"It is time to put a stop to the marauders! For years the coastal towns have been burned and looted by the forces of evil. You and your fellow adventurers have been recruited to root out and destroy the source of these raids—as hundreds of good men and women have been taken by the slavers and have never been seen or heard from again!"
The Campaign begins at Darkshelf, a port town on Nyrond's southern coast south of the Pelyra River, recently troubled by slave raids of unknown origin. Acting as agents of the King, the PCs have arrived from Rel Mord to aid the local Sheriff in dealing with the trouble.1 hex = 60 miles.
Starting Characters & Rules
Rules
Refer to the OSRIC SRD for the rules in use (also here). The 1e AD&D PHB Monk class may also be used.
Character Creation
PCs start on 10,000 XP. If replacing an old character with over 20,000 XP the PC may start with half the old character's XP.
Attributes are STR INT WIS CON DEX CHA, best 3 of 4d6 replace the lowest roll with a 16 and arrange as desired. Or use 16 14 13 12 10 9 & arrange as desired.
Human PCs have Racial Attribute Modifiers STR +1 CON +1
Demi-Human Class restrictions, level limits, and multiclassing apply normally.
Hit Points: PCs may take high average hp for their hit dice & level (eg d10 > 6 hp/level, Fighter 4 > 22 hp), or roll hp if preferred.
| Class | Starting Level at 10,000 XP | HP (Base High Average) |
| Assassin | 4 (4d6 hd) | 16 |
| Cleric | 4 (4d8 hd) | 20 |
| Druid | 4 (4d8 hd) | 20 |
| Fighter | 4 (4d10 hd) | 24 |
| Illusionist | 4 (4d4 hd) | 12 |
| Magic User | 3 (3d4 hd) | 9 |
| Monk | 4 (5d4 hd) | 15 |
| Paladin | 3 (3d10 hd) | 18 |
| Ranger | 4 (5d8 hd) | 25 |
| Thief | 5 (5d6 hd) | 20 |
House Rules
"Fighter Attacks = level vs 0 level foes" aka 'Fighting the Unskilled' is replaced by the Arneson Cleave Rule - when a Fighter (only) drops an opponent with a melee attack they can carry over damage to another opponent within melee range of equal or worse AC. eg 15 dmg vs 8 hp foe kills it and does 7 dmg to another opponent within melee range.
Fighter Paladin & Ranger THAC0 = 21-Level, to a minimum THAC0 4 at Level 17, or higher.
Monster THAC0=20-HD, to a mimum THAC0 4 at HD 15+/16, or higher.
Monster & most NPC Saving Throws use 20-hd, to a minimum of Save 4+ at HD 15+/16 or higher. PCs may use this simple formula if preferred.
Quasi & Hero Deities, Demon Lords & Dukes of Hell with HD 17+ (85+ hp) have THAC0 3 & Save 3+.
Deities, Demon Princes & Arch-Devils with HD 18+ (90+ hp) have THAC0 2 & Save 2+.
Maximum AC is AC 10. Minimum AC is AC -10 (technically a core rule).
Starting PC Equipment
- 200gp
- Magic Armor or Shield: Choose one of Shield +1, Leather Armor +1, Chain Mail +1, or non-magical Platemail.
- Primary Weapon: Choose one of Sword +1 (any type) or 12 Arrows +1.
- Potion: Choose one of Potion of Healing or Potion of Heroism.
- 180gp
- Defensive Gear: Choose one of Shield +1, Chain Mail +1, Leather Armor +1, or non-magical Platemail.
- Weapon: Choose one of Mace +1, Quarterstaff +1, Scimitar +1 or War Hammer +1.
- Scrolls & Potions: Choose one of Clerical Scroll (3 total spell levels, max spell level 2) or a Potion of Extra-Healing.
- 120gp
- Armor: Leather Armor +1.
- Weapon: Choose one of Dagger +1 or Sword +1 (any useable)
- Potions: Choose one of Potion of Invisibility or a Potion of Thieving.
- 80gp
- Scrolls: Choose one of a Wizard Spell Scroll with 4 total spell levels, max spell level 2.
- Potions: Choose one of a Potion of Invulnerability or Potion of Speed.
- Miscellaneous: Choose one of Quarterstaff +1, Dagger +1, Wand of Magic Detection with 36 charges, or a Wand of Magic Missiles with 9 charges.
Monster Effective HD & XPV
Non-intelligent non-aggressive creatures typically are worth half XP. Creatures with extensive special powers such as level-draining undead may be worth double XP.
| Hit Dice | THAC0 | Save | Example | XPV |
| 1 hp | 20 | 20 | huge rat | 20 |
| 1/2 (1-4 hp) or | 20 | 20 | giant rat, kobold | 40 |
| Level 0 (1-6 hp) | 20 | 20 | bandit | 60 |
| 1-1 (1-7 hp) | 19 | 19 | goblin | 80 |
| 1 (1-8 hp) | 19 | 19 | orc, skeleton | 100 |
| 1+ | 18 | 18 | hobgoblin | 150 |
| 2 | 18 | 18 | gnoll | 200 |
| 2+ | 17 | 17 | lizardman | 250 |
| 3 | 17 | 17 | 300 | |
| 3+ | 16 | 16 | bugbear | 350 |
| 4 | 16 | 16 | 400 | |
| 4+ | 15 | 15 | ogre, dire wolf | 500 |
| 5 | 15 | 15 | 600 | |
| 5+ | 14 | 14 | 700 | |
| 6 | 14 | 14 | 800 | |
| 6+ | 13 | 13 | 1000 | |
| 7 | 13 | 13 | 1200 | |
| 7+ | 12 | 12 | troll | 1400 |
| 8 | 12 | 12 | 1600 | |
| 8+ | 11 | 11 | hill giant | 2000 |
| 9 | 11 | 11 | 2400 | |
| 9+ | 10 | 10 | stone giant | 2800 |
| 10 | 10 | 10 | 3200 | |
| 10+ | 9 | 9 | frost giant | 4000 |
| 11 | 9 | 9 | 5000 | |
| 11+ | 8 | 8 | 6000 | |
| 12 | 8 | 8 | 7000 | |
| 12+ | 7 | 7 | 8000 | |
| 13 | 7 | 7 | 9000 | |
| 13+ | 6 | 6 | 10000 | |
| 14 | 6 | 6 | ||
| 14+ | 5 | 5 | ||
| 15 | 5 | 5 | ||
| 15+ or higher | 4 | 4 | ||
| +1 HD | +2000 | |||
| + Bonus | +1000 |
Level 0 Humans
| Type | THAC0 | Save | Hit Points | XPV |
| Labouring Male, inc Man-at-Arms, Berserker, Miner | 20 STR 9-14 (1d6+8) | 20 | 5 (2-7) | 80 |
| Active Male, inc Bandit, Brigand, Pirate | 20 STR 8-13 (1d6+7) | 20 | 4 (1-6) | 60 |
| Sedentary Male, inc Scribe, Clerk | (21) STR 6-7 | 20 | 3 (1-4) | 40 |
| Labouring Female | (21) STR 6-7 | 20 | 4 (2-5) | 50 |
| Active Female, inc Barmaid | (21) STR 6-7 | 20 | 3 (1-4) | 40 |
| Sedentary Female | (22) STR 4-5, -1 dmg | 20 | 2 (1-3) | 20 |
