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This adventure followed Lady Allegra Brownstoke as she gathered a group to raise funds to pay for her quest to find the key to The Brownstoke Book. Three previous attempts had all met with disaster, so she decided to recruit her own group rather than hire adventuring parties.

After having reconnected with old friend Elias Proudfoot -- along with a ranger named Elmadon with whom he'd been traveling -- in Vinginnore, Allegra, her bodyguard Duncan, and her close friend Ashton met Arnje at The Crossroads in search of a ship to replace the Grey Ghost. Using most of her remaining funds, Allegra commissioned the S.S. Purple Rose, built in Hanmer, and made Arnje its captain. While in Hanmer, she also recruited the Halfling river ranger Cypress Tanginule and his friend, the tiefling warrior Xotznoxl, as well as the alchemist Sarlon and the rogue Ismine. The Rose was launched, bound for Morelenas, as members of the group went into various cities along the Hanaelon River to find possible backers. They found just one person willing to contribute, an artificer named Heinz who joined them in Danmer.

The Rose eventually put into the capital, where they came across a Dwarven warrior named Odaf in the Red Dragon Inn. The fighter joined the group, and they discussed their next move. Allegra mentioned Kimelis as their next destination, as there had recently been unrest there and they might be needing their skills. Arnje mentioned that it would be best to avoid docking anywhere in Faxanadu, and that perhaps the town of Port Regal in the Antillian Islands might be a good next stop. The sailor mentioned that he knew a man there named Nacker Starling who might be able to help.

That still left the matter of funds for supplies, and the group set about seeking out a mission. Elias and Cypress sought a priest skilled in divination at the temple of Helandra, while Sarlon, Odaf and Xotz went to the city's central square to look for postings. The latter group found some possible leads, getting some assistance from a pair of traveling performers named Windellad and Oreoid. Meanwhile, Arnje visited the local temple of Bassik in search of a first mate. There, he met a priestess named Naomie, whom he convinced to join his crew.

After reviewing the leads, Allegra decided that the most promising was a haunted castle in the town of Saltmarsh, located in the Palm Islands. The ship prepared to depart...

Cast of characters

There was no official DM for this adventure, as it was done entirely via joint roleplay. The following characters were involved in this mission at one point or another:

• Allegra Brownstoke - played by Shelley Proulx
• Arnje - played by John Proulx
• Lord Ashton Warrendale - played by John Proulx
• Cypress Tanginule - played by John Proulx
• Duncan Scorpio - played by John Proulx
• Elias Proudfoot - played by Shelley Proulx
• Elmadon - played by Shelley Proulx
• Heinz - played by John Proulx
• Ismine - played by John Proulx
• Naomie - played by Shelley Proulx
• Odaf - played by Shelley Proulx
• Oreoid - played by John Proulx
• Sarlon - played by Shelley Proulx
• Windellad - played by Shelley Proulx
• Xotznoxl - played by John Proulx

Adventure timeline