Month: Aug 2023

Trouble Brewing in Trenchold

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Tonight finds us at the crossroads of this weeks adventure where we have a decision to make. Where is trouble brewing in Trenchold. Now this weeks a mixed back of random, going back to my original format, so we have a few twists jotted down below which are the common ones I have used in early games. So let’s sit back, grab a coffee and let’s roll into tonight’s adventure.

Trouble Brewing in Trenchold

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Untrustworthy

As the party walked towards the destination that their guide had provided them, a sudden noise from within the trees and rocks made them stop. Voices, and quite a few of them. Relieved that it was just humans, probably fellow travellers or those in search of the same thing that they were, they began to approach the noise. That’s when they heard it.

“Are you sure that’s what the boss said? That an easy target would just waltz into these woods? Are they stupid or something? Everyone knows that this is our turf and that no one gets through without being robbed.”

“Shut it! That’s what the boss said. Now no more talking, I heards something. The scouts will be here shortly and then we can make our move.”

The party stopped and looked around and sure enough there were a few people making their way towards them. They had three options now and not much time to make it. Flee, hide or fight.

No Place like home

Following the tracks from the road they found themselves heading towards a cave. However before they could set foot inside the yawning portal a rank stench wafted over them as the wind changed direction. Bodies, the same kind of humanoids that the footprints belonged to which they had been tracking. They glanced up towards the mouth of the cave just in time to see another body of one of these humanoids being thrown out from the cave mouth by something large and obviously strong.

This had complicated things. Perhaps the creatures plaguing Trenchold were not the vicious murders that they had come to believe. Either they were coerced or had been forced from their home and were robbing and stealing under threat of death. The bodies attested to a larger foe that didn’t hesitate to kill the smaller humanoids. Something had to be done or the attacks would not stop.

Thanks for joining me for tonight’s twists. Both options are something that is seen often – a betrayal from someone who gave the party information and a change in circumstance that perhaps paints the villains in a different light. Now don’t forget to come back for the last days of this week as we wrap up this weeks adventure. And as always, don’t forget to roll with advantage,
The Brazen Wolfe

Trencholds Finest

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This week we are returning to the basic adventure for something a bit easier as I complete the final parts of my
Warhammer army in preparation for the tournament this weekend. So this weeks NPCs are some of Trencholds Finest establishment owners. Whether you are staying at the Frisky Mare or the Dour Mule these two will be ready to serve you ale and food. So grab a coffee, sit down and let’s meet some NPCs.

Trencholds Finest

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Taliah Winestring

Taliah Winestring created in Artbreeder

Going by Tilly to her friends Taliah Winestring is a long standing owner of the Frisky Mare. Despite the name giving her unwanted attention she is quick of wit and even quicker with a fry-pan and wash cloth and those who are being inappropriate in her inn learn about it in a harsh way.

However despite being the innkeeper and head server of libations and food she is also somewhat of an information broker. For the right price or asked in the right way she has information on just about every rumour and a lead for almost everyone. But there are some people she just will never help or even serve. Tavern owners have to have their standards and Taliah is quick to judge peoples character even if she isn’t getting the full picture.

Jake Whemswood

Jake Whemswood – created in Artbreeder

The owner of the Dour Mule Jake is a clever man. While his tavern isn’t upbeat or doing anything new it has some of the best food and the best rooms for people to stay in. Despite this not many people know about the Dour Mule and Jake does his best to promote it in odd ways.

Normally the first person to be out and about on any given morning he procures the best ingredients and brokers the best price on ale. He passes those savings onto those who visit his tavern and due to his prices and the quality of his food he is never in want of more customers. Sometimes he has to turn customers away but he does so in a manner that they want to come back and try to get a table with him at a different time.

Another week on the tabletop and this week we are looking at innkeepers. Most adventures start in an inn, or visiting them in some way and the humble innkeeper is a resourceful folk. If you want to follow along the rest of this easy adventure don’t forget to come back the next few days. And lastly, as always, don’t forget to roll with advantage,
The Brazen Wolfe