Experiences with the Redwood Scar?

[Havard]

Based on our recent discussions with Jeff Quinn, I wrote a quick article on this module:

http://blackmoormystara.blogspot.com/20 ... -scar.html

Redwood Scar (2003) was the first adventure to be published for Blackmoor since 1987. Written by Jeffrey Quinn, Luke Johnson and Christopher Reed, the adventure was set in the elven realms of Redwood northwest of Blackmoor Town.

The adventure revolves around the forrest itself, along with its inhabitants being slowly corrupted by a magical abomination; a scar on reality itself. A great mystery to many Blackmoor fans was the origins and true nature of this scar. In a recent discussion over at the Comeback Inn, Jeff Quinn reveals a few new details on this matter:

What "is" the Scar? As described, it is a choke point or eruption of the fabric of magic and reality caused by the huge release of energy during the Mage Wars, the "birth" of sorcerers, and the downfall of the Westrin princess. These events culminate in "festering wounds of malice and evil" on the land itself. To use a more modern 4e approach, the Scar is to Blackmoor as the spellplague is to the Realms.

Previous theories include some connections to the Valley of the Ancients. In my own campaign, I attributed the scar to the machinations of the Egg of Coot who has reason to bear particular grudge against the elves who contributed significantly to the Egg's forces being driven out of Blackmoor during the last invasion.

I would be interested in hearing other people's experiences with this module or thoughts on it, both on the Scar itself and other aspects on the module.

-Havard

[sheridan]

I liked it. I ran it as part of the MMRPG campaign along with the prequel (Episode 3: Redwood Distraction) and one of the sequels (Episode 16: Funeral For A Hero) and thought they fit together great. I also played in one of the sequels (Episode 37: Contagion). The whole series of adventures were as follows:

Curse of the Westryn

Episode 3 DAB – WC01 Redwood Distraction by Dawn Coakley

The southern border of the Redwoods has again become infested with orcs. The elves have dispatched hunting parties to drive them off, but with no success. A dark shadow is falling over the woods. A Dave Arneson’s Blackmoor adventure for levels 1-4.

Episode 5 DAB – WC02 The Redwood Scar by Jeffrey Quinn

Conversion of the published Dave Arneson’s Blackmoor Adventure: The Redwood Scar. Recommended for characters that have played Redwood Distraction. A Dave Arneson’s Blackmoor adventure for PCs levels 2-6.

Episode 37: Contagion By: David Brainard

Hard times can call for harsh measures, even from those who would be heroes. When a lurking evil is revealed, can mercy survive? A Dave Arneson’s Blackmoor adventure for heroes level 2-10. Recommended for well-balanced parties.

Episode 38: Equal Night by Kris Wade

Darkness and light. Temple of good. Ruins of evil. Victorious heroes and cursed victims. Life and unlife. Celebration and failure. At a time when night and day are equal the seekers must choose. But first they must overcome. Part two of the Curse of the Westryn series and part two of the holidays for heroes series. A Dave Arneson’s Blackmoor episode for PCs levels 4 to 10

Episode 51: Portents by Dennis Waltman

If a man turns down your help, one might let him die, but what if his death would cause your village to burn down? A Dave Arneson's Blackmoor episode for PCs levels 2 to 9

Tome's Secret

Episode 16: Funeral For a Hero by Gerry Ruiz

Plumes of white smoke can be seen over the Redwood, a sign that a friend (and a hero) has passed away. The time has come to say our final farewells. But wait something is a miss!! Recommended for characters that have played The Redwood Scar, Part One of the Tome’s Secret Series. A Dave Arneson's Blackmoor adventure for PCs levels 2-8.

Episode 40: In the Company of Rogues by Gerry Ruiz

One of the most prominent members within the Wizards Cabal is in need of your assistance. Are you willing to take on the task of saving someone who is in dire peril? A one round Dave Arneson’s Blackmoor episode for PCs levels 2 to 8. Part Two of the Tome’s Secrets series.

Source: http://mmrpg.zeitgeistgames.com/index.p ... play&pid=4

[Rafael]

The Redwood Scar is one of the backbones of our own campaign here.

(In fact, the whole Glendower/Gawaine/Luthien/Ungulian arc is based on it.)

*Lurks with great interest.*

[Havard]

Sheridan,
that is pretty interesting about the continuation of that storyline in the MMRPG. There are so many modules in that series that I need to read up on!

Havard