I need some help. My players are just starting SoLS and where told not to go to Manzorian's fortress because of the wards. Well I have this feeling that they are going to try and go any way. What wards would you use for the fortress? I really don't have any idea what to use. Thanks in advance for your help.
Beldar
Beldar, if memory serves me correctly, the Fortress of the Unknown Depths is an ancient place. I don't even think Tenser/Manzorian is the one who set up the most powerful wards there.
Anyone know who built the place? I'm not exactly sure, but I seem to recall that it dates back to either Flan civilization or maybe the Isles of Woe. I just can't recall right now.
What wards would you use for the fortress?
This addressed to some degree in Return of the Eight, an old 2/e adventure.
IMC Tenser's (Manzorian's) fortress is of such power and antiquity that I add anything I want when I need it. I don't feel obligated to slavishly follow any rules when doing this -- if PCs are going to be this foolish, they can pay the price.
One example from Rot8 regarded attempts to teleport in -- anyone trying would instantly (no save) be transported to an inescapable cell in the dungeon, waiting for someone (the rest of the group?) to show up to release them.
My two cents. Hope it helps :)