Fortress: the Last Stronghold (5e)
History of the Empire¸ Year 533¸ reign of the 23rd Emperor Five years ago¸ the young Empress Femina I announced her betrothal to the elven Count Lufu Aelfsong. Unfortunately¸ the joyous evening was darkened by reports of a growing evil to the south-west¸ in the lands of her cousin Duke Celine Vindicare. When the Empress next received reports of the assassination of Vindicare and then the massacre of Lady Pedo and her party she could no longer delay. The armies were raised¸ and the eight Defenders set forth¸ the very next morning after the royal wedding. duty ‐ faith ‐ love ‐ power ‐ revenge War. Only you five of the original nine defenders remain. The war began five years ago¸ when you were all friends ‐ you have not seen each other since it started. Succession. You are the Empress' greatest allies ‐ her husband¸ her cousin¸ her uncle¸ her sister-in-law¸ and her personal champion. The Empress has now died. Defeat. Each of your once great armies is decimated¸ the empire in tatters. Your retreat ends at the Fortress ‐ the last stronghold. A two session character-driven fantasy game for five players. For the Dungeons & Dragons¸ 5 th Edition roleplaying game.