Bard's Gate
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City of the Lyre
Established centuries ago as little more than a ferry for travelers between the ancient cities of Tsen in the north and Remenos and Curgantium in the west¸ over the years Bard's Gate has grown from a small river crossing tended by a pig farmer into an important center of learning and trade. The city is famed far and wide as a bastion of the arts that welcomes bards¸ performers¸ writers¸ artists and crafters of all sorts. It is a beacon of civilization and a pillar of the western world.Yet this citadel of enlightenment is also threatened by dark forces - gnolls and orcs from the Stoneheart Mountains¸ cults of evil gods lurking within and without¸ and the machinations of rivals and allies alike threaten the city daily¸ for the very freedom that draws artists and musicians from around the world also allows evil to flourish.
City of AdventuresWhile Bard's Gate serves as a cornerstone for The Lost Lands¸ it is also a fully-developed fantasy city that can be used in any campaign. A wide range of businesses and shops¸ churches and temples¸ homes¸ taverns¸ inns and other locations are described in detail¸ ready made for your ease of use. Bard's Gate is filled with unique NPCs¸ from the most influential leaders and wealthiest merchants on high to the lowliest beggar living in the gutter.After a decade of playability¸ with the associated stories¸ tall tales¸ lies¸ and legends¸ Frog God Games presents you with the updated and reimagined The Lost Lands: Bard's Gate. In striking full-color¸ and more than doubling the size of the original¸ The Lost Lands: Bard's Gate details hundreds of individual locations and NPCs¸ gives an overview of the Lyre Valley and a complete history of the city¸ and quadruples the number of adventures that were found in the original¸ raising the total to 8. The adventures contained within are suitable for player characters of 1st level to 10th and even beyond. More than 20 pages of random encounter tables and descriptions give additional unique opportunities to fine-tune the city to your tastes. The Lost Lands: Bard's Gate is not just for The Lost Lands campaign setting¸ it is designed with enough flexibility to be used in any campaign. Whoever you may be¸ whether prince or pauper¸ if you are a seeker of adventure¸ Bard's Gate welcomes you!