The Langtawa Wetlands were once a glorious and vibrant marshland, the home of a thriving civilization. Lost in the mists of time and the swamp, some disaster befell the original builders, and their society fell into overgrown ruins. Now choked with vines and fetid water, the wetlands are a dismal and grim place to visit.
The ruins of Langtawa are eerie, and those who spend much time in them swear that the stones move in the moonlight. They are graven with worn images which appear to resemble reptilian humanoids, but none of them are clear enough to read. Several large tribes of debased goblins make their homes here, conducting vile rituals and worshipping some dark force that they believe dwells beneath the tumbled stones. This creature, which they name Kul'gumuth, is rumoured to have wings of shadow and eyes of darkest coal. Curiously, this description matches that of an exiled demon listed in the Demonomicon of Iggwilv, and which is mentioned in Farinas' Spirit Guide, so there may be some element of truth to it. How you can use the Langtawa Wetlands in your game: - Your PCs might be required to detour through the Wetlands to evade a foe, or to outpace a caravan travelling around its borders. The misty swamp, swollen with vines, is a dangerous place to pass through. They may encounter hordes of goblins, swamp-dwelling beasts, or worse on their journey. - Your PCs may seek out the ruins of Langtawa for something they once contained, or secrets of the people who first built them. However, they may contain traps (or just failing construction), or perhaps even darker secrets beneath their surface. - The lizardfolk who once built Langtawa have fallen far, and no longer recall any of the grandeur of their people. However, not all of their ancient kin are permanently dead- some were mummified and retain knowledge of their society and powerful magics. If awoken by incautious intruders, they have the chance of uniting and perhaps restoring their people to greatness- perhaps at great cost to the neighbouring territories. Also posted on Game Masters Stash on 22 April 2021. Comments are closed.
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