3d6 Down The Line

The Halls of Arden Vul Actual Play Ep 05 - Old School Essentials OSR Megadungeon | Side Gigging in Corpse Retrieval

Oct 24, 2022
Adventurers dive into the Halls of Arden Vul, facing the emotional fallout of losing a comrade and the tactical challenges of navigating a dangerous dungeon. Humor arises as they discuss quirky strategies for corpse retrieval, featuring a unique business model. Tensions escalate during an encounter with knights and primitive beings near a waterfall. The group reflects on mysterious ruins and treasures, while navigating logistics for their expedition and considering the eerie implications of their adventures ahead.
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ADVICE

Optimize Ruined City Movement

  • Use wilderness adventuring movement rules in ruined city explorations to triple movement speed compared to dungeon crawling rules.
  • This accelerates travel but reduces stealth effectiveness, so balance speed against caution.
ANECDOTE

Goblin Reports Cliffside Battle

  • Squeegee the goblin shares his recent sighting of a pitch battle near the falls between primitive creatures and knights.
  • This lore insight stems from the goblin's natural stealth and curiosity, enriching party knowledge.
ADVICE

Sunlight and Rope Key Retrieval

  • When retrieving a corpse in dangerous places, leave doors open to allow protective sunlight against undead threats.
  • Use ropes and mirrors strategically to safely haul bodies without alerting foes.
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