A Faerunian Tale: Corruption in the Mines
"Once one of the greatest subterranean Dwarven kingdoms east of the Anauroch at the north end of the Desertsmouth Mountains, the Mines of Tethyamar were known for their rich source of mithril and precious gems waiting for the taking by eager Dwarven hands. Centuries ago however, catastrophe struck and completely buried the entire kingdom beneath the earth in a mix of rock, sand, and death. Now, the only remnant of the kingdom is what most would consider a pitiful excuse for a border town on the surface, located a few miles from the ancient entrance to the mines. The town still retains the old name Tethyamar as a matter of honor (or for marketing, as some insist) and operates primarily as an outpost to resupply travelers going into and out of The Great Desert.
In recent times, this border town has come under new management by an entrepreneurial human, and rumor has it that the Dwarves have begun mining the surface with renewed vigor. Other rumors abound that the town is rife with oppression, missing dwarves, dangerous beasts from the depths of the earth, and bandits raiding trade caravans passing through the area. Who knows what dangers lurk around Tethyamar or what one may find when exploring...
...the Corruption in the Mines!"
This is Part 1 of a three part campaign in Forgotten Realms for 4 players. Part 1 will take players from 3rd level through approximately 7th level before moving onto Part 2.
