A Weekend of War: Magnatz vs. Ormulax

[Howlando]

The time has come for a final resolution between the long simmering conflict between Magnatz the Red, blood-giant of the Mound and his hated adversary Baron Ormulax, the beholder master of Fortress Mur.

After months of scheming and preparing their stratagems, things will finally be coming to a head for a final, tumultuous clash sometime this weekend (Saturday or Sunday, subject to scheduling of interested and involved players & DMs).

If you have a character that has at all been involved in this long-term conflict, good. It is time to make a final push towards whichever side you believe should win.... for indeed, it remains totally undecided who shall become the new undisputed monstrous lord of trade upon the Dark Lake.

If you have a character that has not been involved, that's fine! Perhaps it's time to decide what your character would want to see happen, and get involved with pushing for that.

And if you don't have a character at all... well... we have a special offer.

For the duration of this plot only, you may play a monstrous servant of either Baron Ormulax or Magnatz the Red without needing to write any kind of application. You just need to quickly go over the concept with a DM and then we'll set you up.

For Baron Ormulax:
Team #ormulax
- You may play a duergar thrall, leveled up to level 5 for free, and starting with basic supplies and equipment (one only per player)
- Or you may play a kobold thrall, leveled up to level 6 for free, and starting with basic supplies and equipment. But wait, there's more - you also will get a free +2 con, negating the normal kobold penalty.

For Magnatz the Red:
Team #magnatz
- You may play a hobgoblin or gnoll servitor, leveled up to level 5 for free, and starting with basic supplies and equipment (one only per player)
- Or you may play a goblin servitor, leveled up to level 6 for free, and starting with basic supplies and equipment.But wait, there's more - you also will get a free +2 con bonus, making you potentially a very beefy goblin indeed

Additionally....
If you have an idea for a different kind of monster, I am willing to hear your idea.
If you have an old Magnatz Bloodhunter or Ormulax Thrall, you may discuss with a DM the possibility of returning the character for the duration of the plot.

Monstrous PCs....
Will be retired when the plot is finished. If you really do an exceptional job, you can submit an application to continue playing it.

But don't get me wrong....
Normal PCs  are definitely preferred to be the drivers of this plot's grand finale. In addition to the glory of making your permanent mark on the setting of EFU (or perhaps failing gloriously), there is sure to be treasure and honors aplenty for those who are victorious!

Join IRC channels #magnatz or #ormulax if you end up choosing a side.

Myself and other DMs will try to be around as much as possible for the next couple of days to run events and build up to the finale.

Have fun!

[Howlando]

The final event....

[Howlando]

The sound of an enormous horn echoes through the Underdark announcing a march to war.

From the depths of the Scamander come an army of trolls, led by their foul witch Magga.

From the pits and mines of the Mound, come a marching army of goblins and packs of cackling gnolls.

Mercenaries from surface lands above and all about the Dark Lake rally to the banner of Magnatz the Red.

They march to Fortress Mur, and the great gates shut. The Duergar, men, and kobolds under the banner of the great Baron Ormulax prepare for the siege with various instruments of war.

For now... it is quiet. But soon battle will come.