13th Age “The Beginning of the End” Chapter 1: Shadows at the Gate

Eight years after the fall of Forstor Nagar, the Empire stands on a knife’s edge. Demonic forces press against the walls of Axis, and the capital’s defenses are stretched thin. When Sir Hugo—disgraced, aging, but still unbreakably loyal—uncovers whispers of a conspiracy that could open the city to its enemies, he gathers a small, volatile band of allies to act before it’s too late. In this opening chapter, the group meets within the cold halls of Sir Hugo’s family estate to piece together what little they know: a traitor with influence, a mansion too close to the emperor’s palace, and a plot threaded with serpents and secrecy. Old grudges, new scars, strange powers, buried pride—each companion brings their own demons to the table as they plan the infiltration that may decide the fate of the Empire. This first episode sets the stage for a tale of espionage, loyalty, and the slow, inevitable pull toward catastrophe. The beginning of the end rarely announces itself. Sometimes it starts with a whispered rumor… and the sound of steel being drawn in the dark. About the Chronicle The Beginning of the End is a 13th Age tale set during the waning years of a desperate empire. A small group of unlikely companions is thrust into a web of betrayal, demonic influence, and political decay as they try to prevent Axis from falling into enemy hands. Blending character-driven storytelling, high-stakes intrigue, and the chaotic magic of 13th Age, this chronicle follows the same living-world continuity established in prior Twin Cities by Night adventures—while forging a path that leads into darker, far more dangerous territory. 🗨️ Hop into our Discord! Love the stories? Want to chat with the storyteller and players? Or maybe you're just looking for a place to geek out about tabletop roleplaying games? Whether you're a seasoned GM, a curious newbie, or just love hearing epic tales unfold, our community is the perfect place to hang out, ask questions, share your own adventures, and connect with fellow TTRPG fans. Come say hi—we’d love to meet you! 👉 https://discord.gg/T9zeN9p Follow Us X: https://x.com/Twin_Cities_VtM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TwinCitiesByNight/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/twin-cities-by-night/id1246523585?mt=2 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/twin-cities-by-night YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBUyj7h-xIhwsM3kHK56SRA      

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