Bearworks

Ruined Farm Encampment

Added 2024-08-23 05:21:58 +0000 UTC

The barbarian camp has stood here for quite some time, fiercely guarding their territory. To an unsuspecting wanderer, the camp might seem like a welcoming refuge, but behind its rugged exterior lies a band of brutal, iron-willed warriors who fiercely claim this land as their own. Can you convince them of your peaceful intentions, or will this unexpected encounter spell the end of your journey? The choice—and the danger—is yours!

Map Description

Deep within the forest, an abandoned homestead crumbles in silence. Against this haunting backdrop, a sprawling encampment has sprung to life. Animal skins and furs, stretched taut over rough-hewn poles, form a protective barrier over the tents.

This camp, large and well-established, blends seamlessly with its surroundings, hidden not by intention but by the natural isolation from the road. The homestead’s decaying structures—a house and outbuildings—stand as eerie remnants of the past, their instability making them dangerous to explore. But, with no safety codes to hold you back, you’re free to take the risk.

A low stone wall, built from the rocks unearthed when the field was first tilled, offers both cover and a minor obstacle. The scene is set for whatever challenges await.

Notes:

A well-worn path stretches from the road to the hidden homestead, clear and inviting, yet the homestead itself remains out of sight.
As you draw closer, the buildings and trees conceal the barbarian tents from view.
While the woods offer concealment for the camp, they also provide ample coverage for those that want to approach the camp covertly.
The barbarians will attack on sight. While it’s possible to reason with them, you have to stay alive long enough to do so.
In the evening, the camp comes alive with the sounds of raucous drinking and loud conversation, making it unmistakably clear that a group is nearby.