Ironworks Gaming Forum - View Single Post - The Lord of the Forums, Aftermath III>>>Death in the Shadows

Larry_OHF · 08-12-2003, 01:05 PM

OOC>>>Game Master Notes:
Welcome to our next chapter of Lord of the Forums, Aftermath III. It is entitled Death in the Shadows, and with good reason. If you have read the previous chapters, you will understand this from both the factual and humorous sides. Anyway, we hope to achieve much in this chapter. It is designed to be very heavy and the battles will be epic in porportion. Not all of us will ever see the realms of light and daytime again, for our souls will forever suffer in the shadows of the Underdark while the rest of the party ventures on to the next sequence of events to save Ironworks from the mysterious Hunger that plagues the land. Yet to do this, our brave adventurers will have to discover and face two mighty foes. Euyrale and Terrakis. What have they do do with the Hunger? What does the mysterious Breath of Death from another game campaign have to do with this story? Why do people keep having wierd dreams? All of this will be revealed.

Where did we leave off?

* Morgeraut has left the party after realizing that his presence is dangerous to the others. He is going through rough times, and dealing with the hardships of a major status change. Realizing his weaknesses, he has left the party to fend for themselves. That puts Dantes in command.
* Dantes is a seasoned War Mage of substantial power. Being wise to the days when the Mad Modding Mage ruled...Dantes is a fountain of information and resource. His status has increased in reputation lately, due to his unselfish acts in the benedit of others. He tavels with Dankorona.
* Dankarona is a gnome that can get into all kinds of trouble, but has always just slipped out of them in time. He is kind-hearted and meek, seeking shelter to sleep rather than troubling over wars and what-not. Many of the party simply view him as somebody to keep around for laughs. Laughter is the best medicine, afterall.
* Then there is Syrathic. He joined on last in this terrible quest with no connections other than the thrill to travel and learn. His skills in the craft of being a Rogue and Elf have been welcomed and needed in this journey.
* Next, we have Brendon. He was led to this game to find the source of the strange dreams he had been having and also because he felt this quest was for the betterment of the Realms of Ironworks, which he loves.
* Anarrima is an elf lady that had been abducted by drow that had her enslaved. She managed to escape and find a gnomish settlement where she was cared for and nursed back to health. She is a devoted Cleric, but has never travelled abroad.
* Ruby is a strange party member who keeps to herself and rarely ventures forth with any information that would give you a handle on where she is coming from. Her true talents still lie hidden. She travels with a familiar.
* Two party members have vanished in this dark realm. Where their roads have led them, we know not, but hope to cross their paths again someday.

We have left off from the previous chapter where Morgeraut has left the party, but the party does not yet know this. Dantes has discovered secrets within a runestone, and Dankarona is dealing with a bully in town. The others are making preparations to leave camp. Little do they know that terrible evil is closing in on them all. Two main enemies have been named, but who is the greater? Do they work together? How will the party find their way in the shadows of the Underdark? That is what we plan to discover.

If there be any newcomers that would like to role play with us, let me assure you up front that this is a high level campaign, and PC or NPC death can occur. We would like to offer the chance to one or two people, but they must be screened and filled in on the happenings of the past. Being in the caverns of the Underdark also presents a problem. How does your character come to be with us? If any of you have the courage to embark on a hopeless quest and like to write a good story...feel free to PM me, and we'll talk.

[ 08-12-2003, 01:13 PM: Message edited by: Larry_OHF ]

08-12-2003, 01:05 PM	#1
Larry_OHF Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Midlands, South Carolina Age: 49 Posts: 14,759	OOC>>>Game Master Notes: Welcome to our next chapter of Lord of the Forums, Aftermath III. It is entitled Death in the Shadows, and with good reason. If you have read the previous chapters, you will understand this from both the factual and humorous sides. Anyway, we hope to achieve much in this chapter. It is designed to be very heavy and the battles will be epic in porportion. Not all of us will ever see the realms of light and daytime again, for our souls will forever suffer in the shadows of the Underdark while the rest of the party ventures on to the next sequence of events to save Ironworks from the mysterious Hunger that plagues the land. Yet to do this, our brave adventurers will have to discover and face two mighty foes. Euyrale and Terrakis. What have they do do with the Hunger? What does the mysterious Breath of Death from another game campaign have to do with this story? Why do people keep having wierd dreams? All of this will be revealed. Where did we leave off? * Morgeraut has left the party after realizing that his presence is dangerous to the others. He is going through rough times, and dealing with the hardships of a major status change. Realizing his weaknesses, he has left the party to fend for themselves. That puts Dantes in command. * Dantes is a seasoned War Mage of substantial power. Being wise to the days when the Mad Modding Mage ruled...Dantes is a fountain of information and resource. His status has increased in reputation lately, due to his unselfish acts in the benedit of others. He tavels with Dankorona. * Dankarona is a gnome that can get into all kinds of trouble, but has always just slipped out of them in time. He is kind-hearted and meek, seeking shelter to sleep rather than troubling over wars and what-not. Many of the party simply view him as somebody to keep around for laughs. Laughter is the best medicine, afterall. * Then there is Syrathic. He joined on last in this terrible quest with no connections other than the thrill to travel and learn. His skills in the craft of being a Rogue and Elf have been welcomed and needed in this journey. * Next, we have Brendon. He was led to this game to find the source of the strange dreams he had been having and also because he felt this quest was for the betterment of the Realms of Ironworks, which he loves. * Anarrima is an elf lady that had been abducted by drow that had her enslaved. She managed to escape and find a gnomish settlement where she was cared for and nursed back to health. She is a devoted Cleric, but has never travelled abroad. * Ruby is a strange party member who keeps to herself and rarely ventures forth with any information that would give you a handle on where she is coming from. Her true talents still lie hidden. She travels with a familiar. * Two party members have vanished in this dark realm. Where their roads have led them, we know not, but hope to cross their paths again someday. We have left off from the previous chapter where Morgeraut has left the party, but the party does not yet know this. Dantes has discovered secrets within a runestone, and Dankarona is dealing with a bully in town. The others are making preparations to leave camp. Little do they know that terrible evil is closing in on them all. Two main enemies have been named, but who is the greater? Do they work together? How will the party find their way in the shadows of the Underdark? That is what we plan to discover. If there be any newcomers that would like to role play with us, let me assure you up front that this is a high level campaign, and PC or NPC death can occur. We would like to offer the chance to one or two people, but they must be screened and filled in on the happenings of the past. Being in the caverns of the Underdark also presents a problem. How does your character come to be with us? If any of you have the courage to embark on a hopeless quest and like to write a good story...feel free to PM me, and we'll talk. [ 08-12-2003, 01:13 PM: Message edited by: Larry_OHF ]