I'm running the adventures from the Black Kingdoms book and I've noticed a few aspects of the plot that I can't make sense of. What are other peoples opinions on these?
Also has anyone else noticed any potential "holes" or difficulties along the way?
Thanks in advance,
Oly
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The Kushite messenger
After the Pride of Messantia is burned the characters get a message that they come to Artelios' estate, the messenger leads them into an ambush. Why are the characters being ambushed? My PCs are sure to ask any survivors and I'm wondering what other peoples opinions of this are and if there's some plot point that I've missed.
My take on this is that I'll try and make it look as if the messenger is genuine and that they stumble upon the cultists hunting the captain down. Alternatively the cultists God has foreseen the characters involvement and has sent word to the chief cultist that they are to be wiped out, this does happen to fit in with why the lion also targeted them.
Where are the watch?
The text makes a point that none of the watch are coming to the aid of the Artelios family but doesn't say why.
My attempt at an explanation is that members of the cult have infiltrated the lower ranks of the watch (who are made up of Gallah) and are keeping them away from the estate.[/b]
Also has anyone else noticed any potential "holes" or difficulties along the way?
Thanks in advance,
Oly
Beware, spoilers follow.....
The Kushite messenger
After the Pride of Messantia is burned the characters get a message that they come to Artelios' estate, the messenger leads them into an ambush. Why are the characters being ambushed? My PCs are sure to ask any survivors and I'm wondering what other peoples opinions of this are and if there's some plot point that I've missed.
My take on this is that I'll try and make it look as if the messenger is genuine and that they stumble upon the cultists hunting the captain down. Alternatively the cultists God has foreseen the characters involvement and has sent word to the chief cultist that they are to be wiped out, this does happen to fit in with why the lion also targeted them.
Where are the watch?
The text makes a point that none of the watch are coming to the aid of the Artelios family but doesn't say why.
My attempt at an explanation is that members of the cult have infiltrated the lower ranks of the watch (who are made up of Gallah) and are keeping them away from the estate.[/b]