Echoes of a Forgotten King – The Halls of Musquadobet

Sage Marvus Durnwell’s research into the minor noble houses of the Anchor Dwarf clans has probably pinpointed the location of the Halls of Musquadobet hidden from the prying eyes of the world above. These halls, if actually there, would be a relic of a forgotten age, and hopefully a source of ancient dwarven lore. Once a small underground citadel, it was home to the Musquadobet – a secretive and fiercely independent clan that prided itself on its self-sufficiency and mastery of subterranean survival. Their halls, expertly carved from the surrounding rock, were both practical and majestic, reflecting the meticulous craftsmanship and ingenuity of their people.

Ancient scrolls hint at a noble dwarven house that, in exile, retreated from the roots of the world, determined to carve out their own kingdom away from the conflicts of their kin. The subterranean river was their lifeblood, providing not only fresh water and many fish, but a means for transport and trade as the river cuts through the hills where the citadel is and can be used to ship products in and out to the surface lands.

There are two entrances to the Halls – the north entrance is the main entry and is well guarded with arrow slits watching the passage. The east entry is the citadel’s “postern gate” and leads to a secret door on the lower side of the hills where the hall was built. The Whispering Run is the small river that was the lifeline of the citadel – its waters shimmering in the dim glow of bioluminescent moss that clings to the walls of the river cave. The deeper chambers house remnants of a long-lost culture—ancient murals depicting ceremonies, faded banners hanging in the still air, and doors of exquisite craftmanship sealing off long forgotten chambers.

At the deepest point is the great hall – a two-tiered structure that was the heart of the social life of this small clan.

Sage Marvus Durnwell is an aged scholar who has devoted his life to unravelling the mysteries of the Musquadobet civilization, Marvus is a font of knowledge, always doled out in a slow and painstaking manner. His work, collected in crumbling tomes, suggest that the last generation to live here were under the leadership of an ancient Musquadobet elder who refused to abandon their throne, even in death – which lead the rest of the clan to abandon the citadel – leaving many of their ancient treasures behind. Strange occurrences haunt the Great Hall, whispers echoing where no one stands. Has the noble’s spirit truly lingered, or is there something darker manipulating the souls trapped within?

However, when the sage’s directions are followed, the Halls of Musquadobet have become a battleground. A faction of dwarven treasure hunters (who claim nobler reasons) seeks to reclaim the halls (and the treasures within), while monstrous invaders – a brood of half-breed troglodyte mutants – have begun their advance from the river. Do the players choose a side or forge their own path in the conflict?

The 1200 dpi versions of the map were drawn at a scale of 300 pixels per square and are 10,200 x 13,200 pixels (34 x 44 squares). To use this with a VTT you would need to resize the squares to 70 pixels (for 5′ squares) or 140 pixels (for the recommended 10′ squares) – so resizing the image to 2,380 x 3,080 or 4,760 x 6,160 pixels, respectively.

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