Locations

1. The Castle

A dilapidated old Roccoco castle, in serious need of maintenance. You can still feel the grandeur and splendour from bygone days. Every wall, every floor and every ceiling is steeped in history. The core of the castle dates back to the thirteenth century, but its current look dates from the 18th.

2. Old ice cellar

Unassuming door in what basically looks like a hill goes down into a half-underground cellar. Someone has obviously been living here.

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3. Lawn

Slightly neglected lawn between the castle and the coach house, used for playing impromptu games, having picnics, etc.

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4. Stone fountain

Round, about 2 meters tall and 3m diameter. Sculpture of mythological figures, quite spectacular but obviously abandoned and now just a scummy pond

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5. Pond

Pitch black water, lilies, frogs. Small island in the middle. The pond is connected on both ends to a narrow circular stream that goes around the castle.

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6. Gatehouse

Originally sixteenth-century, the gatehouse forms the main entrance to the castle domain. It has been converted to a home for the house warden and his daughter.

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7. Vegetable garden

Next to the gatehouse. A lush garden with all sorts of vegetables, well tended by the house warden and his daughter. There is a small garden shed

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10. Dock

A small wooden jetty where boats can dock. The island's main shuttle boat is usually docked here, but Gustaf has taken it out.

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11. Coach house

This is where the kids sleep. It is fully renovated and has been turned into typical youth accomodation for a maximum of about 50 kids.

12. Farm ruin

The farm used to supply the castle with fresh produce, milk, eggs and meat, but it has been abandoned for over a century. You can still make out the fields, and the walls of the building are largely still standing.

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13. Small beach

In one of the inlets on the southeastern side of the island, there is a small sandy beach. It is hard to reach due to some steep rocks.

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Have some weather

Weather can be an interesting bit of flavor, or an added challenge for your PCs. Roll a die or pick a weather type

  1. A strong wind rushes through the trees, announcing worse to come
  2. A fine drizzle slowly soaks you to the bone
  3. Dense fog clings to the trees and creates an eerie quiet
  4. Thick raindrops pour down, turning the soil into mud
  5. A thunderstorm rages over the island. At nigjt, bolts of lightning shine a ghostly white light and cast stark shadows
  6. A clear sky with sparse clouds, not even the tiniest gust of wind