Introduction to Adventure Tomb of Damara [05:00 PM 01/04/04 GMT]
Situated east of Shadowdale on the banks of the River Ashaba lies the town of Freedale Freedale boasts it s right to be free and is self governed A quiet little town out of the way of harm and politics Freedale has been a peaceful uneventful place for many years Home to High Wizard Netheril an old companion of Elminster of Shadowdale Freedale has almost been forgotten to the world around it All has went well until now Over years ago this region was ruled by Lord Damara Damara was a powerful wizard who lived beyond his mortal years A master of magic Damara fought on the side of good Recently an ogre have moved into the ruins of Damaras Castle Orcs have been moving about the countryside waylaying travellers Word has spread to Shadowdale and a group of would be heroes has set out toward Freedale Would this band come to be known throughout the realms or end up in some orcs belly This adventure takes place on the road from Shadowdale toward Freedale The party has been ambushed by orcs and left for dead robbed of their possessions This module uses the HardCoreRuleset Players should most likely lean towards Role Play Some of the combat encounters are tough A cleric and at least one good fighter are recommended Healing is limited making clerics and potions more valuable