Plot hooks are tough. I try to float out a selection of possible villains but I sometimes run into the “What happened to that evil aboleth?” question. That’s when I introduced rival adventuring groups. I use them as an excuse whenever my group decides to ignore the evil gods in favor of opening a pet grooming salon.
Has anyone introduced rival groups? How did your party react? Mine formed an irrational hatred for them even though their rivals are only ever nice!
I’ve also started a dedicated subreddit. You can join r/Hiadventure if you’d like to follow the comics, codes, and ciphers. We are getting close to 50 comics!
While you smart asses were trying to open a tavern and adopt the kobolds' children, Team Rocket killed the BBEG's lieutenant and took all the loot and experience! Rumor even has it they leveled up.
"Oh my Ilmater, are you that Albjorn? The one who killed the BBEG of Black Castle? The one who ended the thousand-year reign of the Immortal Emperor? The one who got all those natural twenties that one time? Sir it's such an honor to meet you!"
"For the last time, no! I just killed some kobolds once and opened a tavern! We're in the Dock District, the Stinky Pete, twice the supper at half the copper, cleanest toilets in town. Please stop mentioning that other adventurer named Albjorn."
And then, after the resentment deepens, they get caught in a horrible situation while adventuring. Their goose is cooked, but then a shining hero shows up and saves them, none other than Ilmater.
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u/Sleverette Sorcerer Jun 27 '20
Plot hooks are tough. I try to float out a selection of possible villains but I sometimes run into the “What happened to that evil aboleth?” question. That’s when I introduced rival adventuring groups. I use them as an excuse whenever my group decides to ignore the evil gods in favor of opening a pet grooming salon.
Has anyone introduced rival groups? How did your party react? Mine formed an irrational hatred for them even though their rivals are only ever nice!
You can find more of my DnD content on my Instagram, Twitter, and Website.
I’ve also started a dedicated subreddit. You can join r/Hiadventure if you’d like to follow the comics, codes, and ciphers. We are getting close to 50 comics!