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The Fulcrum

A Dungeons & Dragons 5e game In the world of Meterra
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Having founded The Fulcrum, the Board, its leaders, have set themselves against malevolent forces that stir beneath Apias. Forces long thought vanquished. They must gather their strength, find allies and prepare for the inevitable confrontation.

This story is told by

Maps

Maps

  • The Continent of Apias - 152 ND
    The continent of Apias in 152 ND is a melting pot cultures, races and creeds, peaceful and prosperous for many, but major tensions bubble beneath the surface.
Supporting Cast
  • Andrak Barella
    Dragonborn member of the Annorlunda, an eccentric contrast to the rest of Priom Crana
  • Arela Kazekoro
    Smart and scatterbrained, the young wizard Arela struggles with her reliance on her spellbook. She grows increasingly confident with the Fulcrum.
  • Belyassa Thildrec
    Somewhat skittish and mad Mercury Dragonborn. Rescued from the Slave Pits beneath Slowpass.
  • Bholin Madcap
    A mad orc with a dangerous cauldron. Acolyte of the Watcher, a cleric fascinated by death and, often, the taste of it.
  • Brin Haren
    Handsome boy, energetic and with a faint glow about him.
  • Brotrud
    Strong, honest orc, seeking a life of peace.
  • Charon
    Evil denizen of the Abyss. Summoned using Tarvy's pact, but with a growing respect for his human summoner.
  • Clive & Family
    Clive, the Girallon saved early in the Fulcrum's career, along with his mate and child.
  • Corvan
    Huge muscled tabaxi, a clan leader from Steelport. Merciless and vicious in combat, appreciates power and prowess above all others.
  • Dominic Keller
    Unpleasant Beskan Inquisitor. Previously sent to Carderby to ensure adherence to the strictures, since stuck in Beskus.
  • Dorrath Mazak
    Handsome old Githyanki swordmaster who travels with Ziri in her investigation.
  • Elias Gorgette
    Portly enchantment wizard from Bassonne. Coerced into joining the Fulcrum but seems to be happy with his lot.
  • Fight
    Real name Stork, a goblin vengeance paladin. Devoted to his dead brother, Flight.
  • Flight
    Real name Blek. A ranger who died during the attack on Thornguard Camp. Stork has been bringing his body with him ever since.
  • Harry Bucketlump
    A young, inexperienced halfling. Plucked from rural life near in obscurityinto the new burgeoning Fulcrum.
  • Horbane Wranvaris
    A blind elf-blood seer who arrived to assist. Seems to have arrived with purpose sent from the gods.
  • Hugo Carderby
    Small blonde-haired boy who was ejected from his family's seat of power by Corvan the Obliterator. Has been replaced by Reynard Gauvain.
  • Iosep Tuskdove
    A mysterious man who is reluctant to talk about his past.
  • Itch
    Imp in the service of Koba Kaze, currently given to the Fulcrum as a useful servant.
  • Jennifer
    Salvaged Warforged recently given sentience. Strong and forthright in her beliefs.
  • Johnny Bravos
    Loquacious human from Muddy Ditch, a town in the back of beyond. Hung around with the Fulcrum long enough to become a fully fledged member.
  • High Overseer Karadok
    Tall, slim giant of unknown ancestry. Very soft spoken.
  • Karaxos Iakovou
    Member of the Night's Children, and adversary of the party. Eager to see the Crone's will done across Apias.
  • Lusar
    Grey haired Bugbear matriarch in charge of the Underrock Sanctuary.
  • Mrs Millicent Bucketlump
    Cantankerous old woman, mother (or grandmother?) of Harry. Shows tough love through abuse. Capable Innkeeper and bartender.
  • Minashtorish Zirimudrans
    Kalashtar investigator send from Rashana to track down disappearances across the continent.
  • Morjhan Aaltun
    Golden Dragonborn and Paladin of the Father. Imposing figure who brooks no disrespect.
  • Nadaar Olotto
    Scarred green dragonborn, a warlock of the Warldswarm
  • Needle Darkly
    Quiet tabaxi thief who watches from the shadows.
  • Nephi Valla
    A former priestess of the Crone. Now disillusioned by her former faith is gathering followers and leading them on an enlightened path, away from the Crone.
  • Pebble
    Young female water genasi who was rescued from the slave pits beneath Slowpass.
  • Polli Blenkit
    Young gnome, fascinated by botany and healing.
  • Reed Avery
    Ugly, hairless Bugbear. A former outlaw and wealth-redistributor. Works well with Rhorog Iron-Tusk. Rescued from the Slave Pits beneath Slowpass.
  • Rhorog Iron-Tusk
    Large, old orc. A former outlaw and wealth-redistributor. Works well with Reed Avery. Rescued from the Slave Pits beneath Slowpass.
  • Scodorm
    Statuesque undead giant. Largely lost from memory, but once an important figure in giant culture.
  • Shag
    Huge, muscled orc. Not much in the way of brain cells, but a good heart.
  • Thrack
    Muscular proud and eager to prove himself to the world.
  • Vitt Dagludy
    Tiny red kobold with a penchent for technology.
  • Volaar Culkthyr
    Stoic tough blood hunter. A dangerous misfit in most outfits.
  • Vorsygnar
    Immense White Dragon, a relic of times long past. A consummate hunter who seeks only the subjugation and consumption of prey.
  • Wickan Mourse
    Handsome, quiet man. On occasions transforms into a large raven.
  • Zartagar Stonewarrior
    Wise minotaur warrior who helps organise the Fulcurm's rank and file.

Sessions Archive

30th Jun 2020

Session 62: Mystery in Veritas

Hal has been taken in for questioning by the Peacekeepers, while everyone else is trapped in Veritas until the murder of Dravok Rush is solved.



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23rd Jun 2020

Session 61: Welcome to Veritas


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16th Jun 2020

Session 60: Loss in the Desert


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10th Jun 2020

Session 59: Home and Away


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2nd Jun 2020

Session 58: A Return to Sunder


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26th May 2020

Session 57: A Cool Mountain Breeze


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19th May 2020

Session 56: Silencing the Ancestors


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12th May 2020

Session 55: The Mountain Fog Clears

The party, confused by the direction of events, and feeling used as pawns in some larger game start gathering answers in the mountains of Priom Crana.



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5th May 2020

Session 54: Mountain Politics

About to meet with the Ancestors, spirits of ancient giants who are the spiritual guides of Priom Crana. Will their impassive neutrality remain? Or will the Fulcrum usher in a new chapter for Giant kind?



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21st Apr 2020

Session 53: The Taint Follows, Even Here!

The party comes to understand the meaning of their success in Priom Crana, and one pilgrim pays the ultimate price for betrayal.



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31st Mar 2020

Sessions 48 to 52: The Journey to Herin

A summary of the events of the above sessions highlighting key salient details.



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10th Mar 2020

Session 47: Jekaa's Gambit


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3rd Mar 2020

Session 46: Serpents Abound


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25th Feb 2020

Session 45: It's Bye Noon


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18th Feb 2020

Session 44: Slowpass' Underbelly


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11th Feb 2020

Session 43: The City of Slowpass


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4th Feb 2020

Session 42: The Road to Slowpass


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28th Jan 2020

Session 41: A Few Days Respite


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21st Jan 2020

Session 40: Ill Omens


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14th Jan 2020

Session 39: Carderby's Underbelly


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7th Jan 2020

Session 38: Foamy Duck and Dive


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17th Dec 2019

Session 37: Sunder and Onward


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10th Dec 2019

Session 36: Those Lost and Found


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3rd Dec 2019

Session 35: To the Underrock!


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26th Nov 2019

Session 34: A Meeting of Minds


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19th Nov 2019

Session 33: Of Gods and Plans


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12th Nov 2019

Session 32: Battle's Aftermath


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5th Nov 2019

Session 31: The Battle for Castle Sunder


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29th Oct 2019

Session 30: Preparing the Keep


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22nd Oct 2019

Session 29: Infiltration of Castle Sunder


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15th Oct 2019

Session 28: Hogsfeet and Sunder


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8th Oct 2019

Session 27: Bassonne, Begone!


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1st Oct 2019

Session 26: Time, it goes down


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24th Sep 2019

Session 25: Minds and Myths


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17th Sep 2019

Session 24: Chainbroken


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10th Sep 2019

Session 23: Worsening Relations


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3rd Sep 2019

Session 22: Curiosity and New Allies


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27th Aug 2019

Session 21: Finishing in the Easy Rider


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30th Jul 2019

Session 20: Mounting the Easy Rider


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23rd Jul 2019

Session 19: Of Old Friends and New


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16th Jul 2019

Session 18: The Fun of Shopping


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9th Jul 2019

Session 17: Visions and Visitations


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2nd Jul 2019

Session 16: Welcome to the City of Towers


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25th Jun 2019

Session 15: Flight to Bassonne


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18th Jun 2019

Session 14: Thornguard's Fall


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4th Jun 2019

Session 13: Thornguard's Fall


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28th May 2019

Session 12: Assault on Thornguard


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21st May 2019

Session 11: The Coming of the Lycanthrope


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14th May 2019

Session 10: The Elephant in the Room


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7th May 2019

Session 9: The Sharp Tooth Reavers


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30th Apr 2019

Session 8: The Forest Trail


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23rd Apr 2019

Session 7: That Post Genocidal Glow


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16th Apr 2019

Session 6: Of Girallon and Genocide


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9th Apr 2019

Session 5: The Battle for the Lettuce


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The Protagonists

Hallaster Hallenbok

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Sir Jaeger Tarvy

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Gortan Pegg

Blaize Morreghan

Rukkus Fleetfoot