Post by Admin on Nov 29, 2018 9:47:48 GMT
A mysterious messenger arrives in Keldor. He was sent by, well he never did make that clear, but his message is very clear, “I’ve been sent with an urgent message for these lands. Rumor is spreading through the known worlds that the wizard Medrizza has found a small hole in the shield protecting Vrystoria from dark powers. It seems this weakness was just large enough to allow him to create a portal. If the information is correct, General Raslune and a large goblin army are almost ready to travel through the portal to start planting orbs filled with Medrizza’s power. The plan is for these orbs to expand the hole to allow Medrizza through. I’m no expert, but I do know that wouldn’t be good for Vrystoria. After the last attempt failed, it seems they found a location further west where they could try again.”
The people of Vrystoria set a time and arranged a scouting party to investigate the rumor. As they neared the location it seemed that the rumors were true. A crude structure of logs protected something. As they approached the structure they were surrounded by an overwhelming number of goblins. With some strategy, the group of fighters and scouts were able to divide the goblins and battle the army. While most of the army was killed a few escaped into the woods.
The group proceeded to examine the structure which seemed to be divided into two rooms, the first room contained some guards whom the warriors killed. Just before entering the door to the second room, some of the scouts and fighters heard two voices. The first voice said “Now that we know the portal works I will go to Medrizza and bring back the orbs. You must make sure that you are ready when I return. We cannot fail or Medrizza’s wrath will be great.” The second voice replied, “we will be ready, keep sending reinforcements, as many as the portal can handle.” Then there was a very loud crackling sound, like the sound of too much electricity trying to travel through a poor conductor.
The adventurers entered the second room where they found a very large and intimidating General Raslune, and a statue. The group was large and quick enough to overpower General Raslune and kill him. They found a letter on his body which they took back to the messenger. The messenger gravely asked the adventurers to prepare while he traveled to speak with the council of high priests. He returned in a couple of days with the following message.
“I have returned with news from the council of high priests of Vynora, Fo and Magranon with instructions. First to disable the portal the conduit must be destroyed. In this case it appears the statue is the conduit. Then there are two things that can be done to close the hole and strengthen the barrier. First, a shrine should be built in the weakest spot – where the statue was. Then surrounding it you need to build an alter to each of the four light deities. This should strengthen their power and aura in the weak spot.”
Once the immediate threat was neutralized many of the citizens of Vrystoria returned to their homes and their regular lives. However, sensing the urgency of the situation, Octaiva spearheaded an effort to follow the instructions. Wyntria watched quietly, and spent much time working on destroying the portal, all the while listening. Little by little Octavia was able to procure the help of others and they succeeded in both destroying the portal and creating the shrine and the alters.
The messenger returned with the following message. “Did you see it? As the last alter was created a beam of light shot into the sky and sealed the hole in the barrier. It created quite a sight like a shower of light coming down from the sky. My sources say that Medrizza was attempting to create a new portal to replace the one that was destroyed and was injured and drained of some of his power when the hole was sealed. They do not know what happened to the orbs, or what else may have entered Vrystoria through the portal.
Afterwards, we investigated the area and found some gear, you may be interested in some of it. For a pair of Excuisite shoulder pads give me that cloth glove. For a pair of Elaborate shoulder pads give me that studded leather glove, and for a set of chain shoulder pads give me that chain glove. Here is your share of the treasure.”
The citizens of Vrystoria happily took their rewards and returned to their normal lives. There is no indication who if any of them have concern over the missing orbs or the potential threats that may have come through the portal. If any have discovered any further information, they have chosen not to share that information with the general public.
The people of Vrystoria set a time and arranged a scouting party to investigate the rumor. As they neared the location it seemed that the rumors were true. A crude structure of logs protected something. As they approached the structure they were surrounded by an overwhelming number of goblins. With some strategy, the group of fighters and scouts were able to divide the goblins and battle the army. While most of the army was killed a few escaped into the woods.
The group proceeded to examine the structure which seemed to be divided into two rooms, the first room contained some guards whom the warriors killed. Just before entering the door to the second room, some of the scouts and fighters heard two voices. The first voice said “Now that we know the portal works I will go to Medrizza and bring back the orbs. You must make sure that you are ready when I return. We cannot fail or Medrizza’s wrath will be great.” The second voice replied, “we will be ready, keep sending reinforcements, as many as the portal can handle.” Then there was a very loud crackling sound, like the sound of too much electricity trying to travel through a poor conductor.
The adventurers entered the second room where they found a very large and intimidating General Raslune, and a statue. The group was large and quick enough to overpower General Raslune and kill him. They found a letter on his body which they took back to the messenger. The messenger gravely asked the adventurers to prepare while he traveled to speak with the council of high priests. He returned in a couple of days with the following message.
“I have returned with news from the council of high priests of Vynora, Fo and Magranon with instructions. First to disable the portal the conduit must be destroyed. In this case it appears the statue is the conduit. Then there are two things that can be done to close the hole and strengthen the barrier. First, a shrine should be built in the weakest spot – where the statue was. Then surrounding it you need to build an alter to each of the four light deities. This should strengthen their power and aura in the weak spot.”
Once the immediate threat was neutralized many of the citizens of Vrystoria returned to their homes and their regular lives. However, sensing the urgency of the situation, Octaiva spearheaded an effort to follow the instructions. Wyntria watched quietly, and spent much time working on destroying the portal, all the while listening. Little by little Octavia was able to procure the help of others and they succeeded in both destroying the portal and creating the shrine and the alters.
The messenger returned with the following message. “Did you see it? As the last alter was created a beam of light shot into the sky and sealed the hole in the barrier. It created quite a sight like a shower of light coming down from the sky. My sources say that Medrizza was attempting to create a new portal to replace the one that was destroyed and was injured and drained of some of his power when the hole was sealed. They do not know what happened to the orbs, or what else may have entered Vrystoria through the portal.
Afterwards, we investigated the area and found some gear, you may be interested in some of it. For a pair of Excuisite shoulder pads give me that cloth glove. For a pair of Elaborate shoulder pads give me that studded leather glove, and for a set of chain shoulder pads give me that chain glove. Here is your share of the treasure.”
The citizens of Vrystoria happily took their rewards and returned to their normal lives. There is no indication who if any of them have concern over the missing orbs or the potential threats that may have come through the portal. If any have discovered any further information, they have chosen not to share that information with the general public.