Since the winter of 688, hostilities between Sequarl and the Orcs of Itaen had been relatively muted as other matters occupied Grettir’s attention. During this period of relative “peace”, there had grown up six fortified orc-sponsored settlements to the south of Sequarl lands where the “Free Farmers”, who had rejected Grettir’s protection had once lived. … Read more
On his return from Basi, Grettir sets his mind once more to the Protectorates. Two remain: Sleat and Garstang. They are the most northerly – closest both to Sequarl and the Wood of Itaen. Initially Grettir favours an exploratory raid on the Orc Mound in the Wood of Itaen to find out what had happened … Read more
Silden the Dwarven Priest receives a mission from the Temple of the Maker in Chittagong. An adherent of the Maker, by the name of Flamminius, has been captured and imprisoned by cultists of Yu-Li. Flamminius has prayed for rescue to the Maker and his prayer has been granted. Silden is to be the agent of … Read more
While the party of adventurers are still drinking the profits of their previous venture, they hear of a haunted mine in the lands of Korgar. It seems a minor noble, Lord Narlan, is offering a bounty for anyone who can deal with the haunting so that the mine can be re-opened. Silden and Yspadadden reckon … Read more
Following hard on the heels of the slaying of the Frost Giant Shaman at Black Orc Rock (Hard Days Night – G10b), Grettir mounts an expedition to pursue a mixed, group of orcs, hobgoblin wolf riders and what they take to be half orcs seen in the vicinity. They have sledges and are not hard … Read more
There was much idle speculation at the Temple as to what might be going on in the pyramid. It was blindingly obvious to Grettir that the only course was to go there and find out. Rebecca agreed and furnished them once more with a ship. She was keen that Ellia join them to give advice … Read more
During the days immediately after the exploration of the Time Rift, the magicians Paradoxides and Ubaron experienced many strange dreams that they interpreted as sendings of the God Thoth. However, thoughts of such matters and the predicament of the Rangers were swept from Grettir’s mind by news from the south west. It seemed that the … Read more
As the Viking longships arrived on the scene, the Imperials rallied the marines from their ships and lashed their wallowing craft together into a fighting platform. Only one heavy ramship remained at sea and operational. The initial onslaught of the Vikings saw some success. The Imperials were pushed back and seemed to be standing at … Read more
When Grettir returned to Telemark, he brought with him a fellow with a huge red beard, who spoke with a funny accent. When pressed he would claim to come from Anango and give an entirely false name. This was Bramcheck Ar’Mordhien, an old time adventuring pal of Grettir’s who in a previous life had been … Read more
While Grettir and Paradoxides were chasing sphinxes in the 5th Circle of Hell, Ubaron and Trevillion had been hanging out in Telemark, in a tavern that Trevillion – always a man with an eye to a commercial opportunity – had bought from an individual keen to depart town with some cash before the Imperials arrived. … Read more