Akigwe's Legacy: Secrets of the Tower

Description

Akigwe's Tower once stood as a bastion of research into lores both magical and mundane. The Elemental mage had sought a place to share his knowledge and to encourage others to push for great discoveries, but some took advantage of the opportunity to further darker pursuits. Lives were lost, lines were crossed, and Akigwe and all under him were ousted, leaving the tower quiet and abandoned for decades.

...but someone uninvited has returned. Lights that should not be lit shine through the upper windows. Peace Keeper Idwuro has put out a call for assistance, seeking all who would venture within. Will you brave the traps and puzzles inside to learn who's behind the revived activity before harm again befalls the Dwarves of Inner Hibarnhvidar?

Up to 15 players can participate in the next DragonRealms Adventure, a small-scale "quest" that takes roughly an hour to complete. Unlike the task-based Quelling the Riot, Akigwe's Legacy is a throwback to our older, puzzle-based quests. Race the clock to collect hidden treasures and slay foes while solving puzzles that block your ascent.

Want to team up with your friends with a private run? Pick a time and date for your group and contact quests@simutronics.com and your specially scheduled Adventure will have up to 15 reserved slots that can only be purchased by those who know the password!

History

Centuries ago, the vast caverns of Inner Hibarnhvidar were coaxed from the surrounding stone. Dwarven architecture is as strong as the rock it's cut from, built to withstand the passage of time as readily as its stalwart makers. But what visitors see today hasn't always been.

Nestled within one particular cavern is a series of terraces, and at its base rests a tower. None living can recall when it was built, but records of its history and evolution have survived the ages. In its infancy, it was a simple, single-storied structure that housed honored guests of the Dwarven people who traveled far to visit the kingdom.

In time, as fashions and tastes changed, other structures were built to fulfill such a purpose, and the humble hovel changed hands time and time again from one institution to another, each leaving their mark with an expansion to the grounds or the addition of rooms to serve its new purpose.

Within the earlier parts of the past century, a mage who dedicated most of his life to furthering the studies of magic, alchemy and similar endeavors gained considerable respect, wealth and influence among his peers. He sought a place to share his knowledge and to encourage and inspire the same drive to further the great works in others. As it happened, the lonely abode stood abandoned at the time and was eventually his chosen residence.

As quickly as his power had grown, the structure was likewise lifted up, restored and expanded to greater prowess than it had ever known before. Those respected in many fields of study from many walks of life traveled to apply for a position within the tower, each hoping to access the vast resources available to those within to push their studies to new and greater levels.

Noble though their intentions were, such a pooling of power slowly, but inevitably, lead to decisions being made that should not have been. In the name of furthering research, certain rules were bent or broken entirely. Most of the time, it indeed lead to greater discoveries, and none but those involved were the wiser. But there were also incidents that escaped the tower and caused harm to the ignorant citizenry. Those were harder to explain away.

The carefully built power began to crumble. The leadership's grip on those below was weakened as others sought the freedom to bend the rules, and more mistakes were made. To protect the citizens from further harm, the guards of Inner Hibarnhvidar were mobilized to forcefully evict those still within the tower who hadn't already fled from their peers' dangerous works. Much of the tower was damaged in the struggle, but in the end the guards were successful is closing it down.

When contact was recently re-established with the other provinces, a flood of visitors brought a renewed interest to the languishing cavern. The Estate Holder Council in particular was quick to establish housing and to stake a claim to the tower within. Considerable resources were expended to begin repairs and renovations, but finding survivors from the lost fleet in Fang Cove has diverted those resources and attention.

In the absence of the Council's scrutiny, someone has seized upon the opportunity to get back inside. Just what's going on inside? Is it simply a worker uninformed of the delays? Are looters seeking treasures long forgotten? Or has one of the former students of the tower returned to resurrect an unfinished project, to again unleash terror upon the locals?

Peace Keeper Idwuro has put out a call for brave adventurers. Will you journey within to explore the depths and heights for lost treasures? Will you answer the summons and assist with securing Akigwe Tower once more?

Incidental Loot

Weapons

• blackened steel knee spikes
• copperwood crossbow inlaid with coral along the stock
• Dwarven hammer with a spiked head
• gleaming silver scimitar with a braided leather hilt
• oak-hafted cudgel banded with steel rings (boss item)
• polished steel rapier with a large emerald pommel
• spiraling flamewood parry stick

Armor

• brush silver tower shield etched with the image of twin crossed battle axes
• brushed silver tower shield etched with the image of a towering keep
• aged leathers bearing the crest of Akigwe Tower (boss item)
• blackened mail gloves with gleaming silver cuffs
• chain shirt with links that form an axe design along the front
• plate vambraces etched with an intricate knotwork design

Clothing

• bright red knee socks embroidered with tiny white hearts
• bright yellow socks adorned with golden bumble bee charms
• dark grey riding boots with tiny silver spurs
• deeply hooded mage's cloak
• dilapidated brown floppy hat with a stained ribbon band
• flannel slippers embroidered with golden towers atop each toe
• gold velvet vest with satin trimmed pockets
• long hooded cloak embroidered with a mountainous scene along the back
• scorched leather forging apron with worn pockets along the front
• silver chain belt linked with gem-encrusted medallions
• silvery satin skirt embellished with a beaded-crystal hem
• steel-grey shirt with blue agate cufflinks
• tan suede pants with fringe along the outer seams
• vibrant orange sarong embroidered with azure hibiscus blooms

Jewelry

• delicate platinum diadem holding a central carved amethyst
• delicate silver wristlet
• heavy octagonal pendant of layered metals on a leather thong
• narrow gold wedding band etched with shooting stars
• pair of black pearl earrings
• silver ring topped with five jumbled filigree balls

Containers

• black suede thigh quiver with diamond-shaped studding
• scorched leather weapon harness
• tooled leather backsheath shaped like a tall tower

Magical

• cambrinth bracelet inlaid with golden flames
• pair of silver filigree cage earrings
• pair of twisted silver and onyx wire earrings

Instruments

• carved rosewood ocarina

Other

• articulated Paladin statuette armed with an ornate greatsword
• flat brass arrow
• gem-encrusted golden goblet

Random Gems

End Loot

Winning each stage of the quest unlocks a different portion of the loot table.

Treasure Hunt

Set Items

• badly misshapen bone greaves with raised and hardened ridges
• variegated greaves
• worn dark leather siege greaves covered in thick cobwebs

Familiars

• deep green talisman case embroidered with a gerbil
• deep green talisman case embroidered with a guinea-pig
• deep green talisman case embroidered with a turtle

Other

• metal yoyo with a pair of cambrinth stones embedded on each side
• Dwarven mining helm
• shimmering black sapphire

Assistant Kills

Set Items

• blackened mail gauntlets
• misshapen bone gauntlets with sharpened talons
• worn dark leather siege gloves wrapped in thick cobwebs

Familiars

• white talisman case embroidered with a bat
• white talisman case embroidered with a piglet
• white talisman case embroidered with a rat
• white talisman case embroidered with a squirrel

Other

• Dwarven mining helmet
• plate gauntlets enameled on the backs with a pearl grey tower being hit by a bright white lightning bolt
• ashcloak sewn heavily with misshapen shards of scarlet rhodochrosite
• simple wooden wristcuff

Tile Trap

Set Items

• misshapen bone breastplate with pitted grooves
• variegated mail shirt
• worn dark leather siege coat covered in thick cobwebs

Familiars

• black talisman case embroidered with a cat
• black talisman case embroidered with a dog
• black talisman case embroidered with a falcon
• black talisman case embroidered with a goose

Other

• full plate enameled with a pearl grey tower being hit by a bright white lightning bolt
• jaguar-pelt ashcloak with crimson rhodochrosite dust encrusted in its rosettes
• tattered burlap pouch with a white cloth drawstring
• steel throwing hammer with a leather-wrapped handle

Boss Kill

Set Items

• misshapen bone mask
• variegated helm
• worn dark leather siege mask covered in thick cobwebs

Familiars

• pale blue talisman case embroidered with a bear
• pale blue talisman case embroidered with a lynx
• pale blue talisman case embroidered with a panther
• pale blue talisman case embroidered with an owl

Other

• bronze statue
• steel-tipped staff
• great helm enameled with a pearl grey tower being hit by a bright white lightning bolt
• dark silverweave lootsack
• gnarled wand painted a deep chocolate brown
• wooden-handled marlingspike engraved with a skull
• 3 volume/99 purity silversteel ingot

Everything Completed

Set Items

• bone hafted repeating arbalest with pitted grooves
• ironwood siege bow covered in thick cobwebs
• soot stained repeating crossbow of blackened ironwood
• badly misshapen bone shield
• darkened leather siege shield
• soot stained variegated buckler

Familiars

• black talisman case embroidered with a raven
• deep green talisman case embroidered with a lizard
• pale blue talisman case embroidered with a leopard
• white talisman case embroidered with a crow
• white talisman case embroidered with a rabbit

Other

• ebony-handled broadaxe
• metal war shield enameled with a pearl grey tower being hit by a bright white lightning bolt
• blackened steel helm wrought into the malevolent visage of a saber-toothed beast
• blue crystal amulet shaped like a conical wizard's hat
• blue pouch

• blue vial (2) - 1 Dose - 30 Invokes shield bonder
• scintillant lazuline elixir

• cloudy glass vial with a cork-tipped sapphire stopper
• dark leather hip pouch
• green linen sack embroidered with a horn-of-plenty
• green pouch

• oily green potion (2) - 1 Dose - 30 Invokes shield bonder
• scintillant lazuline elixir

• ivory statuette of a Dwarf with a whip
• large andesite icon chiseled into the shape of a roaring lion
• mahogany earring shaped like a tiny bookshelf
• platinum-hued pouch

• ornate platinum sigil (2) - 1 Dose - 30 Invokes shield bonder
• scintillant lazuline elixir

• red pouch

• intricate red seal (2) - 1 Dose - 30 Invokes shield bonder
• scintillant lazuline elixir

• shield-shaped grey glass tablet
• shield-shaped violet glass tablet
• simple wooden medallion
• snow-white hiro bearskin with gold-flecked bloodstone eyes
• steel-framed monocle
• sterak axe instructions
• white silk bandage
• wooden pin with a silver goat charm suspended within

Token Prizes

• bronze-framed monocle
• carved flamethorn ledger case embellished with a majestic phoenix
• carved ivory contract case clasped with a platinum raven
• ebony earring shaped like a tiny bookshelf
• jade statuette of a Dwarf with a whip
• white gauze bandage
• yellow crystal amulet shaped like a conical wizard's hat

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