Hi guys! We hope you’re wearing goggles as we explore the fierce, snow-kept Wintertide Stronghold in a two-part map-series. Here’s the first part.
“A heavy snowstorm engulfs the stronghold on all sides. The barricades have weathered through the never-ending winter and now stand on brittle legs when compared to its initial creation. There have been rumors of an incoming attack from the opposing Orcs encampment for months, and with the stronghold’s rations running dry, the camp’s morale is suffering greatly. The commander had pleaded the alliance for reinforcements to help escape certain demise, and although a letter arrived days ago announcing that a fleet is making haste to the stronghold’s harbor, their arrival has been delayed due to the snowstorm.
Footsteps from through the snow approach the stronghold and a withered scout shouts from the top of his lungs: “THEY ARE COMING!” before collapsing.
A short silence ensues.
The commander’s powerful voice, carried by the icy winds then instills everyone with vigor and duty: “READY THE ARMS! ARCHERS ON THE WALL! MERCENARIES MAN THE GATES.”
You, a brazen mercenary, ready your weapon. You hear nothing but the blowing of snow and cannot see further than a few feet. Anxiously, you wait. Then, a shape appears from through the fog running toward the stronghold. A fierce orc with behind him dozens… no, hundreds of silhouettes appear from the thick fog!”

Gavin Farrell
2020-08-25 21:31:01 +0000 UTC