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I really like this idea, it's one of the best plots that I have read.What if the elves attacked the area in force? Go to Comment

Cheka: Thanks for HoHing this one, I remember (once again) reading this one and enjoying it(shame on me for not voting back then). On a second reading I have this to say: A neglected classic! This is the kinda game that will run itself once you have triggered the basics. And the possibilities are endless. Excellent plot, easy to plug&play this scenario in almost any setting or game world. It could develop into a full campaign or simply a one night session, very flexible. 

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An idea - What if the PCs start out as locals (farmers, shepherds, fishermen, hunters, trappers, etc)? There's a whole campaign arc here.

Start a few months before the first strike - a nice peaceful little place with a strong community spirit and friendly neighbours.

Even the local orcs are not really a great threat - they may even be on speaking terms.

Give the PCs a little land (downstream of where the strike is going to be) - let them get established - make this their home town.

Now the gold is found!

Let the fun begin.

Great plot - a solid 4 in its own right - but has potential to be even more in he hands of an imaginative GM with players who want to role-play rather than just bash up orcs so I'm upgrading to 5/5 Go to Comment

A nice fundamental plot that can be pulled out time and again.
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Gold fever! Lots of fun in this one! Go to Comment

This is a good Discovery Plot, this can be used as a sub-plot. It could be used in anything for that matter. I am likely going to use this, because it's so flexible it's just... Good job at making a great submission!

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hahaha great, I've never thought of creating a place like that, I'm going to use thx! Go to Comment

Not every establishment has to be a dive indeed. I'd wager there are many accompanying services to be had, with absolute discretion of course... at least until one of the girls gets pregnant, and someone starts to blackmail several men of power at once. Rubens will want to do something about - enter the PCs. Go to Comment

A unique idea indeed, my friend. Youv'e just given this place it's first Hilton. Go to Comment

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Top notch location with a lot of possibilities. The owner and employees can be used as a non-trivial faction for many things.
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Sounds like the kind of place a person from a higher tech civilzation would be found on a fantasy world. (assuming they budgeted for it.) Go to Comment

I'm gonna run with a idea from Moosehead back when Capone was running around it...possibly. But iif you know what I'm talking about (not secret tunnels), run with it too. Go to Comment

Sweet idea! I can imagine such a place in huge commercial towns, maybe with a seaport, where merchant guilds have replaced nobility in power and need new places to show off their power and wealth, instead of the traditional castles and courts. Go to Comment

Very Nice. I've honestly never thought that there might be real hotels in a fantasy world. Go to Comment

I have had a bit of writters block the past few days so thanks for the character driven kick start. I liked the idea of this guy so I think this is how I might use him.

Currently Granitbiten is the undefeated champion of the gladiatorial games heavy weight division in the city.

Granitbiten probably spends most money on liquor and things that make him look good. He is a popular gladiator and many misguided seek to serve him. He always enters the arena with a beautiful woman on each arm. As arrogant and perhaps an egotist he selects prostitutes to perform for him amongst floor pillows and furs and he watches from his most comfortable chair. They do so freely and wish only to be in his good graces. For this he bestows gifts to the loyal. Sometimes he takes part and occasionally he breaks a toy but his servants clean up his messes without question and no one ever takes notice or so it seems.


Someone in the party knows of a beautiful local young woman that has been abducted or the party is hired by a family to return their daughter. It is a few weeks prior to her wedding to a local horse handlers son. It is rumored that she was taken to the city (where gladiator games are held) to be sold. The party may try bidding on her but they will be out bid. Granitbiten has seen the merchandise already. He likes what he sees and hates to loose so he has given orders to out bid anyone, to call in markers if necessary. The young woman has been selected for his entertainment. This draws the party's rescue into a conflict with Granitbiten. They can try to challenge Granitbiten in combat to win her freedom or attempt to sneak in and rescue her. Any assassination attempt on Granitbiten would be very difficult, he has many supporters and a network of spies.

This could also make Granitbiten and his devout followers an enemy for a future adventure or just a continuously aggravating villain. By stealing a toy of his, he would seek to punish the insolent pests that hampered his happiness, besides if it ever get out that he didn't pursue, he could loose respect or control of those that fear him. If Granitbiten is slain his followers and local backers would seek retribution against the party for damages to their prize fighter.


Now all the party needs is a few contacts and the story a few twists. Go to Comment

Glad you like. Can't wait to see the look on my players faces when they encounter this guy. Go to Comment

I agree that he would be clumsy, especially with fine movement and such. Large items, such as weapons, or other things of that nature wouldn't be much of a problem. On the other hand, writing and handling items made of delicate glass, or paper are right out. Go to Comment