![]() Of course, he always tries to have a little walking around money, so he never has to turn down a bet. Other than basic supplies, he has little else. His shield boasts the family standard, a green apple tree. He makes for the Keep wearing his brother's spare chain mail, and carrying his own sword and crossbow. This background convinced the County of Margrave to offer him conscription into military service to satisfy his debts. Thankfully, his father and older brothers taught him the basics of weapons and armor, and he has even competed in a few small tournaments. Recently his worst run of bad luck almost ended him up in debtors' prison. Had to return home a few times, but never for too long. He has had his ups and downs, but has always gotten by. Dice, cards, drinking contests, or just betting on everyday events, he doesn't care as long as he can game. For the past few years he had done well for himself making money the honest way, by gambling. He is the third son, and does not stand to inherit much, so he has sought his own fortune. They are not wealthy by any means, but far better off than most. Dalin comes from a land-holding family, mostly several acres of apple orchards. It is here that we will meet our heroes, on the road to the Keep to report for duty. Others who were less willing have been conscripted into service. The call has gone out for volunteers to report to the Keep Margrave. Indeed, less than one in a thousand of those who remain has ever seen combat of any sort. Every experienced soldier has answered the call, leaving the County under the watch of those of little experience. Lord Margrave and his men have won victory in a great battle, and have taken the fight to the enemy. This story hour is dedicated to the memory of the games and good times we shared. ![]() On edit: In my excitement I almost forgot to mention that while there were seven players, an eighth chair sat empty, a little back from the table, in honor of Ryan/Angelsboi. ![]() The first couple of posts will be some brief background, and then we'll get started on the action. For now, I am using the format of letters that my character hopes will one day reach home. Some of the characters are posted in this Rogues Gallery thread. I invite the other members of the game to contribute here as well. This is my first story hour, although I have made contributions before. (My apologies to the referee for that blasphemy, and I won't use the term again in this story hour.) But to play under the enthusiasm and pure love of the game that our diaglo embodies was an opportunity I could not pass. And it went very well, I must say.īy way of introduction, I have played since first edition, but never played the true 1974 version of the game. Yes, the master himself ran a game of OD&D. At his home, a small group of four players eventually swelled to seven, and The One True Game lived. If you felt the foundation of the very earth move this day, if you saw the Heavens open and a ray of light shine down on a suburb of Atlanta, if a certain grognard seems a little more cheerful, you may have already guessed that our very own diaglo realized his dream today.
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