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The Valley of the Dying Things



This game started near December. It has been a slow with Holidays and new years, and unfortunately some player attrition. I am currently looking for one new player character. The player I am replace was new to play by post, and decided that the medium just wasn't for them. Here is the old recruitment thread.

So far, the party has gathered information on the nature of the plague, accepted a dying man's riddle, learned of Empire deserters, and navigated some bureaucracy. The ground work is laid, and the action is ready to start!

The information included in the above link is still relevant for character building. Feel free to include a background bonus and character theme. As of yet, we have not had a combat. I estimate there will be a level up near March.

Another player is currently lost in time and space. If they do not return soon, I may accept a second application. I will decide in roughly 10-14 days.

Thank you!

Skylark Valley is in dire need of hope and restoration. After being bountiful and prosperous for many seasons, pestilence and rot have come unto the valley. The water burns, people wither away, and desperation gnaws on hope. Bandits and goblins come from the mountains to prey upon refugees, and the dead rise to feed on the living.

By Empire Order, the entrances to Skylark Valley have been sealed, the populace quarantined until the cause of this curse has been found. Shortly before that decree, they sent an 'well-equipped team of contracted investigators', to document the extent and specific source of Skylark Valley's plague, and if possible, to restore the valley to life.


The Scenario
The original The Valley of the Dying Things is scripted and owned by Jeff Vogel, who uses it in his Avernum and Exile series of games. I mean no disrespect to the man or his works. There is significant revision and story alteration, and i use the source material for inspiration.


The Setting
This game will take place entirely within Skylark Valley. Most will feel it is similar to a 'Points of Light' setting. For those interested in the world beyond the valley's high cliff walls, I invite you to create and design. For those looking for more information, please visit the World Book.