So this kinda went downhill with the last adventure.
But now we're starting anew! And I pledge to keep this going! Properly!
All new characters! All new adventures! All new trolling!
So let's begin, with the introduction of our heroes, and the introduction of our story.....
As the sun dawns upon the land, we look down upon the Gardbury Downs. Travelling along the King's Road are as mismatched a group of adventurers as you could hope to find, who have headed out on what they hope is their first big adventure.
Leading the group is a young Wilden name Treeface, wielding a deadly Halberd and looking very much like he wants a fight. (Treeface, a Wilden Avenger played by Jake). Originally hailing from the forests of the Feywild, this particular Wilden has ventured out in the search for his purpose in life, unknown to all but the gods. A devout follower of Corellon and unaligned in the ways of the world, Treeface is the one who has gathered this trio together, finding adventurers who are just as unique as he is in this human-dominated area to group up and travel with.
They definitely are unique too, as shown by the second of the trio - Apate Phrike, a Tiefling trained in the arts of the psychic and the powers of the mind. (Apate Phrike, a Tiefling Psion played by Beth). Apate hails from a small Tiefling community within the town of Hammerfast. Mostly a secretive community, the town is unaware of how many live in the underground, putting up with those Tieflings they know are around as long as no trouble is caused. Apate was trained in the ways of the Psion by Durmindin, an 253 year old psychic Wilden who lives within the community as an honoured elder and trusted wise one, who sent a select group of Tieflings out into the world, on different paths - telling them each about a prophecy that will unfold for them all, differently...yet together. The prophecy spake thus:
"And there will come a time, when a trio of those who may be viewed as Demonspawn will venture forth from the underworld of the Hammer, and these select few will have parts to play in the shaping of the world to be.
One, a warrior strong, will move as the compass and travel far before ever reaching his goal.
Two, a magic user, will head east through mountains and plains, until they reach the field of blue where all will be revealed.
Three, a master of the mind, will be sent west until they meet a forest-brother of the one who foretells these words, joining them to repel forces of evil.
Such is the way and the way is written."
The third member of the group, lumbering along behind the other two is a huge specimen of a Minotaur. "Spartacus of the Skull Drinkers" is his name, though none dare ask how such a name was obtained. (Spartacus of the Skull Drinkers, a Minotaur Barbarian played by Tim). Very little is known of Spartacus, though he readily joined the group in promise of battle and glory. Perhaps more about this strange bull will be revealed in the days to come....
Together these three venture forth in search of avid explorer Douven Staul. Douven is a old friend of the Wilden, and was the chosen mentor for Treeface when the time came for him to venture out of the Feywild and into this realm. He departed for Winterhaven just three months ago, in search of an old dragon's tomb located not far from the town (and the treasure which could be waiting there) - according to a map he had procured. He has yet to return and his wife, fraught with worry, has asked Treeface to set off in search of him. After gathering the other two adventurers together as help, the group set out from Fallcrest and are now approaching Winterhaven.
Their adventure starts now.......
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