EDSG Episode 240 - Shards: The Flames of Avarice

Earthdawn Survival Guide

* Earthdawn Shards: The Flames of Avarice

* Books and stuff are at our distributor and should be on their way soon.

* Josh has run this adventure; vague memories.

* Novice-tier, features a magician's retreat near the Scarlet Sea.

* Might be difficult to relocate, unless you're willing to hand-wave.

* Some adventure background.

* Tears of the Dead - orks exiled from Cara Fahd.

* Attack on an inn/waystation, PCs come upon the aftermath.

* Raiders will be returning; defend the location.

* Fight should not be difficult.

* Map to the raiders' base, track them back to deal with them.

* Motivating the group to follow the orks.

* Encounters on the way.

* Dealing with the orks; not much guidance in the text.

* Opening and exploring the magician's retreat.

* Thread item treasure at the end; Staff of Avanthus

* Backstory to the retreat; setup for campaign antagonist.

* Dichotomy between the scale of the adventure and the campaign seeds.

* Extra stuff feels strange; too much garnish/fluff/glitter.

* Josh's opinion of the adventure shifts as time goes on.

* Discussion of the Staff of Avanthus

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