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Netherese Library / Secrets of the Underdark

« on: May 05, 2024, 03:01:50 am »

Secrets of the Underdark


By Darius Flintlock

Introduction

Welcome, fellow adventurer, to the depths of our realm. In this guide, I will lead you through the treacherous paths into the Underdark, revealing the secrets of its mysterious passages and the hidden cities that lie beneath the surface.

Chapter 1: Paths into the Undercroft

The Underdark is not easily accessed, but for those daring enough to seek its depths, there are four known paths into the Undercroft:

Orc Path - Located within the Great Mines, this path offers a dangerous journey through the heart of orc territory.
Abbey Way - Hidden beneath the Selune Abbey, this path is shrouded in mystery and guarded by the faithful.
Sullivan's Crypts - Found beneath Sullivan's Port, these crypts hold secrets that few dare to uncover.
River Way - This path lies beneath the Netheril River, offering a treacherous route into the depths of the Underdark.

Chapter 2: Destinations in the Underdark

Once within the Undercroft, there are several known destinations worth exploring in different levels of the Underdark:

Dome of Stars - A mysterious location shrouded in myth and legend, rumored to hold great power.
Szithaelar Lake and City - Home to the Drow, this city is a place of danger and intrigue.
Orc Hordes - The stronghold of the orc tribes, where only the strongest survive.
Dhorn Durahl - The city of the Duergar, where wealth and power rule supreme.

Chapter 3: The Journey Ahead

As you venture into the Underdark, remember to stay vigilant. Danger lurks around every corner, and only the cunning and resourceful will survive. Keep your wits about you, and may fortune favor your path.

I am currently seeking a path into the Undercroft from the City of Conch.  Much adventure is to be found here and I am sure there is a hidden path to be discovered.  I will keep you informed and update the guide if found.

With this guide in hand, you are now prepared to embark on your journey into the depths of the Underdark. Remember, fortune favors the bold, but it is the cunning who truly thrive in the darkness below.

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Feedback and Bugs / Re: Known Issues

« on: April 07, 2024, 10:53:29 am »

Please refer to #bugs on our Discord channel or in game use the Bug Tool

Of course if it is urgent please contact a DM directly

Thanks

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Public Notices / Re: Rumours, Gossip and Whispers.. ((DM Posts Only))

« on: April 07, 2024, 07:34:36 am »

The rumors swirling around Nebular University regarding their research into the Columns of the Sky and potential artifacts have certainly sparked curiosity among scholars and adventurers alike. The university's focus on arcane arts suggests that they might be delving into the magical properties or historical significance of these enigmatic structures. However, without concrete details, speculation is rampant, and many wonder if these artifacts could hold untold power or secrets from ages past.

The concerns of the West Netheril Trade Company regarding the Isle of Death and the Cult of the Dead are equally troubling. The notion of a cult gaining control over an entire island raises questions about their intentions and the potential threats they pose to trade routes and the safety of travelers. It's likely that the Trade Company is monitoring the situation closely, considering possible actions to mitigate any negative impacts on commerce and the reputation of the city.

As for the new Inn Proprietor planning to set up shop in the Slums, it's not uncommon for such establishments to emerge in less affluent areas of cities. The contents and location of this new inn remain shrouded in mystery, adding an air of anticipation and curiosity among the locals. Whether it will become a hub for adventurers seeking respite or a den of intrigue and danger is yet to be seen.

In a city as diverse and vibrant as Conch, these rumors add layers of intrigue and excitement to daily life. Adventurers, merchants, and scholars alike are sure to keep their ears open for any further developments on these intriguing topics.

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Announcements / We are back !!!!

« on: March 28, 2024, 10:10:02 am »

Netheril: Age of Discovery NWN RP server is set to reopen for a "soft relaunch" on Good Friday.  A fun Easter Event will be run during the weekend.

Our team have worked hard to make improvements and rebalance loot and encounters.  Some of the improved or completely new features you will find on Netheril include:
-A unique player housing system with a wealth of opportunities to customise your den
-New and revamped exploration areas
-Many new quests in a variety of level ranges
-New domains for cleric characters
-A portrait pack and new heads to customise your character even further than before
-Monster player characters
-Custom art for loadscreens that reflect the server setting

New and returning players are invited to come try our server!

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General Discussion / Re: Quest List & Locations ( OOC List )

« on: February 09, 2024, 10:44:12 am »

Updated some Party Sizes

* Most will be 1-8 party size

* Some because of the type of quest are Party Req 1-1

* Some High end quest are 2-8 due to the hardness of the quest itself and we are not seeking to get players killed on this quests

Feedback on any quest is great, be it the level range, party required or anything else to do with the quests.

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General Discussion / Re: Quest List & Locations ( OOC List )

« on: February 09, 2024, 10:31:35 am »

Added

Twinspan Ruins - Twinspan Bridge - lvl 15-25

Skypirates - Cloud Giant - lvl 15-25

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Public Notices / Re: Issues of the Conch Champion (For public reading)

« on: August 24, 2023, 07:55:52 am »

** a small poster added to the latest issue of the Conch Champion **

🌐 **WELLS OF NETHERIL EXPLORATION NOTICE** 🌐

**DARE TO DESCEND? PROCEED WITH CAUTION!**

Adventurous souls seeking to explore the mysterious Wells of Netheril, heed this warning before you take the plunge into the depths:

🚫 DANGER LURKS BELOW: These wells are portals to the unknown, shrouded in mystery and fraught with peril. Be prepared for encounters with untamed beasts, ancient guardians, or otherworldly denizens.

🌑 UNCHARTED TERRITORY: The depths of the Wells of Netheril are unexplored realms, brimming with both treasure and treachery. Only the boldest and most resourceful should venture forth.

⚔️ ARM YOURSELF: Equip yourself with weapons, spells, and allies to face the dangers that lie in wait. A heart unflinching and a spirit unyielding are your best allies.

🌐 NO TWO WELLS ARE ALIKE: Each well harbors its own unique challenges and surprises. Enter with open eyes, and be ready for the unexpected.

⛔️ WARNING: Unauthorized tampering with the Wells of Netheril is strictly prohibited. Ancient magics could react with disastrous consequences.

**TAKE CARE, BRAVE SOULS!** While the thrill of discovery calls to you, the shadows within the wells may hold fates best left undisturbed. Approach with caution, for only the prepared shall emerge triumphant.

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Public Notices / Re: Issues of the Conch Champion (For public reading)

« on: January 15, 2023, 08:52:17 am »

Notice in the Couch Champion to those seek travel to the Isle of Death

I am currently not taking passengers to the Isle of Death or Sable Swamp.

At any price.

Will advise when this is possible again

Captain Shilah

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Public Notices / Re: Issues of the Conch Champion (For public reading)

« on: January 14, 2023, 09:43:59 am »

Special report provided to the Conch Champion by Diana Sable

The Isle of Death has always been an issue for the Conch Council and my family, from its days of a prison and forced labour camp to what it has become these days. The Isle is now full of swamp creatures and undead but this was not always the case ...

When my Great Great Grandfather Denvar Sable discovered the isle, it was a small rich forest with many animals living there and nothing like it looks like today from his early reports. There was rumours and tales from the local barbarian tribes that this was a sacred site, said that some relics had been washed down from the Columns of the Sky and the mysterious Cave of Lost Soul or placed on the isle. Over time the isle grew in size as the river deposited soil and rocks splitting the river into two, now looking the way it does to day.

Of course back in the old days these rumours had been dismissed and plan made to make a prison on the isle, away from the main city with its natural benefits been the fast flowing river. But something when wrong ...

Originally set up as a prison and forced labour camp, the head of the guards who had been given wardenship of the colony had more sinister plans for it. The prisoners here were given little in the way of tools, clothing, shelter or food and those that complained were tortured and killed for the entertainment of the Warden and to feed his dark desires. Through this cruelty and the inhuman treatment of the prisoners, it led to widespread disease, abuse of power, violence, and even cannibalism. Rumours have always been around that he seeks the power of the gods or was been controlled by another to obtained relics of power.

I have been living in a shack close to the isle and been watching, search and collecting evidence that there is more to the isle than we first thought. An Cult of the Dead has mostly taken control of the isle and is using the undead in mines on the top of the isle, seeking something that was buried long ago. What this is and why it is being done I don not known, but it can only mean bad news to the City of Conch.

So I ask for your help, I seek to reclaim some or if not all the isle in my families name plus the removal of this threat

- Diana Sable

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Announcements / Re: Welcome to Netheril

« on: January 09, 2023, 09:13:13 am »

Dear Community,

We will be removing the password and wiping the server soon. We have made changes to the XP system and Loot drops. Updates have been added to the Start Area and more Lore added to most areas where needed.

Sadly we haven't been able to get to everything. Buggy spells are still an issue, as it is still a work in progress ( depending on time and the team ). We have not added the Item Level Restriction System or the Cloak changing system.

You will no longer be able to enchant in the Crafting system and have already removed access to these special areas. This is to bring some balance back to the items on the server. I hope to look at the Crafting and up the properties from materials, as we see how the balance goes.

Moving forward, we are adding a new sync server for any hak changes which will affect any new players.

So the ball is now in your court, so if you want to play with your friends or advise others that we will be open to play. We will advise a date for this to be open when I can confirm such I have a Server Plot in mind for those looking for that type of thing around the Isle of Death, which is not a one shot event but looking to be complete over a number of months. Trying to keep this DM free as possible, because as you might have noticed our team is smaller again but will try to be around to fix simple stuff and issues. On that we are without a main scripter, so major changes will not be happening moving forward.

We have taken feedback and tried to make these changes you requested but not all can be done.

Have Fun!

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General Discussion / Re: Quest List & Locations ( OOC List )

« on: July 22, 2022, 11:31:07 pm »

Added

Magic Beans quest - Denvar Road - lvl 15-25 Party req 2-8

Devil Attack - Bath House of Conch - lvl 15-25 Party req 2-8

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General Discussion / Re: Quest List & Locations ( OOC List )

« on: July 22, 2022, 11:30:26 pm »

Pumpkin Quest in the Conch Farmland has been updated and min level increased to 3. It is not a fetch and go quest anymore.

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Public Notices / Re: Rumours, Gossip and Whispers.. ((DM Posts Only))

« on: July 16, 2022, 03:29:46 am »

Stories and reports of more than normal amount of zombies being seen in the Graveyard area of Conch are of a concern. Some say it is The Mourners gang of the Slums but other say their must be more behind it.

A challenge has been set in the Slums Arena by a family of Half Orcs ... The Briqs ! Two brothers and a sister, it is said the sister is the eldest and has other skills the other two younger brothers do not possess. Make sure you do not become one of their trophies.

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Public Notices / Re: Rumours, Gossip and Whispers.. ((DM Posts Only))

« on: April 03, 2022, 12:45:41 am »

Those walking the streets of the Upper District of Conch, notice large creates and statues being moved into the Nebular University of the Arcane Arts. Some say these odd looking statues are being added to the university as decorative features but others say they have been bought in to study.

Stories are being told that the Hamlet of Hilltop is currently plagued and travellers/merchants a like have limited their travels to the area. Some say it was from the recent war and battles in and around the hamlet. Others say it is a disease that only effects halflings and due to this hin are questioned and sometimes turned away by guards of villages, towns and cities in the region.

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Public Notices / Re: Rumours, Gossip and Whispers.. ((DM Posts Only))

« on: March 18, 2022, 11:26:38 am »

In an effort to attract halflings to defend and repair Hilltop, the Mayor has opened up a number of properties to rent. These funds will be put into the new walls at the eastern entrance and repairs to the hamlet.

Rumours persist that there is an evil within the hamlet, some point to the increased mining for the new walls and others think it is under the lake ... either way those left in the hamlet continue to live a hard life after resent events and the continued threat of war in the region.