devasque
Sergeant
874 Posts
    
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Originally posted by HailSpork
Actually, they do have the threat of raids from the Flenn; but certainly no rival empire, at least at the moment. I'd think of them as having a decent navy including large ships, but no real battle-hardened sailors.
If I get a chance, I'll try to populate the surrounding area a bit more.
Did you read my concept for the Vhertorum above? Might have some minor dealings/issues with them in the grand scheme of things. Their a bit south and west of your Gessian Empire but I think there's enough land/mountain/sea between them to keep tensions in balance. | |
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HailSpork
Sergeant
545 Posts
| | 06/06/2006 1:44 PM |
| | Actually, their culture is similar enough that we may even get along... perhaps even oppress the people in between together? Still, probably not allowing minotaurs in Gessian cities and no Gessians in Vhertorum. | |
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HailSpork
Sergeant
545 Posts
| | 06/06/2006 1:52 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by devasque
Did you read my concept for the Vhertorum above? Might have some minor dealings/issues with them in the grand scheme of things. Their a bit south and west of your Gessian Empire but I think there's enough land/mountain/sea between them to keep tensions in balance.
Hmm... I'm looking at Z26-Z27; by the first chart, that's Northwest (and pretty much land-locked). By the second one, it's due west and completely land-locked. Where exactly should they be? | |
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devasque
Sergeant
874 Posts
| | 06/06/2006 4:13 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by HailSpork
quote:
Originally posted by devasque
Did you read my concept for the Vhertorum above? Might have some minor dealings/issues with them in the grand scheme of things. Their a bit south and west of your Gessian Empire but I think there's enough land/mountain/sea between them to keep tensions in balance.
Hmm... I'm looking at Z26-Z27; by the first chart, that's Northwest (and pretty much land-locked). By the second one, it's due west and completely land-locked. Where exactly should they be?
The coordinates I gave were center mass for placement. The country itself would span North-South Y27 to AB27 and West-East Z25-Z29. My bad for not stating it clearer earlier. The majority of their cities would be dotted along the coast with a few smaller ones/fortified keeps deeper in the interior. I can imagine the mountains and deep forest areas being just to dangerous to maintain any sort of pressence with the exception of a couple keeps guarding focal points like a mining operation or timber harvesting. | |
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orcdoubleax
Sergeant
694 Posts
| | 06/06/2006 7:52 PM |
| I will be woking on my Goblnoids in the next few days
I would aslo like to reseve the coastline from K-24 to L30
I want to place the 8-9 small kingdoms here. They will all be situated between the mountains and the shoreline. These small northern kingdoms will be primarly human and halfling. | |
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Random Sasquatch
Sneak
132 Posts
| | 06/06/2006 8:57 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by Vry
If I missed anyone, or if your civilization needs to be moved, tell me.
Hey Vry,
Are you givin' Hailspork my prison? Also, can I get that other little island too. I believe the coordinates were 3R and 4R. Thats going to be the war troll slave trading post.
Thanks,
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MightyEinherjar
Sergeant
387 Posts
| | 06/07/2006 12:03 AM |
| | Wow, lots of civilizations in the Pine Woods. I'd like to keep that kind of 'padding' open in between the Northmen and the rest of the civilizations. Possibly pad that ring of land (probably the size of a few states in the US) with heavy monsters, one's PC's don't want to run into, and ones empires feel no need to press deep in to to exterminate? I'm thinking trolls. Trolls and similar kin that would not only deture adventures and kingdoms (making it easier for the Tribes to be cut off from the rest of the world), but it would also fit in nicely with the Nordic/Asgardian scheme of monsters. | |
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dj-chuckles
Underboss
2455 Posts
The State that invented Spam!
| | 06/07/2006 1:41 AM |
| | since I'm on the island theme so much gimme the island above the Arcane University if no one else wants it. I have many evil designs for this Island. Muhaha the Spell Cannon will live! | |
Posted By WakeXX on 09/25/2006 4:49 AM OMG DJ!This has to be the spammiest spam thread ever! 
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dj-chuckles
Underboss
2455 Posts
The State that invented Spam!
| | 06/07/2006 4:59 AM |
| Thus far we have:
Fire Gnomes
Fire Dwarves
Firbolgs
Arakora
Goliaths
Humans (Germanic)
Humans (Gessian/Roman)
Humans (Nordic)
Elves
Monster Races
Fire Giant
Frost Giant
Goblin
Hobgoblin
Sahuaguin
War Troll
Wrackspawn
Yuan-Ti
Tanarukk
Orcs
Fire Orcs | |
Posted By WakeXX on 09/25/2006 4:49 AM OMG DJ!This has to be the spammiest spam thread ever!
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zenthrus
Warlord
5132 Posts
SLC, UT
| | 06/07/2006 4:59 AM |
| Has anyone taken the three islands on the eastern side (roughly centered on T44)? If not, I'd love to snag them.
Location- Three large, easterly islands R-W, 43-45 (meaning approximately left-to-right squares 43-45, top-to-bottom rows R-W)
Race-Draconic (kobolds, dragonborn, dragonspawn?, dragons, half-dragons)
Size-Not yet determined (likely will be very large...metropolis population +)
Allignment- CN
general information- Here there be dragons. Dragons are native to these islands due to the unique agriculture and environment. There are tall peaks, a sandy desert to the east, and a mixture of jungle and forest. Over the centuries, the dragons have developed a bizarre mixture of tribal groupings combined with a couple of sizable cities, if they can be called cities. The ruins of an ancient civilization, probably destroyed by the dragons long ago when they first arrived, cover this region, and the dragons now use them. Along with the true dragons, various draconic creatures also have come to inhabit this region. Some were born (half-dragons, dragonborn), others were brought (kobold slaves). Yet others came of their own free will, seeking the power of the dragons (spellscales, sorcerers of various races, dragon shaman, etc). The bustling dragon cities are a stark contrast to the dragon-worshipping barbaric tribes interspersed throughout the region. This region is in a constant state of flux, as law and chaos, good and evil live close enough that conflict is inevitable.
The Dragon Overlords (a council that loosely rules the region) keeps relative order through fear. No one wishes to bring the focus of angry dragons upon them. They have also developed a system of challenges by combat and use it for everything from determining guilt to replacement of an Overlord.
The region sees limited trade/interaction with other regions.
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orcdoubleax
Sergeant
694 Posts
| | 06/07/2006 5:31 AM |
| quote:
Originally posted by MightyEinherjar
Wow, lots of civilizations in the Pine Woods. I'd like to keep that kind of 'padding' open in between the Northmen and the rest of the civilizations. Possibly pad that ring of land (probably the size of a few states in the US) with heavy monsters, one's PC's don't want to run into, and ones empires feel no need to press deep in to to exterminate? I'm thinking trolls. Trolls and similar kin that would not only deture adventures and kingdoms (making it easier for the Tribes to be cut off from the rest of the world), but it would also fit in nicely with the Nordic/Asgardian scheme of monsters.
Not to worry at the closest point you still have abou 400 miles of moutanious terrain between your tribesmen and human kingdoms. You also adverage about 600 to the western shore. | |
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Venport
Sergeant
739 Posts
| | 06/07/2006 11:04 AM |
| quote:
Originally posted by zenthrus
Has anyone taken the three islands on the eastern side (roughly centered on T44)? If not, I'd love to snag them.
Location- Three large, easterly islands R-W, 43-45 (meaning approximately left-to-right squares 43-45, top-to-bottom rows R-W)
Race-Draconic (kobolds, dragonborn, dragonspawn?, dragons, half-dragons)
Size-Not yet determined (likely will be very large...metropolis population +)
Allignment- CN
general information- Here there be dragons. Dragons are native to these islands due to the unique agriculture and environment. There are tall peaks, a sandy desert to the east, and a mixture of jungle and forest. Over the centuries, the dragons have developed a bizarre mixture of tribal groupings combined with a couple of sizable cities, if they can be called cities. The ruins of an ancient civilization, probably destroyed by the dragons long ago when they first arrived, cover this region, and the dragons now use them. Along with the true dragons, various draconic creatures also have come to inhabit this region. Some were born (half-dragons, dragonborn), others were brought (kobold slaves). Yet others came of their own free will, seeking the power of the dragons (spellscales, sorcerers of various races, dragon shaman, etc). The bustling dragon cities are a stark contrast to the dragon-worshipping barbaric tribes interspersed throughout the region. This region is in a constant state of flux, as law and chaos, good and evil live close enough that conflict is inevitable.
The Dragon Overlords (a council that loosely rules the region) keeps relative order through fear. No one wishes to bring the focus of angry dragons upon them. They have also developed a system of challenges by combat and use it for everything from determining guilt to replacement of an Overlord.
The region sees limited trade/interaction with other regions.
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MightyEinherjar
Sergeant
387 Posts
| | 06/07/2006 1:53 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by dj-chuckles
Thus far we have:
Fire Gnomes
Fire Dwarves
Firbolgs
Arakora
Goliaths
Humans (Germanic)
Humans (Gessian/Roman)
Humans (Nordic)
Elves
Monster Races
Fire Giant
Frost Giant
Goblin
Hobgoblin
Sahuaguin
War Troll
Wrackspawn
Yuan-Ti
Tanarukk
Orcs
Fire Orcs
I think you can lump the Nordic/Germanic group together, same thing really, just ones a subclass of the other. Also, the Jotunheim Frost Giants and Muspelheim Fire Giants are a lot different from the regular type, and I'd guess a good 20 higher CR than their regular kin (but I don't know if it's necissary to add them, being so few of them). | |
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The Great
Choco Monster
Ghendar
Warlord
13089 Posts
Mud Lick, Kentucky
| | 06/07/2006 2:13 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by Ghendar
Can I have AE 46, 47 and AD 46, 47 for my "Isle of Misfit Wrackspawn" culture?
Yes, I'm serious.
I should follow up by saying that this idea is contingent on seeing the MM4 entry for Wrackspawn. I'll read that before deciding whether or not to really develop this concept. | |
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Some of my favorite Maxminis quotes
I actually love to be swallowed. - Posted By gss_000 on 09/04/2007 2:32 PM
Could somebody explain Snatch to me? I understand the basics, but not how to enter/use it. - Posted by orcmonk220
G's the man. - Posted By greyhaze on 11/11/2008 8:58 AM
I dont mind butting heads every once in a while. It makes thing interesting. Thats why I'd be heartbroken if Ghendar ever left - Posted By Count Dooku on 04/03/2006 11:58 AM
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dj-chuckles
Underboss
2455 Posts
The State that invented Spam!
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TUS
Skirmisher
5 Posts
| | 06/07/2006 2:26 PM |
| Well,
Since Sasquatch and Chuckles were so excited about this world being created, I figured I'd create an account and give it a go.
Could I get the island next to the Undead Empire? Y52 and Y53
I talked to Sasquatch and I'll work to create some type of civilization that can exist near a warring undead island.
Thanks
TUS
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Red Ranger
Sergeant
708 Posts
| | 06/07/2006 9:37 PM |
| | I would like the deep jungle above devasque's Vhertorum Empire (aprox AA and AB 21-26) and the mountain/rainforest penninsula and islands from v13 - m19 diagonally. I have a test to study for tonight, so I'll elaborate on possible plans tomorrow. | |
Champion of the Yeti
(large uncommon please!)
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Daunte
Sergeant
518 Posts
| | 06/07/2006 10:31 PM |
| Vry, doesnt look like anyone has taken it yet, so can you please mark out the entire large island in the lower right corner for me pelase. Looks like im going to have some fun with my undead neighbors.
Also, need to try and get things cleaned up and a little more organized. Ill be posting some more stuff later tongiht and tomorrow to try and get things going a little smoother.
And the last thing, WOW, great how everyone is coming together and really getting into the project. Wonderful to see things moving along so well. THANKS ALL!!! | |
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Random Sasquatch
Sneak
132 Posts
| | 06/07/2006 10:53 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by TUS
Could I get the island next to the Undead Empire? Y52 and Y53
OK Adam,
This is all I want from your end. A detailed port city (probably the main launch point for epic adventurers travelling to my island), and a creepy gothic feel to your island (look through "Heros of Horror" for inspiration).
I want horror to take on a whole new meaning.
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Random Sasquatch
Sneak
132 Posts
| | 06/07/2006 10:57 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by Red Ranger
Champion of the Yeti
Thanks Ranger.
I'll send some fanmail. | |
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dj-chuckles
Underboss
2455 Posts
The State that invented Spam!
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Random Sasquatch
Sneak
132 Posts
| | 06/07/2006 11:12 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by Daunte
can you please mark out the entire large island in the lower right corner for me pelase.
Hey Daunte,
It'll nice to have some southwestern inhabitants.
NOTE- That "island" isn't really an island. Its a huge peninsula on the south arctic pole.
What're you thinkin' about putting down there? | |
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dj-chuckles
Underboss
2455 Posts
The State that invented Spam!
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Daunte
Sergeant
518 Posts
| | 06/08/2006 12:21 AM |
| quote:
Originally posted by Random Sasquatch
quote:
Originally posted by Daunte
can you please mark out the entire large island in the lower right corner for me pelase.
Hey Daunte,
It'll nice to have some southwestern inhabitants.
NOTE- That "island" isn't really an island. Its a huge peninsula on the south arctic pole.
What're you thinkin' about putting down there?
Well its going to be come an island, actually a smaller continent. It will be connected with the southern pole during the winter by the ice caps. As fart as what to put down there, something that doesnt like undead much, hehe. | |
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Random Sasquatch
Sneak
132 Posts
| | 06/08/2006 12:59 AM |
| quote:
Originally posted by Daunte
Well its going to be come an island, actually a smaller continent. It will be connected with the southern pole during the winter by the ice caps. As fart as what to put down there, something that doesnt like undead much, hehe.
Something that doesn't like undead much...
So you're sayin' pretty much anything then?
So... its an island in the sense that every continent in the world is a huge island?
That's deep man.
Hope you have lots of ideas because that southern ice cap is HUUUUUGE!!!!!!! (NEW AREA ****MAMMOTH COUNTRY****)
No, but really, what're you thinkin? Elves probably? They seem to have a special dislike for the undead. | |
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Daunte
Sergeant
518 Posts
| | 06/08/2006 8:57 AM |
| Well not elves. Never really liked elves. Going to be straight human society. But you did mention something that was going to play a rather large roll in the society....
Once i get time to get all the details down ill get it posted up. Working on a good template right now trying to get things more organized.
That work, wife, 2 kids, WoW and qualifier this weekend things are hectic. | |
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The Great
Choco Monster
Ghendar
Warlord
13089 Posts
Mud Lick, Kentucky
| | 06/08/2006 10:41 AM |
| quote:
Originally posted by Random Sasquatch
quote:
Originally posted by Daunte
Well its going to be come an island, actually a smaller continent. It will be connected with the southern pole during the winter by the ice caps. As fart as what to put down there, something that doesnt like undead much, hehe.
Something that doesn't like undead much...
So you're sayin' pretty much anything then?
So... its an island in the sense that every continent in the world is a huge island?
That's deep man.
Hope you have lots of ideas because that southern ice cap is HUUUUUGE!!!!!!! (NEW AREA ****MAMMOTH COUNTRY****)
No, but really, what're you thinkin? Elves probably? They seem to have a special dislike for the undead.
Honest question here not a criticism. I'm curious why you put so much space between your sentences? | |
WotC - making me wish more and more every day for a return to the TSR days. :(
I fought the snark and the snark won. I'm baaaaaaaaaaack!
Some of my favorite Maxminis quotes
I actually love to be swallowed. - Posted By gss_000 on 09/04/2007 2:32 PM
Could somebody explain Snatch to me? I understand the basics, but not how to enter/use it. - Posted by orcmonk220
G's the man. - Posted By greyhaze on 11/11/2008 8:58 AM
I dont mind butting heads every once in a while. It makes thing interesting. Thats why I'd be heartbroken if Ghendar ever left - Posted By Count Dooku on 04/03/2006 11:58 AM
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The Great
Choco Monster
Ghendar
Warlord
13089 Posts
Mud Lick, Kentucky
| | 06/08/2006 12:29 PM |
| Can I have the following?
18 Y
19 Y
20 Y
21 X, Y
A multi-racial confederation of city-states. (name pending) | |
WotC - making me wish more and more every day for a return to the TSR days. :(
I fought the snark and the snark won. I'm baaaaaaaaaaack!
Some of my favorite Maxminis quotes
I actually love to be swallowed. - Posted By gss_000 on 09/04/2007 2:32 PM
Could somebody explain Snatch to me? I understand the basics, but not how to enter/use it. - Posted by orcmonk220
G's the man. - Posted By greyhaze on 11/11/2008 8:58 AM
I dont mind butting heads every once in a while. It makes thing interesting. Thats why I'd be heartbroken if Ghendar ever left - Posted By Count Dooku on 04/03/2006 11:58 AM
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Random Sasquatch
Sneak
132 Posts
| | 06/08/2006 3:50 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by Ghendar
Honest question here not a criticism. I'm curious why you put so much space between your sentences?
Honest answer:
When writing as if in conversation (such as directing and then illiciting a response on a forum), the normal format is a one or two line break in between sentences. Since people don't normally transitition from one thought directly into something unrelated, the extra space indicates a longer pause and thereby, should, more realisticly simulate an actual conversation.
...or maybe I'm just full of sh**.
Take your pick.
If you're bothered, I'll revert to big blocks of text. | |
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The Great
Choco Monster
Ghendar
Warlord
13089 Posts
Mud Lick, Kentucky
| | 06/08/2006 4:19 PM |
| To each his own. Not trying to start a fight here. You type any way you want. I was just curious because I've never seen anyone on any message board I've ever been on type like that.
Let's move on and create a world. [:)] | |
WotC - making me wish more and more every day for a return to the TSR days. :(
I fought the snark and the snark won. I'm baaaaaaaaaaack!
Some of my favorite Maxminis quotes
I actually love to be swallowed. - Posted By gss_000 on 09/04/2007 2:32 PM
Could somebody explain Snatch to me? I understand the basics, but not how to enter/use it. - Posted by orcmonk220
G's the man. - Posted By greyhaze on 11/11/2008 8:58 AM
I dont mind butting heads every once in a while. It makes thing interesting. Thats why I'd be heartbroken if Ghendar ever left - Posted By Count Dooku on 04/03/2006 11:58 AM
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Venport
Sergeant
739 Posts
| | 06/08/2006 10:35 PM |
| I would like the Island at 12-14-15 Q (next to where the red ranger has)
What i do with it will depend on what the red ranger dose with his area but i have an idea | |
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Random Sasquatch
Sneak
132 Posts
| | 06/08/2006 11:15 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by Daunte
Well not elves. Never really liked elves. Going to be straight human society. But you did mention something that was going to play a rather large roll in the society....
That's cool, I'm not a big fan of elves either. Just thought that they would be your pick because as a society, they have a very specific hate for the undead.
I like humans in that area better anyway. Since you have such a large area, will there be a nomadic tribe of some sort?
quote:
Originally posted by Daunte
That work, wife, 2 kids, WoW and qualifier this weekend things are hectic.
Don't have any of that, but I am active duty army. So, internet access helps me maintain my sanity. | |
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maijstral
Underboss
2105 Posts
| | 06/08/2006 11:39 PM |
| I'm fleshing out my Yuan-ti empire HERE if anyone wants to check it out. I have reseved a few posts for the future so if anyone wants to make a comment or suggesstion go right ahead.
Venport: thanks for the comment and Tentatively I have mentioned a potential trade arrangement with your Sahagin empire. Its just an idea if it doesn't fit with your ideas then concider it gone.
Devasque: I also mentioned a past conflict that could have been with your lands. Once again if it doesn't fit with your plans or history then the Yuan-ti attacked someone else or the attack was so minor in the sceme of things it didn't make your history books. | | | |
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Acolyte
Skirmisher
26 Posts
Minneapolis
| | 06/09/2006 3:39 AM |
| The Isle of the Magi (tentative title)
Location-X15(requesting)
Race-Multiple
Size-400 mile island
Alignment-Neutral
gen info-This is a diminutive and geographically remote island that is home to some of the most prominent houses of arcane magic in all the realm.
Located on the SouthEastern side of the island is its one and only harbor. The rest of the island is completely surrounded by an expansive reef that has, over time, claimed many an unsuspecting vessel.
Paramount to the island is its Academy of Arcane Magic (still to be named), which is located on the Western side of the island. The most distinguishing feature of the school is its circular arrangement of Towers. There has been a Keep built for each of the eight schools of arcane magic. Each Tower stretches up nearly 200 feet into the sky. Inside each, there are 12 levels. As one's proficiency with magic grows, that individual will continue to gain access to its higher levels. This access will progressively involve more powerful items and information, and eventually even perhaps an artifact.
More to come... | |
You know I'm born to Lose, and Gambling's for Fools;
But that's the way I like it Baby,
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Sean-Khan
Commander
2731 Posts
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orcdoubleax
Sergeant
694 Posts
| | 06/09/2006 1:35 PM |
| When each area is complete it should have to go up for some type of review and approval process.
It could be approved as is.
Sent back for Tweaking.
Or rejected.
I know this sounds harsh after people have put a lot of work into thier respective area, but if this is every to be a workable setting it needs some controls.
How this review process is handled is up to the community.
I will gladly put Zohran up for the first such review as soon as I finish it. | |
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Acolyte
Skirmisher
26 Posts
Minneapolis
| | 06/09/2006 1:38 PM |
| The Wastes of Rhuin
Is it too late to snatch up the area north of Mr. Chuckles' Dwarven Outpost? I was looking at squares J37-41, K38-41, and L39-40. I wanted to turn these plains into a desolate area that has been destroyed by centuries of war and turmoil. They will be home to ruins of several different fallen kingdoms. They will hold many secrets of times past, nearly all of which have long since been forgotten. | |
You know I'm born to Lose, and Gambling's for Fools;
But that's the way I like it Baby,
I don't wanna Live Forever! | |
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dj-chuckles
Underboss
2455 Posts
The State that invented Spam!
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Sean-Khan
Commander
2731 Posts
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Random Sasquatch
Sneak
132 Posts
| | 06/10/2006 12:26 AM |
| OK. I'm takin' island letter "AF" over from Adam, since he's set up a different account (acolyte) and wants to create his school for the arcane.
****NEW LAND****
MONTAVRAIL
POPULATION: 89% human, 7%construct, 4% various
CLIMATE: Dreary. The dark seems to come early on some nights, and not on others. The sun sets randomly between 5:30 and 9:00.
Montavrail is dark land, with no clear king or baron. Two of the more well known tales of the land are of the "Puppet Master" and of the "Nightmare Candyman."
The "Puppet Master" is actually a scholarly old gentleman by the name of Dr. Einrich Von Nordenstine. He is a scientist and surgeon who has a pechant for creating...things. He claims to be working on a cure for the plague, which still lingers from the strength it held over a decade ago. Most people suspect he has darker intentions, and many adventurers have slain beasts who appear to be stitched together by a combination of magic and medicine.
He lives in a grand old mansion on a hill at the north of the island, and villagers in the nearby town often try to calm travelers by telling them that they will get used to the screams.
The mansion has an enormous courtyard garden, full of statues and flowers, which are sickly-looking and said to be kept alive only by magic. Some people who venture near the mansion claim, that at night, the statues come to life and move about the courtyard as if they were sleepwalking humans searching for point of escape from their flowery prison.
Dr. Nordenstine does have a son, Finian (Fin-ee-yon), who lives with him in the mansion. An extremely intelligent little boy, who, in his little black bowtie and with his neatly combed hair, is the picture of a well-kept youth; except for a large patch of scar on the left side of his face (which appears was caused by chemical burn).
The boy often visits the town to get supplies for his father and his extreme cheerfulness and overly friendly demeanor is unsettling at best. He tends to stare at people (especially pretty girls) with a grin that has made many a villager's skin crawl.
Most of these girls eventually go missing.
*NOTE* DM'S EYES ONLY
The boy, Finian, is in actuality a 52 year old man trapped in a child's body. What people think is Dr. Nordenstine is really only a large puppet which Finian magically animates to protect his secret and maintain his illusion of youth.
Finian is actually the "puppet master," and creates his monstrocities purely for his perverse pleasure. At any time, there may be up to three young girls held at the mansion. Since the mansion has no dungeons, Finian has dug several small pits in the earthen floor of the basement. These pits are eight feet deep and six feet in diameter, and each one is kept in a location far enough from the others, so that no contact can be made among the prisoners.
Finian does not seem to have any clear goals, other than to maintain his sick forms of entertainment.
He is monster in the truest sense of the word.
This post will be cleaned up, and more will be added later...
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