I've been thinking about the Basic Game a lot lately, and I've decided to offer my players a chance to vote on the next episode. Normally, these things should be much more fluid, developing naturally in-game. However, when you have a game that meets only four times each year, its nice to be able to cut straight to the parts we all enjoy. It also helps to have ample time to design scenarios that can be completed in just a single session. So with that in mind, I've developed the following three hooks, which will be voted on next session. Each is inspired by a particular module or set of modules.
The Castle - Darius Magnus of Magnus & Sons is organizing an exhibition to Old Castle Crymere, seven miles east of Parousia. The Dwarves recently acquired the deed, but found the castle infested with monsters. The word in local taverns is that they are paying large sums for “Qualified Eviction Personnel.” Other, darker, rumors suggest that the castle is haunted by the ghost of Garcon “the Lion” Crymere. (Castle Caldwell / Ghost of Lion Castle Mashup)
The Wedding - Iwai the Elf needs someone to transport an expensive gift to the wedding of the Elf-King’s daughter. According to Iwai, the maiden is preparing to marry “the Spirit of the Mountain,” an event of supreme importance to the elves. For his gift to reach the celebration in time, someone must travel up the Chlorothon River, then travel overland through the dangerous Neverwood forest.
(Rahasia with a touch of No Dignity in Death: the Three Brides)
The Investigation - Late one night you are approached by a hooded figure. He identifies himself as Sir Glenbarren, royal spy-master and advisor to the Queen! Glenbarren needs capable and tight-lipped agents to investigate rumors that the Sanctum of Sorcery (the kingdom’s highest magical academy) has fallen to unknown forces. The mission requires the upmost discretion, but the potential reward is a favor from the Queen herself. The Sanctum of Sorcery lies many days travel to the west, in the Steppes of Nyros. (This one is using Elwyn's Sanctuary as a base, but will be quite different.)
I've talked to just one player who seemed to lean strongly toward the first option. If they go that route, I may follow that up with a Night's Dark Terror adaptation for the campaign's finale!!!
Chaz
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