So tonight, the entire group fell to the deadly tricks of the kobolds (again)! Everyone rolled up new stats and next week will be bringing in new characters. Was this a shock to me? 100%! I never expected this to happen. I am somewhat disappointed as I wanted the storyline and wanted this group to continue. However, random dice rolls don't even cater to what the DM wants. So be it.
I think by now you all know as DM I pull no punches. If you win you win if you lose you lose. I hope none take offense to this and see the extravagant risk and reward in our world. Krinthius is dangerous and adventurers seek out this danger, It will never be easy but you as players have proven that you can achieve pretty high level with previous characters!
I think you have come to recognize how hard it is to reach the highest level ever achieved as a character (my sister at 19th level - Magical Sapphire). Maybe one of these new characters can achieve this status!
The nice thing about TPKs are freedom from the burdens and mistakes of the past group...a fresh clean slate. I am sure the new group will explore Keep on the boarderlands too ...but a good thing when they do so it will be freash, shiny, and new ...lol