Lands of Merrasmu
The maps of X6 Quagmire and X9 The Savage Coast greatly expanded the World of Mystara. The Savage Coast would eventually see some love with expanded details in later products, but in 1985 they were both just horrendous modules that really went nowhere. They required a lot of work from the DM to make them worth running. This adventure is my take using only what world information was available from X1, X4, X5, X6 and X9. I do promise Merrasmu will not appear in character ever. This is an "Expert" level game using TSR's '81 edition of D&D, frequently referred to as B/X.
Posting expectations for this game are one a week. We may move a bit faster from time to time but I plan on making a DM post every Friday afternoon.
To apply create a thread and roll up a character.
The Necklace is the name given to the trade route between the trade ports of Sea Camel and Mule Beach at the edge of civilization that crosses isthmus of the Serpent Peninsula, an uncivilized land mass that separates the Sea of Dread from the Western Sea. The Necklace provides a short overland passage for trade goods into the Savage Coast, rather than navigating the danger ridden coasts of the peninsula.
10 years ago the Sind Desert marked the edge of the Known World. The Hule War greatly expanded the world and started the Thyatin sphere of influence looking outward. The death of the Master of Hule and the negotiated truce that followed open these new lands for trade and possible settlement. These events also brought heroes and treasure seekers into the wilds to prove their metal and find their fortunes. This brings us to you...
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