The Emerald Pass
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THE EMERALD PASS
Many years ago, the Emerald pass was an emerald mine. Long after the mine dried up, a threat of demons in the north called an alliance of humans, dwarves and elves to defend the southern kingdoms. They used the old mines to build a fort against the threat. Years passed and the fort passed from hand to hand. Eventually it turned into a town where travelers who traverse the mountains can rest before they continue their journey north or south. But as trouble brews in the north once more, the more adventurers flock to the town to aid in the town’s defense. Though the town has the funds to hire an army, they do not have the infrastructure to train one. Thus, they rely on the bravery of adventurers to protect their town and the trade routes around it.
Visit the local shops that range from a bakery to an apothecary. The local tavern is the best place to get the latest quests. The temple across from the tavern provides services.
Traveling merchants sell their goods at the wagon market where you can get exotic items or goods.
The local counting house stores a fortune. But beware, if you are caught stealing from it, they will send you straight to the Lord’s jail.
Adventurers can seek an audience with the lord of the town. If invited to be his guests, they can visit his library or his gryphon roost where his most noble of gryphon riders train their steeds.
But beware the darkness that brews below. There is something in the sewers. Only the bravest of adventurers should even consider going down there.
Good luck to you, and welcome to the Emerald Pass!
EDITOR’S NOTE
I built this town as a town for my adventurers to visit and complete some quests. I got a little carried away and created a dungeon under the town. In the time after that, I learned to craft more user friendly maps and dungeons. Please use the map for inspiration or change it as you like for your own campaign.
