The only way to save his tribe from annihilation lay in the blood of the pink skins squishy children. Creatures: Two elite dark talon hunters are perched on the ridges above here. Smooth halls stretch between cold-stoned chambers. Chamber of Penance (EL 3) Six stone prayer platforms with well-worn knee rests carved in to them are spread through this large chamber. She is unarmed but steadfast, putting herself between the young and danger without hesitation. Dimensions. Kardoblag the hill giant: hp 102, MM 123. You are immune to the frightful presence ability of all dragons. 26 Aura strong transmutation; CL 12th Slot helmet; Price 15,000 gp; Weight Description Merlokrep's crown is as old as his tribe, and the burnished bronze heirloom has passed from king to king for centuries. The penance varies depending on how displeased the master is with his subject. I'd expect this book to be as likely to be delayed as any normal subscription release right now, which is to say probably not and not for long if it does. Behind these doors are small alcoves where the creatures wait. From deep below the earth come soul-shredding abominations, and as these unspeakable horrors rise, the lesser denizens of these dwarven ruins are forced to the surface. Monument Chamber (EL 2) The stairway opens into a large rectangular chamber. The Missing Children A simple DC 10 Gather Information or Knowledge (local) check reveals the following about the missing kids. Michael Browner I still hear his screams in my mind. A few months ago the orphanage burned to the ground in a mysterious fire. Skiiirrrssh the choker CR 2 hp 16 (currently 0); MM 34 Development: Skiiirrrssh gurgles pathetically if approached, unable to defend himself. If the PCs arrive here before exploring the rest of this level, they can get an idea of what awaits them by listening at the holes. For more information on their parents see Appendix 1. He gathered his most sycophantic followers and, taking only what they could carry (mostly shiny good-good), they fled up and away from the spreading darkness. Kimi can calm him and get him to come out without making a check. The tunnels divide and rejoin several times, making it difficult to maintain a sense of direction. Author: Nicolas Logue. Jeva offers to lead the party to the kobold lair, but the girl is not all she seems, and has her own sinister motives. I think it's safe to say Paizo isn't doing 1e content anymore. Throne of the Kobold King (EL 7) Here stands the Crawling Throne of Merlokrep. The first week of Jevas stay a boy who bullied her in the yard one morning was found dead at the bottom of the stairs the next night, his neck broken, seemingly from a bad spill. Tactics Before Combat Jekkajak casts bulls strength on his myrmidons and mage armor on himself. If any of the party members take pity on the choker and make a DC 15 Heal check to remove the barbed spear, the thing looks on them with confused, grateful eyes, and drags itself into the corner to rest. I havent played these modules personally, but they do have a very classic frontier-city-in-the-wilderness feel to them. I call this the Night of the Million Jillion Bad Guys encounter, and it can be a lot of fun. If asked about Elara, she insists the headmistress was a wonderful woman who only did what was best for us orphans, no matter how much it hurt She lets her ragged clothing hang off one shoulder to reveal the horrible scars left by Elaras ministrations, and if asked she says, It was for my own good! If the PCs appear and do not immediately parley in Draconic, Kerrdremak and the warriors attack them. The statues to the east depict fearsome dwarven warriors clad in simple plate armor and hefting their warhammers high. Ranged skull +3 (1d3+1); Dex 17; no scimitar or shield Tactics During Combat The skeletions in the open alcoves hurl their skulls at the PCs before closing to attack with their claws. Designer Notes Last Flight of the Kobolds The kobold slaves flight in this encounter can lead the PCs into their encounter in area 4 (Glintaxe Attacks). Currently the PCs hear the sobs of the young boy, Savram Vade, who is trapped in area 14. People wonder why the other children dont simply avoid the spoiled bully, but Colbrin Jabbs knows the boy has a good heart deep down, and in private would do anything to help his friends. A pedestal in the center of the room shows a map of this level, demonstrating the connections of each opening to their dedicated areas of reconnaissance. Wow! Pathfinder Adventure Crown of the Kobold. Creatures: The warmth of the Crucible attracted a grick, who roosts in the old vents. All rights reserved. She did not die by fire, but at the hands of one of her CROWN OF THE KOBOLD KING demented charges, a disturbed little girl named Jeva. Forge Spurned CR 5 hp 40; See Appendix 2 Development: Jurin is staggered from smoke inhalation and barely alive. I just hope to see the original authors' design and vision are represented with the reboot is all. Morale Most slurks flee if reduced to less than 5 hp. Creature: This area was once the home to a family of chokers lurking among the old crates and boxes stowed in this dank chamber. As soon as anyone descends the shaft they attack. Copyright 2023 DOKUMEN.PUB. The chamber rights itself automatically one minute later, resetting the trap. The escapees reversed direction but the kobolds, fast on their heels, caught up to them here in the Mess Hall. PZO9501 US$12.99 ISBN 978-1-60125-048-3 GameMastery Module D1: Crown of the Kobold King is published by Paizo Publishing, LLC under the Open Game License v 1.0 Copyright 2000 Wizards of the Coast, Inc. GameMastery, and Crown of the Kobold King are trademarks of and the golem logo is a registered trademark of Paizo Publishing, LLC. Small openings between the backs of the niches and the hallway allow the skeletons to reach through the wall to claw at the PCs as they pass. Cost: 15 gp; Weight: 5 lb 15 CROWN OF THE KOBOLD KING Tyran and the rest of the kids. The corpse of a kobold is impaled on the west wall. Then a girls voice calls out in Common: Run Mikra! During Combat They flank whenever possible. No longer a sweet little girl, she was transformed into a hateful monstrous child. Offer and Acceptance: By Using the Open Game Content You indicate Your acceptance of the terms of this License. Anyone scouring the ruins finds the top of a broken staircase half obscured by uprooted bushes. This consumes the heart. 233. Smoke from these forges travels to a great chimney spout high up on Droskars Crag, but the chimneys are thick with soot, and a great deal of this smoke ends up filling these tunnels. His +1 battleaxe sheds light and bears the inscription Glintaxe. 5. Add This adventure includes details on the town of Falcons Hollow and the deadly dungeons underneath a nearby ruined monastery. Kobold Warriors (4) CR 1/4 hp 4 each; MM 161 Tactics During Combat The warriors hiss and sputter when they detect the PCs and rush to attack. Creature: Vreggma is the consort of Merlokrep and a particularly stunning female kobold with shiny blue scales. A full gazetteer of the lumber town of Falcon's Hollow. Mikra seems to recover quickly from his harrowing experience and soon begins to exhibit magical abilities (the boy is a natural sorcerer and his exposure to magic in the ruins awakened his talent). Mikra is well liked by everyone. The town of Falcon's Hollow needs a miracle. I am assuming it is not part of any subscription. Usage worn headwear. The plague has come to, An event-based adventure for 5th-level characters. They might wish to avoid the allips altogether, allowing you to set up creepy ambiance and foreshadow the encounter with the allip in area 11. Price 700 gp. We have failed you. When the PCs enter the ghouls are at the butchers block, one gnawing on the kobolds leg, another slurping up strips of entrails like sausages. Add Non-Mint $39.99 $29.99. to 50 In addition, an obsidian tablet rests on his table carved with a last message to the dark god. Jurin Kreed: Son of the wealthiest, most powerful, and evilest man in Falcons Hollow, Jurin Kreed is a boy of eleven torn between his family and friends. His skeleton remains unmolested here, slumped across his gruesome machine. Hollin Hebbradan: Hollin is a freckly faced ten-year-old boy missing his two front teeth (from a bad spill off the waterwheel at the old mill). Paizo Publishing and the golem logo are registered trademarks of Paizo Publishing, LLC. Hollin Hebbradan: Hollins sister Ralla thanks the PCs profusely for their help but tries to distance herself from the adventurers for their own good. Danger lurks just beyond the treeline, and most of Falcon Hollows more canny residents realize the settlement will most likely be savaged by some horrid monstrous threat sooner rather than later. Use of Contributor Credits: You may not market or advertise the Open Game Content using the name of any Contributor unless You have written permission from the Contributor to do so. Slurk Kennel (EL 6) The walls and floor of this chamber are covered with a semi-transparent slippery gray slime that resembles mucous. Towns of the Inner Sea (Falcon's Hollow). Bloodscale Kobolds (2) CR 2 hp 13 each; see area 12 Tactics During Combat The bloodscales rally the kobold warriors and yell for help. This adventure returns to Darkmoon Vale, an area of the Pathfinder Chronicles campaign setting first visited in D1: Crown of the Kobold King and E1: Carnival of Tears, and further detailed in Pathfinder Chronicles: Guide to Darkmoon Vale. Languages Draconic SQ light sensitivity, wild empathy +6 Combat Gear 2 doses of Medium monstrous spider venom Other Gear masterwork handaxe, +1 studded leather, +1 light crossbow, 10 bolts. To save our people, wash our troubles from the crown with the blood of pink-skin-spawn! As the last word left his mouth accompanied by a dribble of stew, Jekkajak slumped face-first into his bowl and Merlokreps path became instantly clear. I liked some of those. Wearing the crown grants a +2 enhancement bonus to Charisma and a +2 natural armor bonus. GameMastery Module D1: Crown of the Kobold King, Copyright 2007 Paizo Publishing, LLC. The creatures huge walrus-like tusks drag along the ground. It drags a cruel bloodletter axe in the air behind it. of The patron is not concerned about a ragtag band of kobolds, but rather divinations reveal that a greater evil grows restless farther below the earth, a dread undead rumored to serve the infamous Whispering Tyrant. Savram Vade: Savram turns from his study of necromancy when he gets back to Falcons Hollow. If Kerrdremak is convinced to aid the PCs in any way he nods frantically (accidentally calling attention to the dangling fingerbones), claiming Kerrdremak always likey pink-skins, me never hurt huu-mans! Kerrdremak CR 1 Male kobold adept 3 LE Small humanoid (reptilian) Init +1; Senses darkvision 60 ft.; Listen +4, Spot +4 Defense AC 13, touch 12, flat-footed 12 (+1 Dex, +1 natural, +1 size) hp 10 (3d6) Fort +3, Ref +2, Will +5 Offense Spd 30 ft. Melee mwk club +3 (1d3) Spells Prepared (CL 3rd): 1stburning hands (DC 13), cause fear (DC 13), command (DC 13) 0create water, cure minor wounds, mending Tactics During Combat Kerrdremak casts spells and shies away from melee. One of these evil little kobolds lurks on each side of the corridor. You may have defeated us Truescales, but something even more powerful waits in the deep-deep. Kardoblag met some ogres earlier and accepted their offer to drink a foul spirit of fermented darkwood leaf. Pathfinder Adventure Subscription. Deep in the caves the Kobold King Merlokrep sits on his Crawling Throne and sharpens his mighty axe. Placing the glove on your left hand causes excruciating pain as your appendage curls into a tight fist and then slowly transforms to supernaturally hard black stone. The ones that seal the alcoves directly adjacent to the corridor, however, are still solid. Slurks lair underground in damp caverns where fungus and lichens (their food of choice) grow. Pathfinder Flip-Mat: The Slithering Paizo Inc. . 1617: The PCs hear a beautiful lilting female voice on the wind. Crown of the Kobold King is a dungeon adventure for 2nd-level characters, compatible with the world's most popular fantasy roleplaying game. The jagged shadow of nearby mountains casts a shroud of gloom on the desperate souls who call this place home. During Combat The dark talons conduct sneak attacks from their ledges for as long as any characters remain flat-footed. A tousled wolf-skin bed lies in one corner of the room, a stone table piled high with poorly crafted necklaces, rings and bracelets of gold in another. Vreggma, Chief Consort and Only One Allowed to Nag-Nag His Greatness, loves to gaze at her own reflection. Notes See Appendix 1 for extensive information about Falcons Hollow as a mini-setting and details on all of its important places and persons. remain beneath I warned Kemmrick: The secrets of the dwarves should y lost Martren, and the ground, but he would not be placated. Elara built her halfway house far away from town and much too close to that haunted vale. DC 20: The last few months or so before the fire people claimed to hear all manner of clatter from the orphanage at night. Droskars Crucible was a monastery devoted to worshiping the Dark Smith. module D1 Designer Notes Not-SoRandom Encounters Some of these encounters are extremely dangerous, especially if the party is weakened from a previous battle or simply ill-equipped to handle the result you rolled. His once debonair, brocaded, green-vel- vet doublet and silk leggings are torn and covered in grime, and his lute still hangs on a strap at his side although he splintered it on a kobolds skull in defense of the kids. Blackblood Covenant: This secretive congregation of Falconers who bow to Urgathoa, the Pallid Princess, gather to worship under a cabal of disease-ridden priests. The little creatures chest has been ripped open and its entrails hang obscenely off the sides of the block. While not incredibly bright, the boy possesses limitless kindness and his bright smile wins the hearts of almost anyone who meets him. Part One: lighting the way Gravagos the Sage states: When delving into the darker places of the world, only wisdom safely lights the way. As a fledgling band of adventurers, the PCs would do well to avail themselves of as much information as possible before venturing into the danger-fraught shadows of Darkmoon Vale. He is genuinely shocked if the PCs turn him down, but his incredulousness gives way to towering rage in an instant as he orders his myrmidons to attack. The party might become embroiled in local politics as this fledgling settlement grows and factions arise that seek a formal government in hopes of throwing off the crushing yoke of the Lumber Consortium. You agree not to indicate compatibility or co-adaptability with any Trademark or Registered Trademark in conjunction with a work containing Open Game Content except as expressly licensed in another, independent Agreement with the owner of such Trademark or Registered Trademark. or father of a PC might have adventured with Idris Eavewalker. Over a hundred pages of adventure for 1st to 6th-level parties. Hall of the Headless Corpse (EL 1) A headless corpse in patchwork leather armor lies strewn in the middle of this section of corridor. I am gearing up to DM "crown of the Kobold king" (preceded by the beginner box adventure moved to the same place) with a group. Jeva was the quiet, well-mannered young daughter of a well-to-do family of potters living in Falcons Hollow. All Rights Reserved. Crucible of Offering (EL 3) At the center of this large stone chamber is a deep pit filled with molten slag and sizzling blood that casts a hellish red gleam on the walls. Copyright 2000. When the link is complete the creature plans to suck Jurins soul into it, adding the boy to his gruesome menagerie. Fountain Chamber (EL 4) A large fountain dominates this small chamber. Long hidden away in remote vaults and guarded by powerful wards, the anci, A dungeon adventure for 11th-level characters. A forge spurned stops at nothing to retrieve its chain, lest it be forced to forge another, extending its period of burning torment. Consternation at his tribes many recent tragedies has caused Kerrdremak to unceasingly express his laments to the other five. Forge spurned flee if threatened with overwhelming odds or if they can drag off a dead or unconscious foe. When they emerge from a bleak treeline of twisted black elms they catch their first glimpse of the old monastery. The halfway house stands on a small rise about 8 miles outside of town, right on the edge of the vale. 10. Church of Iomedae: With all the downtrodden to preach to in Falcons Hollow, missionaries of Iomedae, Goddess of Valor and Justice, have established a foothold in town. The surface level of the monastery is fully detailed in D0: Hollows Last Hope. The horde of reptilian monsters charges the PCs when they enter. When he hears the battle break out in the throne room, he decides to hurriedly try a practice run on Tyran Moonsliver and orders his two bloodscale minions to tie the half-elf to the altar. The skeletons left hand still bears a fire-blackened cold benches sit next to strange conical openings along the wall. Monument of the Forge War (EL 3) This arched chamber contains two rows of statues, one on the east wall and one on the west. The Kobold Kings throne is crafted from the corpse of a monstrous centipede. Kobold Warriors (12) CR 1/4 hp 4 each; MM 161 Tactics Morale The kobolds put up a stiff fight, emboldened by the knowledge that there is nowhere left to run. hp 11 each; MM 112 Area 30. Anyone coated in the slime suffers hampered movement as it hardens into a chitinous crust and takes a 2 on all attack rolls, Reflex saves, and skill checks, and all his movement speeds are reduced by 10 feet. A gruesome bloodstained altar sits at the center of this otherwise unadorned chamber. In addition, the PCs probably want to learn a few things about the disappearance of the five children before they begin scouring the countryside for them. Designer Notes Kobold Battle Royale! Grasp of Droskar Aura moderate transmutation and divination; CL 10th Slot gauntlet; Price 12,302 gp Description This left-handed black iron gauntlet appears little more than a dull soot-stained plated glove at first glance, but in truth it is a powerful boon granted by Droskar to his most faithful subjects. It should have been the end. His puny skeletal snout contains a lone tooth and constantly module D1 dribbles drool. After some contemplation, the abbot went to the forges and painstakingly crafted his final testament of devotion to the Dark Smith, a simple metal machine consisting of a large anvil with a hammer above locked on a mechanical hinge. Crown of the Kobold King is sanctioned for use in Pathfinder Society Organized Play. JakaNapes: This leaning ramshackle inn located next to the towns stables offers lodgings and food to the many travelers who pass through Falcons Hollow. Stalagmite Cave (EL 5) The floor of this yawning cavern is filled with gigantic stalagmites, some standing six feet in height. module D1 Hollin Savram Vade: Son of the mysterious wizard Sharvaros, Savram is a quiet, withdrawn nine-year-old boy, whose bright eyes betray intelligence far beyond his years. The evil magus who sent the demons known as the Swinzen to kill her family is dead and gone, and she has enough gold to keep her in luxury for the rest of her life. A hulking dwarf wrapped in heavy steel links approaches. If the victim is alive during the binding process the check DC is only 15 and may be reattempted the following day if it fails. At that point, she slips off to transform into hybrid form (she can take 10 on her Control Shape check to do so) and then slinks up on the party to sneak attack. 19 CROWN OF THE KOBOLD KING 22. The large boulders offer a lot of cover for anyone who wants to take advantage of them. The air here is oppressively hot and thick with ash. These suckerfeet also allow a slurk to traverse walls and ceilings as easily as it may hop and run on horizontal surfaces. His milky eyes focus intermittently on his surroundings. Area 11. When the kobolds rose up from the warrens below, war broke out between these two groups of monsters. A large anvil also rests here, looking somewhat out of place. Morale Edgrin will die to save the kids. Meanwhile, adventurers flock to Falcons Hollow but most vanish into the shadows of Darkmoon Vale, never to be seen again. You cannot use your left hand for anything beyond smashing it into objects or creatures (you cannot carry a shield or secondary weapon and you take a 4 on skill checks that usually require two hands). Released. I was always afeard for the safety of that place. Two narrow tunnels lead south out of this cave, while a flight of steps leads up to the north. When his consort, Vreggma, slipped on the dais steps and poked out the kings eye with one of the bristly points of his own crown, he should have known his rule would be ill-starred. The forge spurned is hard at work at the anvil beating a new link for its soul-forged chain. Merlokrep and his few surviving followers did their best to eke out an existence among the other dangerous denizens of their new home, but kobolds are frail creatures. They are on a fell errand for whatever evil lurks below the monastery ruins and do not attack unless provoked, though their babbling affects the PCs unless they retreat out of range. Originally, this magical crown was to be known as the Crown of Toila magic item crafted by the dwarven priest named Gristogar. Sounds awesome, but the number of delays that have hit the Kingmaker update makes me wonder if this will make its date. The kids also add great roleplaying opportunities to the adventure, so try not to forget they are there. Pathfinder Adventure: Crown of the Kobold King Paizo Inc. . 20 Statistics Reglos the gargoyle CR 4 Abilities Str 15, Dex 12, Con 14, Int 9, Wis 12, Cha 14 Base Atk +3; Grp +1 Feats Improved Unarmed Strike, Power Attack, Skill Focus (Intimidate), Weapon Focus (heavy pick) Skills Appraise +2, Climb +5, Craft (trapmaking) +2, Escape Artist +6, Hide +6, Intimidate +9, Jump +4, Knowledge (dungeoneering) +2, Profession (miner) +3, Search +1, Survival +3. Abbots Quarters (EL 1) This large chamber was clearly once the personal living quarters of an important dwarf. Alternatively, a dwarven PC might have a vested interest in Droskars Crucible. This was unexpected. This yawning stone chamber served as a slaughterhouse centuries ago, where livestock were bled and their meat stripped from bone. Metal objects gripped (shields or weapons) are wrenched from the hands of anyone failing a DC 10 Strength check (even if this check is made attacks made with held metal weapons have a 2 penalty). As long as they remain on those ledges they receive cover from attacks below and higher ground (+1 on attack rolls) against anyone in the corridor. 114. After taking up the quest to see them safely home, the party probes the rumormill for information on their whereabouts. The Strength check is reduced to DC 10 if carving or digging implements are handy. This lonely stretch of corridor leads to the now-sealed cave descending to level 3 of these dungeons. Consider cultivating personal relationships between PCs and the childrens parents. This adventure can be used with the Pathfinder Flip-Mat: Crown of the Kobold King. Fifteen new magic items and . Morale Merlokrep fights to the death. The lodestone retains its magnetic quality for 1d4 minutes but can be deactivated earlier if it is struck with a second electrical discharge. Adventure Summary As the PCs knock about Falcons Hollow they learn of the missing children. Many of the most high-ranking clergy members hide in plain sight as leprous beggars by day. Creatures: Twelve kobolds await the PCs here, along with two bloodscale commanders. If the PCs wait, the bugbears come to blows in a couple of rounds. This large stone chamber is where the monks and visiting devotees of Droskar offered their blood and steel to the dark god. He targets humans with his axe if possible. Item 9. If the PCs rebuff her advances or attempt to appropriate her collection of shiny good-good, she flies into a spitting rage that belies her sweet veneer and attacks viciously. She is happy to help the party find the kids (mostly because she looks forward to sucking the marrow from their bones), and can show the way to Droskars Crucible (she eats the occasional lone kobold from there when pickings are slim). Sloth, corruption, and decadence vanished for the first decade of Droskars theocratic order, as the dwarves united to create awe-inspiring testaments to their dark gods power. Notice of License Copyright: You must update the COPYRIGHT NOTICE portion of this License to include the exact text of the COPYRIGHT NOTICE of any Open Game Content You are copying, modifying or distributing, and You must add the title, the copyright date, and the copyright holders name to the COPYRIGHT NOTICE of any original Open Game Content you Distribute. The last abbot was a gnarled old dwarven monk named Gristogar Ashbreath, who served Droskar unwaveringly even as the theocracy crumbled around him. As they sprinted for freedom, Tyran and Hollin were felled by paralytic-poison-coated spears, but the other children and Edgrin made it to level 1. The kobolds splattered graffiti in rhyming Draconic here to warn members of their tribe: Darky-dark below, and whispers soft and low. Also, seeing lots of history and background pulled from Guide to Darkmoon Vale included in the backmatter would not make me sad. You may then consume the heart to gain any of the following abilities. Area 32. In his inebriation he misplaced his wedding ring (he quickly slipped it off earlier when he spotted a comely female among the ogres) and now staggers about searching for it. Morale The warriors fight to the death. my soul. ears wetthirst so thirstlost in the darktongue gone now itchyface rot rot rotblood tastes goodfly soon fly. (h) You or Your means the licensee in terms of this agreement. The monastery was constructed to warp sound in strange ways, allowing for the special qualities of the Listening Chamber (area 11). For years, the knights of Mendev have held back the evil locked inside t, A wilderness adventure for 6th-level characters. Kings Quarters (EL 4) This cozy chamber is heated by bricks of old mold-ridden incense. Shadows (3) CR 3 hp 19 each; MM 221 Area 29. Just covers? The mighty hammer blow pulped his head, sending shards of skull in all directions. Intersection Ambush (EL 7) The narrow tunnel opens out in to a long cave, with openings in the north, south, and east walls. Pay Day gets his name from the way he doles out dues to anyone who fails to follow Mista Kreeds commands fast enough. Most Falconers enjoy the irony of the Hollow Tribunals name, since the justice meted out there is rarely equitable. 5. The choker, named Skiiirrrssh, weakened from blood loss and tainted with poison, slipped from the rafters an hour ago. Do not go! Finally, one night Jeva managed to pick her lock with a bobby pin that fell unnoticed from Elaras hair as she administered her nightly dose of holy cleansing. Jeva overpowered her tormenter, gnawed through Elaras throat, and drank deep of the old womans blood as she died. A doorway opens in one wall, while two other walls have been broken through from the outside. You must affix such a notice to any Open Game Content that you Use. One of them is animated and brained the unlucky half-elf. Several chunks of polished obsidian are stacked haphazardly on one wall here as well, forming a bizarre half-mirror. Sign in to create or edit a product review. Mekapa CR 1/4 hp 4; MM 161 Mekapa wears no armor (AC 13) and is unarmed. The elevator operates safely with less than 600 pounds in it, easily allowing the transport of a few kobolds and a prisoner, but an armed and armored party of adventurers is likely to cause the elevator to plummet to the bottom of the old refuse pit 30 feet below, dealing 3d6 points of damage to anyone inside. A DC 20 Knowledge (history) check reveals this information. If the PCs make it this far, Merlokrep hails them as he rises from his throne and offers them an honored place as Great Sacrifices to the Crown, offering to feast them before ripping them open and pulling out their hearts. It is not linked to any subscriptions yet. The robed corpse of a woman on the floor is the source of the reeking stench of decay. Lumber Consortium: This powerful collection of unscrupulous tycoons and magnates of the lumber trade controls most of the tree-felling camps (commonly called cutyards) in the area around the vale. A spiteful ghost haunts an abandoned courthouse in the metropolis of Absal, A treasure chest wilderness adventure for 1st-level characters. Im sure they murdered those goatherds found dead last week, and I wouldnt be surprised if they are behind those childrens disappearance. Ballad of the Glintaxe If any PC makes a DC 15 bardic knowledge, Gather Information, or Knowledge (local) check, he has heard the Ballad of Glintaxe at least a few times. ISBN. A DC 15 Search check reveals a small broken spear with a wicked barbed tip, discarded by a kobold hunter, with a slight residue of centipede poison still clinging to it. Choose from our vast selection of EBOOK and PDF If this does not rebuke the intruders they resort to a lethal shock. The Rouge Lady: The silk-veiled parlors in the back of this burlesque and gambling hall doubles as an illegal brothel. 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They came out before most of the world of Golarion was released to the public, iirc. If the check fails, the dead soul escapes. They don't contain specific faction-related elements, nor are they designed for play by characters over a wide range of levels. You've got questions? The outer wall on the east side has also collapsed, leaving a ragged hole. When the PCs arrive in Falcons Hollow it shouldnt take them long to learn about the missing children. Ships from our warehouse in 11 to 20 business days. Languages Common, Dwarven SQ eternal damnation, soul chain, undead traits Gear masterwork adamantine hammer Special Abilities Burning Barbs (Su) As part of its penance, a forge spurneds body is riddled with burning hot hooks and barbed steel wire, searing its flesh for all eternity. When the PCs reach the intersection the kobolds spring their ambush. Afterward, though, the Gavel continues to encourage his son to follow in his footsteps of arrogant evil and disregard for the well-being of others in pursuit of limitless profit. This branching intersection conceals three small but deep alcoves set into its walls (as noted on the map), making it the perfect place to stage a lethal ambush against large bumbling pink-skinned humans and pointy-eared elf types. Over a hundred pages of adventure for 1st to 6th-level parties. The creatures unappealing slime and foul-smelling reek caused the dwarves to drive them deeper below the ground, out of sight. If the PCs adopt Sithmuk he bides his time and then tries to steal their most powerful magic item before turning invisible and fleeing. Edgrin is all courage and spitfire, willing to die to save any of the children. Her grief over her kings demise is short-lived, and she immediately attempts the coquettish seduction of a party member, hoping to be spared. Growing trepidation over the slew of hardships faced after Merlokrep ascended the throne finally jarred the memory of the tribes elderly shaman, the everabsentminded Jekkajak, called by many He Who Forgets More Than You or He Knows. At a tribal dinner of stewed goatherd, Jekkajak suddenly lurched to his feet and babbled forth a dread prophecy long tucked in some cobwebbed corner of his crusty mind: When the Doomed King sits the Throne, our great tribe merk-merks its last! In addition, a blood-soaked journal lies here, a few gory pages still legible (see the following handout). When he realizes the PCs mean him no harm, his anger immediately fades and is replaced by gratitude, and he promises them a great reward from his father when they return to Falcons Hollow. Vade conducts vile experiments on corpses unearthed from the graveyard in the deep gloom of night, forcing his son to assist him. 45: As one PC passes a weeping willow tree, an assassin vine growing on its trunk animates and attacks. Droskar demanded utter obedience from his charges, who showed their devotion through constant toil. Appendix 2: New Monsters Forge Spurned The choking odor of smelted steel tinged with burnt hair and flesh wafts on a foul wind. Ah, I remember seeing this in the Early Years. A Medium creature must squeeze to fit through the crevasse, increasing the Climb DC to 20. The forge spurned (see Appendix 2) that is currently lurking in area 19 has kept the pit active for centuries. Any living creature in the area is blinded by burning cinders and takes 1d6 points of fire damage per round of exposure (DC 13 Reflex save negates blindness but not damage). The PC might even be somehow related to Druingar the Glintaxe (see area 4) and seeks to succeed where Druingar failed. He recaps the information in the Adventure Background in a monologue of consternation at the tragedies befalling their tribe, only interrupted by squeaked affirmations from his audience. Ghouls (4) CR 1 hp 13 each; MM 119 Area 16. Her thirst for blood and vengeance thoroughly slaked, she doused the place with casks of lamp oil stored in the basement and watched it burn. I'm a bit saddened that Revenge of the Kobold King isn't included, but I am all for this! A massive maul has been attached to the anvil by a crude mechanical arm, and a dwarf skeleton, his skull crushed, rests atop the anvil. 12. The smoke is even thicker here, making it difficult to see anything beyond 5 feet. Listening Chamber (EL 3) Simple stone benches line the walls of this octagonal room. Creatures: Each of the twelve open alcoves (six on each side) contains a dwarf skeleton. Soon their young blood shall anoint the Crown of the Kobold King. By banning the use of the spring, the town constabu-lary hopes to prevent further infection, but I now have the desire to somehow adapt this into the Nutcracker. The ranger is constantly away adventuring and tracking down relics for a mysterious patron. Flying talon This light exotic piercing weapon consists of a three-pronged barbed hook attached to a length of chain. crawls further into the alcove behind the anvil out of reach of any Medium characters. Chokepoint Ambush (EL 5) This tight, high-ceilinged corridor is flanked on both sides by tall ridges, eight feet above the corridors rocky ground. 8 characters. Morale Lekmek is too ornery to flee. The steam affords everyone in this chamber concealment. They then use their flying talons to make trip and disarm attacks, hoping to make the PCs more vulnerable to the mounted bloodscale. The jangling of heavy chains echoes ominously. This room is constructed with tumbling gears housed in the walls and pressure plates across the floor near the middle of the room. Ooh, Dark Archive will be released by then! Kimi is the protector of this band of friends, often scrapping with boys twice her age who try to bully the others. Source Crown of the Kobold King pg. She tells only lies and I tell only the truth, the correct path through the maze is this way! Dark Talon Hunters (3) CR 3 hp 14 each; see area 17 Tactics Before Combat The dark talons attempt to hide from the PCs to achieve surprise. 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