Before either the chromatic or metallic dragons were created by Tiamat and Bahamut, there was an older generation of dragons created by Io. Many of these ancient dragons died in the battles of the Dawn War, and only a small number managed to outlive their creator. When their god was sundered by the primordial Erek-Hus, … Continue reading The Last Child of Io
Vampires of Kraelund
In the western nation of Kraelund, a secret cabal of vampires is attempting to seize control of the kingdom. Led by Rohan Mellene, the vampires have patiently sown discord between the nation's humans and all outsiders. By cultivating this fear, the cabal has been able to consolidate the power of several noble houses that have fallen under their … Continue reading Vampires of Kraelund
Krazka the Blightbringer
When Krazka was a young warrior, her tribe raided the villages on the eastern edge of the Golmire Swamp. The villages were poorly defended, so the orcs were able to live well off of stolen livestock and supplies without much risk of punishment. Then, a small group of Leminorean adventurers descended into the tribe's cave and slaughtered its warriors … Continue reading Krazka the Blightbringer
The Ghost King of Caldor Keep
King Doran Caldor was not an especially good king or even a kind man, but by all accounts he was a much better lord than the tyrant who killed his family and usurped the throne. That one fact has made history kind to King Doran and his reign is remembered as a golden age before he … Continue reading The Ghost King of Caldor Keep
Dynamic Affiliations 4E
I mentioned a while ago that I was thinking about adapting the rules for dynamic affiliations from D&D 3.5's Player's Handbook II for use in my 4E campaign. My goal is to help differentiate paragon tier by giving the player characters mechanics to represent a wider scope of influence. The last post I wrote on affiliations … Continue reading Dynamic Affiliations 4E
The Dragon Coast
The Dragon Coast is known for its bustling port towns along the shore of the southern Sea of Storms. The coastal region is a lush, subtropical paradise with a mixture of jungles and scrub forest. Moving inland toward the High Mounts and Bladewind Desert, the trees give way to increasingly arid and hilly grasslands. Djazul … Continue reading The Dragon Coast
Capasia: The Fading Lion
Capasian Renaissance Less than a century ago, the Great Kingdom of Capasia dominated the continent of Avornea. The monarchs of the Trothnar line, descended from the legendary Queen Alea Capas, controlled a vast tract of territory stretching from the Sea of Storms to the Blackwater. Even beyond its borders, Capasia had a strong influence on … Continue reading Capasia: The Fading Lion
