There are few words that people fear more than it’s escaped, especially when its coming from the gladiatorial ring master. This week we investigate what that looks like and what the party are tasked to do in such a situation.
So order the arena special, grab a drink and a seat and let’s hunt down tonight’s adventure!
The Arena in Arkensol is famous for its magically enhanced ring, its warriors and the creatures that it brings to fight on the field. However when the party is approached by the beastmaster and offered a last minute job there is something more happening under the barriers and bulwarks of the arena. A creature has broken loose and this poses a risk to the arena’s business as it was the big ticket holder this week. However, that’s not all as the party discovered that it didn’t escape – it was freed.
Knowing what they were fighting would be easy but in this case nothing is what it seems. Will they be able to find the creature and make things right or will they find out that the rot in the arena runs deeper than the sand covered floor above them.
It’s Escaped
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The party watched from the sidelines of the arena keen to see what the fuss was about. It had been a few days since they were last adventuring and they had been told that the arena was a great place to see experienced fighters facing off against exotic creatures.
As they sat down and ordered wine, mead, beer and various food they kept an eye out for the creatures and warriors that would be performing today. These competitions hired only the best hunters and healers so that no one ended up too injured and the creatures were spared wherever possible so they could fight another day. As they watched the warriors be led out to the field they heard the ringmaster announce them all, their strengths and fighting style loudly for all to hear.
The crowd cheered for their favourites, booed for their least favourite and soon the excitement and rowdiness was nearly thick enough to be cut with a dagger. Sitting near one of the doors that led to the bowels of the arena they heard the door click open. A gnome was talking hurriedly with two assistants. “What do you mean it’s escaped? It’s one bloody cage each and they are due out any moment.” he snapped at the assistants that hurried alongside him. “How can you even lose those creatures? They are impossible to not notice”
After scanning the crowd the gnome locked eyes with the party and a flash of recognition lit up his face. “You there. I am looking for some adventurers of some renown in getting something done urgently. I have been given the description of you and your party and I was hoping that I could borrow you for a little excursion.” the gnome continued as he reached inside his jacket. “I pay very well…” he said as he produced a solid gold trade bar that was worth hundreds if not thousands of gold in the market.
Thanks for joining me tonight for the start to another week of adventuring. We will expand this adventure every day this week and unravel more of the mystery, the people and the creature each day. So don’t forget to come back daily and, as always, don’t forget to roll with advantage,
The Brazen Wolfe
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