Year 262 AC
Mud slides block the major pass in the Tsalagi Mountains. Trade only gets through in fits and starts, but slowly, with the work of prison gangs, the pass is finally cleared. Trade is slow for the next few years, as many people on both sides of the mountains have found different sources for most of the products, though they are more expensive in some cases.
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 261
Year 261 AC
Dragons are sighted near the bay of Calabay, scaring livestock, farmers and fisherman alike. They harm nothing save a merchant caravan, where everyone is killed and nothing appears to be taken.
For the GM, the dragons were rescuing a stone egg from the merchants.
Dragons are sighted near the bay of Calabay, scaring livestock, farmers and fisherman alike. They harm nothing save a merchant caravan, where everyone is killed and nothing appears to be taken.
For the GM, the dragons were rescuing a stone egg from the merchants.
Monday, February 26, 2018
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 260
Year 260 AC
The Lady of Thamoren is rescued, but by whom, no one knows. She recalls only she went to bed and awoke the next morning to find all her captors dead and none of their stores or treasures taken. She took some supplies, a few horses and made her way home to her family. She and her family are offering a reward for details to her rescue.
The Lady of Thamoren is rescued, but by whom, no one knows. She recalls only she went to bed and awoke the next morning to find all her captors dead and none of their stores or treasures taken. She took some supplies, a few horses and made her way home to her family. She and her family are offering a reward for details to her rescue.
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 259
Year 259 AC
The Lady of Thamoren, Selena Wellspring, is kidnapped by a band of thugs and mercenaries. The well loved woman, who helps the poor and spends time healing those who can't afford it, brings many men and women to rescue her. None succeed so the demand for ransom rises.
The Lady of Thamoren, Selena Wellspring, is kidnapped by a band of thugs and mercenaries. The well loved woman, who helps the poor and spends time healing those who can't afford it, brings many men and women to rescue her. None succeed so the demand for ransom rises.
Thursday, February 15, 2018
Expanded Timeline for After Chaos (AC) Part 258
Year 258 AC
This year's winter is especially harsh. Feet of snow fall in areas that normally see no or very minimal snow. Many starve, for they are not prepared for such snow levels for so long, and some merely freeze to death, because they are not prepared for the cold for so long. The priests of Furere say that he is not pleased with his tithes or the working of his priests. Some say they sacrifice people in hopes of pleasing him and stopping the snap of snow.
This year's winter is especially harsh. Feet of snow fall in areas that normally see no or very minimal snow. Many starve, for they are not prepared for such snow levels for so long, and some merely freeze to death, because they are not prepared for the cold for so long. The priests of Furere say that he is not pleased with his tithes or the working of his priests. Some say they sacrifice people in hopes of pleasing him and stopping the snap of snow.
Wednesday, February 14, 2018
Expanded Timeline for After Chaos (AC) Part 257
Year 257 AC
The Battle of Crossriver is the bloodiest battle since before the Chaos Wars. Thousands of people are killed, many thousands more are wounded. The acres and acres of blood, fire and destruction is so bad that the wildlife avoids the area. The battle becomes a truce for the trading between east and west. The leaders of the the major cities come together and make trade agreements. There is still tension, but things no longer escalate to killing of caravans.
The Battle of Crossriver is the bloodiest battle since before the Chaos Wars. Thousands of people are killed, many thousands more are wounded. The acres and acres of blood, fire and destruction is so bad that the wildlife avoids the area. The battle becomes a truce for the trading between east and west. The leaders of the the major cities come together and make trade agreements. There is still tension, but things no longer escalate to killing of caravans.
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 256
Year 256 AC
The caravan carrying the son and his family of the Leader of Landshire is attacked by bandits from the west. All are killed in the caravan, even the children. In retaliation, Landshire sends a large army to take out three small villages on the invisible line between east and west. They are killed to the last child, houses burn and livestock are killed or rounded up. The war winds up.
The caravan carrying the son and his family of the Leader of Landshire is attacked by bandits from the west. All are killed in the caravan, even the children. In retaliation, Landshire sends a large army to take out three small villages on the invisible line between east and west. They are killed to the last child, houses burn and livestock are killed or rounded up. The war winds up.
Monday, February 12, 2018
Expanded Timeline for After Chaos (AC) 255
Year 255 AC
East clashes with west. The militias attack each others caravans near the center of eastern Taina, so trade becomes nonexistent between the east coast and the Tsalagi Mountains. The dwarves begin to trade heavily with the eastern cities, while the cities on the west side of the Tsalagi Mountains brave the few passes to trade with the western cities.
East clashes with west. The militias attack each others caravans near the center of eastern Taina, so trade becomes nonexistent between the east coast and the Tsalagi Mountains. The dwarves begin to trade heavily with the eastern cities, while the cities on the west side of the Tsalagi Mountains brave the few passes to trade with the western cities.
Thursday, February 8, 2018
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 254
Year 254 AC
This year's Gathering does not happen. With all the death and destruction between west and east, no one is willing to travel to Gathering. The city is unhappy about the outcome, but blames the eastern cities, not the militias of the west. Trade is at a complete stand still, but no one wants to stand down.
This year's Gathering does not happen. With all the death and destruction between west and east, no one is willing to travel to Gathering. The city is unhappy about the outcome, but blames the eastern cities, not the militias of the west. Trade is at a complete stand still, but no one wants to stand down.
Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 253
Year 253 AC
The massacre at Boulder Ridge becomes a rally cry for the western cities. The small trading stop over is accused of banditry, which they deny, tensions rise, and something sets off the eastern militia causing them to kill most of the men folk, along with a large chunk of women and children. Caravans from the east are set upon and few, if any, are left alive. The supplies are taken and used to start building a western militia.
The massacre at Boulder Ridge becomes a rally cry for the western cities. The small trading stop over is accused of banditry, which they deny, tensions rise, and something sets off the eastern militia causing them to kill most of the men folk, along with a large chunk of women and children. Caravans from the east are set upon and few, if any, are left alive. The supplies are taken and used to start building a western militia.
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
Expanded Timeline for After Chaos (AC) Part 252
Year 252 AC
Caravans heading from the east are being raided by bandits. Strangely, only merchants carrying items from the eastern cities seem to be affected. Mercenaries are hired and small forts are put up by the larger cities of the east and manned to stop the bandits.
Caravans heading from the east are being raided by bandits. Strangely, only merchants carrying items from the eastern cities seem to be affected. Mercenaries are hired and small forts are put up by the larger cities of the east and manned to stop the bandits.
Monday, February 5, 2018
Expanded Timeline for After Chaos (AC) Part 251
Year 251 AC
Tensions rise between the large eastern cities and the farming communities near the foothills of the Easter Tsalagi Mountains. The small communities, (and cities, in some cases), believe the eastern cities are overcharging them for goods and underpaying them for goods they send to market. The eastern cities scoff, especially since they don't believe the western cities can do much about it.
Tensions rise between the large eastern cities and the farming communities near the foothills of the Easter Tsalagi Mountains. The small communities, (and cities, in some cases), believe the eastern cities are overcharging them for goods and underpaying them for goods they send to market. The eastern cities scoff, especially since they don't believe the western cities can do much about it.
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Expanded Timeline for After Chaos (AC) Part 250
Year 250 AC
Fairies by the thousands appear over a small lake in the middle of Eastern Taina. Their magic makes the plants in the area grow quickly and where once was only plains a huge grove of trees appear. The locals rename the lake and new grove of trees, Fairy Grove. No one is sure why they appear, but it is a momentous event.
For the GM, the fairies met to pick a new queen, for the old one died without a daughter. It is very heated, (for fairies) but eventually they pick their new queen.
Fairies by the thousands appear over a small lake in the middle of Eastern Taina. Their magic makes the plants in the area grow quickly and where once was only plains a huge grove of trees appear. The locals rename the lake and new grove of trees, Fairy Grove. No one is sure why they appear, but it is a momentous event.
For the GM, the fairies met to pick a new queen, for the old one died without a daughter. It is very heated, (for fairies) but eventually they pick their new queen.
Thursday, January 25, 2018
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 249
Year 249 AC
Ships bring great amounts of trading goods from the Dwarven Islands that they have never brought before. Rare dwarven goods, such as armor, weapons and other fine metal goods are up for sale. The ships are heavily guarded and led by the second son of King Ironhammer, Valsun Ironhammer. They do not seek gold, per say, but like exchanges of goods and knowledge.
Ships bring great amounts of trading goods from the Dwarven Islands that they have never brought before. Rare dwarven goods, such as armor, weapons and other fine metal goods are up for sale. The ships are heavily guarded and led by the second son of King Ironhammer, Valsun Ironhammer. They do not seek gold, per say, but like exchanges of goods and knowledge.
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 248
Year 248 AC
A traveling scholar works his way down the great road, stopping at small villages to teach about the gods, magic and planting. "The Scholar" goes by no other name and asks for nothing in return. But he disappears around the spring equinox and the villages are asking for help to find the kind old man.
A traveling scholar works his way down the great road, stopping at small villages to teach about the gods, magic and planting. "The Scholar" goes by no other name and asks for nothing in return. But he disappears around the spring equinox and the villages are asking for help to find the kind old man.
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
Expanded Timeline for After Chaos (AC) Part 247
Year 247 AC
A troop of bandits known as "The Assassins" is attacking and raiding caravans along the great road between Landshire and Sunvale. No one knows for sure where they are based, who is in charge, or how many people there are in the group of bandits. Small groups of searchers have gone out to find the group, but none have returned. Many cities and towns upon the road are posting rewards for the groups disbandment or destruction.
A troop of bandits known as "The Assassins" is attacking and raiding caravans along the great road between Landshire and Sunvale. No one knows for sure where they are based, who is in charge, or how many people there are in the group of bandits. Small groups of searchers have gone out to find the group, but none have returned. Many cities and towns upon the road are posting rewards for the groups disbandment or destruction.
Thursday, January 18, 2018
The Vase of Katzu Part 23
The Vase of Katzu
The man in the chair stands and looks the party over with disdain. "I've hoped for many to be a challenge that would end this curse. But all have failed. I have put their bones in a pile outside my window so I can remember that no one receives that which they wish to have. I will add your bones to my pile and mourn the loss of the hope of eternal death with them." Then he draws his sword and attacks.
So the master is 4 levels higher then the party average, using a Vampire monster for his template, though he also is a fighter of the 4 levels higher then the party. He has magical items and weapons and is most certainly not above using dirty tricks. When the party kills him, (if they do, muhaha), all the other "vampires" still alive will die, aging quickly and turning to dust. Anyone, (like skeletons and Jarvis), still alive under the curse will also die. Then the party can plunder at will. The treasure they find is totally up to you because the "vampires" had years to accumulate wealth.
The man in the chair stands and looks the party over with disdain. "I've hoped for many to be a challenge that would end this curse. But all have failed. I have put their bones in a pile outside my window so I can remember that no one receives that which they wish to have. I will add your bones to my pile and mourn the loss of the hope of eternal death with them." Then he draws his sword and attacks.
So the master is 4 levels higher then the party average, using a Vampire monster for his template, though he also is a fighter of the 4 levels higher then the party. He has magical items and weapons and is most certainly not above using dirty tricks. When the party kills him, (if they do, muhaha), all the other "vampires" still alive will die, aging quickly and turning to dust. Anyone, (like skeletons and Jarvis), still alive under the curse will also die. Then the party can plunder at will. The treasure they find is totally up to you because the "vampires" had years to accumulate wealth.
Monday, January 15, 2018
The Vase of Katzu Part 22
The Vase of Katzu
The last floor is basically one huge room, with a bed to one side, a small study to the other and a sitting room in the middle. Everything is in perfect condition and perfectly placed. Sconces are filled with light, though it seems magical and not from candles are lamps. The rugs are plush and a beautiful blue color. Silks and thick tapestries decorate the walls, as do fine paintings and statues. There are also vases very similar to the vase the collector had that sent the group on this adventure.
As the group enters, a man of refinement and older years looks up from his book. He is handsome, even though he is older and he takes in the group like a cat might watch a group of mice.
For the GM I will do the master of the house's monologue tomorrow.
The last floor is basically one huge room, with a bed to one side, a small study to the other and a sitting room in the middle. Everything is in perfect condition and perfectly placed. Sconces are filled with light, though it seems magical and not from candles are lamps. The rugs are plush and a beautiful blue color. Silks and thick tapestries decorate the walls, as do fine paintings and statues. There are also vases very similar to the vase the collector had that sent the group on this adventure.
As the group enters, a man of refinement and older years looks up from his book. He is handsome, even though he is older and he takes in the group like a cat might watch a group of mice.
For the GM I will do the master of the house's monologue tomorrow.
Thursday, January 11, 2018
The Vase of Katzu Part 21
The Vase of Katzu
The only remaining room on this floor, beside the stairs up, is the sitting room. This room is large, covered in fine rugs and tapestries, sconces on the walls and filigreed lamps, many chairs and tables, art and books. There are also several people occupying the room.
The occupants of this room all depends on where the group has gone. Peter will be here if the group hasn't made much noise, there also may be other "children" here if the party hasn't fought them in other rooms. Peter is three levels higher then the party and is a fighter/mage class on top of his "vampire" status. There is quite a stash of fine art, old books, and gold objects to plunder. Peter will have some magical items.
The only remaining room on this floor, beside the stairs up, is the sitting room. This room is large, covered in fine rugs and tapestries, sconces on the walls and filigreed lamps, many chairs and tables, art and books. There are also several people occupying the room.
The occupants of this room all depends on where the group has gone. Peter will be here if the group hasn't made much noise, there also may be other "children" here if the party hasn't fought them in other rooms. Peter is three levels higher then the party and is a fighter/mage class on top of his "vampire" status. There is quite a stash of fine art, old books, and gold objects to plunder. Peter will have some magical items.
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
The Vase of Katzu Part 20
The Vase of Katzu
The last room on the left is actually a small library, though it is stuffed full of books, desks, melted candles and tapestries where there is room. The windows curtians are wide open and there are several locked chests in the room. There is some dust, but it's pretty well taken care of.
For the GM this is the small family library since the mistress and master wanted their children to be well educated. The books are in good condition and have a variety of knowledge topics, so you can stick in what ever book you need the group to find, if you wish. The chests hold alchemy items, writing items, (since paper is/was so expensive), and some small magical items.
The last room on the left is actually a small library, though it is stuffed full of books, desks, melted candles and tapestries where there is room. The windows curtians are wide open and there are several locked chests in the room. There is some dust, but it's pretty well taken care of.
For the GM this is the small family library since the mistress and master wanted their children to be well educated. The books are in good condition and have a variety of knowledge topics, so you can stick in what ever book you need the group to find, if you wish. The chests hold alchemy items, writing items, (since paper is/was so expensive), and some small magical items.
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