By Brian K Flood
Rashid's Tale is the property of the author, Brian K Flood and is used with permission by Candlekeep. Email Brian with any comments and feedback on this story. Rashid's Tale is a solo PBEM with possible future consequences for the Sunset Vale Saga, also by Brian.
Please note that the maps and some of the descriptions in the chapters are based on the Northern Journey campaign resources, a FR fan-based development project originating from the REALMS-L\REALMS-PROJECTS mailing list. No ownership or rights to these references are made by either Brian K Flood or Candlekeep.
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Campaign Characters
The following are key characters in Rashid's Tale:.
PC (solo campaign)
Rashid | CG male human Bedine Ranger 3 | A solitary Bedine ranger and guide |
NPC's
Yassir | ? male human (D'tarig) ? | Rashid's companion |
Aranor | ? male moon elf ? | Elven warrior, Aris' brother, one of Rashid's "escorts" |
Aris | ? female moon elf ? | Elven minstrel, Aranor's sister, one of Rashid's "escorts" |
Rashid's Tale Logs
Click on a log below to read, or start at the beginining and read of the ongoing events of the campaign. (Each Chapter links to the next and previous chapter). An asterisk (*) next to a chapter name denotes a map or player handout is included. See below for resources.
Chapter | Location and Campaign Date |
Chapter 1 - One Journey's End |
The
Halfway Inn |
Chapter 2 - Message from a Friend | The
Halfway Inn The Sword Coast Backlands Early Evening, 28th Day of Eleint; Year of the Tankard (1370 DR) |
Chapter 3 - Reviewing the Route | The
Halfway Inn The Sword Coast Backlands Early Evening, 28th Day of Eleint; Year of the Tankard (1370 DR) |
Chapter 4 - Another Journey Begins | The
Halfway Inn The Sword Coast Backlands Early Morning, 29th Day of Eleint; Year of the Tankard (1370 DR) |
Chapter 5 - Campfire Talk | Pelleor's
Prairie The Sword Coast Backlands Early Evening, 29th Day of Eleint; Year of the Tankard (1370 DR) |
Chapter 6 - Snakebite | Pelleor's
Prairie The Sword Coast Backlands Late Afternoon, 30th Day of Eleint; Year of the Tankard (1370 DR) |
Chapter 7 - Trinfingl | Pelleor's Prairie The Sword Coast Backlands Late Morning, 2nd Day of Marpenoth; Year of the Tankard (1370 DR) |
Chapter 8 - Yarthrain * | Yarthrain The Sword Coast Backlands Early Evening, 2nd Day of Marpenoth; Year of the Tankard (1370 DR) |
Chapter 9 - Beyond Yarthrain | Yarthrain The Sword Coast Backlands Early Morning, 3rd Day of Marpenoth; Year of the Tankard (1370 DR) |
Chapter 10 - Night Raiders | Twelve
Leagues Southeast of Yarthrain The Sword Coast Backlands Late Night, 3rd Day of Marpenoth; Year of the Tankard (1370 DR) |
Chapter 11 - Aftermath | Twelve
Leagues Southeast of Yarthrain The Sword Coast Backlands Late Night, 3rd Day of Marpenoth; Year of the Tankard (1370 DR) |
Chapter 12 - Drawn Swords * | Drawn
Swords The Sword Coast Backlands Late Afternoon, 5th Day of Marpenoth; Year of the Tankard (1370 DR) |
Chapter 13 - Orc Raid | Drawn Swords The Sword Coast Backlands Early Morning, 10th Day of Marpenoth; Year of the Tankard (1370 DR) |
Chapter 14 - Hills Edge | Hill’s Edge The Sword Coast Backlands Early Afternoon, 12th Day of Marpenoth; Year of the Tankard (1370 DR) |
Chapter 15 - Auryon | The Happy Satyr Festhall Hill’s Edge, The Sword Coast Backlands Early Evening, 13th Day of Marpenoth; Year of the Tankard (1370 DR) |
Chapter 16 - Kyrelar | The Forest Father’s Grove Hill’s Edge, The Sword Coast Backlands Early Evening, 13th Day of Marpenoth; Year of the Tankard (1370 DR) |
Chapter 17 - Sieb | The Dancing Bear Tavern Hill’s Edge, The Sword Coast Backlands Early Evening, 13th Day of Marpenoth; Year of the Tankard (1370 DR) |
The following maps were supplied by the DM to participants of the PBeM campaign. Click on an image below to view the full size versions and download.
Chapter 3 (Pelleor's Prairie)
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Chapter 8 (Yarthrain)
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Chapter 12 (Drawn Swords)
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