| Konrad Göttlinger, the young mercenary captain, could feel himself blessed by Fortune: success on the battlefield, abundance in plunder, and general respect were all his when he settled in the town of Niderweiß, hidden in one of the mountainous cantons of Helveczia. Konrad has now invited you, his old friends, for a joyful event, as he would soon celebrate his marriage to the beautiful Juliana Birchner, the daughter of a prosperous landowner. Arriving in town and entering the local inn, however, it soon became clear that something is not right. According to Konrad's desperate friends, the betrothed's fortune disappeared in a single night, and Juliana returned crying to her village beyond the mountains. As for Konrad, in desperation he rode his horse towards the bandit-inhabited valley of Haschlital to pray for help from the miraculous but sinister statue of an obscure saint, somewhere in the high mountains. However, it has been a week since, and Konrad has not returned to Niderweiß. Whether he lives or dies, who knows? One thing's for sure: if you don't track him down in time, the wedding is done for, and maybe even your old comrade will meet some terrible fate! What to expect: Fantastic wilderness adventure in a 17th century Switzerland that never was, in the style of picaresque novels and adventure movies. The Devil may or may not make his appearance, but bring a brace of pistols, a pack of cards, and the Holy Bible. System: Helveczia. Pregens shall be available, or bring a PC of your own (default 2nd level, standard starting equipment, may be 3-4 if coming from another campaign). No knowledge of the system is required. Characters who do not finish in time shall be subjected to the Through Branch and Bush table. | |
