Season 1 - Arvion the new World

This outlines the plot in Arvion for the first few months.

Arrival of The Strangers

timeframe

The events of this season were during the month of April in the year 3294

PCs

Ezio, Isabella, Poron Eigen, Greg, Rick, and Po

Session 1

The group later termed The Strangers in the village of Nipan, would suddenly arrive in the Fog Canyon. They themselve were caught in a storm in their homeworld and woke up in this for them strange, new world. They were humans, which as they later found out only existed in legends here. However, soon after arriving, their physiology would change for each of them. They would slowly adapt the appearance of the sentient species living in this world. In the canyon themselve they would be sorrounded by this strange mist and would see a being they called the ghost (In reality The Howler in the Fog), some Obsidian as well as an unconscious Ratfolk they latter learned to be Professor Talamund. Not far away they would find his camp and also...Fred. They climbed out of the Canyon without confrontations but picked up the stuff of the Professor on their way. Yet, while falling down, the Professors mask loosened slightly so that he breathed in some of the Canyons Mist. Picked up by Greg: Amulett with ratfolk symbols. Picked up by several: Obsidian

Session 2

The group wandered into the jungle, there they met Po for the first time. Another human that turned into a Panda. They continued onward, while carrying the unconscious Professor. Poron insisted on leaving the mask on, while the others, mainly Isabella wanted to get rid of the mask. Only later they would get rid of it but for now it stayed on. Through several underbrushes they found what could be a makeshift pathway. They followd it until the met the ruins of a jungle village. The village, that they did not know was named Crefall, was completely overgrown and if they would dig up in the earth they would find eerie skeletons everywhere. These skelletons were in positions that showed they died while fighting each other or doing thing like clawing their eyes out. Still, it was the only place to stay and apart from their camp there apparently was camp in the middle of the ruins just a few days ago. They stayed the night and tried to gather ressources. In the travels of the next day they would find a river (where they defeated Jeruvian Otters and the Professor in an act of clarity saved Isabella from drowning), an old gigantic tree (The Oak of Oversight, where Po had some visions) and finally meet some natives: Barran Timur and Cartan Tigres. However, Barran was the only one with a Translator Bracelett. Picked up by Ezio: Old knive with some catfolk insignia on it.

Session 3

The two teenagers they met turned out to know the Professor. They were his students which he already sent to get to the village of Nipan and then meet him there later before traveling to Alt'Ena. The two were first suspicious of the complete strangers that carried their UNCONSCIOUS Professor, but later on warmed up to them. Altough there was still a matter to be resolved. The ghost stalked them since the canyon, and periodically attacked them showing a lot of cunning during the process. While the group was able to fend it off and even mortally wound it, Barran and Cartan were rather uneasy about the whole process. Eventually the group figured out that the Ghost stalked them because they had the Obsidian stones with them, which the Ghost used as eggs for its young ones. And of course she wanted to get her babys back. The group decided to give the Obsidian eggs back in a direct confrontation with the Ghost. During this Barran and Cartan were freaking out since the Ghost or Howler turned out to be a higher Daimon being. The groups was otherwise completely unfaced by this and also aparently defeated or at least drove the Ghost back in previous confrontation. Both of them be were now scared for their live since the group be any kind of dangerous being and could endanger them. On top of that there was the matter with the unconscious Professor Talamund. They decided to take what they can and flee in the next morning. With their Professor. The group, especially Ezio, was not happy with this and called them thieves and directly went after them. At least they all wanted to get to the nearest town. Nipan. Lost items: Mist Stalker eggs (Obsidian), some food

Session 4

The group tried to get as fast as possible to Nipan. With their guides abandoning them and having a headstart, they scrambled their stuff and went after them. Trying to track somebody in the jungle is not easy. But tracking people that carry and unconscious body is easier. So they were able to follow the track more or less. First the two teenagers apparently avoided the open spaces, crawling through more bushy areas. But later on they took a route where much less trees grew and traveling was easier. Why they avoided it first became obivous fast when the group followed. A giant dinosaur, probably a T-Rex but it looked more like a turkey so the group was unsure, was in their way. Instead of hiding back in the jungle they decided to run past it. Almost everybody made it. Almost. Isabella was in grace danger again. Onky with the collected effort of everybody they were able to rescue her and only luck and maybe the whim of the gods saved her. Everbody ran forward. Except Po who directly rolled on and never stopped. They would only briefly find him much later on in Nipan. After this confrontation they went onwards and a few days later finally saw Nipan some kilometres ahead. But before that a catfolk on a griffon would swoop down...

Session 5

The group had to defend itself. The catfolk guard anmed Barran Fang and his griffon were head on attacking them. Why was not really obvious. But the fight a few dozen seconds. Due to outnumbering, the Strangers were able to outmaneuver the catfolk warrior and his flying steed. Still his advanced skills proved dangerous so that ultimatelz there was a begrudged truce made. His name was Barran Fang, part of the griffon guard of Alt'Ena and he would lead the group into Nipan. As prisoners or guests was not clear yet. But their arrival led to much tumult among the normal citizens. They watched as the group entered led by Baran Fang, among the watchers were several different sentients. Including a Mollusci called Saya Van, which caught the eye of some of the Strangers. Inside Nipan, the group settled down. They got into contact with Maelis Sunfur, grandmother of Cartan Tigres and elder leader of Nipan. She told them she knew what they were. Humans. But she wanted to help them - as long as they would dissappear from Nipan. They were clearly not welcome but the reasons why that is also became apparent. Humans do not exist in this world except in folklore and old legends. These myths often do not paint a favourable light of humankind. But in addition it was also their very own existence that would draw in unwanted attention. Humans, not being from this world, has strong antimagical properties. This also extends to their equipment, making it very valuable. But more than this, their flesh adapted to the type of mass around them in due time, just by consuming food. But matter that does not have this exchange of molecules remains highly resistance. Particular, their bones. And this makes these bones extemely valuable. These would draw in criminals to wherever their position is, in this case Nipan, that are willig to kill and sell bones of their kill. This endangered Nipan citizens and Maelis was willing to act fast. Maelis organized the help of Karen Maralquir Timbleweed, a Mujafir merchant as is typical for their race. Karen was excited having a new situation and possibility of doing deals. Her thing was to be too open and brask with what she does and thinks to gain trust of her partners. But this threw the group of. In particular Ezio wanted always better deals, while she clearly stated what she can get them. They got some golds and some weapons for some simple anti-magic material they had witht them. Karen then organized a caravan that would go off in the next few days.

Session 6

The group only had a few days in Nipan before the caravan would start to Nipan. Karen was already organizing everything. During their wait they tried to learn more about this world. First, they tried to recruit other people with their first candidate being Saya Van. However, she was clearly not open for a position if the group could not provide enough pay, claiming she was an adventurer waiting for the group that hired her. Afterwards they moved on to Maya-Allisa Cuddleclaw, who happily joined them since she always wanted to be an adventurer. Later one they joined Barran Fang again and talked to him. During this Rick was able to convince him to try to ride his griffon, where he showed unusual talent. While flying Rick was also able to discover a group of masked individuals, which also harbored Saya Van. When talking about this on the way back, Barran Fang also flew to check out the situation but came back emptyhanded. Nobody found the camp in the night. Later on Po joined to group again briefly. He was apparently stationed as a cook in Nipan and almost forgotten. But when he joined again he immediately tried to find Fred. He found Fred but also helped the dwarven girl Lisa Den Horusa together with Greg and Isabella. Lisa would join the caravan to get to Alt'Ena, too. Rick had during this time more opportunity to talk to Maya and was able to bond with the catfolk. Then they rested and prepared for the travels to Alt'Ena.

Session 7

The caravans started. Altogether there were the group of PCs, Karen, Barran and Cartan with their Professor (still unconscious), Maya and around 18 masked individuals. The masked ones were part a trading organization called The Veiled Covenant, an ancients group of merchants that in a semi-religious manner started wearing masked to hide their identity and go against specisism. This group organized the biggest part of the caravan, fueled by Karen's money. The luggage was transported by Hover-wagons carried by a few horses and bulls. The travel to Alt'Ena would take several days, each one ending with camp on a specific resting station. For the first few days nothing special would happen, the group just carried on until their 5th day. Then the caravan reached a part of the path that was to their right blocked of by a cliff extendig upwards and to their left by a dangerous slope going downwards. Suddenly one of the masked figures, took out a skull like apperatus, while four others would would put one amullets with a small green gemstone in the middle. The central figure would acitvate the skull, a Bone Crusher originally used in the Necrusade, which made almost everybody unable to move. Everybody except those with the amuletts, the humans which have resistant bones and Cartan, who still had the effect of a protection ritual applied. The fight began. 5 members of The Void against the group. Cartan who was willing to help Rick got downed by a strong attack by one of the opponents. Rick himself had trouble with the same Void member. The other were trying to fight of the other three martial fighter of the Void, while avoiding hits from the figure that activated the skull. The latter was a mage and from what the group could gather they actually knew even if ony briefly. It seemed to be the Mollusci called Saya Van they met in Nipan. She bombared them with magic missiles while stayong out of reach due to a levitate spell. But even with all of this preparation the group was able to turn around the fight. They defeated the martials and were able to give Barran Timur one of the amulets, so he could join the fight with this spells. At the same time Isabella was able to use one amulett to pick up the Bone Crusher (that was otherwise way too heavy due to its own effect) and ran to the edge of the deadly slope. She jumped, freeing everybody from the effect of this alchemical item. Saya, realising she lost the battle, tried to flee by levitating upwards and getting to the edge of the cliff. But before she could reach it the group tried to attack her with ranged attacks with the final blow being dealt in dramatic irony by Barran Timur with the Force Barrage spell. Saya would later fall down when her levitate spell ended and with a loud cracking noise would clearly not be able to recover. Two of the other Void Members were dead, while the remaining two were unconscious and tacking as prisoners by the Covenant. Isabella though was also not moving. Rolling down the slope was too much for her injurd body and she succumbed to the wounds. Her body was brough to Alt'Ena along with the rest of the group. Epilogue First Episode - Season 1

Another adventure?

Here will be possible other adventures listed.

A Dwarven Romance

General Story: A group of young nobles from all over the continent and their bodyguards comes together at the Celebration of Dwarven Clans. As is tradition, many more or less important announcements from the clans will be made. Especially right now the romour kitchen is cooking. Two of the Dwarven clan leaders are without marriage, something never seen before. Thorinvald Voimakallio and Kjellbrand Jarestvuori are still single and rumour has it that they are seeking a partner. This of course sparks many of the young dwarven nobles and clan members to show their best site. Or to each other what rivalvry means. But there is also rumour of one announcement that is going to shake the whole world. Many of the attendees of the clan festivals in the upper districts have gotten notes that inform them that if they figure out what the announcement is, that they will be generously rewarded and if they want to can be part of the efforts to come. This of course spiked huge speculations, while other dismiss this as a PR effort. The group with nothing else to do gathers and decides to figure out what the announcement is going to be in excatly 6 days. This is where the adventure begins. While snooping around, they discover a secret neither of them anticipated. And now they have to make a decision!
In world timeframe: Start 16 May in 3294 to 23rd of May in 3294
PC restrictions: PCs from "Arrival of The Strangers". New PCs either Noble Background or a Range/Fighter/Paladin that works as a Bodyguard. Mage classes are possible with justification.
Estimated Sessions: 1 - 3
Encounters: Several Social encounters. Potential fighting encounters were non-lethal has to be dealt.

Guards - The Void Trail

General Story: After the events of the "Arrival of The Strangers", two members of the criminal organization The Void have been captured and given to the authorities in Alt'Ena. They were given to the Domin Terran, and are being held right now by Captain Val Derde in the East Door Guard House of the 22nd district. Captain Val has some family member that were damaged by activities of rising criminal organization The Void and wants justice. He believes that these criminals can only act so openly by having people sitting inhigher ranks that at least hinder investigation. So before giving the prisoners over to other Domin Units, he wants to find some clear evidence. Using his guards he gathers as much evidence as possible, but the pressure from above to hand over the prisoners rises. Captain Val grows desperate and recruits some of his newest guards and considers even the Strangers for a new mission. He still does not anticipate how this mission might change everything...
In world timeframe: Start 6 May in 3294 to 10rd of May in 3294
Estimated Sessions: 1-2
PC restrictions: PCs from "Arrival of The Strangers". Level 2 Fighters. Each with the DieHard Feat. Rogue with fitting background story is possible, too.
Encounters: Depending on actions of the PC several encounters against Criminals or even fellow guards might be possible. In at least one instance it is possible to trigger several opponents that would then swarm the PCs in wave like manner. All of these encounters will be avoidable by stealth.

School errants

General Story: Professor Talamund has been deeply wounded in the Fog Canyon. First he was attacked by the Howler in the Fog and then got into cotnact with the mysterious mist of the canyon. According to his own research the mist would be in fact created by miniscule Daimon particles, who may or may not be alive in the traditional sense. Being exposed he had wild hallucinations, unraveling of the mind.
In world timeframe: Start 6 May in 3294 to 10rd of May in 3294
Estimated Sessions: 1-2
PC restrictions: PCs from "Arrival of The Strangers". Level 2 Fighters. Each with the DieHard Feat. Rogue with fitting background story is possible, too.
Encounters: Depending on actions of the PC several encounters against Criminals or even fellow guards might be possible. In at least one instance it is possible to trigger several opponents that would then swarm the PCs in wave like manner. All of these encounters will be avoidable by stealth.

Season 1 - Arvion the new World
Arrival of the Strangers