Those who have heard of the terrible Talisman of Ultimate Evil might know of its power, allowing the wielder to open up a flaming rift below their target and hurl them into the earth. Even fewer know of the the fate of the once-proud city of Rezada, which was banished into the depths of the earth centuries ago. Although most of the smaller buildings were shaken apart and destroyed entirely, the main castle survived in a shattered form.
Some decades ago, a clan of dwarven Forgelighters, venturing into the Underdark in search of lost clanholds, came across Rezada. They reported being started by the ruined human castle in a clearly unnatural cavern, its spires embedded in the cavern's roof. The darkened windows were haunted by terrible cries of the damned, and the clan chose to beat a hasty retreat, pursued in the darkness by pale and screeching figures with filthy talons and teeth. Those who survived reported of their bizarre find, and lamented the loss of their beloved kin. How you can use Rezada, the Fallen City, in your games: - Whatever unknown curse once befell Rezada has targeted another city, hundreds of years later. The player characters must venture through dozens of miles of pitch-black tunnels to reach the fallen city and discover what clues they can find as to the source of the curse. - Following the instructions of the dwarven Forgelighters, explorers might be startled to discover that the castle has now become known as the Redoubt of Sorrow, haunt of the ghoul-king Choktog the Hunter! What seemed like a simple exploration might become a terrible trap led by a wily and cruel lord. - Recovering some relic left by the slain dwarven Forgelighters could be an epic journey in itself. Perhaps an artifact of the ancient dwarven people, carried to assist in recovery of lost clanholds, was lost in the darkened tunnels. Those dwarves faithful to the traditions of their people might accompany an armoured vanguard to recover the relic, although perhaps not all members of the caravan are so earnest in their quest? Also posted on Game Masters Stash on 9 December 2021. Comments are closed.
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