The Listening Stone is a homebrew adventure set in the world of Eberron. It was made for the Valentine’s Day TRPG event at The Dice Latte on February 10, 2019. I’d like to thank the five awesome players who participated in the adventure and created such a memorable story together.
Part 10. The Trial
Being accused of various crimes against the giants, the heroes stand trial before the court of Maelstrom. Queen Serissa bids the Albatross Company to seek out the Eye of the All Father and unravel the mystery of her father’s disappearance. Continue reading
Part 9. Into the Storm
Using the magical conch of teleportation found in the fire giants’ lair, the heroes transport themselves and the prisoners of Ironslag away from the clutches of Duke Zalto. Thereafter, fate brings the Albatross company to the court of the storm giants, where they soon realize that they are embroiled in a conspiracy that is bigger than any of them. Continue reading
Part 8. Prison Break
In the fire giants’ stronghold, Strong Palm Ian is separated from his companions. He meets a group of adventurers from Waterdeep and helps them escape from captivity. Together, they rescue the other prisoners and find Harshnag the frost giant who was captured by the fire giants of Ironslag. Continue reading
Part 7. Ironslag
The heroes encounter the fire giant lord Duke Zalto and the drow warriors from Gauntylgrym. A fearsome battle ensues, and the heroes are forced to retreat. But one of their own is captured by the fire giants, allowing Duke Zalto hold the hostage for ransom. Continue reading
Part 6. Journey to the Forge
After defeating the drow intruders, Kane makes the fateful choice to keep the elemental primordial for himself. King Bruenor, unaware of the deception, urges the heroes to pursue the drow and recover the stolen primordial. The heroes go on a quest that takes them on a long journey leading to an ancient forge. Continue reading
Part 5. Gauntlgrym
Traveling through perils in the air and on the earth, the Albatross Company arrives at last in the halls of the dwarven citadel of Gauntlgrym. The heroes gain an audience with King Bruenor Battlehammer to ask for his aid in the midst of the upheaval of giantkind. Their meeting is interrupted when drow intruders are reported in the citadel, trying to steal an elemental primordial from the forge. Continue reading
Part 4. The Albatross Company
The heroes take flight in a newly acquired airship and head for Waterdeep, but they are challenged by a green dragon for mastery of the vessel. After narrowly defeating the creature, they safely arrive in the city and set out to perform various quests. Continue reading
Part 3. The Battle of Goldenfields
Soon after the adventurers arrive in Goldenfields to deliver a message, the farming settlement comes under attack from a large host of hill giants and their minions with bizarre siege engines. The heroes join together with a ragtag band of unlikely allies who stand against the invasion.
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Part 2. The Floating Tower
When the party and refugees from Nightstone arrive in Waterdeep, they find an enormous tower floating upon a cloud above the harbor. As panic spreads through the streets of the city, the heroes are dispatched to investigate the mysterious tower and learn whether its inhabitants come in peace. Continue reading
Part 1. Nightstone
The party of adventurers arrive at Nightstone to find the village destroyed under mysterious circumstances. After chasing away a band of goblin looters, they visit a nearby cave to search for the surviving villagers.
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Prologue
Seven heroes embark on an adventure that begins in the small village of Nightstone. While each has set out with their own goals, this band of adventurers have begun a journey that will ultimately decide the fate of the Sword Coast.
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1회. 나이트스톤
모험가 일행은 나이트스톤에 도착했는데 마을은 알 수 없는 사태로 파괴되어 있었다. 마을을 약탈하러 온 고블린들을 내쫓고 마을의 생존자들을 찾기 위해 나이트스톤 인근에 있는 동굴을 살피러 갔다.
프롤로그
7명의 모험가들이 나이트스톤이라는 작은 마을을 향해 출발하면서 새로운 여정을 시작한다! 각자 자신 만의 목적을 가지고 길에 나선 이들은 결국 소드코스트의 미래를 결정해줄 운명적이 모험에 도전하게 되는데…
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Character Backstories
Curse of Strahd, Pt. 12
The heroes find Cyrus Belview, the deformed custodian of the castle, in the wine cellar and coerce him into revealing the location of their items. After recovering their gear, they take up arms and prepare for the final battle. Ismark, wielding the Sunsword, leads the party up the steps of the North Tower where they find a glowing crystal in the living heart of the castle, guarded by creatures of the night. At the top of the spiraling steps, Strahd von Zarovich is waiting for them with Ireena in his grasp, on the verge of making her his bride.
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Curse of Strahd, Pt. 11
The party find themselves in the dungeons of Castle Ravenloft where they endure confinement and torment. As the months pass, the sunlight fades in the outside world, signalling the return of Strahd von Zarovich. When all hope seems lost, a mysterious benefactor helps the heroes escape from their bonds. But they are deep inside the lair of their enemy and must arm themselves before their final confrontation.
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Curse of Strahd, Pt. 10
Having fulfilled Kasimir’s quest to restore his sister Patrina to life, the heroes depart through a portal in the Amber Temple and seek out the Mad Mage of Mount Baratok. They find themselves upon the shore of Lake Zarovich where they meet the old wizard who offers to repair the broken gem from Berez. But after spending several days in the wizard’s lodge, they begin to suspect that things are not what they seem.
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Curse of Strahd, Pt. 9
The heroes are determined to find their former companion Gydean before he becomes a new dark lord. But first, they must embark on a journey to the Amber Temple to enlist the help of the dusk elf Kasimir. They brave a dangerous mountain pass and face deadly perils in the depths of the dungeon, following the path taken by Gydean many years ago as he sought out the dark powers and their forbidden wisdom.
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Curse of Strahd, Pt. 8
On the morning after the battle of Yester Hill, people across the valley of Barovia are startled when the sun rises in the east. The remaining heroes reunite at the Blue Water Inn in Vallaki where Casaba shares his tale from the Festival of the Blazing Sun. The town is in high spirits, but how long will the joyful mood last?
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