Subject: MYSTARA-L Digest - 15 Apr 2011 to 16 Apr 2011 (#2011-23) From: MYSTARA-L automatic digest system Date: 17/04/2011, 17:00 To: MYSTARA-L@ORACLE.WIZARDS.COM Reply-to: Mystara RPG Discussion There are 2 messages totalling 75 lines in this issue. Topics of the day: 1. Black Eagle Barony Demon Arc (2) ******************************************************************** The Other Worlds Homepage: http://www.wizards.com/dnd/OtherWorlds.asp The Mystara Homepage: http://www.pandius.com To unsubscribe, send email to LISTSERV@ORACLE.WIZARDS.COM with UNSUB MYSTARA-L in the body of the message. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2011 06:02:19 -0700 From: Joaquin Menchaca Subject: Re: Black Eagle Barony Demon Arc That is correct. I have set up the character creation notes for this coming Tuesday. There's at least 4 guys. I have maybe 1-2 others interested. In addition to the DnD 3.75e character classes: - Barbarian - Bard - Druid - Fighter - Monk - Paladin - Ranger* - Rogue - Sorcerer - Wizard *The Ranger is a special case, mostly those trained by Vyalia, but there is a secret order of called Hunters of Zirchev that hunt all sorts of nasties including Werewolves, Vampires, malicious spell casters, and more recently demons. I will allow new classes - Witch Hunter (http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/3rd-party-classes/witch-hunter) - Artificer (http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/3rd-party-classes/artificer) - Alchemist (http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG/prd/advanced/baseClasses/alchemist.html) - Inquisitor (http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG/prd/advanced/baseClasses/inquisitor.html) The Witch Hunter and Inquisitor would be from The Church of Karameikos. The Alchemist and Artificer are open to Highforge dwarves and alchemist. If they wanted, I would permit: - Shaman (http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/3rd-party-classes/shaman) - Priest (http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/3rd-party-classes/priest) - Witch (http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG/prd/advanced/baseClasses/witch.html) - Summoner (http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG/prd/advanced/baseClasses/summoner.html) - Oracle (http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG/prd/advanced/baseClasses/oracle.html) - Cavalier (http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG/prd/advanced/baseClasses/cavalier.html) ******************************************************************** The Other Worlds Homepage: http://www.wizards.com/dnd/OtherWorlds.asp The Mystara Homepage: http://www.pandius.com To unsubscribe, send email to LISTSERV@ORACLE.WIZARDS.COM with UNSUB MYSTARA-L in the body of the message. ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2011 06:16:47 -0700 From: Joaquin Menchaca Subject: Re: Black Eagle Barony Demon Arc Essentially, a local keep is having problems to organize protection, and they don't think they can ward off next assault. They have not been able to receive supplies for weeks, and they suspect the worst. The players come, the heroes are embraced by the townsfolk, and hugged by the locals, a little girl runs up, "are you here to save us?", and hugs the unsuspecting heroes. (I could start off the adventure in Kelvin, where heroes get into trouble, and are somehow sent to this keep) The humanoids have been coordinated with their attacks. They have been organized by a local cultist group, which seeks to take over the town, once the local priests are removed, or the citizens are swayed to their beliefs. Some new religious doomsayers can move into the town, and preach doomsday unless they sacrifice someone... In any event, the heroes will find the Caves of Chaos, and combat the humanoids there. The cultist themselves are related to a main cult around based in Black Eagle Barony. They seek to infiltrate every part of Karameikan society, and are in league with the demons. The Iron Ring knows about them, and typically stays out of their way. Both organizations seek fresh bodies, cultists for conversion and sacrifice, and slavers for new goods for the market. The Iron Ring is not involved in this case, but can be a hook for further adventures. The demon arc or cultist arc can be a hook into other regions, such as Ylaruam, Five Shires, or Darokin. Perhaps a very important person was abducted, and players trace her through different kingdoms. The cultists' main aims are to grow their numbers and practice in secret, until Karameikos is taken over by the Duke's possessed son. From here, they will become a public religion and displace Church of Karameikos. They also seek to infiltrate important positions (gatekeepers) in society, e.g., such as clerks, guards, teachers, magistrates, abbots, etc., not necessarily the person that places the seal of authority, but the one that has the keys, leads the army, etc. ******************************************************************** The Other Worlds Homepage: http://www.wizards.com/dnd/OtherWorlds.asp The Mystara Homepage: http://www.pandius.com To unsubscribe, send email to LISTSERV@ORACLE.WIZARDS.COM with UNSUB MYSTARA-L in the body of the message. ------------------------------ End of MYSTARA-L Digest - 15 Apr 2011 to 16 Apr 2011 (#2011-23) ***************************************************************