Solodark Campaign 1

Campaign Notebook

Log

1: World Generation and Initial Character Creation (Cadaros, Farond) [EP1]

The campaign begins with defining the starting location and the first two player characters.

— Choose or roll a starting terrain. ⠀⠀Randomizer type: 2d6. Randomizer reference: 6. Randomizer result: Grassland. Outcome: Hex 1 is going to be Grassland, marking the starting hex.

— Roll settlement type. Randomizer type: d6. Randomizer reference: 6. Randomizer result: Metropolis.

— Name the Metropolis. Randomizer type: d8. Randomizer reference: 5. Randomizer result: Rularn (RAN/Rou).

— Roll danger level for Rularn. Randomizer type: d6. Randomizer reference: 6. Randomizer result: Deadly.

Character 1 (Wizard): — Roll stats (3d6 in order). Randomizer type: 3d6. Randomizer result: STR 8, DEX 9, CON 7 (-1 modifier), INT 14, WIS 6, CHA 14.

— Roll ancestry. Randomizer type: Random. Randomizer reference: 6. Randomizer result: Elf.

— Roll alignment. Randomizer type: d6. Randomizer reference: 6. Randomizer result: Chaotic.

— Roll class. Randomizer type: Random. Randomizer result: Wizard.

— Roll name. Randomizer type: d20. Randomizer reference: 18. Randomizer result: Cadaros (Kadaros).

— Calculate hit points (1d4, + Constitution modifier at Level 1). Randomizer type: 1d4. Randomizer result: 1 hit point (2 rolled, -1 CON modifier).

— Roll initial spells (3x Tier 1, d12). Randomizer type: d12 (x3). Randomizer result: 6 (Floating Disc), 8 (Light), 4 (Detect Magic).

— Roll class talent (d8). Randomizer type: d8. Randomizer reference: 8. Randomizer result: Gain advantage on casting the Light spell.

Character 2 (Thief): — Roll stats (3d6 in order). Randomizer type: 3d6. Randomizer result: STR 9, DEX 11, CON 7, INT 12, WIS 8, CHA 12.

— Roll ancestry. Randomizer type: Random. Randomizer reference: 6. Randomizer result: Elf.

— Roll class. Randomizer type: Random. Randomizer reference: 3. Randomizer result: Thief.

— Roll name. Randomizer type: d20. Randomizer reference: 4. Randomizer result: Farond (Farend).

— Determine background. Randomizer type: d12. Randomizer reference: 6. Randomizer result: Orphaned (rescued and raised by an unusual guardian).

— Calculate hit points (1d4, + Constitution modifier at Level 1). Randomizer type: 1d4. Randomizer result: 3 hit points (4 rolled, -1 CON modifier).

— Roll class talent (Backstab modifier). Randomizer type: 2d6. Randomizer reference: 3. Randomizer result: Backstab deals +1 die of damage (total 2 weapon damage die).

— Generate Rularn Districts (8 districts total). Randomizer type: d8 (x8). Randomizer result: Temple District (6), Slums (1), Low District (2), Castle District (8), Artisan District (3), Market (4), Low District (2), University (7).

2: Organization and Rularn Map Finalization (EP2, EP3)

The narrator transfers notes into a notebook and maps Rularn.

— Set up notebook index and pagination. Descriptive result: World Map (Pages 2 & 3); World Map Index (Pages 4 & 5); Map of Rularn (Page 6); Rularn Map Key (Page 7).

— Determine Temple District (1) POI. Randomizer type: 1d4, then 2d6. Randomizer result: 2 POI: Minor Deity's Chapel, Forbidden Shrine.

— Determine Castle District (3) POI. Randomizer type: Odds/Evens. Randomizer result: Evens. Outcome: Coliseum, Royal Castle.

— Determine Low District (6) Shops. Randomizer type: d10 (x3). Randomizer result: Butcher, Tailor, Blacksmith. Descriptive result: Butcher is Royal Wares (resident cat Crumpet); Tailor is The Golden Lantern (all goods dyed blue); Blacksmith is Bragor's Market (famous bronze imp statue).

3: First Dungeon Dive, Trap, and Stabilization (EP3, EP4)

The party travels 8 miles east to the Depths of the Golden Brothers.

— Determine dungeon name. Randomizer type: D percentile (x3). Randomizer reference: 89, 58. Randomizer result: Depths of the Golden Brothers.

— Determine travel distance and direction. Randomizer type: 2d6 miles. Randomizer reference: 8. Randomizer result: 8 miles to the east.

— Roll new hex terrain. Randomizer type: 2d6. Randomizer reference: 3. Randomizer result: Current terrain +1 step: Forest (Deadly).

— Cadaros attempts to stabilize Farond after he triggers a trap. Randomizer type: Wisdom check (DC 15 Hard). Randomizer reference: 12 (-2 mod = 10), Reroll (Luck Token x2). Randomizer result: Success. Outcome: Farond is stabilized, using two Luck Tokens, regaining one HP.

4: Carousing and NPC Introduction (EP4, EP8)

The party retreats, finds buried treasure (5 red dragon scales, 3 Warhammers), and returns to Rularn. They spend 100 gold carousing.

— Farond Carousing Result (d8 + 1). Randomizer type: d8 + 1. Randomizer reference: 4. Randomizer result: Gain 3 XP and a Priest ally (Tier).

— Cadaros Carousing Result (d8 + 1). Randomizer type: d8 + 1. Randomizer reference: 7. Randomizer result: Led an entire tavern in a wildly insulting song about a disliked noble, gain 4 XP and a Famous Bard ally.

— Cadaros Level 2 Spell gain (d10). Randomizer type: d10. Randomizer reference: 7. Randomizer result: Magic Missile.

— Cadaros and Farond Level Up (Total 11 XP). Outcome: Both reach Level 2.

— The party meets Brick, a powerful magic user. Randomizer type: D percentile. Randomizer reference: 42. Randomizer result: Anvil plunges toward a bystander. Outcome: Dendor saves Brick, who rewards them with a +1 Dagger of the Rat.

5: Cairns Dungeon Dive and Mummy Ambush (EP5)

The party travels to the Rune-Etched Boulders sealing a Deadly Cairns.

— Cadaros detects magic on the boulders. Randomizer type: Casting check (DC 11). Randomizer reference: 13 (Success). Outcome: The runes are magical, aimed inward to keep something in.

— Roll Random Encounter (Tomb table). Randomizer type: D percentile. Randomizer reference: 27. Randomizer result: 1d4 Mummies (3 Mummies appear). Mummies' Level: 10.

— Outcome: The party flees, setting fire traps with oil flasks and wedging a door with the 10-foot pole.

— Treasure Roll (Level 10+). Randomizer type: D percentile (x4, rolling with advantage/disadvantage). Randomizer result: Dagger with an emerald pommel (120 GP), Taxidermy Smilodon (30 GP), Map to Ancient Library (Twist), Myithril Shield (45 GP).

6: Cairns Exploration and Monster Encounters (EP7)

The party returns, finds a friendly Mutated Brute (former adventurer) who indicates the creatures are weak to sound. Farond gains an NPC enemy from carousing: Sirar (Adolescent Elf Thief).

— Final Monster Room Encounter (Solo Monster). Randomizer type: Stealth Roll (advantage). Randomizer reference: 19. Randomizer result: Success. Outcome: Farond and Tier sneak attack the nesting creature (16 HP), killing it.

— Final Treasure Found. Randomizer type: D percentile. Randomizer reference: 81. Randomizer result: Gold monkey idol with a ruby (60 gold).

7: Death, Recruitment, and Mapping Contract (EP9, EP10)

The party begins mapping the region north of Rularn, suffering a storm and a subsequent attack by a Level 6 Bone Naga.

— Encounter: Bone Naga (Level 6). Randomizer type: D percentile. Randomizer reference: 46. Randomizer result: Bone naga slithers over the sand. Damage taken: 9 points (Dendor, initially). Outcome: Dendor, Farond, and Tier are all dropped to 0 HP. Farond dies (Constitution -2, 2 rounds). Tier dies.

— Payment to Cadaros and Dendor. Randomizer type: d6 (70 gold per hex, based on 30-80 range). Randomizer reference: 5. Randomizer result: 350 gold (mapping 5 hexes) + 40 (circlet) + 16 (mirror) = 406 gold (202 gold each).

— Recruitment of new characters. Descriptive result: Marina (Human Fighter, Level 1), Astrid (Halfling Priest, Level 1). Astrid's Deity: St. Turagnus (Lawful, embodiment of righteousness and justice).

8: Map Exploration and New Encounters (EP11, EP12)

The party resumes mapping for Brick.

— H9 POI (Safe Ocean Coast). Randomizer type: d20, d4, d8, d10. Randomizer result: Temple of St. Turagnus (Lawful, Ancient Halfling Matron Winn, 9 people). Artifact Found: Crystal circlet (20 GP value).

— Encounter: Shadow (Level 3). Randomizer type: D percentile. Randomizer reference: 89. Randomizer result: Shadow ripples over the grass like a dark stain. Outcome: Party wins, Shadow flees North.

— Encounter: Goblin Warband (F7, Unsafe Forest). Randomizer type: d6 goblins. Randomizer result: 4 Goblins (Level 1, 5 HP each). Outcome: Party wins, Marina is healed by Dendor's Cure Wounds.

— Bal's Tower (F7). Host: Bal (Middle-aged, Chaotic Dwarf, Wealthy). — Why is the tower unsafe? Randomizer type: D percentile (x2). Randomizer reference: 30, 83. Randomizer result: Capture Disgust, Ascend Fear. — Is Bal aware of Rularn? Randomizer type: Oracle d20. Randomizer reference: Natural 20. Randomizer result: Very Yes. Outcome: Bal is from Rularn long ago.

— Travel ends in Deadly Mountains (J9). Descriptive result: The air grows chill and a low mist gathers, ending the session.

Appendix

Characters

Cadaros (Wizard, Elf, Chaotic, Sailor)* — Level: 3. — Stats: STR 8, DEX 9, CON 7 (-1), INT 14 (+1 bonus, resulting in +1 INT modifier), WIS 6, CHA 14 (+2). — Hit Points: 6 (initial 1 HP + 1 HP at L2 + 4 HP at L3). — Spells: Floating Disc, Light, Detect Magic, Magic Missile (L2), Knock (L3). — Class Talent: Advantage on casting the Light spell. — Description: Rune tattooed adept.

Farond (Thief, Elf, Chaotic, Orphaned)* — Status: Dead (Killed by Bone Naga). — Level: 2. — Stats: STR 9, DEX 11, CON 7 (-1), INT 12, WIS 8, CHA 12. — Hit Points: 4 (initial 3 HP + 1 HP at L2). — Class Talent: Backstab deals +1 additional weapon die of damage (total 2 weapon damage die). — Background: Parents were murdered purposefully by a non-human entity that looks like a standard race (Push Motive). — Magic Item: +1 Dagger of the Rat (Command animal, curse turns user into a rat at midnight for one hour).

Dendor (Priest, Dwarf, Lawful, Acolyte)* — Level: 2. — Stats: Constitution +1 modifier. — Hit Points: 6 (initial 5 + 1 CON). — Deity: Madiraa, the first manifestation of law. — Class Talent: Plus one to melee attacks (Holy Weapon). — AC: 13 (Leather 11 + Shield 2).

Tier (Priest Ally, Human, Chaotic)* — Status: Dead (Killed by Bone Naga). — Level: 2. — Description: Adult, Human, Chaotic, Extravagant Wealth, Generous, Female. — Affiliation: Affiliated with the Forbidden Shrine (Very Yes).

Sirar (NPC Enemy, Adolescent Elf Thief, Neutral)* — Description: Adolescent, Elf, Neutral, Standard Wealth, Borish.

Marina (Fighter, Human, Level 1)* — Description: Hard-hitting fighter with a long sword and shield.

Astrid (Priest, Halfling, Level 1)* — Deity: St. Turagnus (Lawful, embodiment of righteousness and justice).

Locations

Rularn (Metropolis)* — Type: Metropolis. — Danger Level: Deadly. — Hexes: Surrounded by deadly grassland. — Districts: Temple District (Forbidden Shrine), Slums (Criminal Safe House), Low District, Castle District (Coliseum, Royal Castle), Artisan District, Market, and University. — POI (Wealthy Shop): The King's Finery (Antiques and Curios), run by Kirwin (Elderly, Eccentric Elf).

Depths of the Golden Brothers (Dungeon)* — Location: 8 miles east of Rularn. — Size: Small (5 rooms total). — Entrance: Archway in the side of a hill, guarded by two burned golden statues. — Interior Notes: First main room is "magnificent and glorious". Room 3 story reveals the brothers' "lack of honor" ("stop honor").

Cairns (Dungeon)* — Location: Sealed by rune-etched boulders. — Danger Level: Deadly. — Contents: Mutated Brutes (former adventurers), weakness to sound.

Bal's Tower (Fortified Tower)* — Location: F7 (Unsafe Forest). — Host: Bal (Middle-aged, Chaotic Dwarf, Wealthy). — Status: Not safe (Capture Disgust, Ascend Fear). Bal is from Rularn long ago.

Temple of St. Turagnus* — Location: H9 (Safe Ocean Coast). — Status: Occupied by 9 people, run by Winn (Ancient Halfling Matron).

Features

Golden Brothers vast horde* — A treasure referenced in Cadaros's 93-year-old history book.

Magic Dagger (+1 Dagger of the Rat)* — Gifted by Brick. — Properties: Plus one weapon, Command animal (DC 15 Charisma check), curse turns user into a rat at midnight for one hour.

Crystal circlet* — Found at the Temple of St. Turagnus (H9). — Value: 20 gold.