting the corpses and nursed me to health and used my strength to assist him in becoming the captain of the ship. Since I owe him my life I will never betray him but a messenger from my people came to me asking for help because an evil Orc has come and taken control of the lands of my childhood and so now I am trying to grow my strength and allies desiring to return someday and defeat him to set my people free. If you need some muscle, you have come to the right place!"
DEAD GOD EXCAVATION Written by Venger As'Nas Satanis
PROLOGUE
Another time, another place..
There are forces in this present eternity, in the past eternity, and the next eternity that shape the forces of the universe and influence the cosmos that we cannot fathom, cannot comprehend. These forces battle for supremacy, for dominion, for conquest, but they are beyond mortal comprehension. For the briefest moment in time, those forces manifest and physical evidence is discovered. In a wink of an eye, we are at the center of a story, of a tale of the discovery of this evidence.
This is one of those tales. On a planet somewhere in the present universe, on an insignificant system, on an insignificant planet, on an insignificant continent, our attention, however briefly in the great scope of time of eternity, is focused on a group of people about to discover one of the horrors inconceivable to the mortal mind.
Voss’th Ekk, known for its fertile, verdant land and baroque antiquated culture, happens to be near the excavation site of a gigantic tomb. The region hadn’t been plagued by earthquakes for many years, but last week’s tremor was enough to wake all the demons in Hell. Enough ground shifted to reveal a gargantuan mausoleum.
THE CURSE OF HOB’S CROSSING
Bordering several great cities in Voss’th Ekk is a barren stretch of land known as Hob’s Crossing. The area has long been considered cursed. Peasants still regale thirsty travelers with folk tales of hauntings and unnatural goings on. Those who’ve lived all their lives within a stone’s throw of the place weren’t surprised that something like this was hiding underneath Hob’s crossing .This is where our story takes place.
WHAT ROLE DO YOU PLAY?
What’s interred within the tomb is anyone’s guess. Having known each other one way or another, you’ve all gotten together to investigate the mausoleum. Perhaps it was the talk of cultists you overheard the other day, discussing the possible unspeakable contents of the unopened tomb? Perhaps you had trade business in Voss’th Ekk and you were just on your way there? It could have been you were hired to investigate the tomb.
Either way, here you all are, on the road to the tomb. It’s so colossal that it can be seen over a mile away on this overcast day. The majority of its slanting surface looks dark and imposing.
Now would be a perfect time to..
TASK: Introduce yourselves and explain WHY you have been chosen for this assignment.
I'm a chaotic neutral criminal Bard. I'm not necessarily a bad person but I heard there could be great treasure residing within and I would like to go look for some :)
Looking over at his unlikely companions Ugg smiles a big toothy grin before speaking in his deep, rather stereo-typically dumb voice. "I hope there are a lot of things to kill it has been rather boring around here lately." He casually sharpens his Greatsword as he waits making sure the edges are razor sharp. looking at the others he sniffs derisively at how small they all seemed to him. "Take all the treasure you want I just want to kill bad things."
The Emerald Enclave is a rather impressive organization of Druids, and other individuals concerned with the environment, but even it's mighty resources can be stretched thin, especially as it's nearly world wide at this point.
Philoctetes, or Phil for short, is a Satyr Druid of the Moon who was dispatched to explore and deal with the uncovered tomb. Honestly more druids were dispatched to deal with the after effects of the earthquake then any exploratory roles, but Phil's particular upbringing with the moon druids lends himself to more of a combative assignments then his 'Land' colleagues.
Phil wears leather armor that glows extremely faintly with magical power. He also carries a shield, and a unassuming quarter staff, that combined with his boyish looks, and goat legs cuts a unassuming figure, especially combined with his nervous mannerisms, but he assures the party that he can be a powerful ally and contribution to the team.
“The bacteria in grave mold makes the stinkiest and best tasting cheeses! The possibility of ancient strains of yeast for ales, or meads is too enticing to give up, if all else fails bones make a fine stock!” Hamhock Splitpea the Hungry came to this place to explorer and forge for ingredients. “Happy to make yer acquaintance fellow travelers!”
Looking around at the passing landscape Ugg began to cut the heads of nearby grass stalks to test the edge of his blade. "Do any of you know what we might expect top face where we are going?" His mind already distracted by a rabbit in the distance munching on some clover leaves.
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History/Arcana/Investigation Role (there all the same +2): 19
”My supervisor diddn’t really give me that much to work with, I-I’m sorry. The locales seem to view the area as a supernatural hot bed, and usually mention hauntings and other cursed activities, s-so my best guess what probably be undead or possibly spiritual encounters... you know because it’s an unearthed tomb.. and stuff.” Phil finishes weakly, flushing when he notices his group members eyes all in his direction.
“Now then Phil, I’ve not run across any of your likeness before... tell me what does a Satyr like to feast upon? I assume anything with hooves is errr, off limits?”
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DEAD GOD EXCAVATION
Not long ago, a new constellation appeared in the night sky. Astrologers determined that the stars hung over the kingdom of Voss'th Ekk. The kingdom of Voss'th Ekk was considered ancient by the scholar Chanz Kol, even at the time of The Unholy Amaranthine incursion; and that was some time ago. It stands to reason the realm would contain secrets long buried...powerful and dangerous mysteries that man was not meant to know.
You have been chosen to investigate this phenomenon.
This adventure is many things, but there are many things it is not. Here are some facts you should know before you volunteer to be part of this adventure.
- This adventure is short. It's not going to take months to complete, so if you're ok with that, you're welcome to join.
- This adventure is a Lovecraftian horror-themed tale. No fairies, puppies, birthday cakes, or flowers. Probably not even a happy ending.
- This adventure is for about four level 3 characters. Just enough to be able to do things, but not too overpowered.
- This adventure is a combination of combat, investigation, and interaction. Get ready to talk, roll, and fight.
- This adventure requires that you post at least once per day. If you're not regular, please don't apply.
- This adventure will be fun, and that's what I focus on. Don't be a bummer.
- This adventure takes place in a different space and time than the world of D&D that you know - a grim and dark fantasy world like D&D, but very different.
If you agree to the above terms and wish to participate in this adventure, send me a PM with the following information:
Who you are, your gaming background, your time zone, a little about yourself personally, and the concept of what you'd like to roll up. And anything else you want to tell me. Ideally, we will need at least one "tank" and one Cleric.
"Mumbling priests swinging stick cans on their chains and even witch doctors conjuring up curses with a well-buried elephant tooth have a better sense of their places in the world. They know this universe is brimming with magic, with life and riddles and ironies. They know that the world might eat them, and no encyclopedia could stop it." -- N.D. Wilson
Hello, all, from Judas the Priest (yes, a wood elf Life Cleric who dabbles in voodoo....oh, the irony!), who specializes in hokey religions and ancient abilities that some consider to be "unnatural". With a shake of of his Voodoo Shaker stick, a daub of white paint, and a little incense (at least that's what you <think> that smell is), Judas is all packed and ready to investigate Voss'th Ekk!
Last to know and first to be blamed...
As a free action, can I regret my life choices?
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"Boil em, mash em, stick em in a stew... Boil em, mash em, stick em in a stew...Oh, ho! You startled me, didn't see ye there, skulking about you were... scared ol' Hamhock half to death ye did."
"What? Why ye staring at me like that, are ye some kind of rouge?"
"No, well you look half starved you do, let me fix ye up a fine meal and pour a round o' malty, toasty, delicious ale!"
"Hamhock Splitpea the Hungry's the name. I'm a traveling these parts to gather up the finest recipes and ingredients to fill the pages of the world's best cookbook and the stomachs of its readers. Left my job as a master chef I did, to follow in the footsteps of Volo, I did. Figured, with me being a master and all and wantin' to travel after reading Volo's guides fer years between lunch and dinner shifts that'd travelin' be the best thing fer me. I be well versed in hunting, trapping, foresting, archery and the like and I can cook darn near just about anything, even roasted up a giant spider once I did. Well, best be getting back to me stew, dont want o'er done taties, no ser, but when it's done, I'll give ye a bowl fellow traveler and we can start this adventure, yes ser!"
Why hello there! My name is Taliesin Andrelus, I'm a half-elf Bard and a good one at that. Grew up an orphan with great power over words and persuasion which leaves me where I'm at now. I travel across the lands from town to town entertaining and living life, also making good friends with the nobles.
A scholar. An intellectual. A person that some may even call a madman, Varth Lawburn is a so-called expert in the field of archaeology, specializing in age old civilizations. Having grown a fascination for the ancients and the old, Varth is ever eager to find new discoveries and relics that may uncover hidden truths.
"In my name as a scholar, researcher, and honest man. I, Varth Lawburn, son of Vincent Lawburn and Geralda Cornellia-Lawburn, proudly offer you my services in the arcane and historical arts. You will find no greater companion than I. That is all I have to say for myself at this moment. Thank you."
"H-Hi there. My n-name is Phil, I guess, and I was sent here by the Emerald Enclave of Druids to assist this particular group with studying the anomaly of the suddenly appearing constellation and possible magical fluxes created by this particular event.
As you can obviously tell by the hooves and horns, I'm a Satyr, but that shouldn't impede the group in anyway, I promise I'm not as mischievous as my cousins, I know how serious this line of work is. I'm only 127 years old, but I swear I'm mature for my age, and I can be a valuable asset for this group if you let me!"
Thank you to all who applied. The choices have been made. I appreciate the effort everyone made for consideration. The adventure will begin tonight.
Standard Array for stats. Roll for gold during character creation.
"My name is Ugg Stormsbane. I am a Half-orc Barbarian. I warred with my tribe all over the northern lands but one fateful day we were hunted down by a huge contingent of eleven rangers and everyone but me were killed. I was gravely injured but a small halfling pirate found me while looting the corpses and nursed me to health and used my strength to assist him in becoming the captain of the ship. Since I owe him my life I will never betray him but a messenger from my people came to me asking for help because an evil Orc has come and taken control of the lands of my childhood and so now I am trying to grow my strength and allies desiring to return someday and defeat him to set my people free. If you need some muscle, you have come to the right place!"
"Lord Arunduil will bring death to us all"
Arutha Lvl.2 Human Fighter: Arsenal of the Orc Lord
Milamber Lvl.1 Human Sorcerer: Curse of Strahd
Masque: Lvl.5 Gith Cleric: Age of Death
DM: League of Improbable Adventurers: Chapter 1 of Arunduil's Bane
CRISPYDM presents:
DEAD GOD EXCAVATION
Written by Venger As'Nas Satanis
PROLOGUE
Another time, another place..
There are forces in this present eternity, in the past eternity, and the next eternity that shape the forces of the universe and influence the cosmos that we cannot fathom, cannot comprehend. These forces battle for supremacy, for dominion, for conquest, but they are beyond mortal comprehension. For the briefest moment in time, those forces manifest and physical evidence is discovered. In a wink of an eye, we are at the center of a story, of a tale of the discovery of this evidence.
This is one of those tales. On a planet somewhere in the present universe, on an insignificant system, on an insignificant planet, on an insignificant continent, our attention, however briefly in the great scope of time of eternity, is focused on a group of people about to discover one of the horrors inconceivable to the mortal mind.
THE ARRIVAL
VOSS’TH EKK AND THE QUAKE
Voss’th Ekk, known for its fertile, verdant land and baroque antiquated culture, happens to be near the excavation site of a gigantic tomb. The region hadn’t been plagued by earthquakes for many years, but last week’s tremor was enough to wake all the demons in Hell. Enough ground shifted to reveal a gargantuan mausoleum.
THE CURSE OF HOB’S CROSSING
Bordering several great cities in Voss’th Ekk is a barren stretch of land known as Hob’s Crossing. The area has long been considered cursed. Peasants still regale thirsty travelers with folk tales of hauntings and unnatural goings on. Those who’ve lived all their lives within a stone’s throw of the place weren’t surprised that something like this was hiding underneath Hob’s crossing .This is where our story takes place.
WHAT ROLE DO YOU PLAY?
What’s interred within the tomb is anyone’s guess. Having known each other one way or another, you’ve all gotten together to investigate the mausoleum. Perhaps it was the talk of cultists you overheard the other day, discussing the possible unspeakable contents of the unopened tomb? Perhaps you had trade business in Voss’th Ekk and you were just on your way there? It could have been you were hired to investigate the tomb.
Either way, here you all are, on the road to the tomb. It’s so colossal that it can be seen over a mile away on this overcast day. The majority of its slanting surface looks dark and imposing.
Now would be a perfect time to..
TASK: Introduce yourselves and explain WHY you have been chosen for this assignment.
I'm a chaotic neutral criminal Bard. I'm not necessarily a bad person but I heard there could be great treasure residing within and I would like to go look for some :)
Looking over at his unlikely companions Ugg smiles a big toothy grin before speaking in his deep, rather stereo-typically dumb voice. "I hope there are a lot of things to kill it has been rather boring around here lately." He casually sharpens his Greatsword as he waits making sure the edges are razor sharp. looking at the others he sniffs derisively at how small they all seemed to him. "Take all the treasure you want I just want to kill bad things."
"Lord Arunduil will bring death to us all"
Arutha Lvl.2 Human Fighter: Arsenal of the Orc Lord
Milamber Lvl.1 Human Sorcerer: Curse of Strahd
Masque: Lvl.5 Gith Cleric: Age of Death
DM: League of Improbable Adventurers: Chapter 1 of Arunduil's Bane
The Emerald Enclave is a rather impressive organization of Druids, and other individuals concerned with the environment, but even it's mighty resources can be stretched thin, especially as it's nearly world wide at this point.
Philoctetes, or Phil for short, is a Satyr Druid of the Moon who was dispatched to explore and deal with the uncovered tomb. Honestly more druids were dispatched to deal with the after effects of the earthquake then any exploratory roles, but Phil's particular upbringing with the moon druids lends himself to more of a combative assignments then his 'Land' colleagues.
Phil wears leather armor that glows extremely faintly with magical power. He also carries a shield, and a unassuming quarter staff, that combined with his boyish looks, and goat legs cuts a unassuming figure, especially combined with his nervous mannerisms, but he assures the party that he can be a powerful ally and contribution to the team.
“The bacteria in grave mold makes the stinkiest and best tasting cheeses! The possibility of ancient strains of yeast for ales, or meads is too enticing to give up, if all else fails bones make a fine stock!” Hamhock Splitpea the Hungry came to this place to explorer and forge for ingredients. “Happy to make yer acquaintance fellow travelers!”
As you follow the road towards the tomb on this overcast morning, you continue to talk among yourselves..
Looking around at the passing landscape Ugg began to cut the heads of nearby grass stalks to test the edge of his blade. "Do any of you know what we might expect top face where we are going?" His mind already distracted by a rabbit in the distance munching on some clover leaves.
"Lord Arunduil will bring death to us all"
Arutha Lvl.2 Human Fighter: Arsenal of the Orc Lord
Milamber Lvl.1 Human Sorcerer: Curse of Strahd
Masque: Lvl.5 Gith Cleric: Age of Death
DM: League of Improbable Adventurers: Chapter 1 of Arunduil's Bane
History/Arcana/Investigation Role (there all the same +2): 19
”My supervisor diddn’t really give me that much to work with, I-I’m sorry. The locales seem to view the area as a supernatural hot bed, and usually mention hauntings and other cursed activities, s-so my best guess what probably be undead or possibly spiritual encounters... you know because it’s an unearthed tomb.. and stuff.” Phil finishes weakly, flushing when he notices his group members eyes all in his direction.
“Now then Phil, I’ve not run across any of your likeness before... tell me what does a Satyr like to feast upon? I assume anything with hooves is errr, off limits?”