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Mightier Than the Sword

Being a pair of tales presented for the edification and amusement of 7th Sea players

“The Music of the Spheres” Written by Cris Dornaus with Eric Vaubel

“The Golden Head of Korlak ur-Nagath” Written by Lee Garvin

Additional Material: Kevin Wilson

Art Direction: jim pinto

Cover and Interior Artwork: Cris Dornaus

Map: Jennifer Wick

Design and Layout: Steve Hough, Brendon Goodyear

Cover Design: Cris Dornaus, Brendon Goodyear

Line Developer: Rob Vaux

Editing: Rob Vaux

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Table of Contents

The Music of the Spheres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Pa r t O n e : To t h e R e s c u e ! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Pa r t Tw o : C o m e J o i n t h e M a s q u e r a d e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Pa r t T h r e e : D o w n i n t h e U n d e r g r o u n d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

…And They Lived Happily Ever After? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

The Golden Head of Korlak ur-Nagath . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Pa r t O n e : L u n a t i c s a n d B a d F i c t i o n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 8

Pa r t Tw o : O f f t o t h e I s l a n d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 3

Pa r t T h r e e : H o m e A g a i n , H o m e A g a i n … . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 0

The Competition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

The Music of the Spheres

The monster encountered at the end of the adventure can

easily be modified to suit the skills of the party, but it should

be strong enough to give them a challenge worthy of their

abilities. Optional dangers have also been included that the

GM can throw in if he or she wishes. The Montaigne

sourcebook contains more information about Charouse,

1’Empereur, the Syrneth undergrounds, and sewer hunters,

but is not necessary to run this adventure.

The Music of the

Spheres

Lo! ’tis a gala night

Within the lonesome latter years!

An angel throng, bewinged, bedight

In veils, and drowned in tears,

Sit in a theatre, to see

A play of hopes and fears,

While the orchestra breathes fitfully

The music of the spheres.

— from The Conqueror Worm

by Edgar Allan Poe

Music is a central theme in this adventure, so you may want

to play certain pieces during the game. Selections from the

17th and 18th century are ideal. Harpsichord music is a

good way of conjuring up the atmosphere of the Royal

Court. A fast-paced violin sonata will add a lot to the fight

scene with the sewer hunters, as will most classically-based

movie soundtracks.

Charouse: City of the Arts

This adventure takes place in the Montaigne capital,

Charouse. Designed to be a paradise for the wealthy elite,

the city stands as a wonderland of elegant architecture,

exclusive shops, and entertainment of every type. It is also

known for its sewers — Petite Charouse — which contain

mysterious passages that existed long before the rise of

man. Unknown dangers haunt these dank tunnels, and

tribes of sewer hunters lurk in the subterranean mazes,

scavenging for their lives in a savage society all their own.

Introduction

Music of the Spheres is designed to include several different

“flavors” of adventure — mystery, intrigue, politics,

exploration, and combat. Heroes will have the opportunity

to rescue innocent passengers from road bandits, solve a

missing persons case, venture into the Syrneth sewers of

Charouse, fight a creature whose evil has kept it imprisoned

for millennia, rescue a very special damsel in distress and

make the Emperor of Montaigne extremely happy… or, if

they fail in their endeavors, extremely upset.

The nobility of Charouse enjoy a life of luxury and leisure.

Friends of l’Empereur spend their time playing games,

throwing lavish parties, and engaging in their uniquely

Montaigne brand of courtly intrigue. They enthusiastically

support the arts, enjoying theatre, opera, and a new

sensation called “ballet,” as well as sponsoring galleries of

fine painting and sculpture. For more information on

Charouse, refer to the Montaigne sourcebook.

As usual, a balanced party would be ideal for this

adventure. Those with Montaigne connections or courtier

skills will have a chance to use them at l’Empereur’s royal

court. Characters skilled at combat will be handy as well,

when the party faces villains and monsters. At least one

Hero should speak Montaigne, and preferably read it as

well. Heroes with knowledge of the sewers and musical lore

will also have an advantage, but these skills are not

necessary.

The Prodigy of Prevoye

The latest sensation at l’Empereur’s court is a young woman

by the name of Madelene Prevoye. The 16-year old

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daughter of a middle-class music teacher, Madelene showed

exceptional musical promise from her earliest days. Her

father, Alfonse Prevoye, a widower since Madelene’s

mother died of fever ten years ago, delightedly encouraged

her talents and she has made stunning accomplishments in

her field. She is skilled at playing the violin, harpsichord,

flute, and Castillian guitar, and has composed an impressive

portfolio of concertos, symphonies, waltzes, and operas. Her

music has been lauded by critics as “sent from heaven,” and

she is regarded as an almost saintly prodigy, possessing

talent far beyond normal musicians. Many consider her

second only to the Eisen prodigy Wolffrond von Hazel in

sheer musical talent.

Empereur Leon Alexandre du

Montaigne XIV

Villain

Brawn 2, Finesse 2, Wits 6, Resolve 5, Panache 2

Reputation: –115

Arcana: Hedonistic

Advantages: Montaigne (R/W), Théan (R/W), Montaigne

Accent (South), Noble, Servants (as many as needed)

Courtier: All Knacks at 5

Scholar: History 4, Law 4, Mathematics 2, Philosophy 3,

Research 2, Theology 2

Firearms: Attack (Firearms) 4

Hunter: Stealth 3, Tacking 3, Trail Signs 3

Rider: Mounting 2, Riding 3

Porté (Apprentice): Attunement 3, Blooding 3, Bring 4,

Pocket 3

Madelene’s appearance and personality have also helped to

engender this reputation. She is lovely in countenance —-

slender with delicate hands and a halo of blonde hair. She

is always humble about her talent in public, but realizes she

has a unique gift and drives herself mercilessly to use it well.

She is soft-spoken and charming in most social situations,

but can become passionate and obsessive when the

conversation turns to her art. When composing her music,

she goes into a state of almost trance-like concentration, and

does not like to be disturbed when “the muse flows.”

More information on l’Empereur can be found in the

Montaigne sourcebook.

Pa r t O n e : T o t h e

Rescue!

When l’Empereur heard of the young lady’s talents, he sent

an invitation for Madelene and her father to visit Château

du Soleil. He commissioned her to write an opera in honor

of himself (and Montaigne), and to entertain the court at

her leisure. When the adventure begins, she has been

residing at Château du Soleil for two weeks. The royal

family and attending nobility dote upon her to no end and

listen breathlessly when she plays. For the moment, it

seems, she has all of Montaigne in the palm of her hand.

The opening is designed to set the scene, make important

introductions and get the Heroes involved in the adventure.

It takes place on a country road outside of Charouse; the

GM should determine exactly how and why the party is

there. There are limitless motivations for visiting the capital

city of Montaigne. A few examples are provided below:

Enamored of his talented guest, l’Empereur has arranged a

masquerade ball at Château du Soleil in honor of her.

Guests are to wear their most fantastic and outrageous

costumes — masks and all — and Madelene is to play

selections from her opera for the first time in front of an

audience. The ball is the talk of Charouse, and the upper

class is in a fit of excitement over the event.

• The Heroes are heading to Charouse to sell valuable

goods from a previous adventure.

• The Heroes are diplomats or foreign emissaries, coming

to pay respects to l’Empereur .

• The Heroes are servants, dispatched to Charouse to

procure supplies.

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