Ruins of Kermodem
The Ruins of Kermodem are located in the vast forest to the north of Hamia and to the east of the large elven ruins of Pherandiel.
It was settled by the elves of Pherandiel after its spring dried up. Unfortunately, the river that supplied Kermodem with water also dried up and the inhabitants were forced to abandon the town.
Kermodem is comprised of ornate terraced buildings that show evidence of opulent gold and purple designs. Much of the purple is now faded, and most of the gilding has been stripped.
Despite most of the town being a ruin, there are a few that still call it home.
Vaela: A quick-witted halfling with a talent for finding hidden water sources, Vaela scours the parched landscape surrounding Kermodem in search of precious drops of moisture.
Rennix: A wiry and nimble human scavenger, Rennix has a keen eye for spotting hidden treasures amidst the ruins of Kermodem. With a weathered cloak and a collection of makeshift tools, Rennix navigates the crumbling structures with agility, always cautious of the dangers that lie within.
Dur: a clever and dextrous goblin that keens an eye on Kermodem on behalf of its goblin clan closeby in the forest.
Elias the Hermit, a weathered old man with a long unkempt beard, resides alone amidst the crumbling remnants of Kermodem, his eyes filled with ancient wisdom and melancholy. In solitude, he spends his days studying the fading elven runes, seeking forgotten knowledge, and tending to a small garden, a testament to his resilient spirit in the arid wasteland the elves once called home. He hides a sinister past. He yells at people at people to get off his ruin.
Plot Hooks
- The Curse of Bae'larra's Armour Kermodem has been raided by an unlucky treasure hunter who was hired to find an enchanted suit of armour that once belonged to an ancient warrior of Kermodem named D'Jarrin Bae'larra. A local governor wants to have it for some mysterious reason. The treasure hunter has found the armour, but when he put it on...
- Revenge of the Giant's Armour Several giant suits of armor are found locked deep within an underground chamber in the ruins. Once the door is open the armour becomes animated and seeks out all elven charactyers in the area, seeking vengence for past wrongs. The only way to destroy them is to destroy an amulet embedded on the breastplate of one of the suits of armout that belonged to the storm giant leader of the fallen giants.
- Owlbear Nest A female owlbear was preying on local beasts and cattle, dragging them into the ruins. Local mercenaries managed to kill it and destroyed her nest, but this causes the rage of the owlbear's mate, who is now hunting and tracking the mercenaries, attacking their camp and killed most of them. Players can find the destroyed camp. Tracking the male owlbear will lead them to the destroyed nest, next to which it is still staying, protecting the body of its dead mate, the destroyed eggs, and the last viable egg.
- Graverobbers Lament Some graverobbers have disturbed the resting place of a priest to Kifo - Goddess of Death and stolen their enchanted robes. Alas, the robes had the magical effect of keeping the nearby dead spirits at rest. Now that it is missing, these spirits have grown angry with the loss while others are cursed and gleefully attack anyone within the graveyard. Players are asked to track down and return the sacred robes.
- Things that go Bump in the Dark In the weeks leading up to the summer solstice something is taking people from their camps near the ruins as far a field as North Pelican. Those who have seen their friends and family dragged off can not describe the attackers, as they appear invisible. Only those being dragged away seem to be able to see their assailants. The only clue that the helpless spectators has is that each time someone is taken they have seen fading lights in a garden within Kermodem. Now the summer solstice is approaching several villages have raised money to hire adventurers to finally save them from this cycle. The reality is that the approach of the solstice is weakeneing the veil between the mortal world and the fey wild, and creatures from the fey wild are crossing over and nabbing people.
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