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The Tragic Backstories

A Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition Modern game In the world of Ealathra
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In the mysterious land of Zluugka, fate wove a tapestry that brought together a band of unlikely heroes, each carrying a tale of tragedy etched into their very essence. There's the Dragonborn Drakewarden, a silent wanderer haunted by shadows from a veiled past; an Earth Genasi Paladin, a stranger to this realm, wielding the strength of alien lands; a Tiefling Dreambard, whose psychic powers burgeon with every passing day, an Aasimar Wizard, born of the God of Magic, burdened with divine expectations. Then, there's the Human gunslinger, cursed yet relentless in the pursuit of monsters that haunt the night, and his brother, a werespider whose affliction has transformed him into a formidable blood hunter. Together, they form The Tragic Backstories, a fellowship bound not only by shared purpose but by the echoes of sorrow that resonate in the depths of their souls. Their quest: to overthrow the malevolent sultan and weave a new destiny for Zluugka, where the echoes of their individual tragedies find a harmonious resolution.

This story is told by

Maps

Maps

  • Ealathra
    The Realm of Ealathra A place of constant conflict and mystery
Supporting Cast
  • Drixk Groltuuxxax
    The Lizardfolk firearms expert and aspiring bard
  • Hakeem Sunfire
    Hakeem Sunfire, once known as Hakeem Al-Din, is the guard of Lishale
  • Jasper Delverfoot III
    Professor Jasper Delverfoot the 3rd, moonlight glinting on his tawny fur, stalks through crumbling ruins, deciphering whispers of history etched in stone. Each treasure unearthed, each mystery cracked, is a shard of redemption for his fallen family's legacy. This tabaxi scholar, once cloistered in dusty libraries, now dances with desert perils, outsmarting sphinxes with wit and taming scarabs with spiced pastries. Driven by a thirst for lost lore and haunted by a desert storm, he's a guardian of forgotten magic and bartering jinn, his own legend etched in the footprints of time, carving his name into the very sands he conquers.
  • Malifex Decurius
    A devil that has been shown to have a thing for gambling. Offering boons and curses one card deal at a time
  • Malikah Moonshadow
    Malikah Moonshadow, a graceful and agile Tabaxi, is the star performer of the Sable Rose Theater. help the party while they were in Lishale
  • Mira
    Liaison for the Illioss Clergy assisting the Tragic Backstories in restoring order to Zluugka
  • The Bone Sculptor
    The mysterious indivual who was freed from solitary confinement when the Tragic Backstories attempted a prison escape.
  • The Cernel
    Evil Chicken wing guy?
  • The Legendary Neurion
    The Dream manifestation of the most legendary bard ever.
  • Unknown Unknown
    The mysterious entity tracking down Dharkron. possessing a personal of alien technology and traversing the multiverse to kill the bard.
  • General Xylax
    Former General of the Scythe of the Sun division.

Scheduled Sessions

Tue 30th April 2024 19:30

Session 37 Zor 11th Rhaan

The party make its way top rid the infernal influence from Mubeassau once and for all.


Sessions Archive

16th Apr 2024

Session 36 Zor 11th Rhaan

With the Divan slain the the party



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26th Mar 2024

Session 35 Wir 10th Rhaan

Can the party escape the Divans palace with their allies?



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24th Mar 2024

Session 34 Wir 10th Rhaan

With the party split, half being held hostage by the Divan. Can the Tragic backstories reunite, end the devil incursion and get out before they all end up in chains or worse.



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12th Mar 2024

Session 33 Zol 9th Rhaan

The tragic backstories failed to retrieve the deck of Many more things from Amir as he turned into a statue. now heading back to find out if he has been unpetrified



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5th Mar 2024

Session 32

Can the group uphold their promise to Xylax and create further innocent bloodshed, will they be able to retrieve the deck of cards from Amir without causing a scene. Lets find out



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27th Feb 2024

Session 31

With an agreement struck with Malifax and a werespider Nathanial subdued the party now wishes to attempt a long rest long rest in the city of Mubeasau taking refuge in a derelict house. will they be able to stave off guards? or will yet another night of rest be interrupted



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20th Feb 2024

Session 30

Time is ticking by, Will Nathanial werespider out? will the group be able to find the means to reveal this infernal influence? Will the group get the Dragonborn general on their side.



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13th Feb 2024

Session 29

With wanted posters of the party up around town how will they begin



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11th Feb 2024

Session 28

With Featherfondler Deceased and the Mubeasau army after them what will the tragic backstories do next



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30th Jan 2024

Session 27

Can the tragic Backdstories break out of prison?



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23rd Jan 2024

Session 26

Will the party complete their tasks in Mubeasau or fall victim to it



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21st Jan 2024

Session 25

Will the party make it to Mubeasau?



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The Protagonists

Dharkon Drake

Sarath Ironbound

Ashtel

Chaotic Good Chromatic Dragonborn (Far Traveler)
Ranger 5
57 / 57 HP
STR
8
DEX
18
CON
15
INT
8
WIS
16
CHA
8

Alexander Ravenshroud

Brenstine

Chaotic Good Aasimar (Sage)
Wizard 5
24 / 24 HP
STR
10
DEX
16
CON
12
INT
19
WIS
11
CHA
10