Darren's Folly



Darren's Folly is a small village to the south of Dragon's Barrow on the continent of Yamira. The town is economically poor, offering little to those that pass by. This is due mainly to the curse that haunts the area, in the form of the Dullahan.

Recent History
The town has been terrorized by the Dullahan, believed to have been a bandit by the name of Ol' Knack Jack. Jack was a terror of the local traveling roads, taking hostages and sending the heads of his victims back to those that did not pay his ransoms. Eventually he was hunted down and beheaded, his body buried under a twisted tree, and his head was taken elsewhere. One would believe this to be the end of his antics, but the reverse was true. Jack rose from the dead as the headless Dullahan, seeking to find his missing head, or to find a new one that would complete him.

The Dullahan waged a campaign of terror on the citizens of Darren's Folly, taking heads and even turning some of those he killed into twisted minions known as Ghoulings. These creatures had jack-o-lanterns for heads and a high pitched giggle that would be head as they move about. The ghoulings worked to dig up skulls from graveyards, taking them back to the place where the Dullahan first rose from the dead.

After a time, a group of adventurers arrived in Darren's Folly, where they ended up being drawn into the terror of the Dullahan. They battled with him, at great cost to their lives as two of their number died in battle before they were finally able to bring the headless terror down, tearing his body apart in the process. But this would not be the end of Ol' Knack Jack's undead legacy. Many days later, during a celebration of the end of Jack, a second group of adventurers were drawn into the fray as they discovered that the ghoulings were stealing skulls, and even decapitating some people in order to bring the heads back to the tree and perform a ceremony to revive their dead master. These heroes battled against the ghoulings, and eventually even against an undead corpse golem that rose from the ground to attack. Through their brave actions, and with a bit of luck, they managed to defeat the golem and the ghoulings, finally putting an end to the cursed legacy of Ol' Knack Jack.

Locations of note in Darren's Folly

 * Tavern - The main source of entertainment and socializing in the town. Offers little in the way of comforts, and the food isn't the best quality, but is hearty enough for those seeking to fill their stomachs.
 * General Store - Has basic necessities. Sometimes has a healing potion, possibly two when the seasons have been good.
 * Smith - Can do basic repairs and forging, basic but dependable.
 * Church - Nondenominational church that allows all those seeking faith to worship.
 * Warehouse - Basic storage building for the town. Keeps grains and other items as needed.
 * Mayor's House - A mixture of residence and town hall when needed.