“Machines of Gwyndor” is set in a steampunk medieval city that is visited by mechanical creatures, a mixture of the past and the future. This narrative writing piece was created for the setting of a D&D campaign.
After an outlaw group of mechanical humanoids settle in the City of Gwyndor, a greedy telekinetic mentalist known as "The Levitator" seeks to take advantage of the chaos by hacking into the minds of the robots and taking control over Gwyndor for himself. The only thing standing in the way of robot domination is a ragtag group of unlikely freedom-fighters...
Narrative Themes
Swashbuckling adventure, deception, mystery, "mechanology" - artifacts imbued with magic
Plot Hook
The bank the players initially find themselves in is immediately robbed by pirates on a flying airship called “The Cloud of Gold.”
A botched heist uncovers a mysterious plot, and by avoiding pursuant mercenaries and corrupt government officials, players aim to foil a crazed mentalist’s plan for taking control over Gwyndor.’
In the opening scene, a group of pirates launches a daring robbery of the Bank of Gwyndor using a weaponized airship called The Cloud of Gold. Amid the chaos, a few brave citizens inside the bank decide to fight back, forming an unlikely alliance. Together, they discover that their mission goes beyond just stopping the robbery—they must prevent an all-out takeover of Gwyndor by robot invaders. After the confrontation, the group boards the airship, searching for clues. They uncover evidence of a more sinister plot—a robot rebellion threatening the entire city. Realizing the gravity of the situation, Captain Nebullosa, the pirate leader, chooses to ally with them. With their new ally and a crucial clue in hand, the adventurers set out to stop the impending threat that puts the fate of Gwyndor at stake.
The adventurers engage in a thrilling rooftop chase riding on stolen horses as they pursue a robot thief who leads them to an old warehouse on the outskirts of town. Inside the warehouse, they find themselves in a dungeon filled with shape-shifting mimics disguised as shipping crates. The slippery floor, covered in spilled oil, adds to the danger.
As they venture deeper underground, the tunnel grows darker. Suddenly, s burning cobweb sets the oil ablaze, triggering a fiery explosion in the dungeon. A flood of ocean water bursts in, which forces the group to quickly shelter in a nearby room. To escape, they must utilize the Apparatus of Kwalish, a giant mechanical lobster vehicle hidden within the warehouse.
