Wrath of Iuz
Plot points/Scenes
The adventure begins as a few of the heroes (the PCs) are taking a leisury stroll along the walls of Alhaster. They are reminenscing about their triump over Kyuss, when suddenly a shout comes from one of the watch towers.
"Dragon Hoooo!!!!"
Approaching the gate is a colossal Red Dragon chasing down some sort of noble woman on a horse.
Themes
Iuz stirs.
Structure
Exposition
Ahlaster and the province of Redhand are nominally part of the Empire of Iuz. With Lashonas failure to bring about the Age of Worms through her dupe Prince Zeech; it brought to the Old Ones' (Iuz) attention that his lack of control in the Bandit Lands has brought about such insolence and challenge to his authority.
He has instructed his Black Legion to eliminate all traces of Kyuss from the Bandit Lands. This includes the Barony of Wormhall and the Province of Redhand (where Ahlaster is located). He has also sent his troops to scour the Wormcrawl Fissure for any signs of the Worm that Walks or the elder evils minions.
In pursuit of the latter his troops have occupied the Barony of Tolstoffni as a base of operations, as it sits at the edge of the Great Rift where the Wormcrawl Fissure is located.
Conflict
The forces of Tolstoffni were overwhelmed. Through the valiant efforts of Edgard Tolstoff, he manage to create enough of a distraction for his sister Katarin to escape.
This was not without notice. The baroness is being hounded by Imperious Rex, a demonic Ancient Red Dragaon and second in command of the Black Legion.
Rising Action
As Katain, makes a break for the gates of Ahlaster, Imperious Rex is hot on her heels.
Our heroes leap into action to save the fair madien.
Climax
Most through the grit and prowess of Ashara, Imperious Rex is laid low.
Falling Action
The old dragon saves himself from certain death through the use of a Contingency spell, which has teleported him to parts unknown; when he was about to face certain defeat.
Getting into the safety of the walls of Ahlaster, Katarin ingratiates herself to our heroes. She allays the threat which Iuz now poses to all who even have a passing acquaintance to the Age of Worms.
She warns the Imperious Rex is part of the Black Legion which will surely turn its attentions to Ahlaster. Throughout her re-telling of events her deep concern for her brother is ever pressent.
Resolution
As a sign of thanks, Katarin pressents the characters with 8 letters of coin (function as bearer bonds 8 x 10 000 gp bonds).
Components
Goals
Save Katarin.
Relations
Adversaries
Imperious Rex
Plot type
War
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