Info on Skullport, etc? [Archive] - Wizards Community

Info on Skullport, etc? [Archive] - Wizards Community

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Airicx Velysian
07-19-04, 01:26 PM I am running a campaign for an evil party working to further the Zhentarim Network in Waterdeep. Obviously the best place to run their network would be in Skullport rather than Waterdeep itself, but my handbooks for FR have very little info on it.

To give you an idea of what I am running-The characters are a party of 3 or 4 (Usually 3 since the fourth member can't find time to game as often as the rest of us). Our party consists of a Cleric of Bane 7th, a drow female fighter 1/ranger 1/rogue 4/assassin 1, and a drow wizard 5/elemental savant 2.

The story is that the two drow are brother and sister for a drow house that has extended it's influence to the surface near the dalelands. The house has been trying to create alliances and connections on the surface and has sent the two lesser nobles (PC's) to make contact with the Zhentarim.

They met the PC Cleric of Bane by saving him from an ambush (that they secretly set up) by "do-gooders" and convienantly came to the rescue. Having established relations with that cleric, he introduced them to the Zhentarim where they presented the idea of potential alliance.

The Zhents used the trio's skills in a few minor missions to test their resourcefullness and dedication. The newest adventure involves the Zhents wanting to increase their influence in Skullport. The Xanathar Guild's third ranking boss (in FR Manuel) is a Cleric of Bane also. The mission is to infiltrate the Xanathar Guild by whatever means possible (secrecy important) and establish ties with the Cleric of Bane boss (even offering him head of the guild) and with those connections initiate a coup and eliminate all who oppose the coup. :b:

Of course such a difficult mission is expected to take a long time and many adventures. Since this campaign is taking place in Skullport I need as much info on it as I can get. I do know that the Thieves Guild operates from there and plan on including them in many confrontations with the party but beyond that I know little.

Where can I find more info on Skullport?

Is there a map somewhere? I created my own but if one exists I would be happy to use it.

Can any of you share some info about Skullport, who runs the joint, who are the big shots, etc? Thanks!
Kuje31
07-19-04, 01:56 PM How about the 2e sourcebook by the same name. :) Also the 2nd Cale novel has a lot of scenes in Skullport.
Airicx Velysian
07-19-04, 02:18 PM Originally posted by Kuje31
How about the 2e sourcebook by the same name. :)

Can I download that somewhere?
Faraer
07-19-04, 02:24 PM Yes, it's available as an ESD (http://www.rpgnow.com/product_info.php?products_id=820&). Though ideally I'd read "Seeing the Sights in Skullport" (Dragon #172) first, which first detailed Skullport in print, or the version of the same text in City of Splendors (http://www.rpgnow.com/product_info.php?products_id=814&), which you'll want anyway if you're running Waterdeep.
Airicx Velysian
07-19-04, 02:43 PM thanks!

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Airicx Velysian 07-19-04, 01:26 PM	I am running a campaign for an evil party working to further the Zhentarim Network in Waterdeep. Obviously the best place to run their network would be in Skullport rather than Waterdeep itself, but my handbooks for FR have very little info on it. To give you an idea of what I am running-The characters are a party of 3 or 4 (Usually 3 since the fourth member can't find time to game as often as the rest of us). Our party consists of a Cleric of Bane 7th, a drow female fighter 1/ranger 1/rogue 4/assassin 1, and a drow wizard 5/elemental savant 2. The story is that the two drow are brother and sister for a drow house that has extended it's influence to the surface near the dalelands. The house has been trying to create alliances and connections on the surface and has sent the two lesser nobles (PC's) to make contact with the Zhentarim. They met the PC Cleric of Bane by saving him from an ambush (that they secretly set up) by "do-gooders" and convienantly came to the rescue. Having established relations with that cleric, he introduced them to the Zhentarim where they presented the idea of potential alliance. The Zhents used the trio's skills in a few minor missions to test their resourcefullness and dedication. The newest adventure involves the Zhents wanting to increase their influence in Skullport. The Xanathar Guild's third ranking boss (in FR Manuel) is a Cleric of Bane also. The mission is to infiltrate the Xanathar Guild by whatever means possible (secrecy important) and establish ties with the Cleric of Bane boss (even offering him head of the guild) and with those connections initiate a coup and eliminate all who oppose the coup. :b: Of course such a difficult mission is expected to take a long time and many adventures. Since this campaign is taking place in Skullport I need as much info on it as I can get. I do know that the Thieves Guild operates from there and plan on including them in many confrontations with the party but beyond that I know little. Where can I find more info on Skullport? Is there a map somewhere? I created my own but if one exists I would be happy to use it. Can any of you share some info about Skullport, who runs the joint, who are the big shots, etc? Thanks!
Kuje31 07-19-04, 01:56 PM	How about the 2e sourcebook by the same name. :) Also the 2nd Cale novel has a lot of scenes in Skullport.
Airicx Velysian 07-19-04, 02:18 PM	Originally posted by Kuje31 How about the 2e sourcebook by the same name. :) Can I download that somewhere?
Faraer 07-19-04, 02:24 PM	Yes, it's available as an ESD (http://www.rpgnow.com/product_info.php?products_id=820&). Though ideally I'd read "Seeing the Sights in Skullport" (Dragon #172) first, which first detailed Skullport in print, or the version of the same text in City of Splendors (http://www.rpgnow.com/product_info.php?products_id=814&), which you'll want anyway if you're running Waterdeep.
Airicx Velysian 07-19-04, 02:43 PM	thanks!