A sturdy ironbound portal, reinforced by portcullis and flanked by high towers, the Lord’s Gate is the first line of defense in case of an attack from the south and east. The towers are outfitted with cauldrons for boiling oil, and rocks to be hurled down on attackers, and a small garrison of watchful Magn’gard…
Month: May 2013
The Black House (Taxing House/Court)
Standing at the foot of the Lord’s Gate Citadel, the Black House is guarded by somber members of the Lantern Watch day and night. The Black House was the first structure rebuilt after the fall of Cillamar, and it stands as a reminder of those violent times. An imposing threestory structure with heavy walls, parapets,…
The Warlock's Spire
The ruined tower once was home to an archmage, which perhaps explains why several floors of the tower are still intact long after the rest of Old Cillamar has fallen into rubble. The commoners know the tower as the Warlock’s Spire, the name of the archmage lost to the passage of centuries. n Like the…
8. The World Just Moved or Was It Just That Table?
With the restoration of magical items the Strangers were able to restock their potions, scrolls and other magical items. The Sablewing Council agreed that the opening should be explored. Sophia was returned to her father for the few days the Strangers would be out of town. Hugin volunteered to stay back at the Keep so…
7. Just a Little Cottage in the Countryside
When the Strangers returned to Cillamar they enjoyed a few days rest. Since they were settling into the area and becoming known they decided to look for a more permanent residence in the area. They find a few places in town but one opportunity intrigues the group. There is an old keep outside of town…
The Keep Layout
Link to PDF with images in it, text is included below for quick reference Keep of the Fellowship of the Humbled Hen The keep is located about 2 miles outside of Cillamar on the road from the Gate of Sorrows. This is the same gate and road that leads up to Castle Whiterock. The land…
6. Is That a Trog or Did Someone Cut the Cheese…Again?
The group made it back to town and the trip back seemed to revive Coravel. He successfully fought off the zombie rot and the cleric declared him healthy. The group spends some time in town working improving yourself. The group also finds out that magic items are still being stolen. Some casters have even been…