The kingdom of Verdane, although widely known for it’s obsidian stone export, is famous in several worlds for rumours about its vast emerald mines.  Verdane is nestled in the valley of the Imbrex Twin Mountains, aptly named after the Twin gods who were neither separate nor one, much like the adjoined base of Imbrex.  The taller mountain, Marr Gabil, heavily protects passage at Verdane’s northern borders, as it’s virtually impossible for any mortal being to travel through or over the mountain, coupled by the fact that it is guarded by Garuk-Ghul, the legendary accursed man-beast and protector of a powerful magical wonder that rests inside.  

The Eastern mountain, Marr Aalv, however, is somewhat accessible to unwanted visitors, as long as they are capable of navigating the treacherous terrain and defending themselves from the vast array of fiendish creatures that dwell.  Regardless of the natural defenses, Verdaney patrols wander along parts of passage within view of two heavily guarded watchtowers.  

South of Verdane, is the Nwalmaer Forest, a seldom traveled area in part for its mysterious aura but mainly because of the violent Elven tribe that dwells in its depths.  Few stories are shared and little is known of the area.

To the west flows the River Fluss, the widest, deepest and most violent river on the continent.  It’s undertows are so powerful that rafts, many small water crafts, and even some large vessels attempting to cross, have been pulled into its depths, never to be seen again.  Out of sheer necessity, the Verdaney people constructed the Fluss Bridge, a wondrous feat of architecture, and also a heavily guarded passage to the kingdom-city.

Despite the fact that the majority of visitors are there by invitation only, the Emerald Rumor makes Verdane an appealing vacation spot for thieves, rogues and greedy creatures alike, and a recent strange phenomenon in Marr Aalv has decreased the dangerous creature population allowing safer passage and an increase in the “unwanted” population in the valley.

Currently, Verdane is seeking to generously pay any heroes who would aid in the disposal of a new and dangerous threat: a rebellious group of barbarian villains who are plotting to storm the main city and overthrow the Verdany directorate.

Who will answer the call?

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