The Twin Towns of Olgam and Oskill
Connects to: 05.24, 08.21, 13.24 and 33.00.
Overview
The Hoard (33.00) sent dwarves to colonize the metal-rich southern hills of Gore when the Lords Sanguine withdrew from the region. However, they found themselves competing with migrants from Ninbolm seeking freedom from the Hierophant’s tyranny. The two races were loath to either fight or yield the best land, so they agreed to establish towns inside two opposing hills. The situation was complicated when their tunnels became intersected or intertwined. The two races stood on the brink of open war when Old Black (13.24) flew over the valley and decimated them.
The few who fled the dragon still dwell in the deep tunnels. Since the attack twenty years ago, the two races have put aside their differences for the sake of survival. Without patrols, the tunnels have become haunts for ghouls that wandered north from the Singing Wastes. Sulgrim’s troll knights (08.21) have also made successful forays into the ruins. Sulgrim hopes to drive out the dwarves, gnomes and ghouls and use the mines to strengthen his grip over southern Gore. And although no one knows it, Old Black is stirring again…
Connections
- The valley is the seldom-used pass that connects Gore and the Singing Wastes.
Hooks
- What metals were mined here?
- How did the dwarves manage to trade with the Hoard? Their path is long and perilous.
- Tell me about some interesting characters who live in the ruins.
- How did the ghouls find their way into the tunnels?
