Campaign Newsletter #9

DragonQuest Campaign Newsletter issue 9.0

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Where We Left Off..

Game Date: June 23

The party is about to leave Jhansibad in the company of a caravan to Ostapur. There are 3 wagons in the caravan, 8 guards, plus whatever party members are traveling. Guards are paid 5-pence/day, collectable upon reaching the destination. Travel time is expected to be 16 days.

One whole week has been spent laying low in Jhansibad, avoiding notice of the City Guard and healing up. The "Emperor" of Jhansibad has cracked down on security since one of his army camps was attacked, and the party members don’t want to be caught up in his insane schemes again (especially if recognized as having been at that camp).

The party’s currently goal is to reach Mirzapur and hopefully find some clue as to the whereabouts of the Mage Amar Das who became a hermit some 20 or so years ago.

Rumors & News of Current Events (top)

A camp of the army of the ma.. err.. Reality Challenged Prin.. err.. Grand Emperor of Jhansibad was attacked the other night, and a large number of the troops were routed. The "Emperor" has had several surviving guards and the watch captain executed.
A traveling band of gypsies has arrived and set up camp just outside Jhansibad, despite the Prince’s warnings. They are planning on partaking of the celebration of the Summer Festival, and will provide much entertainment for all!
Apparently the attack was by some of the Dark Prince’s brigands, some of whom were actually zombies!! The evil Dark Prince must have some Necromancers in his employ!
The Mad Prince has offered a substantial reward for the Dark Prince’s head (although there is some doubt that his treasury could support such an offer)
Baron Penrose, holder of significant lands near Jhansibad is trying to curry support for deposing the insane Prince of Jhansibad. The Prince is offering a reward for the Baron’s head.
The Prince of Jhansibad is clamping down on security in the city, looking for enemy spies.
The magical blade Demon’s Bane and the Fire Bow of Rackhir were discovered by a group of adventurers near Takhar in Darfar (south of Varan).
An archaeological party was ambushed near Kosh Vor (just south of Vorana in the Uruk Kodar region) by an Orc warband. While they suffered some casualties, they are continuing with their work.
The Prince of Khorsabad has been raising an army and is expected to march to attack Jhansibad.
Embassy arrived at Arrabar from the Empire, mixed reception. It is rumored they are seeking a foothold in the Southern Continent to continue their current expansionist policies.
A band of Vampires was rooted out in the hills just south of Jhansibad.

Adventurers’ Guild Postings (top)

Caravan Guards Needed: Small caravan to Ostapur departing 6/23
Mercenaries for Hire: The Emperor of Jhansibad is marshaling forces to prevent hostile invasion of the lands surrounding Jhansibad. Excellent pay & benefits!
Bounty: Baron Penrose of Jhansibad, 100 Cr.
Bounty: The Dark Prince, 400 Cr offered by the Emperor of Jhansibad.
Couriers Needed: Trustworthy and AG Bonded for quick delivery of message to city of Minthros.
Caravan Guards needed: Caravan departing for Nasirabad 6/26.
Caravan Guards: Small caravan departing for Ormpetarr in 6/25.
Warehouse Guards: Night shift, for duration Summer Festival
Bouncers: Burly brutes to enforce peace by whatever means necessary at pleasant bar & grill in less savory part of town.
Mage Needed: For aiding in Affairs of the State. For details, contact Magus Andre at Palace.

Tidbits (top)

Artifact Alert

There are many magical items throughout the world. Most are minor magical items such as charms, invested items, or simple enchantments. A few, however, are potent artifacts indeed. Ranking among these are the legendary weapons of Demon’s Bane and the Fire Bow of Rackhir. Demon’s Bane is an enchanted hand & ½ sword with a blackened blade. While it provides some benefit for the user against ordinary foes, it receives exceptional bonuses when used against Demons (such as automatic grievous injuries for significant hits on minor Demons). The Fire Bow of Rackhir is one of many Fire Bows that have been known to exist. These weapons appear to be normal bows, except that whenever the string is pulled back, an arrow of fire appears, which can then be shot as an ordinary arrow (with appropriate bonuses, of course). Rackhir’s Fire Bow was one of higher than usual power, and is appears as a longbow.

THE HORROR MOVIE SURVIVAL GUIDE (top)

(To help set the mood...)

When it appears that you have killed the monster, never check to see if it's really dead.
If you find that your house is built upon or near a cemetery, was once a church that was used for black masses, had previous inhabitants who went mad or committed suicide or died in some horrible fashion, or had inhabitants who performed necrophilia or satanic practices in your house move away immediately.
Never read a book of demon summoning aloud, even as a joke.
Do not search the basement, especially if the power has just gone out.
If your children speak to you in Latin or any other language which they should not know, or if they speak to you using a voice which is other than their own, shoot them immediately. It will save you a lot of grief in the long run. NOTE: It will probably take several rounds to kill them, so be prepared.
When you have the benefit of numbers, never pair off and go it alone.
As a general rule, don't solve puzzles that open portals to Hell.
Never stand in, on, above, below, beside, or anywhere near a grave, tomb, crypt, mausoleum, or other house of the dead.
If you're searching for something which caused a noise and find out that it's just the cat, leave the room immediately if you value your life.
If appliances start operating by themselves, move out.
Do not take anything from the dead.
If you find a town which looks deserted, it's probably for a reason. Take the hint and stay away.
Don't fool with recombinant DNA technology unless you're sure you know what you are doing.
If you're running from the monster, expect to trip or fall down at least twice, more if you are of the female persuasion. Also note that, despite the fact that you are running and the monster is merely shambling along, it's still moving fast enough to catch up with you.
If your companions suddenly begin to exhibit uncharacteristic behavior such as hissing, fascination for blood, glowing eyes, increasing hairiness, and so on, get away from them as fast as possible.
Stay away from certain geographical locations, some of which are listed here: Amityville, Elm Street, Transylvania, Nilbog (God help you if you recognize this one), the Bermuda Triangle, or any small town in Maine.
If your car runs out of gas at night, do not go to the nearby deserted-looking house to phone for help.
Beware of strangers bearing tools such as chainsaws, staple guns, hedge trimmers, electric carving knives, combines, lawnmowers, butane torches, soldering irons, band saws, or any device made from deceased companions.
Listen closely to the soundtrack; and pay attention to the audience, since they are usually far more intelligent than you could ever hope to be.

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