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Post by fullerton on Dec 18, 2017 12:04:41 GMT -6
The Hyqueous Vaults is available (free) here: hyqueousvaults.blogspot.com/p/the-hyqueous-vaults.htmlIf you like austinjimm's OD&D modules, you should check this out — he's one of the authors. It's an OSRIC module, but I'm sure you can figure out how to convert it :-) The Hyqueous Vaults is a site-based dungeon with water and necromancy themes, some tricky/puzzling situations, and plenty of opportunity for combat.
A challenging and lucrative module for 6-8 characters, averaging 3rd level. A centuries-old map leads to a mysterious cliffside complex, rumored to be flooded, and supposedly holding a dead necromancer’s fortune. Sages believe the arm-length metal implement accompanying the map must be some sort of key. The complex stands ripe for exploration by a party sufficiently strong and sneaky to wrest any treasures from the depths within. Written in celebration of OSRIC’s 10th Birthday.
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Post by scalydemon on Dec 19, 2017 12:19:28 GMT -6
Nice, I will check this out. I did purchase and enjoyed The Tomb of the Sea Kings.
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Post by bravewolf on Dec 20, 2017 0:51:18 GMT -6
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Post by scalydemon on Jan 10, 2018 10:25:31 GMT -6
Link in first post didn't work for me, but I was able to find it on lulu and downloaded it. I like it and plan to run it for my group here on the 20th. Thanks!
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Post by scalydemon on Jan 22, 2018 22:45:04 GMT -6
Ran a bit of this Saturday for local gaming group I play with. We had 6 players.
Copy/paste of the game recap:
The party came in to the city of Remballo late at night on a caravan hauling wine & liquors. Tired and hungry from the journey. While heading thru the dark foggy back streets of Remballo in the Dead Fiddlers Square area they came upon a dandy being accosted by 3 black haired unkept men. These turned out to be Wererats (sent from the Manas thieves guild on an assassination plot it was uncovered via charm spell). The man turned out to be Savario Borgandy. The party killed the lycanthropes.
Also encountered in the City,
Hooded Falcon Inn
Opium Den < possibly run by the Five Circles opium gang>
Rafael the Cur, thief house, run by members of the Remballo thieves guild
A strange looking rod/object (possibly a key) wrapped in a map of sorts came into the party's possession via Savario Borgandy as well as free banking services.
The party then embarked on a journey into the foothills of the Cretian Mountains, entered a partially water filled dungeon and encountered some danger and odd happenings with incorporeal items and Eel Men etc.
Monsters slain or defeated:
3 Wererats
6 Eel Men
1 Griffon
1 Black Panther (that was perhaps not normal)
Treasure found included, a magic dagger, magic amulet, 12 small crude gemstones (worth 10gp each)
I am giving 3 x exp for monsters and also giving everyone a 500 exp roleplaying bonus for this session. Some good roleplaying in the City was had.
Every character present gets total of 977 exp and 24 gp (assuming the eventual sale of the gems)
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Post by fullerton on Jan 22, 2018 23:33:07 GMT -6
Very cool! Out of curiosity, what system did you use, and what level were the PCs?
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Post by scalydemon on Jan 22, 2018 23:55:28 GMT -6
Very cool! Out of curiosity, what system did you use, and what level were the PCs? Using the B/X ruleset. This is the start of a new (monthly) campaign, everyone started at 10,000 exp. They didn't search near the entrance so came in thru the main water entrance. A Magic User in the party has Knock in his spell book but didn't have memorized during last session so they got stopped by the 1st wizard locked door. They were pretty leary of the boats. They are all pretty intrigued by the rod and the incorporeal stuff in the ruined great room. I changed the jaguar to a black panther. It killed one of their henchmen. I'm looking forward to when they leave the area then the black panther reanimates and tracks them down again. I'll post the recap again after next month's session. Fun so far!
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Post by fullerton on Jan 31, 2018 22:28:39 GMT -6
The Lulu print-on-demand version is now available, at-cost ($3.60 US): hyqueousvaults.blogspot.com/p/the-hyqueous-vaults.html
And right now, Lulu has a coupon for free shipping: SHIPIT2018
(Reminder: A custom-printed detached-cover version will be available starting at Gary Con, also at-cost. So you may prefer to wait for that one instead of buying the Lulu one.)
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Post by scalydemon on Feb 18, 2018 15:46:18 GMT -6
Ran the second session of this yesterday at the FLGS, we had 5 players, B/X, 4 hour and 15 min session. I tweaked a few things. Fun time. *spoliers*
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The party 'Remballo Raiders?' continued delving deeper into the Hyqueous Vaults eventually discovering an alternate entrance.
Things/people etc Encountered: Redbeck (Giant Troll/extortionist who seems to run the SE area) Zirrind (Elf who seems to have allegiance to Redbeck, can turn invisible and has some sort of device that opens wizard locked doors) The rod you had is now turned to dust but you discovered at least one use for it in that it effects the candles that seem to control the corporeal/material state of items. A 5 headed Hydra (now 4 headed) killed the party Cleric
Monsters slain or defeated:
1 Black Panther (re-animated) 5 goblin lackeys 1 Worg/Dire Wolf
Treasure found included, a bat shaped silver diadem (800gp value), and 8 sp, black iron key I am giving 3 x exp for monsters and also giving everyone a 1000 exp roleplaying bonus for this session..
Every character present gets total of 1,280 exp and 160gp and 1sp (from sale of diadem). Some of you may have spent some $$ in town
The party has at this point made their way to the City of Mirquinoc in the Gaelon River Valley ?(Fey controlled). They recruited a new 2nd lvl female Cleric of Narrah
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