Adventures in Dale

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Adventures in Dale

The first major settlement of this region was Laketown, established 1000 Third Age. Prior to that, this region known as the "Nan Celduin" (River Running Valley) has only sparse villages. Laketown remains the center of the region's trade and culture. Dale was established approximately T.A.1100 at the ancient Adan settlement associated with the holy site of Erebor, the "Lonely Mountain".

Dale still exists in the shadow of the Lonely Mountain, and numbers less than 200. Dale is primarily settled by 3 Lakeman (from one of these will come 'Bard the Bowman' later in this Age) clans and 3 Gramuz (Northman) clans, as well as other prospectors, adventurers, and wanderers. Dwarves of the Iron Hills (150 miles east) and Elves of Thranduil's Kingdom (upriver of Laketown) are a rare, but not unheard-of, sight. The Grey Mountains to the north are the home of Orcs and Trolls, Giants and Dragons.

Tales are still told of ancient heroes daring these monsters and discovering hidden hoards, retiring in luxury the rest of their lives. Here is where our heroes begin...

The Characters - current companions

Strom, son of Strak [Jeff Englert] --- Veteran Dorwinrim Warrior

Then - Loves arm wrestling and stories of the legends of old, so someday bards will sing of him, he has found the right companion in Balgrim. Also survived the 'Mad Tower' and came away with the heirloom-sword of a Gondorian Captain. He carries his Lady Dedra's favor, a silver wristlet, and pursues the honor and wealth to ask for her hand.

Now - Bears the relics recovered from the Dragon's hoard - the spear "Troll-slayer" and it's brethren-helm. He is now a Hero of Destiny, a Pawn of Fate, and a hunted man.

Balgrim the Reckless [Carl Brooks] --- Veteran "Haduli" Northman Warrior

Then - A wild and reckless warrior with an adventurous spirit, he survived the 'Mad Tower' and left Strayhold before the Eothraim attacked. He's here to find fame and fortune; wine, women and song.

Now - Elven sword "Thalion", Gondorian Breastplate, and an even larger ego and louder voice. He returned home triumphant to his tribe, now recognized as one of the Heroes of the People.

Red Morgan [Andy Schweighardt] --- Veteran Northman Warrior

Then - From the wild north, with a mark of destiny on his face, and a fell axe in his hand. He searches for his mentor (who killed his tribal chief and fled) to "ask him a question".

Now - He found a famous spear, and let it fly out of his hand forever. He encountered his mentor in the midst of a dungeon but was unable to ask his final question. He is not ready yet, but he will be ... soon.

Akai One-handed [Mike Vapnik] --- Experienced Northman Rune-Priest

Then - A new companion met while the group travelled toward Shedular lands. He has learned the secret of the Runes to call upon the divine powers.

Now - He discovered a forgotten cave filled with the secrets of a lost god, and re-awakened an ancient faith. His knowledge has doubled and his power increases daily.

Ferrian, Prince of the Shedular [Mike Perks] --- Veteran "Shedular" Easterling Woodsman Archer

Then - Cheiftain's son, he wielded the sacred bow "Hautra" for 10 years. The Shedu are an isolated tribe in the far north, and had been subjegated by an evil Lich when Ferrian escaped and went for help. He returned with the Dragon-slayers and they freed his people (Chapter 2).

Now - He has passed on "Hautra" to the new prince and travels the world with his new friends.

Javair son of Valan [Dave Siroonian / new player - welcome to our game Dave!] --- Young Northman "Man of Dale" Archer

A new companion, his grandfather was cursed by a witch, that all his male heirs inherit the madness of his folly. His father already suffers the madness, Javair searches for a cure, before he is struck down as well. But he also tries to find out why the curse was cast. Met Akai and now is his loyal follower and protector.

The Characters - past companions

Mallion of the Kryntheod [Mike Vapnik] --- Young Lakeman (Peredhel) Woodsman

Raised within the prominent family of Dale, the Kryntheod Clan. He is the 'black sheep' of the family, they have always watched carefully and taken care of him. His spirit always turned to the wilderness, even before he heard the whispers of how his grandmother disappeared into the woods for 2 years, and returned with a boy-child. His own father disappeared years ago. Has discovered his Elven heritage and now lives in Thranduil's Realm.

Young Rolan [Andy Schweighardt] --- Young Lakeman Woodsman

The least is known about this young companion of Mallion. Quick with his spear and quick to learn, he is also from the Kryntheod clan, but from a minor family. Died to Vori's crossbow, over an arguement about a Dwarven cache.

Vori Varinul of the Ered Luin [Ken Dougherty] --- Young Dwarven Rogue

A big crossbow and a bigger curiosity for 'lost hoards', he comes prepared to liberate lost Dwarven treasures. Disgusted with Human's after an arguement and death over a Dwarven cache, returned to the Ered Luin.

Derek the Northman [Brian Beyer] --- Young Northman Warrior

A swordsman from the wildlands, he seeks glory and is haunted by the love he left behind. Disappeared while trying to unravel the secrets of his dream-lover.

Garm, Dwarf Friend [Dean Norman] --- Experienced Northman Warrior

Companion of the Famous Wulf-hound Ragnar, Dwarf-friend. Ragnar is reputed to be of the line of Huan, hound of Beren. Garm finds his canine friend is more famous than he is. His loyal friend Ragnar was killed by Great Orcs, taking a piece of Garm's soul with him. Now he must find a reason to live on. For now, revenge is good enough

Adventure Journal - The First Chapter

First entry - September 19th - Where our companions first meet, battle a huge creature out of myth, save the day, and get celebrated by the town of Dale. Not a bad start!

Second entry - October 3rd - Our heroes finish their feast (a little groggy), collect their rewards for saving the town's children, and buy an old treasure map. They set out and find more than they bargained for.

Third entry - October 10th - Where our heroes meet a new friend, battle 2 Stone Trolls, have a fatal argument, then finally come wthin site of their destination, with a small change in plans.

Fourth entry - October 17th - Our heroes meet a another new friend, and explore a Dragon's Lair.

Fifth entry - October 24th - A favor for the Great Eagles, skirmishes and confrontations, and an invitation to Thranduil's Realm.

Sixth entry - October 31st - On the way to the Elven realm, beset by spiders and Strom's first challenge. A hero is born.

Seventh entry - November 21st - Leaving Thranduil's Realm and coming home to a Hero's welcome in Laketown.

Adventure Journal - The Second Chapter

The Heroes are sought out by a Barbarian Prince, Ferrian of the Shedular, seeking their help to rescue his people.

Adventure Journal - The Third Chapter
The start of a new heroic quest
Tall Tales from "The Sleeping Giant"
The Dalemen love tall tales, and "The Sleeping Giant" Inn in Dale is a storehouse full of them. The more the ale flows so do the stories. Here are some you may hear?

Tales speak of a small, rich Dwarven realm up north, but nothing has been heard of them for many years. If the Dwarves are gone, what of their hoards and artifacts?

There is said to be a fearsome creature, believed a Giant or Troll, that lairs nearby with an impressive hoard and an impenetrable hide.

Lutmovath was once a successful adventurer, until meeting his future wife Deela. Then he settled down and raised a family. But he still knows of hidden treasures and will tell of them, for someone willing to endure his 'stories without an end'.

The Herbalist from the Healer's Hall will pay a great price for a rare herb she needs to make her most potent elixirs, by they are located in a very dangerous place.

A Bejabar settlement located a week to the north has been abandoned recently and swiftly. There is a reward posted by the town elders for someone to investigate, and maybe salvage. The Bejabar were hosts to many powerful, well-guarded secrets.

Ankeana is an old but feisty Gramuz widow who wants to be brought to her grandchildren at the Gramuz settlement Casherd, a dangerous journey 1-week east. She will pay half of her life-savings, and part of her inheritance, to be brought there.

The plains beneath the Grey Mountains north are said to be the playground for the Dragons of the Withered Heath. Since their rumored 'reawakening' 100 years ago, young dragons have recently been seen. What glorious tales would be told of a warrior bearing the skull of a dragon!

The Races of Dale
Here is a list of the available player-character races for the scenario, as well as their bonuses and abilities for roll-up.
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