Curse of Illmaren

A Dungeons & Dragons 3.5 game In the world of Irminsul
June 22 2024 | Full
Maps

Maps

  • SIlent Lands
  • City of Thieves
  • Dor Morash
Supporting Cast
  • Amamastor
    Balor in bound service to Zolo Vim. Commands legions of demons and is a cunning sorcerer.
  • Arianne
    Young aranea woman. Daughter of the Aranea queen and next in line to become queen herself.
  • Barka
    Assistant to Thula at her magic shop.
  • Braska
    An Orc slave trader. He owns and operates the Tusktrade Caravan. Although he presents himself as rude and uncultured, he is intelligent and a shrewd merchant.
  • Chione
    A celestial sphynx bound to the god Edon and the goddess Arysia. She was sent to the Silent Lands over 5000 years ago to hide a dangerous weapon created by Edon. She now opposes the growing forces of evil and provides divine power to a few chosen.
  • Cloven
    Ancient undead troglodyte left at the Vault of Sun Doon.
  • Dargon
    Old ogre mage and runesmith in Den.
  • Drull
    Bartender of the Honest Snake in Den. Drugged the party and sold them to Braska, a slave trader.
  • Els
    A young Nezumi woman. She is confident and pleasant to be around. She works for the Tusktrade Caravan as a doctor, keeping the slaves in optimal condition until they reach the markets.
  • Ergan
    Brilliant and powerful mage/artificer from the Great Work
  • Fell
    Second in command on board the Grim Chosen and disciple to Huville.
  • Greeg
    Bugbear guard at Torbin's Outpost
  • Grinner
    Gnoll crime boss in Den. Runs a slaver's ring and protection racket.
  • Grisela
    Lizardfolk healer in Den.
  • Huville
    River Pirate. On the run from bounty hunters from Intai. Captains a ship named the Grim Chosen.
  • Kell
    New Orc Chieftain of Safa Car.
  • Krivex
    Strange being that owns Elysium and pretends to be a reclusive sorcerer.
  • Lantana
    A cold and distant Killoren woman. She has displayed some magical abilities, mostly in dealing with plants and animals. She works for the Tusktrade Caravan, helping it cross the dangerous jungles of the Verdant Reach.
  • Mapoza
    Human priest of the Church of the Lost Seeker in Den.
  • Meera Jadeclaw
    A young green dragon who's lair is located a few hours east of Corp. She inherited the lair and some of its treasures after making a deal with the hunters that slew her brother, Viridex.
  • Muzzle
    Gnoll enforcer that works for Grinner. Maintains a kennel of ferocious hyenas.
  • Navigator
    A psionic human monk. His given name was Tak, but he accepted the name/title of Navigator when he joined an extraplanar order of martial artists. He now searches and guides possible recruits on Irminsul.
  • Niog
    Strange dragonborn vampire. His abilities and weaknesses don't fully add up for a vampire. Says he is looking for a wand for his master.
  • Nub
    Orc scout doesn't speak common
  • Lady Nyx
    Member of the Council of Whispers in Sa Owu, powerful undead, keeper of treasures of the city of the dead.
  • Reiko
    Halfling shaman in Akek.
  • Headmaster Renn
    Headmaster of the Great Shadow Academy in Azul. Ogre Mage with ties to the Plane of Shadow.
  • Rhamor
    Orc elder of the Daggerfang tribe in Safa Car.
  • Ron
    Innkeeper at the Hollow Crab Inn
  • Scorch
    Leader of a goblin tribe near Akek. Wizard.
  • Shattenzahn
    Spirit of an ancient red dragon. Trapped "In Between" and searching for a way to return to Irminsul in a corporeal form.
  • Surma
    Celestial bearkind (ursinal) trapped "In Between". He serves the God of Magic and was acting as a messenger, bringing a message to Chandra, when he became trapped.
  • Thula
    Oppressed Noblewoman from the Great Work. Under the influence and control of Ergan.
  • Tomo
    A young Nezumi man. Married to Els. He works for the Tusktrade Caravan. He is an alchemist, making poisons and potions for Braska to capture and control his merchandise.
  • Torbin
    Fiendish Dwarf with magical powers that is looking for the Eyes of Azavox. Runs a trading outpost along the Southern Serpent Run river.
  • Vera
    Hostess of Elysium in Den.
  • Vespus
    Smith in Den.
  • Xalanta
    Part of the Dragon Empress' dragon guard, her personal retinue. She is in charge of recruitment and training of new members.
  • Zolo Vim
    Powerful demon binder from Amon, only third in power after the Sultan and the Grand Vizier. General of a large fiendish horde. His status and power come from the Balor Amamastor, who was summoned and bound by Vim decades ago,
Timelines

Scheduled Sessions

Sun 10th August 2025 14:00

Session 42: a partial solution

You have recovered the magical staff, Creatlach's Touch, which may be the key to cleansing the jungle of the blight that is infecting it. Now you only need to know how, where and when to wield it.


Sessions Archive

27th Jul 2025

Session 41: Creatlach's cradle

You have learned of another ancient site dedicated to the nature spirit Creatlach. Maybe a solution for the spreading blight can be found there.


20th Jul 2025

Session 40: The next threat

After taking a break to rest up and prepare you are ready to head out to stop the blight infecting the nearby jungle.


13th Jul 2025

Session 39: A birth of evil

Tenebrous has been awakened, the excess energy of the desert has been released. It is now up to your group to decide on the fate of this evil deity. Will you allow it to be born and grow up to become a darkness deeper than the new shadow, or will you stop this evil in its infancy.


6th Jul 2025

Session 38: Tenebrous at last

You have found your way through the portal and are about to face Tenebrous, the unborn god.


29th Jun 2025

Session 37: The temple of Orcus

You have fought your way into the temple of Orcus. You know a mysterious portal can be found here that may take you to your final destination.


15th Jun 2025

Session 36: Finding the path

The deception that hides the truth of the bloodways has been discovered. Maybe now the way to the heart of Tenebrous can be discovered.


1st Jun 2025

Session 35: Mind-bending caverns

You continue to venture deeper into the mysterious caverns below the Tenebrous, trying to get closer to the heart of the dark desert. Who knows what you will find along the way.


18th May 2025

Session 34: The bloodways

Your journey through the Tenebrous reaches its next phase, you must travel through a dangerous dungeon to reach the origin of the evil to be reborn.


11th May 2025

Session 33: Into darkness

You have begun preparations to travel into the Tenebrous. Your next step is to find your way to the camp of the lich Sezzek, a renowned scholar that has been documenting the sudden growth of the Dark Desert.


4th May 2025

Session 32: Jadeclaw's lair

You have defeated the green dragon that tried to hunt and kill you. Camped outside its lair you have regrouped and healed up after a good night's rest. Time to venture inside the dragon's lair and claim your rewards. The difficult part is over, right? Right?



Journals
27th Apr 2025

Session 31: Gold and Guidance

You have made your way to Corp, a site often visited by pilgrims and merchants alike. Hoping to secure some supplies before venturing to the dangerous sands of Tenebrous.


20th Apr 2025

Session 30: Kema's secrets

You have traveled to Kema in search of the celestial sphynx Chione.



Journals
13th Apr 2025

Session 29: An old mystery

Your actions in Sa Owu have unintended consequences as the forces of Orcus begin raising the city to the ground and you are forced to flee for your lives. In the aftermath, an old and maybe forgotten mystery is resolved and an urgent challenge presents itself.


6th Apr 2025

Session 28: A court of dark flames

You have agreed to steal the mace Orcus gave to the commander of the forces occupying Sa Owu. Infiltrating his dark court will prove to be quite the challenge,



Journals
30th Mar 2025

Session 27: Occupied

Sa Owu has fallen to the forces of Orcus, who now occupy and oppress the city. This will not make it easy to find the Eye of Azavox hidden somewhere within its oldest quarter.


23rd Mar 2025

Session 26: A city under siege

After a short stay at the village of Andera, it is time to move forward. Wherever you decide to go, the presence of the invading demonic army is expected.


16th Mar 2025

Session 25: a dark port

With Azul shielded and inaccessible, you need to find a new location to go ashore.



Journals
9th Mar 2025

Session 24: Shadow and Fire

You are on your way to Azul, having allied with a dragonborn vampire looking to leave Intai. Will Azul be safe from the demons invading the SIlent Lands?


16th Feb 2025

Session 23: into an invaded realm

Having saved Intai from a demonic invasion and with another Eye of Azavox in hand, you now have to decide were to go next. As far as you know, Amon has invaded more than just Intai, so wherever you go, demons may be waiting.



Journals
2nd Feb 2025

Session 22: Intai burns

With Intai in disarray because of a demonic invasion, you have to retrieve the rod from Brujo and safely escape the city.


12th Jan 2025

Session 21: The council chamber

Having arrived in Intai, you have to find a way to get into the Council chamber and steal the Eye of Azavox, without attracting the attention of the Navigator.


5th Jan 2025

Session 20: The Ritual

You have finally found a way to rid yourselves of the Soulmark. A dangerous ritual that will draw out the curse and manifest it for you to fight will have to be performed.


29th Dec 2024

Session 19: Up from below

troubles are waiting for you as you return from the Deep Dark



Journals
21st Dec 2024

Session 18: The Truemaker's Forge

You have made your way deep beneath the Great Work.


14th Dec 2024

Session 17: The Great Work

After some eventful travel, you finally reach The Great Work


29th Nov 2024

Session 16: Fields of stingers

Another stop, another problem. This time strange wasps are the cause.


23rd Nov 2024

Session 15: From Azul ...

You have successfully stolen the mask from the academy. Where to next?



Journals
16th Nov 2024

Session 14: A masked heist

You have found the location on another one of the Eyes of Azavox. All you need to do is steal it from the magic academy.



Journals
9th Nov 2024

Session 13: Thinking of Thula

You have learned of the fate of Thula in Azul. You might be able to discover more about what is going on with the magic shop owner.


2nd Nov 2024

Session 12: Assassins

You decided to travel south, towards Azul. The journey is long and some dangers might surprise you.



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19th Oct 2024

Session 11: Torbin's Tor

You have learned about a way into the Deep Dark as well as someone who may know more about Torbin and his gang.



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5th Oct 2024

Session 10: Leaving Akek

With your business in Akek completed, it is time to venture forth. Carrying priceless artifacts and hunted by the black hand, interesting days are certainly ahead.



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Journals
28th Sep 2024

Session 9: Within the mists

Sarva's strange disappearance and the Shaman's quest may be more connected that originally thought.



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Journals
7th Sep 2024

Session 8: Goblin Eyes

With the second Eye of Azavox secured, you have decided to head south. Before doing so you need some aid from a shaman in Akek, who may have some more work for you.



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Journals
31st Aug 2024

Session 7: the Lair of Shattenzahn.

You have agreed to venture into the lair of Shattenzahn to retrieve the "Necklace of the 4th sphere".



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Journals
17th Aug 2024

Session 6: Creatlach

You have tracked Xalantha's capturers to an abandoned and ruined city south of Akek. Why have they come here, and what is waiting for you in the dungeons beneath the city?



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27th Jul 2024

Session 5: Onward from Den.

You have done your initial reconnaissance of Den and have gotten to know the large town somewhat. Several avenues now lay before you. Rescue a kidnapped official from Akek? Investigate the Eyes of Azavox, or look into Torbin, a name that seems to continue to pop up.



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20th Jul 2024

Session 4: the River

You find yourselves on board the riverboat Grim Chosen, captained by Huville, a pirate known to San. Will you confront him or wait to see if he is planning something?



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13th Jul 2024

Session 3: decisions

You have found the entrance to the vault, now all you have to do is get inside. You'll also have to decide how to deal with the orcs and reach an agreement on where to go next.



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29th Jun 2024

Session 2: the vault of Sun Doon

You have made your way to the village of the Daggerfang tribe. They believe you have been sent by one of their gods, the Tyrant Lizard, to help them deal with a mystery, the disappearance of the 100 human members of their tribe.



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22nd Jun 2024

Session 1: The Tusktrade Caravan

After a pleasant evening at the Honest Snake you find yourself waking up in a moving prison wagon. You have been sold by the treacherous bartender, Drull, to a slave caravan.   Who are the 4 other people with you in this wagon and what are these strange marks you all have on your left shoulder?



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Journals
The jungles of the Silent lands are always dangerous to traverse. But recently those brave enough to do so, from treasure hunters to slave traders, have gone missing even more frequently than usual. Heavily armed caravans and military patrols vanish without a trace.   Rumors abound of a strange new people, tall and muscular, with claws, fangs and a pale white to grey skin tone have also become more frequent. They supposedly haunt the jungles and attack any they encounter. Few have escaped alive.   At the same time the rivalry between the city states of the Silent Lands continue. The Dragon Empress of Akek claims to have discovered a powerful new weapon in her ongoing war with Amon. The Sultan of Amon, in response, is said to be preparing a massive ritual to summon forth an army of fiends to attack the City of Scales.   Troubling times are often the ideal moment for ambitious heroes and scoundrels to step up and lay claim to what they desire. One man's curse may very well turn out to be another man's blessing.

This story is told by

The Protagonists

San

Secca Throm

Cade'Ra Felhope

Olma Aktu

Chadwick Fosco Fuzzbottle III

Parkeh Halicon