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THE YEAR 1012 (2003) OF THE AGE OF LIGHT...
A fierce storm is brewing in the Freehold of Barlow.
The source is unknown, but the results are devastating. The
region has been pelted by a black, sickly rain, which has ruined
fields and flooded passes. All travel to the south from the
Freehold is nearly impossible, forcing travelers to skirt the
borders of Barlow to reach their desired destinations. As winter
set in, the unrelenting storm changed the rain to a revolting
ash-colored snow. Animals all but disappeared, and a strange
hush seemed to fall over not only the Freehold, but the Barony
as a whole as well. Now that the snows have begun to thaw, the
lasting effects of this storm are still unclear as rain again
plagues the region. Druids and rangers have no clue if or when
the storm will end, hoping that the lands can withstand this
recent devastation. Only time can tell…
4/25/1012 AL: And thus a new year began!
While it would be good to see how some things never change,
it is never good when that means that good people are made to
suffer. Troubles have resumed for a small town called Freehaven
in the Shire of Hero's Reach. A call for aid has been issued
to any kind-hearted adventurers able to heed it, and the Trade
Guilds of Northgate have also offered their connections to help
in any way they can. It is time to strike out to a new region
and explore a bit more of the Barony of Northgate. May fortune
smile upon you and those you may be able to help in your journeys!
5/23/1012 AL: A new tavern opened in the
Shire of Cimbar, and the adventurers traveled to visit the Silver
Acorn Inn. The region was under the protection of the local
Rangers and Druids, but something had corrupted the swamp of
the area, tainting the citizens of the area. With the help of
the adventurers, though, a large snakelike creature within the
swamp was defeated and the area has begun to heal.
6/27/1012 AL: The adventurers return to
Battice to find that Martial Law had been declared and troops
from the Barony had established a small stronghold near the
town. Strange laws were instituted, however, and the adventurers
began to suspect that something was wrong. Investigation into
the matter revealed that the higher-ranking troops of the keep
were waylaid and replaced by brigands, and that they used their
"rank" to plague the area and its inhabitants. The
adventurers quickly notified Stormhaven so that a new trustworthy
force could be deployed and the interlopers within the local
force could be dealt with. Only time will tell if order will
be restored.
7/25/1012 AL: A cry for help arose from
the small town of Freehaven in the Shire of Hero's Reach. Strange
tribes of goblins swept into the area from the west, attacking
farmlands, livestock, and even other goblin and orc tribes with
fierce cruelty. Termed "Night Goblins" by the locals,
these creatures spread terror in the local populace, and assistance
was desired from anyone who would help. Adventurers of Northgate
heeded the call and chased off the Night Goblins the time being.
Together, they also aided the locals with other problems, which
included defeating another lich found below the surface and
the thwarting yet another of an evil villain's diabolical plan!
8/22/1012 AL: Our traveling folk returned
to the Freehold of Barlow to find strange things amiss. The
two taverns of the area had become segregated into demi-humans
and humans, where all human-sympathizers were forced to attend
Riordan's Rest. Though an underlying hostility was present,
there appeared to not be many open conflicts (though Riordan's
Rest fell victim to a slight arson incident). To make matters
worse, another large snake beast and its elemental lizardkin
minions were holed up in a nearby stronghold, accompanied by
strange winged creatures. Eventually, however, the adventurers
dealt with the creatures of evil.
10/10/1012 AL: The arrival of the adventurers
in Narfell was greeted by the emergence of a great brown dragon
with an affinity to the element of Earth. The dragon, searching
for some of its stolen treasure, eventually had its attention
turned towards the nearby town. When it learned that part of
its treasure was destroyed, battle quickly ensued with no clear
victor emerging. While the dragon conflict raged, a strange
sense of darkness lingered in the area, though details vary
on the exact nature of it. The stalemate unbroken and few details
gathered, the adventurers departed shortly thereafter in search
of a solution to the situation…
