The Narratives of Aufstrag (A1), Entry 11

Within the sewers of Hrueset, the adventurers encounter an Otyugh, Gibbering Mouther, Gelatinous Cube, Carrion Crawler, and a Darakhul Ghoul engaged in a ritual using Un-Coal that produces Un-Light that allows one to gaze into the Undead Shadow Realm.

#CastlesAndCrusades #Aufstrag #Drakhul #story #narrative #DnD #ttrpg #rpg
https://philosopherzeus.wordpress.com/2023/07/23/the-narratives-of-aufstrag-a1-entry-11/

The Narratives of Aufstrag (A1), Entry 9

In the town of Mirstone, the adventurers take on a murderous mage with his imp familiar, and his doppelgänger colleague in a battle in the streets and on the rooftops!

#CastlesAndCrusades #Aufstrag #rpg #ttrpg #story #narrative #DnD
https://philosopherzeus.wordpress.com/2023/06/24/the-narratives-of-aufstrag-a1-entry-9/

The Narratives of Aufstrag (A1), Entry 8

1. Zhanna, owner of the House of Charms, details how the PC's set a trap for the Crna Ruk assassins as they attempt to break in to her establishment on a rainy night.

2. Eupraxia, from the Greek town of Katidaea, describes seeing the adventurers relax after adventuring and enjoy drinks at The Trireme Tavern and have to deal with inebriated philosophers and members of the group!

#CastlesAndCrusades #Aufstrag #DnD #ttrpg #rpg
https://philosopherzeus.wordpress.com/2023/06/04/the-narratives-of-aufstrag-a1-entry-8/

The Narratives of Aufstrag (A1), Entry 7

While half the adventuring group spent a month travelling along the Blacktooth Ridge (Entries 1-6), the other half of the group decided to travel on the roads between towns to meet up with the other group.

In this story session, they encounter the Crna Ruk sorcerer assassins after they've murdered a mage.

#CastlesAndCrusades #Aufstrag #DnD #ttrpg #rpg #story #narrative
https://philosopherzeus.wordpress.com/2023/05/28/the-narratives-of-aufstrag-a1-entry-7/

The Narratives of Aufstrag (A1), Entry 6

The adventurers are now only a few days from the town of Botkinburg where they can rest and recover from their adventures, but before they can do so, they must fight the Ogre Kruggle and Trosh, his Troll friend who ambush them at night!

#CastlesAndCrusades #Aufstrag #DnD #rpg #ttrpg #story #narrative
https://philosopherzeus.wordpress.com/2023/05/27/the-narratives-of-aufstrag-a1-entry-6/

The Narratives of Aufstrag (A1), Entry 3
- The adventurers pass through a cave behind Fallow Falls on their way to the Blacktooth Ridge and are accosted by Fír Glas, blue-skinned Faery-folk that demand riches to pass through their territory.

#CastlesAndCrusades #Aufstrag #DnD #ttrpg #rpg #story #narrative
https://philosopherzeus.wordpress.com/2023/04/22/the-narratives-of-aufstrag-a1-entry-3/

The Narratives of Aufstrag (A1), Entry 2
- The adventurers take on a Shire Giant, and two members are picked up and then hurled to the ground and nearly killed from the impact.

#CastlesAndCrusades #Aufstrag #DnD #rpg #ttrpg #giants #story #narrative
https://philosopherzeus.wordpress.com/2023/04/16/the-narratives-of-aufstrag-a1-entry-2/

The Narratives of Aufstrag (A1), Entry 1

In this blog post as the adventurers begin a new adventure:
- The adventurers nearly lose four characters in an encounter with Baobhan Sith faery vampires.
- The Rune Mark uses his Agnosia Rune to great comical effect on attacking bandits.

#CastlesAndCrusades #DnD #Aufstrag #BaobhanSith #rpg #ttrpg #story #narrative #faery
https://philosopherzeus.wordpress.com/2023/04/09/the-narratives-of-aufstrag-a1-entry-1/

The Narratives of Aufstrag (A0), Entry 8
- The adventurers raid a Remnant Alchemist tower guarded by skeletal archers that run down the outer tower walls to attack!
- Alchemy treasures are found, but are the Darakhul (Ghoul Empire) aware of what happened to the Alchemist's Tower? How are the Darakhul tied to Aufstrag?

#CastlesAndCrusades #Aufstrag #rpg #ttrpg #DnD #story #narrative #undead #Darakhul
https://philosopherzeus.wordpress.com/2023/04/02/the-narratives-of-aufstrag-a0-entry-8/

The Narratives of Aufstrag (A0), Entry 7
- The Adventurers discover members of their party are undead Remnants.
- Within the Elven Ruins of Kuthrad Ondal, the Oraalau (Elder Elf) party member (temporarily) gains a level and the group politely converses with a Lamassu.
- The adventuring party then heads towards a tower of Remnant alchemist magic-users with skeletal archer sentries.

#CastlesAndCrusades #Aufstrag #DnD #ttrpg #rpg #narrative #story #undead
https://philosopherzeus.wordpress.com/2023/03/25/the-narratives-of-aufstrag-a0-entry-7/

The Narratives of Aufstrag (A0), Entry 6
Exciting new things occur for the players in my campaign in the newest story blog:
- The Adventurers receive their reward for defeating Gritznak the Bold (Gnoll warlord).
- New Remnant Undead join the group, along with an Oraalau (Elder Elf) Skald.
- The group approach the ancient Elven ruined tower of Kuthrad Ondal and experience its protective Elven magic.

#CastlesAndCrusades #Aufstrag #ttrpg #rpg #elves #undead #story #DnD
https://philosopherzeus.wordpress.com/2023/03/19/the-narratives-of-aufstrag-a0-entry-6/

GM Diary: Bringing Grim Hollow and Nightfell into Aufstrag Homebrew

Topics: Grimdark, Grim Hollow, Nightfell, Aufstrag, Ghoul Empire (Darakhul), two moons and their effects on beasts and culture and how I plan on merging these settings to create something new.

#CastlesAndCrusades #Grimhollow #Nightfell #Aufstrag #DnD #ttrpg #rpg #grimdark
https://philosopherzeus.wordpress.com/2023/03/06/gm-diary-bringing-grim-hollow-and-nightfell-into-aufstrag-homebrew/

The Narratives of Aufstrag (AO), Entry 5

The adventurers defeat the gnoll warrior Gritznak the Bold and Unguaith Kine, the former high priest of Baleon Nakt. But, just as they think everything is safe, more gnolls and goblins approach.

#CastlesAndCrusades #Aufstrag #DnD #ttrpg #rpg #narrative #story
https://philosopherzeus.wordpress.com/2023/03/05/the-narratives-of-aufstrag-ao-entry-5/

The Narratives of Aufstrag (A0), Entry 4

This part of the story describes how the PCs encounter a kobold house spirit (drawn from folklore, not D&D) within the sentient evil temple of Baleon Nakt and make their way toward Gritznak, the gnoll bandit lord who is trying to bring back from the dead the former high priest of the temple.

#CastlesAndCrusades #DnD #Aufstrag #rpg #ttrpg #kobolds #narrative #story
https://philosopherzeus.wordpress.com/2023/02/19/the-narratives-of-aufstrag-a0-entry-4/

GM Diary Topics:
– Undead and Healing.
I look at why not all “healing” may harm an undead. I examine clerical healing, bandages, and illusionist healing and why illusionists could make powerful necromancers due to their healing techniques.

– I discuss using Folklore-based Kobolds in RPGs.

#CastlesAndCrusades  #Aufstrag #kobolds #undead #healing #folklore #DnD #rpg #ttrpg

https://philosopherzeus.wordpress.com/2023/02/18/aufstrag-gm-diary-a0-rising-knight-pt-4/

GM Diary Topics:
– Undead and Healing.
I look at why not all “healing” may harm an undead. I examine clerical healing, bandages, and illusionist healing and why illusionists could make powerful necromancers due to their healing techniques.

– I discuss using Folklore Kobolds in RPGs

#CastlesAndCrusades  #Aufstrag #kobolds #undead #healing #folklore #DnD #rpg #ttrpg

https://philosopherzeus.wordpress.com/2023/02/18/aufstrag-gm-diary-a0-rising-knight-pt-4/

The Narratives of Aufstrag (A0), Entry 3

The blog narrative describes the characters entering the Temple of Baleon Nakt and their first encounter with dark fey Goblins and the sentient evil that exists within the walls.

#CastlesAndCrusades #Aufstrag #DnD #Narrative #Story #rpg #ttrpg
https://philosopherzeus.wordpress.com/2023/02/11/the-narratives-of-aufstrag-a0-entry-3/

Aufstrag GM Diary: (A0) Rising Knight, Pt. 3

Summary:
– More on D&D vs. Folklore Bugbears
– Kobolds as Faery creatures
– Goblins as Dark Fey

#CastlesAndCrusades #DnD #Aufstrag #rpg #ttrpg #Goblins #Kobolds #Bugbears #Folklore
https://philosopherzeus.wordpress.com/2023/02/11/aufstrag-gm-diary-a0-rising-knight-pt-3/

The Narratives of Aufstrag (A0), Entry 2

The narrative continues with the adventuring group encountering different types of Bugbears (drawn from folklore) and burying an undead Remnant alchemist.

But if you are an undead Remnant, can you truly die?

#CastlesAndCrusades #DnD #ttrpg #rpg #Aufstrag #Narrative #Story
https://philosopherzeus.wordpress.com/2023/02/01/the-narratives-of-aufstrag-a0-entry-2/

Aufstrag GM Diary: (A0) Rising Knight, Pt. 2

Summary:
– New Exhaustion condition rules.
– Shifting to folklore inspired monsters (e.g. Bugbears), rather than generic D&D monsters.

#CastlesAndCrusades #ttrpg #rpg #DnD #Aufstrag #IzegrimCreations #TwilightFables
https://philosopherzeus.wordpress.com/2023/02/01/aufstrag-gm-diary-a0-rising-knight-pt-2/