Forgotten Realms, Moonsea area and specifically Zhentil Keep.
Gameplay Length
3-6
Number Players
If you want to try it multiplay, feel free. But I won't fix any multiplayer bugs as I can't play test in multiplay.
Language
English
Level Range
You character will be set to level 9 when the mod begins.
Races
Any - although humans will have a slight advantage in the beginning of the module as they are not kill-on-sight against the Red Plumes.
Tricks & Traps
Light
Roleplay
Medium
Hack & Slash
Medium
Classes
Any. Some classes will find it easier than others.
Scope
Medium
DMNeeded
No DM Required
Single or Multiplayer
Single Player
Max Character Level
11
Max # Players
01
Min # Players
01
Min Character Level
09
Content Rating
Teen
Movie Link
It is in the same rar file as the hak pack.
Alignments
Good is recommended.
Description
It is the year 1369DR. Not too long ago most of the evil city of Zhentil Keep has been destroyed by the evil god Cyric. Weakened by these events the Zhents are desperately seeking for a weapon against their mortal enemy: Hillsfar. You are asked by a local temple of Lathander to seek out clues on a monster terrorizing the area. In your search, you meet a young girl. Both the Red Plumes from Hillsfar and the Zhentarim seem very interested in her. In your attempt to uncover the mysterious past of the child, you will travel to the city of Zhentil Keep, its ruins and its underground dungeons. Your character will be set at appropriate level at the beginning of the module and will be given equipment. There are a few sub quests for those who explore. There are three henchmen, and you can have two of them with you at any time. You can resurrect them if they die although there is no respawning for player characters.
I had a great time with this mod. I was not playing a "tank" and nonetheless I thought it was well-balanced and beautifully designed. I'm not sure why I didn't give it a ten other than that a ten would have to really blow my socks off... but this just about did. Thanks! I have no idea why others were having a lot of trouble with it; I thought it was awesome.
Posted by Larathiel at on09/16/04
If You thought I was being impolite then I really don't know what to tell You. As for posting a lot of , when I encounter an apparent error in a module [that shows promise] I spend a ton of time testing the problem every which way to make certain that it isn't just me. (Since I generally merge the CEP into anything I play.) Why? Because I don't want to be like some people I've seen who post at NWVault wanting action without 1)- fully explaining the problem 2)- making certain the problem isn't of their own creation. Furthermore, since I've become weary of all the little kiddies who like to accuse others of being liars for no good reason, I post screenshots now as proof to stop that problem before it has a chance to start. Good job fixing the module by the way. It was enjoyable once I could finally get past the first 15 minutes.
Posted by LatH123 at 2004-10-1503:54:00
I dont really support my modules any more. It appeared that all wizards were given epic spell feats. In patch 1.62. I changed that now. It's fixed. Next time when you find a bug please report it politely instead of posting all the +blocked+ you posted.
Posted by Larathiel at on09/16/04
BE WARNED: I think this module may be a prank. It *says* 9th to 11th level, but upon concluding the 1st quest, You get slaughtered by a quartet of munchkin wizards casting Epic Mage Armor, Epic Warding, Dragon Knight, Mummy Dust and Greater Ruin. I've uploaded screenshots, links are in my comments in the module summary itself.
Posted by Larathiel at on09/16/04
Ok, I've played some difficult modules in my day. Ones where in the first area I get killed by muchkinized enemies, others where the author obviously understated the level of characters it was intended for. However, I think this is the first time I've played a module that started off normally (and quite good) and then took a dive off the deep end into bizarro world. *** SPOILERS AHEAD *** The module summary states single player for a character of between 9th to 11th level with a medium amount of hack & slash. Why then, shortly after visiting the farm, and talking to the girl (Wendy?) back in the temple do I have evil mages casting Epic Spells like they are cantrips? In the first round of battle, some rather normal cloud-kill and lightning bolt spells go off. So far no problem. Then I notice that people are casting Epic Warding! Next round, the temple is filled with Red Dragons (guess the four wizards all cast Dragon Knight) then finally, the lead wizard casts *Greater Ruin* and I get blown to kingdom come in one shot! That's a battle that would be tough for even the character I finished Hordes to deal with. At first I thought maybe this was a plot point and I'm supposed to get resurrected by Lathander or something, but the only options on the death screen are to re-load and quit. Is this some kind of sick joke?
Posted by todde at on07/24/04
NIce mod. Looks fantastic and has a really engaging storyline. The NPC's act a little odd, but that is minor.
Posted by colin at 2004-05-0919:01:00
Cheers for the mod: really enjoyed it. I've always wanted an adventure set in Zhentil Keep. I liked the ice realm hidden in the basement. Any plans for a sequel? I agree with the problems with lebowski concerning NPC's though (I downloaded this version on 1st April). (SPOILERS) I had real trouble with the elven ranger you meet in the jail: I had to dismiss him eventually as he didn't nothing participate in combat and used Linda and Amelia instead. This was a shame as my PC was a wizard. I also had the same problem with Linda's licence in the Mage Guild (it didn't work and I got attacked). Also when I got captured and sent to jail I had a summoned animal with me - it stayed with me but I couldn't unsummon it when I got to the jail, and it just hung around and blocked passageways while I was trying to fight the guards (it was very annoying - as it was a bear you see). Still these didn't detract from what I thought was a very well thought out atmospheric mod. I'll try Fairytale as soon as I can. Many thanks!
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