Moonshadow

Shadows O'er The Forgotten Realms (Dark Cloud x Moonshadow)

Zelana's brow furrowed at the farmer's insinuation though before she had a chance to retort, the very mercenary in question arrived. She offered Gray the same cordial nod of a greeting as she had provided Berrin upon arrival. "Indeed."

She pushed the minor annoyance to the back of her mind with ease. She wasn’t there to amuse the farmer anyways. Whispers had swept through the region that the lost mines of Phandelver had been at long last located. If such a discovery were true, she wanted to be there. While that was not the precise task at hand, getting to Phandalin would put her closer to discovering the truth. She glanced between the two men with a curious expression playing at her features. She was packed and ready to get on the road. Hopefully, they were as well. “If it is just the three of us, we should get moving,” the half-elf suggested.

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"Mercenary logic," the half-elf answered as though such a thing should have been obvious. It helped that she and Gray had known one another, though to no further extent than exchanging idle conversation about the jobs he had been hired on in the prior years. It was a acquaintance much like any other she had with those who brought their armor to her mentor's shop for repairs. "It is a key point of information to know whom one has been hired to work for."

The blacksmith gave a shrug as her attention diverted to check over the supplies in the farmer's wagon. In addition to what she could only assume were Berrin's farming tools was a variety of mining gear and food. She pondered if some of the contents would be used during their trek, the salted pork and casket of ales of particular interest. She had packed rations so that even if the food was not for their consumption in any fashion, she would not go hungry.

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The woman's thin brow arched high as the farmer took in her appearance. She pushed away from the stable doors with a grace befitting the elven half of her heritage. She had enough sense to not be rude, all too familiar in dealing with a variety of personalities from her occupation. She had to admit, just to herself, that she had yet to meet someone from Phandalin before. His accent was unique.

"Zelana," she answered plainly with a nod of greeting. "You must be Berrin?" She likely pronounced the name wrong, her city accent a vast contrast to his own country drawl.

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The first harvest of the season brought with it several caravans of tradesmen, farmers, and merchants from the outlying towns to Neverwinter. Among these travelers is a simple farmer from Phandalin who carries with him a letter from one of the Rockseer brothers. The Dwarf had been with the caravan when they arrived but has since headed back for Phandalin to deal with business matters. Gundren took with him the trade wagon’s protector, Sildar Hallwinter. As such it falls to the farmer to acquire a small number of adventurers from Neverwinter to accompany him, and his wagon of goods, to Barthen’s Provisions. The route treks South along the High Road before veering East towards the Triboar Trail.

With the promise of pay being reason enough, Berrin is able to hire a human mercenary that simply goes by the name of ‘Gray.’ The pair agree to meet back at Neverwinter’s Southern most stable in two days' time. Berrin has set out to recruit at least one more willing traveler to accompany the wagon, knowing that there is greater strength in numbers. Meanwhile, Gray pays a visit to a favored blacksmith of his to ensure his armor is in decent enough shape to not cause any complications.

During their idle conversation, the half-moon elf blacksmith by the name of Zelana mentions that she has always wanted to visit Phandalin, having heard the stories of the lost mines. Albeit a bit wearily, Gray invites her to join him on the escort mission for Berrin. The half-elf agrees and sets about making the necessary arrangements for her absence from the forge. While Gray is able to secure a secondary member for their travels, Berrin has no such luck.

It is early morning on the second day since Berrin and Gray met. Leaning against one wall of the stable with a ceramic mug of black coffee clasped between her hands, Zelana waits. Her white-blond hair bound back away from her face in a bountiful ponytail and her smith’s hammer hanging from a loop on her leather belt.

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Moonshadow's Sorcerer - Level 1

Lunesea Page 1 - Main

Lunesea Page 2 - Background

Lunesea Page 3 - Spells

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Moonshadow's Artificer - Level 1

Zelana Page 1 - Main

Zelana Page 2 - Background

Zelana Page 3 - Spells

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Dark Cloud's Fighter - Level 1

Gray Page 1 - Main

Garan Page 2 - Background

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Dark Cloud's Cleric - Level 1

Berrin Page 1 - Main

Berrin Page 2 - Background

Berrin Page 3 - Spells

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Dungeons and Dragons 5e
Shadows O'er the Forgotten Realms

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The beginning

More than five hundred years ago, clans of dwarves and gnomes made an agreement known as the Phandelver’s Pact, by which they would share a rich mine in a wondrous cavern known as Wave Echo Cave. In addition to its mineral wealth, the mine contained great magical power.

Human spellcasters allied themselves with the dwarves and gnomes to channel and bind that energy into a great forge (called the Forge of Spells), where magic items could be crafted. Times were good, and the nearby human town of Phandalin prospered as well.

But then disaster struck when ores swept through the North and laid waste to all in their path.

A powerful force of ores reinforced by evil mercenary wizards attacked Wave Echo Cave to seize its riches and magic treasures. Human wizards fought alongside their dwarf and gnome allies to defend the Forge of Spells, and the ensuing spell battle destroyed much of the cavern.

Few survived the cave-ins and tremors, and the location of Wave Echo Cave was lost.

For centuries, rumors of buried riches have attracted treasure seekers and opportunists to the area around Phandalin, but no one has ever succeeded in locating the lost mine. In recent years, people have resettled the area. Phandalin is now a rough-and-tumble frontier town. More important, the Rockseeker brothers— a trio of dwarves - have discovered the entrance to Wave Echo Cave, and they intend to reopen the mines.

Dungeons & Dragons Sourcebook

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Dice Rolls for Dark Cloud

Shadows O'er The Forgotten Realms (Dark Cloud x Moonshadow)

Character creation occurring in PMs, sheets to be posted once completed then I'll get to work on the IC Introduction :)