Seltaren Campaign Episode 1: Welcome to Seltaren
Contents
About the Saga
Timeframe
- Campaign Date: Harvester 26 to Brewfest 1, CY 592
- Real World Date: February 22, 2020
- Read other Seltaren Campaign Sagas
Cast of Characters
- Bardal: (Eric) Halfling arcane soldier from Greyhawk looking for a group to help make his fame and fortune.
- Cicero Grubgrabber: (Mike) Halfling bard trying to restore his place with his family.
- Thalimus Slystride: (Joe) Human rogue from the city looking for better opportunities.
Notable Quotes
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What Has Come Before
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The Saga
Harvester 26, CY 592
A Halfling soldier by the name of Bardel of Greyhawk stops at the roadhouse known as the Feasting Fox Inn. He secures a room for the night, and grabs a meal. He notices the Inn is a little busy, and the bartender tells him it's due to tomorrow being Wroth Silver. Lots of people are coming to town to take part or to witness the event.
Some time later he's approached by a pair of some shady looking caravan guards. They tell him they saw his military insignia, and ask about it. He informs them he was part of an elven mercenary outfit from Greyhawk. They offer him a deal for cheaper entry to city of Seltaren. Seems it could cost up to two gold for him to enter; but they can add him onto the ledger of their caravan as a guard. They'll only ask for 8 silver, making a profit and saving him money. He's a bit suspicious so he asks for proof before payment. They agree and one runs off to get the ledger, ask him to meet them outside in a few minutes. Still suspicious, Bardel excuses himself to the bathroom, and casts Mage Armor. They all meet outside and his name is added to ledger and coin is exchanged. Agree to meet at dawn.
Dawn comes about, and Bardel joins the caravan. Someone asks about the halfling, but the others shush him up. Eventually they make it to the city of Seltaren. The caravan passes through after some paperwork is filled out by the merchant. Bardel parts ways with the crew.
Wroth Silver
As Harvester 27th begins, the city of Seltaren is bustling. Today is the traditional event of Wroth Silver. It is where cattle farmers in the Duchy of Urnst pay their annual silver piece tribute to the Duke for the use of his lands for grazing. As with any ceremonial event, this draws a crowd to the city including two young rogues. The two quietly discuss their plans to wander through the crowd picking pockets. They split up agreeing to meet shortly. Rogue does well picking a silver gold skull the size of a coin, a gold monocle which he accidentally breaks the lense out of, and some coin.
After some time he goes to find his friend, but find his friend has been shaken down by local thugs. Beaten and broke, the two retire to their favorite bar.
In another part of town hafling soldier observes the regional event, before eventually retiring to rent a room at the Grumpy Griffin Inn. He grabs himself a meal and listens to another halfling play some music on stage. Eventually the two halflings and an odd girl in a unicorn mask discuss the upcoming Blackrazor tryout event. Halflings ask for a demonstration from girl, who takes them outside and calls down a beam of red radiant light on a piece of bread. Halflings agree that it's rather impressive.
Harvester 28, 592
Rogue checks in on his friend, then checks out the Arena of the Brawler for tomorrow's event. See's nothing goes looking for some marks. Decides to call it an early night when thugs show up in the bar.
Halfling soldier also checks out Arena. Thinks it's odd nothing is set up. Wanders around town asking what the feat of worth mentioned on the poster might be.
Halfling bard heads to family house trying to mend relationship with father. Fails again, and heads back to Grumpy Griffin Inn to play another set before retiring for the night.
Blackrazor Try-outs
Halflings and Girl show up at tryouts. About 3 dozen waiting, mostly farmers. Bard goes first, using minor illusion to cheer him on as he approaches. Cast's Fairy Fire, but Blackrazaor's aren't impressed. Tell him it's one gold to try out, and another 10 if accepted for required redshirt gear. Cast's vicious mockery on dummy and burst's head with psychic damage. Good enough for finalist. Joins what looks like a caravan guard and a farmer in finalist area.
Soldier's turn is next, and he heads to dummy's and cast's burning hands lighting all three on fire. Blackrazor leader claps excitedly claiming "Magic fire, a favorite of the Blackrazors! Well done." And he joins the finalists.
Girl is next, and when she reaches registration she becomes obviously upset. Bard calls out for her to show off the magic she did last night. She begins to cry and starts to head away. Soldier realizes she doesn't have the coin, and offers it up for her. She wipes away the tears, shows off the radiant damage, and the leader sends her to the finalist area.
Next is a pretty impressive fighter, who squares off against the Blackrazor weapon master. While he's not good enough to best the master, he gets a thumbs up and joins the finalist. There's also a shady fighter who shows off some bow skills good enough for finalist status.
Rogue's friend is next. Between his hangover and his previous wounds his show is very poor against weapon master. He protests about the damage, and the leader tells him to wait on the side and perhaps they'll give him a spot.
Rouge is the last one up. He's able to get a few solid hits in against the weapon master. Enough for the master to give him an ok, and he's a finalist.
In the end they allow the rogue's friend in as well. At suggestion from soldier, girl heals rogue's friend. Everyone given some questionable gear: very loose red linen tunic with a tar-painted sword. A very worn belt and scabbard with a copper longsword. Party lead to Blackrazor house, and find it's got burn marks on it. Inside looks like it hasn't been kept up very well either.
