10 Hex Locations I

A lot of my IRL gaming group is starting to get vaccinated which means I really need to start prepping a sandbox to run OSE in. The following are some hexes I wrote up that I want to throw onto a campaign map. 1st in a series probably?

[I put the influences or where I straight up stole the idea from in brackets.]

1. Village of the Blessed: Village was struck with famine and starving until a prophet arrived with an endless supply of food, himself. The prophet is able to instantly regrow flesh daily. Accompanied by the “Sacred Butcher”. [Idea Stolen from Fire Punch]

2. Ancient Forgotten Town: Empty town haunted by a female ghost who dances herself to death every night from the tunes of a manic flute playing demon. Ghost will invite the party to uncle’s house to join in the merrymaking. Looks like a lively town at night (but strangely empty) but just ruins and foundations during the day. [Idea Stolen from Tales of the Dying Earth]

3. Dryad w/ Parasites: A weakened dryad asks for assistance to slay parasitic wasps that have infected this forest’s mother tree. Will offer a fruit from the Hidden Tree of Might, Increase STR to next highest + Modifier, or to a +1 Modifier. [Idea Stolen from Hidden Dungeon Only I Can Enter]

4. Red Lotus Field: A flooded plain tended to by the Carmine Monks who do not tolerate lotus thieves. The Lotus can be made into a very addictive drug that has proliferated in the closest city-state. At the center of the field is The Abbey of St. Padua.

5. Village of the Dog: Village that breeds war hounds and worships the Dog God. Will sell War Hounds (Base) for 150gp. 

6. Castle Al Pastor: Warlord Pastor is a name level Fighter who “retired” and built this castle. Has since been invaded by a trio of Devilswine who keep Pastor as the castle’s butler under a strong charm. Pastor will pay 5000gp and a pick of magic item from his treasury if the castle is reclaimed from the Devil Swine.

7. Shrine to Fell God: An ancient shrine carved into a large boulder dedicated to a forgotten god. 2-in-6 chance of 2d6+2 pilgrims worshiping. 

8. Necromancer’s Abode: A Necromancer’s keep, inside the walls is a vast beautiful garden tended to by undead. The Necromancer will pay well for Red Lotus stolen from the Carmine Monks.

9. Lost Amphitheater: Lair of the Undead Fight King, challenges those worthy to various fighting competitions. Winners gain the Fight King’s Favor (permanent +1 to attack and damage rolls). [Stolen from Adventure Time]

10. Cave of Shadows: Lair of 2d8+1 shadows. The shadows dance around a dead cleric’s skull that had continual light cast on it. The light is a dull eerie red.