BLOODSTONES - THE TOWER
Is a Grim & Perilous ShadowDark Adventure for Crawler Levels 1-2
This adventure was originally written in 1987 for WFRP 1st
Edition. Now, it has been proudly adapted for ShadowDark. This
adventure serves as the starting point for the Bloodstones campaign,
introducing the first two stones (#1 & #2). The location of the
remaining ten stones (#3 ~ #12) will follow, each with their own
mini-adventure.
Premises:
In the shadowed reaches of history, from a millennium
past, there existed an age swallowed by darkness. It was a world ruled
by chaos, where the few civilized realms stood as isolated beacons of
hope amid a wilderness ravaged by malevolent forces.
During this bleak era, two formidable wizards, masters of
their respective magical arts, united their powers. One wielded the
fierce energies of battle magic, while the other commanded the secrets
of ancient arcane runes. Together, they forged the legendary Bloodstones
to fight against the dark forces.
They crafted twelve stones in total, each imbued with a
unique and potent enchantment to empower its bearer the ability to fight
against the forces of darkness. These precious stones were entrusted to
the twelve known civilized realms, each bestowed upon a worthy leader,
those who would dare to wield them against evil and chaos.
As time crawled forward, aided from the stones the
relentless forces of chaos were pushed back and gradually vanquished,
ushering in an era of peace and prosperity. The Bloodstones were passed
down through generations from one descendant to another, though not
without peril. Some were stolen, while others were seized through
bloodshed. Over time, the stones faded into obscurity, lost and
forgotten about, their existence fading into a realm of legends.
Until this day, when the ancient book of legends was opened once again...
In a world where ancient magic seeps into every root and
river, the beginning of the Bloodstones Campaign Adventure invites
Crawlers into an epic tale of loyalty turned to enmity and a struggle
for power born of blood and betrayal. This is the story of once two
friends — one dedicated to knowledge, the other to the thrill of power —
whose quest for forbidden magic unraveled the fabric of their bond and
set them on opposing paths.
Now, as the Crawlers step into this story, they find
themselves caught between the lingering shadows of the two main
characters who dared to uncover the legend and dangerous allure of the
Bloodstones. As their journey unfolds, players must decide which path to
take, what sacrifices they are willing to make, and ultimately, if
power at such a price is worth the blood it demands.
This adventure campaign calls upon the brave, the cunning,
or the desperate to seek the Bloodstones, facing the same darkness
these stones were crafted to banish. Will you rise to reclaim these lost
relics and protect the lands from an age-old evil? Or will their power
lead you down the darker paths of ambition? The choice is yours, but the
legacy of the Bloodstones and the echoes of the ancient age await those
who dare.
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