Sceptre of Fire story - Revision history

Egallager: lede

2023-05-08T05:23:53Z

lede

Crommy: added to Category Campaigns - Story Material

2010-08-28T10:59:45Z

added to Category Campaigns - Story Material

Lotsofphil at 21:21, 10 July 2009

2009-07-10T21:21:44Z

Lotsofphil: /* Caverns of Flame */

2009-07-10T21:17:18Z

‎Caverns of Flame

Lotsofphil: /* The Dragon */

2009-07-10T20:59:04Z

‎The Dragon

Lotsofphil: /* Outriding the Outriders */

2009-07-10T20:42:34Z

‎Outriding the Outriders

Lotsofphil: /* Towards the Caves */

2009-07-10T20:39:53Z

‎Towards the Caves

Lotsofphil: /* Hills of the Shorbear Clan */

2009-07-10T20:12:22Z

‎Hills of the Shorbear Clan

Lotsofphil: /* Gathering Materials */

2009-07-10T20:02:12Z

‎Gathering Materials

Lotsofphil: /* Searching for the Runecrafter */

2009-07-10T19:56:52Z

‎Searching for the Runecrafter

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		+	Here is an overview of the story of [[Sceptre of Fire]] (the campaign).
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	=== A Bargain Is Struck ===		=== A Bargain Is Struck ===
	King Haldric II needs the Ruby of Fire controlled and enhanced. The only people who can handle this task are the legendary dwarvish craftsmen. Haldric and the dwarves settle on a price of ten thousand pieces of silver for the work, which will take many years. Before they can complete the transaction, greedy elves claim that the road along which the caravans of silver travel is an elvish road. No treasure may pass without their consent. Rugnur, the dwarvish leader, and Haldric team up to drive the elves off. With the Ruby and the payment safely in dwarvish hands, Rugnur goes to tell the tribal leaders of their task.		King Haldric II needs the Ruby of Fire controlled and enhanced. The only people who can handle this task are the legendary dwarvish craftsmen. Haldric and the dwarves settle on a price of ten thousand pieces of silver for the work, which will take many years. Before they can complete the transaction, greedy elves claim that the road along which the caravans of silver travel is an elvish road. No treasure may pass without their consent. Rugnur, the dwarvish leader, and Haldric team up to drive the elves off. With the Ruby and the payment safely in dwarvish hands, Rugnur goes to tell the tribal leaders of their task.

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	They fight off the trolls and orcs of the cave and find a magical glyph that makes the volcano erupt. Their plan succeeds in killing the elves and saving the Sceptre but it also Rugnur, Thursagan and their band are unable to escape. Only Krawg is able to escape and tell their tale.		They fight off the trolls and orcs of the cave and find a magical glyph that makes the volcano erupt. Their plan succeeds in killing the elves and saving the Sceptre but it also Rugnur, Thursagan and their band are unable to escape. Only Krawg is able to escape and tell their tale.
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		+	=== Epilogue ===
		+	Alanin has been travelling south to tell King Haldric what has happened. After escaping the volcano, Krawg journeys south to meet him. Alanin tells the king, with Krawg's confirmation, that the Sceptre was completed but lost in the caves. Alanin tells the king that he should abandon any hope of retrieving the Sceptre. The king agrees. The Sceptre is lost but not forgotten. History records the story of the Sceptre of Fire, as it records the deed of Thursagan, the great sage, and Rugnur, the mighty hero.

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	=== Caverns of Flame ===		=== Caverns of Flame ===
		+	The dwarves are trapped. The elves are behind them and the orcs in front. There is no way out of the caverns. Thursagan decides that they should try and find a way to make the volcano erupt; the lava will kill the elves and the dwarves can find a safe place.
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		+	They fight off the trolls and orcs of the cave and find a magical glyph that makes the volcano erupt. Their plan succeeds in killing the elves and saving the Sceptre but it also Rugnur, Thursagan and their band are unable to escape. Only Krawg is able to escape and tell their tale.

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 === The Dragon ===
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	=== Outriding the Outriders ===		=== Outriding the Outriders ===
		+	Alanin flees to the south, back to Wesnoth. He cannot outrun the elvish riders but the peasants in the villages he passes have no love for the elves. They help delay the riders and give Alanin enough time to warn get safely into Wesnoth.

	=== The Dragon ===		=== The Dragon ===

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	=== Towards the Caves ===		=== Towards the Caves ===
		+	The dwarves feel the consequences of Durstorn's decision to attack the Shorbears for many years. They are trapped in the caves. They can not leave as the only ways out were above ground. There the elves wait. The elves can not break through the magical gates to the cave so the dwarves at least had time to complete the Sceptre of Fire. Thursagan cut the Ruby and combined all the elements into the Sceptre, but something was amiss. No matter what enchantments Thursagan put on the Sceptre, it would not do what it was designed to do.
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		+	Durstorn wants to give the Sceptre to the elves and surrender, hoping that the Ruby of Fire will appease the elves enough for them to be allowed to return home. The other dwarves disagree and do not want to cowardly surrender. Durstorn tries to steal the Sceptre but he fails. The dwarves remove him from rule and plot a plan to escape.
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		+	Alanin rides to the south to warn Haldric that the elves are trying to steal the Sceptre. The dwarves create a diversion and are able to escape to a cave in the northeast.

	=== Outriding the Outriders ===		=== Outriding the Outriders ===

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	=== Hills of the Shorbear Clan ===		=== Hills of the Shorbear Clan ===
		+	Theganli, the jeweler, is tasked with cutting the jewels for the sceptre. This includes the cutting of the Ruby of Fire. Working with Thursagan he cuts all the auxiliary jewels to specification. When the time comes to cut the Ruby, he finds that the Ruby cannot be cut by his mundane tools. He tells the dwarves that they must go to the dwarves of the Shorbear clan. Their exceptional tools will be able to cut the Ruby. So, Rugnur sets off to rent the tools from the Shorbear clan. As Rugnur did such a poor job of bargaining last time, Durstorn accompanies him.
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		+	Glonoin, the leader of the Shorbear clan, senses that he is bargaining from a position of strength. He demands an exorbitant sum for the use of his tools. Rather than see his already small profits dwindle further, Durstorn orders his troops to take the tools by force. During the battle the elves who attacked Rugnur years ago arrive. Glonoin strikes a bargain with them: their assistance in return for the Ruby of Fire. Eventually Durstorn and Rugnur are able to expel the Shorbears from their cave and once more seal themselves in against the elves.

	=== Towards the Caves ===		=== Towards the Caves ===

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 === Gathering Materials ===
-When they arrive at the dwarvish city, Thursagan inspects the Ruby of Fire and is impressed by its magical power. He says he will need the finest gems, gold and coal to fashion the Sceptre. Rugnur, Thursagan and some of his apprentice runesmiths journey to the Eastern Mines to gather the needed coal and gold.
+When they arrive at the dwarvish city, Thursagan inspects the Ruby of Fire and is impressed by its magical power. He says he will need the finest gems, gold and coal to fashion the Sceptre. Rugnur, Thursagan and some of his apprentice runesmiths journey to the eastern mines to gather the needed coal and gold.
 === Hills of the Shorbear Clan ===

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	Rugnur and party journey through the northlands trying their best to avoid trolls and ogres. Eventually, with the help of a gryphon named Krawg, they find Thursagan. Initially reluctant, Thursagan agrees to craft the Sceptre as it will be a true test of his ability. Together they journey back south.		Rugnur and party journey through the northlands trying their best to avoid trolls and ogres. Eventually, with the help of a gryphon named Krawg, they find Thursagan. Initially reluctant, Thursagan agrees to craft the Sceptre as it will be a true test of his ability. Together they journey back south.
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−	When they arrive at the dwarvish city, Thursagan inspects the Ruby of Fire and is impressed by its magical power. He says he will need the finest gems, gold and coal to fashion the Sceptre. Rugnur, Thursagan and some of his apprentice runesmiths journey to the Eastern Mines to gather the needed coal and gold.

	=== Gathering Materials ===		=== Gathering Materials ===