New: Quest for the Unknown (free, open-ended, www, human, fantasy, rpg)

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Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2006 20:13:01 +0000

Name:		Quest for the Unknown
Costs:		free
Email:		czahnzinger zat adelphia.net
Frequency:		at least every 48 hours
URL:		http://chrisd20.proboards34.com/index.cgi?board=hmgeneral
Type:		Hackmaster
Last-Update:		2006Feb12
Keywords: free, open-ended, www, human, fantasy, rpg

Description:

Hackmaster
Quest for the Unknown (Hackmaster Adventure B1)
1st-level PC's
You have heard parts of the story before, but never enough to know all of
it, or even what is true and what is only legend or speculation. But it is
a great and fascinating beginning in your own quest to learn more.
Rogahn the Fearless earned his name as a great warrior, and his reputation
spread far and wide across the land. Zelligar the Unknown, equally
renowned, earned his respected status and power as a foremost practitioner
of the mystical arts of magic and sorcery.
No one knows what occurrences or coincidence brought these two men
together, but tales tell of their meeting and forming a strong bond of
friendship, a union that would last for the ages. As this occurred, legend
has it, the two men virtually disappeared from the view of civilization.
Stories occasionally surfaced about a rumored hideaway being built deep in
the wilderness, far from the nearest settlement, away from traveled
routes, and high upon a craggy hill � but no one seemed to know any more
than that, or where this supposed hideaway was really located, or indeed
if it was. No one knows for sure, but some say their motive was to pursue
the common goals of personal greed and some kind of vague (or chaotic)
evil. In any case, they jointly led a hermit life with but a few
occasional forays into the outside world to add to their own reputations.
Many years passed, until one day a great gnome-titan invasion came from
the lands to the northwest, threatening to engulf the Meletian Kingdom
with the excessive carousing and oppression of the unchecked gnome-titan
horde. Just when things seemed the darkest, Rogahn the Fearless and
Zelligar the Unknown made their unexpected yet most welcome reappearance.
Joining their powerful forces, they and their band of loyal henchmen met
the gnome-titan army in a great battle at a narrow pass in the hills, and
decisively turned back the invasion. Rogahn slew a horde of the little
guys single-handedly and Zelligar�s powerful magic put the army to flight.
It was a great victory, and a grateful populace of Frandor rewarded the
pair and their consorts with considerable treasure. After that, the two
heroes returned to their hideaway, and rumor has it that the spoils of
victory were spent to further its construction, although some of it may
yet be hidden somewhere.
The most exciting portions of the legend are the most recent. Last year,
Rogahn and Zelligar apparently decided upon a joint foray into the lands
of the hated Gnome Protectorates. Taking most of their henchmen and
associates along with them in a great armed band, the two personages, it
seems, disappeared into the forbidding little-folk lands to the northwest
on a great adventure which come say may have been asked by the very gawds
themselves.
Word just reaching civilization tells of some great battle in the
gnome-titan lands where the legendary Rogahn and Zelligar may have met
their demise. This rumored clash must have occurred some months ago, and
there are few details � and no substantiation of the story. The only thing
certain is that, if all this is true, Rogahn and Zelligar have left their
secret base virtually unguarded�if only one had the knowledge and
wherewithal to find their hideaway, he would have great things to explore!
Now, just recently, came the most promising bit of information � a crude
map purporting to show the way to the hideaway of the two men, a place
apparently called �Q.� One of your acquaintances has this map, and if its
accurate, it could perhaps lead you to the mythic place that was their
home and sanctuary. Who knows what riches of wealth and magic might be
there for the taking? Yes, the risk is great, especially since the pair
may yet still be alive and might even return any day, but the challenge
cannot be ignored. Besides, others may get there first if you tarry long.
Gathering a few of your fellows, you share the secret and embark on a
Quest for the Unknown�

1 PC, 5 more spots available

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