The Ongoing Story of my Solo Ironsworn Game
Zahn has recovered the ancient blade, Blight Talon, but he also knows Bleak Frost is about to be attacked. What does he do? He knows the Great Horn Peak sits above the settlement, so it makes sense to rush back to Bleak Frost and then move onto the mountain. (Clock 4/6) Undertake a Journey: Weak … Read More “Chapter Eight: Attack on Bleak Frost” »
Recovered in White Stead, Zahn is weaponless. He summons the Ravens to perform an Augury and find the weapon that will defeat the Great Raptor Spirit. Augury: Strong hit: The ravens tell of a curved dagger, once wielded by the Firstborn, that lies in a hidden battlefield to the north. Zahn must travel there and … Read More “Chapter Seven: The Blight Talon” »
Zahn stands at the gates of White Stead and once again asks for entry – entry which he is again denied by the pernicious gatekeeper. Battered, hungry, cold and plagued by visions of Hhurn, he bares his teeth and declares that he is no ordinary traveller – he is a Scourge, the sworn protector of … Read More “Chapter Six: Duel in the Snow” »
Gathering himself, Zahn bundles the wolf pup in his cloak and makes his way down the mountain, returning to Stone Moor to repay Enwyn the Old and take solace in their hearth. He ties the ring around the neck of Old One Eye and whispers to his companion to return to Bleak Frost and bring … Read More “Chapter Five: The Curse of Hhurn” »
Pulling the pelt of the newly skinned wolf around him, Zahn picks his way back up the mountain. No doubt the she-wolf will have returned to her lair as he laid low and healed. Now he would take her deep in the mountain. He releases Old One Eye to fly ahead and see what only … Read More “Chapter Four: The Lair of the Beast” »
Zahn stares up at the mountain, knowing that his prey lies somewhere in those peaks. He cannot simply assault her lair – he has to draw her out someway, and that way will involve killing her mate. A warrior in wolf’s clothing might stand a chance… Create troublesome progress track: find mateSlayer is great advantage … Read More “Chapter Three: Skinchanging” »
The ancient fort of Stone Moor looks weak from Zahn’s observations. Their people are miserable, thin and drawn. They have not rationed their food well this winter. Hungry people can be vicious. today will be a day to fight fire with fire. Zahn calls upon the people of Stone Moor to let him enter. They … Read More “Chapter Two: Into the Mountain” »
Chandra, the leader of the village and Zahn’s bondswoman asks him to honour his vow as the Scourge and hunt down the Mother Wolf, Hhurn and bring back whatever remains of the messenger, so that their family can pay them to rest. He agrees. [Make A Vow (Strong Hit)] Zahn waits until dusk and draws … Read More “Chapter One: The Wolf and the Warrior” »
