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Echoes of Grimdark - Lightward Beginnings.

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Dymytri

"Echoes of Grimdark" begins in Lightward Bastion, a city built in defiance of the long-banished Demon Lord Grimdark. Heroes from all walks of life gather at the Lightward Guild, seeking glory, treasure, or revenge. Their journey starts in the upper floors of the Grimdark Vault—a vast, ever-shifting dungeon of monsters, traps, and ancient echoes of evil. This is the tale of their beginnings, their bonds, and the light they carry into the dark.


Author's Note: This is an adventure that begins at level 1, and is meant to introduce the players to the world. It is a work in progress that over time I hope to flesh out into a whole world of dungeon delving.
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Thatch
Thatch
Level 5 Beastkin Barbarian -
A towering Fenwulfen berserker with a primal demeanor, Thatch is a wild card in the Lightward Guild, known for his ferocity and unexpected wisdom.
Details
RaceBeastkin
ClassBarbarian
Level5
Alignment
PronounsHe/Him
Location-149, -141
Skills
Acrobatics
Animal Handling
Arcana
Athletics
Deception
History
Insight
Intimidation
Investigation
Medicine
Nature
Perception
Performance
Persuasion
Religion
Sleight Of Hand
Stealth
Survival
Ispreparedcaster
Isspellcaster
Currencies
Gold Pieces0
Silver Pieces0
Copper Pieces0
appearance
A towering, broad-chested Fenwulfen with patches of fur covered in ritualistic markings. One long fang juts up from his lower jaw; both ears have piercings. He wears tattered cloak remnants, a loincloth, and has enough scars to tell several stories. His eyes glow faintly, rumored to have demonic ancestry.
personality
Wild, primal, a bit dimwitted—but cunning in battle and deeply intuitive. Surprisingly empathetic toward “cublings” (rookie adventurers), often acting like a reluctant big brother. Frequently challenges paladins to “meat fights.”
backstory
Thatch is the kind of feral, half-naked wolfman that drags a wyvern carcass into town while chewing on a bone like it’s just another Tuesday. He claims to have lived in the Grimdark Vault for most of his life, having been born on the sixth floor—making him, in his own words, “more dungeon than dude.” He’s got no official rank, no paperwork, and no respect for rules… but when things go bad deep underground, the guild sends someone to ask really nicely if Thatch will help.
Stats
Strength
18
Dexterity
14
Constitution
16
Intelligence
8
Wisdom
12
Charisma
10
Armor Class
15
Max HP
45
Speed
30

HP

45 / 45 HP

XP

6,5006,500 XP13,999
Level 5
Equipped Items
Spellbook
Thatch is not a spellcaster.
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