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TABLE OF CONTENTS Forward ... 2 Introduction . 3 Part 1: The Journey to Fairhaven 4 Part 2: Fairhaven 11 Part 3: The Fall of Fairhaven . 25 Conclusion . 27 CREDITS Maps, Editing and Layout: Brian J. Fruzen Interior Art: Robb Mommaerts Miniatures: Reaper Miniatures Playtesters: Joseph Averkamp, Larry Behrendt II, David Ramstack, Will Ryan, David Socha, Mike Wisneski Special Thanks: John Averkamp, Erich Bacher Compatibility with the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game requires the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game from Paizo Publishing, LLC. See http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG for more information on the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game. Paizo Publishing, LLC does not guarantee compatibility, and does not endorse this product. Pathfinder is a registered trademark of Paizo Publishing, LLC, and the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game and the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Compatibility Logo are trademarks of Paizo Publishing, LLC, and are used under the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Compatibility License. See http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG/compatibility for more information on the compatibility license. All images and product descriptions of Bones Miniatures are property of Reaper Miniatures and are used here with permission for the purpose of creating The Fall of Fairhaven free adventure. See http://www.reapermini.com/ for more. Product Identity: The following items are hereby identified as Product Identity, as defined in the Open Game License 1.0a, Section 1(e), and are not Open Content: All trademarks, registered trademarks, proper names (characters, deities, etc.), dialogue, plots, storylines, locations, characters, artworks, and trade dress. (Elements that have previously been designated as Open Game Content are not included in this declaration.) Open Content: Except for material designated as Product Identity (see above), the contents of this game product are Open Game Content, as defined in the Open Game License version 1.0a Section 1(d). No portion of this work other than the material designated as Open Game Content may be reproduced in any form without written permission. The OGL may be viewed on page 29 of this module.
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Whether crashing your stolen pirate ship into the front hall window of a local waterfront debutante ball or diving into the open maw of a purple worm with sword in hand and hoping for the best, the life of an adventurer is always best when theatrics come into play. Miniatures are some of the most widely used props in any Game Masters arsenal and can help elevate a series of opposed dice rolls into a desperate fevered battle to keep a dracolich from ascending to godhood. Im an avid gamer, either playing or running games as often as I can. That hasnt stopped one of my shelves from accumulating painted miniatures I keep meaning to use. Boxes tucked beneath my desk continue to fill with miniatures I keep meaning to paint. Despite neither of these things happening as often as Id like, when the success Reapers Bones Kickstarter took off, I did as Im sure many did and started thinking about ways to use all the new miniatures. To commemorate the new line and to ensure that they saw use at my gaming table, I dedicated the following adventure to using as many of the Bones Vampire level miniatures as I could justifiably include. Partway into dreaming it up though, I decided it would be fun to share it with the community that has provided for the endearing success of our hobby. Special thanks goes out to Robb Mommaerts for lending his talent to this project, and to my players who helped to playtest the adventure knowing full well they would be missing out on having the miniatures in front of them. Of course, thanks goes out to Reaper Miniatures as well for giving us all a chance to be a part of such an incredible and fun event. I hope youll enjoy The Fall of Fairhaven.
~ Brian J. Fruzen
INTRODUCTION
The Fall of Fairhaven is designed for four players, levels 4-5. It is recommended that the GM read the adventure fully before beginning play. Unlike standard adventures, read aloud text blocks have not been included, and it will be up to the GM to paraphrase elements from the descriptive text given. The Fall of Fairhaven is meant to be an unfolding story that can be placed in any campaign setting with little additional effort required by the GM. Certain elements are meant to foreshadow a greater threat that will be the focus of future adventures, though they may be changed without affecting the overall adventure. If you are a player who will be a part of The Fall of Fairhaven, then dont tell your GM if you decide to keep reading. Also, dont ruin anything for your fellow players. Seriously.
ADVENTURE SUMMARY
A wounded messenger falls to the earth, and once saved from his pursuers informs the PCs that they may well be the town of Fairhavens best hope against the swelling armies of the regional warlord, Ymial. After gaining entry to Fairhaven, the towns multitude of problems stands in the way of it presenting a defense against Ymials army. The PCs will encounter a grieving noblewoman hiding a demonic secret, a trio of dwarf spirits holding the Hammers Rest staff hostage, and an ancient necromantic threat thats feeding off the few remaining healthy townsfolk. With these threats aligned against them, the PCs will have to find time to venture into the mountain depths and return with Fairhavens militia, who were trapped in the mines beneath the town. It isnt only tired, hungry miners that will greet them in the cavernous dark. Dark elf slavers have found their way into the mines as well, and are ready to make the PCs their next catch. When Ymials strike against Fairhaven comes at last, it comes in the form of a current that will threaten to wash away the tranquil mountain town. Fairhaven is doomed, but perhaps its people will live on to tell its story, should the PCs prevail
fantastic pieces the realm has ever known, all of which reside in the dragons private collection. Goramials growing collection beckoned to Lomiria, a succubus looking for a life of opulence. She found the dragons nefarious personality to her liking and has remained with him ever since. Their enduring relationship produced a half-dragon offspring named Ymial, who inherited the worst traits of his draconic and abyssal parentage. Beneath the unassuming town, a drow elf slaving patrol was making its slow trek through the cavernous dark with a newly captured clutch of goblin slaves. They aimed to pass through the abandoned portions of the Fairhaven mines and be on their way home, without an incident that would cost them their catch. Unattended for centuries, the original Fairhaven crypts are home to the remains of heroes lost first to war, and now to memory. An enterprising necromancer had long coveted the ancient crypts as a place to practice his craft but has recently found something of even greater value. Investigating it would have aroused suspicion in the town above, until now. The earth is stirring.
ADVENTURE BACKGROUND
Nestled on the edge of a vast mountain range, overlooking a fertile forest is the idyllic mining community of Fairhaven. Though forged out of conflict, Fairhaven has known peace for countless generations, but not without a cost. Goramial, an ancient red dragon laired nearby, was content to let the settlement remain unmolested in exchange for a monthly tribute in the form of art produced from the mines gems and metals. Over the course of many years, Fairhaven has become a refuge for the artistically inclined, and has produced some of the most
For weeks, gentle rumblings have shaken the region. Fairhaven had suspended mining operations for as long as it could, and used stockpiled materials to meet the dragons demands. With those stockpiles nearly depleted, and the rumblings continuing, Fairhavens best trained citizens were forced to enter the mine to procure enough riches to keep the artisans of the town busy, and able to meet the dragons insatiable desire for riches. Then, a devastating earthquake ripped through the region, collapsing the entrance to Fairhavens mines and trapping most of the towns best defenders underground. Unknown to all but Ymial and his mother, the earthquake also claimed the life of the ancient dragon, collapsing Goramials lair and trapping his body, and his hoard, beneath the mountain. Ymial and his mother both have designs for the entombed hoard, and are prepared to go to war for it. Lomiria has an influential role in Fairhaven under the guise of a wealthy noblewoman, and planed to use her charms to enthrall key members of the city. She planned to use the towns resources to secure Goramials treasures, but her son has forced an alteration of her plans. Ymial seeks to make his fathers wealth his own as well, and possesses enough influence with the monsters in the region to secure their loyalties. He only needs to keep Lomiria from challenging him. Knowing she would look to Fairhaven for aid, Ymial is marching his army to Fairhaven, where hell ensure neither the town, nor his mother, will present any further threat to his dominance in the region. Blocked from their path through the underworld, the drow slavers have entererd the Fairhaven mines in hopes of finding a new route to their homeland. Taking advantage of the earthquake, they release their goblin horde and set their sights on more valuable slaves, the miners of Fairhaven. Fairhaven now stands alone against dark elf slavers, a cadre of goblins, an army of the dead, a demonic dragon offspring and his mother, as well as the earth itself.
through the woods, though it cannot fly while the arrows protrude from its wing. STATISTICS Str 16, Dex 15, Con 16, Int 5, Wis 13, Cha 8 Base Atk +5; CMB +9; CMD 21 (25 vs. Trip) Feats Iron Will, Skill Focus (Perception), Weapon Focus (Bite) Skills Acrobatics +10, Fly +6, Perception +12, Stealth -2 Languages Common (cannot speak) Gear Masterwork riding saddle, Rations (10 days), +1 wounding arrows (2) GUB CR 1 XP 400 Goblin warrior 3 CE Small humanoid (goblinoid) Init +4; Senses darkvision 60 ft.; Perception +0 DEFENSE AC 17, touch 15, flat-footed 13 (+2 armor, +4 Dex, +1 size) hp 19 (3d10+4) Fort +4, Ref +5, Will +1 OFFENSE Speed 30 ft. Melee short sword +4 (1d6+1/19-20) Ranged mwk composite short bow (Str +1) +9 (1d4+1/x3) TACTICS During Combat After letting loose his dire rats, Gub will first attempt to injure each of the PCs with one of his wounding arrows, and then will turn his attention to killing the griffon if his companions havent already. Morale Gub will heroically order his goblin friends to fight to the death, but will run back to the main patrol that is waiting in the next encounter as soon as hes the last one standing. STATISTICS Str 12, Dex 19, Con 12, Int 8, Wis 10, Cha 11 Base Atk +3; CMB +3; CMD 17 Feats Point Blank Shot, Precise Shot Skills Fly +6, Handle Animal +5, Ride +8, Stealth +12, Survival +5 Languages Goblin Combat Gear Leather armor, Masterwork Composite shortbow (Str +1), +1 wounding arrows (6); Other Gear 29gp SPECIAL ABILITIES Point Blank Shot +1 to attack and damage rolls with ranged weapons at up to 30 feet. Precise Shot You don't get -4 to hit when shooting or throwing into melee. GOBLINS (2) XP 135 each hp 6 each (Pathfinder RPG Bestiary) CR 1/3
TACTICS During Combat On the first round, they gleefully set loose their dire rats and draw their bows as they move to an elevated position, either at the top of the rock outcropping or on top of one of the fallen trees. On the next round theyll fire into the melee attempting kill the griffon, and then the PCs. Moral Theyll fight to the death as long as Ded -is is around. DIRE RATS (6) XP 135 each hp 5 each (Pathfinder RPG Bestiary) CR 1/3
Development: If the PCs successfully calmed the griffon and made an effort to protect it from the goblins, it will attempt to lead them back to where its rider fell. It cannot fly while the arrow protrudes from its wing. If the PCs remove the arrow with a DC 15 Heal check, or with magical healing, the griffon will be able to fly, but will not accept an unknown rider. It can be persuaded to assist in combat with a DC 20 Diplomacy or Intimidate check.
GOBLINS (4) CR 1/3 XP 135 each hp 6 each (Pathfinder RPG Bestiary) TACTICS During Combat Once the goblins are aware of the PCs, three will aid the Lizardfolk in combat while the other takes up a position adjacent to the human. Moral If the PCs win in battle against his comrades, the lone surviving goblin will try to bargain for his life.
Regardless of how the negotiation goes, hell stab the tortured messenger and then make a break for it. If the PCs successfully followed or tracked the goblin here, then the messenger will survive the goblins last attack. If they had to rely on his tortured screams to find him, the parting blow will be enough to kill him. If saved, the messenger reveals himself as Daren Velese (NG male human aristocrat 3), a messenger of Fairhaven charged with reaching the nearest settlement to the south in hopes of obtaining aid in the form of armed troops. He goes on to ask if the PCs are heading to Fairhaven in response to the other messengers the town has sent. If the PCs admit to knowing nothing of the other messengers, he grows increasingly distraught, saying that someone should have returned by now, and that he fears Ymials agents must have prevented the other messengers from leaving the Peaks Path Wood.
Hell plead with the PCs to try to assist the town, as every able bodied man, woman and child is needed in Fairhaven. The recent earthquakes have collapsed the mines, trapping most of the militia below, the dragons ransom is nearly due, and there is evidence to suggest that Ymial will move to strike the city if it isnt made. Though hesitant after enduring torture at the hands of Ymials troops, Daren insists on continuing his mission, on foot if necessary. He appreciates the return of his griffon though, and will tell the PCs to seek a reward from the guildmasters when they arrive in Fairhaven. If Daren has died, the PCs will have to succeed where the lizardfolk failed in opening the scrollcase. The messenger case is an ornately built scrollcase with gorgeous metalwork that secures the contents. A DC 20 Disable Device is needed to open it, though a DC 15 Strength check can break the case open. Treasure: Engraved scrollcase worth 75g.
Player Handout #1
To our most esteemed neighbors, Fairhaven will soon be under siege, if it is not already. Recent movements within the earth have made procuring materials suitable for Goramials tastes difficult. It was with great reservation that our most capable miners delved into the trembling depths to find those materials. Most unfortunately, they were entombed when the most recent earthquake struck. Now, Goramial has sent his son, the half-demon Ymial to take his tribute in blood. He raises an army of savages as I write this, and I fear the price hell extract will be too much for Fairhaven to bear. It is not easy to ask this of you, and I know the price for taking up arms against Goramial will be steep, but Fairhaven has many riches, and we are prepared to share them. If Fairhaven must shed blood, let it be with allies at our side, and a hope that victory can be achieved. The messenger who delivered this has been authorized to represent me in negotiating for your assistance. -Unais Pratt Guildmaster of Fairhavens Metalshapers
--- TAKING PRISONERS --If any of Ymials troops are captured and interrogated, theyll make every effort to stay silent. If persuaded to talk by some means, theyll disclose that Ymial is indeed making preparation to attack the city of Fairhaven. Theyll describe in great detail how Ymial will destroy the PCs if they attempt to interfere. If forced into giving up a location, theyll say the army is forming up at the base of Goramials mountain lair, where Ymials red dragon father is personally putting fire into the heart of the troops, readying them for battle with the insignificant whelps of Fairhaven. This is a lie, but if it is discovered as such, the captured patrol cannot answer to Ymials true location, as his orders come down a chain of command that doesnt include them.
mountainous region, falling debris will cause 3d6 bludgeoning damage. A DC 15 Reflex save will reduce this by half. Refugees: PCs encounter 1d4+1 humanoid refugees from Fairhaven. They are attempting to navigate the Peaks Path Wood without encountering Ymials patrols. Some may not even be aware of the danger theyre in. Goblin Patrol: Three goblins leading a single dire rat are searching the woods for humans who may have escaped Fairhaven. Orc Patrol: Five orcs are pursuing their bloodlust through the woods and will pit their skills at combat to the test against anything they encounter. Theyre convinced their god has told them the end of the world is near. Quickling: A solitary fey creature has been disturbed by the increased activities in the Peaks Path, and is gleefully interfering in a murderous fashion. Lizardfolk Patrol: Three lizardfolk warriors are on a mission to recruit additional forces for the invasion force. Hell Hound: Ymial tended to a litter of hell hound pups as a past time in his youth. Now that theyre old enough, he lets them roam the woods surrounding his fathers lair. Owlbear: The mate of the owlbear that makes its home near the old crypt. See page 17. Looters: 1d4+1 humanoid level 3 rogues are encountered as they are making the trek through the woods. They are hauling ill-gotten gains in the form of looted goods from Fairhaven. See Persey Pendersnup as an example. Medusa: The PCs stumble upon the abode of a medusa. Shes already been asked to join Ymials army, but had no interest as evident by party of stone lizardfolk and goblins just outside of her doors. Shes not particularly happy to see the PCs either.
If the PCs succeed with a DC 14 Diplomacy or DC 18 Intimidate check, hell succumb to the guilt he feels for his lost friends and leave the chest and everything in it, muttering to himself as he goes. If the PCs realize hes a looter and insist on bringing him in for justice, hell become angry and lash out at them with his dagger. PERSEY PENDERSNUP CR 2 XP 600 Male human rogue 3 CN Medium humanoid (human) Init +2; Senses Perception +6 DEFENSE AC 15, touch 12, flat-footed 13 (+3 armor, +2 Dex) hp 22 (3d8+6) Fort +2, Ref +5 (+1 bonus vs. traps), Will +1 Defensive Abilities evasion, trap sense +1 OFFENSE Speed 30 ft. Melee dagger +2 (1d4/19-20) and mwk shortsword +3 (1d6/19-20) Special Attacks sneak attack +2d6 STATISTICS Str 10, Dex 15, Con 12, Int 8, Wis 11, Cha 9 Base Atk +2; CMB +4; CMD 14 Feats Agile Maneuvers, Two-weapon Fighting, Weapon Finesse Skills Acrobatics +7, Climb -1, Disguise +5, Escape Artist +7, Fly +1, Perception +6 (+7 to locate traps), Ride +1, Sense Motive +6, Sleight of Hand +7, Stealth +7, Swim +5 Languages Common SQ rogue talents (resiliency [1/day]), trapfinding +1 Other Gear studded leather armor, dagger, masterwork short sword, 71 GP SPECIAL ABILITIES Resiliency (1/day) (Ex) When brought to 0 Hp or less, gain 3 temporary hp for 1 min. Treasure: On his way out, Gaelin had little time to be particular about what he was going to steal. He grabbed the biggest chest he could find that was still small enough to carry, and hide. The chest is locked, but a DC 20 Disable Device can open it. Inside the chest is an assortment of documents and paperwork, mostly detailing accounts and tax information for an establishment called The Hammers Rest, an apparently lucrative inn and tavern in Fairhaven. Included in the documents is a deed to the property, signed by the owner, Warl Bernington and a notary. Another stack of papers is bound in twine and appears to be printed vouchers for free drinks at the establishment. There is also a beautiful wooden box worth 50gp that, when opened, reveals four neatly packed rows of gold pieces, totaling 400gp.
Treasure: Scaling the cliff face to reach the harpys nest 60 feet above requires DC 15 Climb checks. The rocks are slick with blood that is seeping through the sticks and mud of the harpys nest, increasing the last check by +5 if climbing up from directly below it. Once above the nest, two partially eaten corpses are revealed. Beyond the nest are bones from at least four more corpses, in varying states of decay. Rummaging through the refuse, the PCs can find an ornate messenger scrollcase worth 75 gp. It is the same as the one Darin had, and contains the same message. Other loot to be lifted from the corpses includes a spyglass of exceptional quality worth 1500gp, 6 smokesticks, 2 tanglefoot bags, a potion of invisibility, a climber's kit, a pouch containing dust of tracelessness, a coin purse containing 35pp, and another 150gp from amongst the remains.
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MARKETPLACE Base Value 1,000gp; Purchase Limit 5,000gp; Spellcasting 2nd Minor Items 3d4; Medium Items 1d6; Major Items NOTES Leaderless: With the two ruling guild masters missing, one in the mines and the other dead, Fairhaven is effectively leaderless. If Regina is made aware of Guildmaster Pratts fate, order can be restored.
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At least the earthquake hasnt damaged the dam up there. If that reservoir broke...
FALLACIOUS Many young men of Fairhaven claim to have had liaisons with Lomiria, the succubus consort of the dragon, Goramial. They say their prowess in the art of love saved their souls from being claimed by the demon. Goramial is just an old kobold wizard thats finally found a way to make it in this crazy world.
ENCOUNTER HOOKS Gillian tried his luck getting out of town. No ones seen him for days. Guildmaster Pratt is in charge of Fairhaven while Krenna is stuck in the mines, but no ones seen him since the last messenger left. The Hammers Rest closed its doors for the first time in years. Whenever someone tries to go into the Hammers Rest, the staff start throwing things at them! Cherish Brayburn is such a nice young girl. I hope that adventurer spirit of hers hasnt gotten her into trouble. Late last night, I swear I saw someone poking around by the fissure in front of the Hammers Rest. I went back there with a lantern, and saw beady yellow eyes staring back from deep below. It ran off, whatever it was. Goramial didnt get so old by broadcasting his whereabouts. Only one representative of Fairhaven knows the location of his lair at any given time, and poor Ergan was trapped in the mines with the others.
ENCOUNTER FORESHADOWING The peaks around Fairhaven wont allow for a full army to move through them, but small bands of soldiers could probably navigate the narrow trails. Ymial won the allegiance of the Bonerattle lizardfolk by calling lightning from the heavens and then standing calmly in a lake of fire that erupted around him. I helped Gillian move a crate into his place a few months back. I dont know what was in it, but I think it was alive. We stashed it in a hidden crawlspace at the back of the studio. Over a century ago, when the deepest tunnels of the mines were in use, the miners found many natural tunnels. Some say they led into the lands ruled by the underfolk, which is why those sections of the mines had to be closed.
DETERRENTS Ymials horde is as plentiful as the trees of the Peaks path. The Fairhaven militia rode out to meet him a
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to her plan, and shes been looking for an alternative to bring about her offsprings demise. As the PCs have presented the best chance of bringing that about so far, shell aim to put on a show that will convince them to help her. The doors to the Guildhall are locked, and there is no response to any attempts to hail those residing within. If the PCs attempt to force their way in, the doors on either level are a pair of ornate, sturdy wood doors, bound in brass and iron. (AC 3; hardness 7; hit points 37; Break DC 27) and locked (DC 30 Disable Device). Windows are built at regular intervals high into the side of the building, and can be reached with a climb DC 25. The windows are ornamental however, and do not open. They can easily be broken however, which will alert those within. Attempting to knock the doors down will result in attracting attention from citizens in the town square, many who are angry at their current state of homelessness, or inability to assist with defending the town at the gate or in the mines. Theyll see storming the guildhall as a viable alternative and be quick to join the PCs in attempting to gain entry. It should be quickly apparent that theyre working themselves into a frenzy. A DC 14 Diplomacy check is required each minute to steer their intentions away from rioting. A DC 21 Diplomacy check will convince them to disperse. FAIRHAVEN TOWNSFOLK (VARIES) CR 1/2 XP 200 each Human Commoner 2 N Medium Humanoid (human) Init +0; Senses Perception +3 DEFENSE AC 10, touch 10, flat-footed 10 hp 9 each (2d6+2) Fort +1, Ref +0, Will -1 OFFENSE Speed 30 ft. Melee Club +2 (1d6+1) Ranged stone -3 (1d2+1) TACTICS Morale A townsperson flees as soon as he or she takes any damage. STATISTICS Str 12, Dex 11, Con 13, Int 10, Wis 9, Cha 10 Base Atk +1; CMB +2; CMD 12 Feats Skill Focus (Craft [any]), Skill Focus (Profession [any]) Skills Climb +6, Craft (any) +5, Perception +3, Profession (any) +7, Swim +5 Languages Common Gear club, stones
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benches in the audience chambers (town square entrance) or behind ornamental pillars in the foyer of the residential (upper) tier entrance. If the PCs attempt to reason with them, they say that no one is to enter by order of Guildmaster Pratt and that they are authorized to bar entrance to the building with lethal force. Townsfolk who see combat break out between the PCs and the guards will attempt to storm the tower with the PCs. Some will attack the guards, while others will start looting, tearing the tapestries from the walls and stripping paintings from their frames. During each round of combat, 1d4+1 townsfolk appear to join the attack on the guildhall. GUILDHALL GUARDS (2) CR 2 XP 600 each Human Fighter 3 LN Medium Humanoid (human) Init +0; Senses Perception +4 DEFENSE AC 18, touch 10, flat-footed 18 (+5 armor, +3 shield) hp 27 each (3d10+7) Fort +4, Ref +1, Will +0 (+1 vs. fear) Defensive Abilities bravery +1 OFFENSE Speed 20 ft. Melee mwk longsword/ +7 (1d8+2/19-20) Ranged mwk repeating hvy crossbow +4 (1d10/19-20) TACTICS During Combat As soon as anyone enters the building, theyll fire at them with their crossbows, then switch to sword and shield when engaged in melee. Moral The guards have all been charmed by Lomiria, and will fight to the death. STATISTICS Str 15, Dex 11, Con 12, Int 8, Wis 9, Cha 10 Base Atk +3; CMB +5; CMD 15 Feats Alertness, Exotic Weapon Proficiency (Repeating heavy crossbow), Quick Draw, Shield Focus, Weapon Focus (Longsword) Skills Acrobatics -3, Climb -1, Escape Artist -3, Fly -3, Handle Animal +4, Intimidate +5, Perception +4, Ride +2, Sense Motive +1, Stealth -3, Swim -1 Languages Common Combat Gear Masterwork Scale mail, Masterwork Heavy steel shield, Masterwork Repeating heavy crossbow, Masterwork Longsword, Silken ceremonial armor
of the texts, and details of the towns history can be found within the tomes around the room. Research in the library and a DC 15 Knowledge (local) check will uncover an old brittle tome, which reveals the last days of the ancient mines deep beneath Fairhaven. It includes one of the last detailed maps of the area before they were abandoned, and mentions the intersecting of the mines with the old crypt. The miners sealed the breach in reverence of the deceased. Possessing the map will provide a +4 circumstance bonus to avoid getting lost while navigating the mines.
Lomiria will attempt to convince the PCs that she and Pratt devised the preemptive strike against Ymial (true) and that the devastation and shame of their failure drove them to attempt suicide before the imminent fall of the city (half true). She was going to join Unais by drinking the rest of the hemlock, (false) but found that she couldnt bring herself to do it. When she heard the sounds of fighting, she figured an angry mob was coming for her, and attempted again to finish the deed (false), still without success.
HALL OF RECORDS
This large circular room is lined with shelves of books from floor to ceiling, with reading stands arranged in two rows at the center. Around the outer wall are six doors, all of which lead to moderately sized chambers on the exterior of the building. A DC 10 Perception will glean the historical nature
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If the PCs suspect her of anything, she plays the desperate victim, owning to her and Pratts grave error in judgment. If the party detects her evil alignment, she confesses her desire to have a ruling interest in Fairhaven, and her willingness to resort to unconventional means to secure it. She points out that their goals can be congruent for now though. The PCs arrival presents Fairhavens best chance at finding the other militia members lost to the mine collapse, and presenting a better defense against Ymial and his army. Secretly, she hopes it will be a defense that will prove fatal to her offspring. Shell make an effort to ensure the PCs follow this course, extending a reward on behalf of the city to secure the PCs assistance. During the course of the encounter, shell make no special effort to hide the knife she used to cut herself, though she wont do anything more to draw attention to it. A DC 20 Craft (metalsmithing), or similar skill, is needed to recognize that the blade is made of cold iron. Development: Shell offer the PCs a place to stay at the guildhall, though the unrest of the people outside might convince them to seek lodgings elsewhere. If the PCs contact Regina with information of what has occurred with Guildmaster Pratt, she can work with Miranda and the PCs to restore order to Fairhaven by addressing the crowd that has gathered in the town square. If the PCs are successful in restoring order under Reginas leadership, u se the adjustments to Fairhavens stat block below. Treasure: The reward Lomiria speaks of is the personal effects of Unais Pratt. She says that he would want them to have his belongings if the PCs can help to save the city he loved, the city he had thought beyond saving. Among those belongings are two noble outfits, masterwork artisans tools purposed for metalcrafting, a set tungsten tongs that can be used to heat metal per the spell on any metal object within their grasp and 350gp. Additionally, with the Guildmaster Pratt now deceased, Regina will reward the PCs a sum of 300gp each for their assistance in helping Darin. FAIRHAVEN Corruption +0; Crime -1; Economy +0; Law -1; Lore +0; Society +5 Danger +0; Disadvantages none Demographics Government council
--- AN UNHOLY GIFT --If any of the PCs seem like they would be open to it, and if she can arrange to be alone with them, Lomiria will visit said PC in the night and offer to perform a ritual that would help them to find the militia and defeat Ymial. If the PC agrees, she grants them her profane gift. If questioned about the ritual, shell say that her family has long been tainted by a pact with infernal masters, but will admit that she finds the powers they bargained for useful. When Ymial reaches the city, shell use her suggestion ability with the PC to help ensure Ymials demise.
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Attacking them will harm the host, who will die as normal if enough damage is dealt to them. Losing the host body is enough to disperse the spirit until its rejuvenation ability restores it. Forcing the poltergeists from their hosts by other means restores their normal statistics as detailed in Pathfinder RPG Bestiary 2. POSSESSIVE POLTERGEISTS (3) CR 2 LN Medium Undead (corporeal) XP 600 each hp 19 each (Pathfinder RPG Bestiary 2) TACTICS During Combat Theyll fly above the offending characters, hurling pieces of debris indiscriminately until they leave the building.
Now, the building has a few broken sculptures and a crack here and there on the exterior stonework. While the Hammers Rest could have fared worse in terms of the damage, especially considering the gaping fissure that opened in the street out front, the same cannot be said for the staff of the revered establishment. When the earthquake struck, a powerful undead creature was released from a prison that predates even the dwarf crypt. A necromancer, looking to lure the creature from the mountains depths began to abduct townspeople in the hopes that a dark ritual or two would entice it. His dabbling roused the spirits of the dwarf warriors, who soon fell prey to the ancient undead creatures maddening attacks. Confused, and unsure of what is happening, the dwarf spirits, Haedrick Silverspinner, Barl Giantbane and Undir Spellweaver have found purchase in the bodies of the three Hammers Rest employees, and are prepared to go to war with any who try to send them back into the dark pit. When entering the Hammers Rest, the PCs will be greeted by Warl Bernington (LN male human expert 5), Madam Ava Brayburn (N female human aristocrat 4/rogue 2) and Cara Brayburn (NG human commoner 3), who are the three who have been possessed by spirits of the ancient dwarven warriors. When encountered, theyre hovering in the air at the center of the inns common area. Their eyes glow with a pallid unearthly light. Around them floats a field of utensils, furniture and other goods from around the inn. Though the dwarf spirits speak both dwarven and common, they do so in an ancient dialect that is difficult to understand. A common speaking character will need to succeed at a DC 15 Linguistics check to understand them correctly, while a dwarf speaking PC can communicate with the spirits with a DC 10 Linguistics check. If they can find a way to communicate with the spirits, they can be persuaded to return to their tombs if the undead creature and the necromancer are dealt with. If the PCs attempt to fight the possessing spirits, each of them is similar to a poltergeist. While in the bodies, the poltergeists lose their natural invisibility, yet retain the use of their frightener ability by distorting and twisting the flesh of their victims. While this does no harm to the human subject, it is unsettling.
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standing stone door in the process, causing it to topple over and do 2d6 damage to any in the square it fell into. A DC 15 Reflex save will halve the damage. At the rear of the cave is set of dilapidated stone doors (DC 24 to break, Hardness 4, hp 45). Unlike the exterior doors though, these ones remain closed, with a lock still intact, though completely rusted over. A chunk of the door has broken off near the top of the right door though, and is large enough for a small character to squeeze through with a DC 10 Escape Artist check. From the other side of the door, the locking mechanism can be reached and easily bypassed with a DC 15 Disable Device check.
will take the average party four hours to traverse the gassed area of the tunnel.
BATS! (CR 3)
The tunnel moves upward and the PCs will come upon a section high enough to escape the worst parts of the natural gas. Its also where the rest of the living bats have gone . Theyre starving and easily excitable, forming into a swarm and attacking the PCs as soon as they make their way into the area. The tunnel leading into the area is still filled with dangerous natural gas. If the PCs havent dealt with the vapors yet, they will threaten an explosion if the right conditions are presented. BAT SWARM XP 600 hp 9 (Pathfinder RPG Bestiary) CR 2
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SPIDER SWARMS (2) XP 400 each hp 7 each (Pathfinder RPG Bestiary) GIANT SPIDERS (2) XP 400 each hp 16 each (Pathfinder RPG Bestiary)
CR 1
CR 1
Entering the main hall of the dwarf crypt reveals a large central chamber with four rows of sarcophagi at the center, and small antechambers on each corner of the room. The northeastern corner of the room has been collapsed by the earthquake, and is the entry point to the scene should the PCs decide to find their way through the fissure. Creatures: At the farthest end is a large ornately detailed sarcophagus, upon which is a woman fighting against restraints that are holding her to the lid. Above her floats a large cloud of black vapors, from which extend numerous boney arms that are stretching forth to caress her face. Skulls ebb and flow through the vapors, a stream of cacophonous babble emanating from them. When the PCs hear it, they are affected by the babble ability of the giant allip. A robed figure, wearing a bloody bone mask looks up from the captive girl with knife in hand as the PCs enter. He orders the undead horde surrounding the coffin to form a barrier between the coffin and the PCs, but the commotion disturbs the vaporous entity which briefly envelops the sarcophagus and the girl as it descends into the floor, its incorporeal form disappearing beneath the stone tiles.
MR. BONES CR 4 XP 1200 Male dark slayer necromancer 2 (Pathfinder RPG Bestiary 2) CE Small humanoid (dark folk) Init +5; Senses detect magic, see in darkness; Perception +3 DEFENSE AC 19, touch 19, flat-footed 16 (+3 Dex, +1 size, +4 deflection) hp 44 (4d8+2d6+18) Fort +4, Ref +9, Will +3 Weakness light blindness OFFENSE Speed 20 ft. Melee +1 kukri +11 (1d3+2/18-20 plus poison) Special Attacks death throes, poison use, sneak attack +2d6, soul harvest Spell-Like Abilities (CL 6th; concentration +8) Constant detect magic At will bleed (DC 12), chill touch (DC 13), darkness, spectral hand 3/day daze monster (DC 14), death knell (DC 14), inflict moderate wounds (DC 14) Wizard Spells Prepared (CL 2nd; concentration +4): 1st -- cause fear (DC 13), ray of enfeeblement (2) (DC 13) 0 (at will) -- ray of frost, touch of fatigue (DC 12), open/close (DC 12) TACTICS Before Combat Before making his most recent and successful attempt to lure the allip, Mr. Bones took the precaution of casting mage armor upon himself. During Combat Mr. Bones will first attempt to bolster his hit points for the battle ahead by ordering his undead to block the PCs entry into the room while he uses his soul harvest ability on Cherish. Once the PCs gain entry into the room, hell unveil the skull of a crypt thing that he carries with him. At the time he exposes the skull, all present within the room must make a DC 14 Will Save or be randomly relocated around the room. Mr. Bones will then make use of the confusion to flank the PCs, utilizing undead from his robe of bones to create additional troops if necessary. Moral Mr. Bones has spent weeks devising a strategy to lure the allip to him. The PCs interruption will send him into a rage and hell realize only too late that he should have fled. STATISTICS Str 12, Dex 20, Con 16, Int 15, Wis 9, Cha 15 Base Atk +4; CMB +4; CMD 18 Feats Combat Casting, Scribe Scroll, Skill Focus (Use Magic Device), Command Undead (5/day) (DC 13), Weapon Finesse Skills Acrobatics +2 (-2 jump), Climb +2, Escape Artist +2, Fly +4, Heal +6, Linguistics +9, Perception +3, Ride +2, Spellcraft +11, Stealth +10, Survival +8, Swim -2, Use Magic Device +14
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Languages Aklo, Common, Dark Folk, Draconic, Dwarven, Goblin, Undercommon SQ arcane bonds (+1 kukri), death throes (dc 15), grave touch (5/day), magical knack, opposition schools (enchantment, illusion), poison use, soul harvest, specialized schools (necromancy) Combat Gear +1 kukri, robe of bones, large scorpion venom (3 doses); Other Gear wand of gentle repose (16 charges), potion of hide from undead (2), scroll of speak with dead, 210gp. SPECIAL ABILITIES Arcane Bond (+1 kukri) (Sp) Cast any spell in spellbook 1/day. Without it, Concentration required to cast spells (DC20 + spell level). Combat Casting +4 to Concentration checks to cast while on the defensive. Death Throes (DC 15) (Su) When a dark slayer is slain, its body implodes violently into nothingness, leaving its gear in a heap on the ground. All creatures within a 10-foot burst take 1d8 points of sonic damage and must make a DC 13 Fortitude save or be deafened for 2d4 rounds. Grave Touch (5/day) (Sp) Melee touch attack, shakes then frightens target. Poison Use (Ex) Large Scorpion Venominjury; save Fort DC 17; frequency 1/round for 6 rounds; effect 1d2 strength; cure 1 save. See in Darkness See perfectly in darkness of any kind, including magical darkness. Soul Harvest (Su) When a dark slayer damages a flat-footed foe or a foe it is flanking with a melee touch spell or spell like ability that deals hit point damage, the spell does an additional 1d6 points of damage and the dark slayer gains an equal amount of temporary SKELETONS (4) XP 135 each hp 5 each (Pathfinder RPG Bestiary) ZOMBIES (2) XP 200 each hp 12 each (Pathfinder RPG Bestiary) CR 1/3
upon opening the door. Shell then change her mind and climb out. In parting, shell mention a curious creature she met when Mr. Bones would leave in search of the allip. On her first day of imprisonment, the creature came out of the mine entrance, to explore the room. It took great care not to attract attention by the skeletons and zombies, but on subsequent visits worked up the courage to bring her some meat it had picked off a dead rat. When it brought her food, she noticed the bloody bands around its wrists and ankles. She asks the PCs to treat it gently should they chance upon it later. She isnt sure where it came from though. The door into the mines is well hidden, and can be found with a DC 25 Perception check.
-- MINE ENTRANCE -If the PCs dont yet know to look for the mine entrance have one of the skeletons or even one of the PCs get transported randomly behind the covered entrance. From the other side, you can see the light in the main chamber. If a skeleton is used, have the PCs hear it scratching against the stone in an effort to reach them again. Alternatively, what remains of the crypt thing could prove useful by disclosing the location of the mines breach into the crypt. Hes mostly decayed though and cannot speak unless through the use of magic. If taken from the crypt, the skull wastes away into dust.
CR 1/2
The girl is Cherish Brayburn (CG female human commoner 2), the sister of Madam Ava and Cara from the Hammers Rest. She was exploring the fissure, against her sisters advice, when Mr. Bones abducted her. Shes been held here for three days now, and knows nothing about what is happening at the Hammers Rest. If the PCs prove themselves to be heroes and rescue her from the allip, and the PCs bypassed the Hammers Rest encounter, shell seek them out later to request their assistance in exorcising the spirits. For now, shes thankful to be alive and will take her chances climbing out of the fisher. Shes a capable climber and wont have trouble making her way slowly to the surface. If the PCs entered the fissure, shell attempt to leave by way of the constructed entrance, triggering the encounter with the spiders
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Buried creatures incur 1d6 points of nonlethal damage per minute of being buried. Once unconscious, the creature must make a DC 15 Constitution check each minute or take 1d6 points of lethal damage each minute until freed or dead. Many of the natural tunnels are unworked stone, and narrow, requiring characters of average size to squeeze through them. Each of these squares counts as 2 squares when moving through them. Additionally creatures suffer -4 to attack rolls and -4 to AC while squeezing through one of these tunnels. Creatures: While traversing the tunnels of the ancient mines, the PCs will hear the soft ramblings of a drow warrior, driven quite mad by repetitive attacks of the allip. When encountered, hell be virtually oblivious to the PCs presence, feeling his way through their midst and unsteadily walking back into the dark. If the PCs can understand undercommon, theyll hear him whisper disconnected words and phrases for the most part. Very briefly, hell mention that hes trying to get away, and that it seems to come for him less often now. DROW WARRIOR CR 1/3 XP 135 hp 5 (Pathfinder RPG Bestiary) TACTICS During Combat Hell put up no fight if the PCs attack, almost relieved that death will end his madness.
OFFENSE Speed 0 ft., flight (30 feet, perfect) Space 10 ft.; Reach 10 ft. Melee incorporeal touch +3 (1d4 Wisdom damage) Special Attacks babble, touch of insanity (dc 17) STATISTICS Str , Dex 15, Con , Int 14, Wis 13, Cha 20 Base Atk +3; CMB +6; CMD 23 Feats Improved Initiative, Lightning Reflexes Skills Fly +15, Intimidate +12, Perception +8, Stealth +5 Languages Aklo, Common SQ madness SPECIAL ABILITIES Babble (Su) An allip constantly mutters to itself, creating a hypnotic effect. All sane creatures within 60 feet of the allip must succeed at a DC 17 Will save or be fascinated for 2d4 rounds. While a target is fascinated, the allip can approach it without breaking the effect, but an attack by the allip does end the effect. Creatures that successfully save cannot be affected by the same allip's babble for 24 hours. This is a sonic, mind-affecting compulsion effect. The save DC is Charisma-based. Madness (Su) Anyone targeting an allip with a thought detection, mind control, or telepathic effect makes direct contact with its tortured mind and takes 1d4 points of Wisdom damage. Touch of Insanity (Su) The touch of an allip deals 1d4 points of Wisdom damage (DC 17 Will negates). A successful critical hit causes 1d4 points of Wisdom damage and 1 point of Wisdom drain (instead of double Wisdom damage). With each successful attack, an allip gains 5 temporary hit points. The save DC is Charisma-based.
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The room opens to a circular room, at the center of which stands a stone pillar 5 feet in diameter and 10 feet high. A portion of the stone has been broken where the ceiling fell upon it. Examination of the broken section reveals the fossil of a humanoid skull from someone who had been sealed within the center of the pillar. Water is seeping into the room from the collapsed ceiling, and a good portion of the floor is under about two inches of water. Surrounding the pillar are four sarcophagi, each made of stone. Unlike the pillar, 3 of the sarcophagi are marked with ornate arcane symbols formed with iron and set into the stone. The fourth sarcophagus has the same etchings, but some of iron is in a molten state, and is flowing slowly in the rivulets of the engraved runes. The three inactive sarcophagi are easy to open, revealing only dust, but the active one remains magically locked. The arcane symbols are similar to those used in the power word spells, and a DC 20 Knowledge (arcane) or Use Magic Device check can reveal the secrets to opening the active sarcophagus. Creature: Inside is the last of four guardians who volunteered to keep vigil over the prisoner entombed in the clay pillar at the rooms center. In an era now forgotten, a wizard of great power met with an entity, and that meeting began to change him. He became crazed and threatened to bring an entire population to ruin in the service of his new god. He was captured and sentenced to be entombed alive in an earthly prison. Four sentinels were placed in the chamber to guard his remains, to ensure that he would never rise again. Over time, the enchantments began to fail, and when the pillar was broken, and the ancient wizard released in the form of an allip, three of the sentinels had long turned to dust, and the fourth into something else entirely. The creature that emerges from the sarcophagus is in a pitiable state. Its wrapped in strips of cloth that are marked with red glowing runes that pulse with arcane power. The
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guardian possesses little of his former self. The wards placed upon the wrappings were meant keep him safe, but have begun to break down, and placed him in a quasi-ethereal state long enough for him to become an adherer. He will remember his charge to keep the stone prison from being disturbed, and upon seeing the damage that has been caused to it, will attack any who are in the chamber. ADHERER XP 800 hp 28 (Pathfinder RPG Bestiary 3) CR 3 Behind the door are six miners, both human and dwarves who have already been captured. Among them is Ergan Thunderstone (NG male dwarf wizard 9), the only inhabitant of Fairhaven to know the exact whereabouts of Goramials lair. Hes gone days without sleep, as his captors are careful to keep him from getting enough rest to memorize spells, despite not having access to his spellbook. All of the prisoners have been stripped of their belongings and manacled to the furniture in the room, which served as a rest point for miners who would spend days without returning to the surface. DROW ROGUE CR 1 XP 400 Drow rogue 2 (Pathfinder RPG Bestiary) LE Medium humanoid (elf) Init +2; Senses darkvision 120 ft., low-light vision; Perception +6 DEFENSE AC 16, touch 12, flat-footed 14 (+4 armor, +2 Dex) hp 10 (2d8-2) Fort -1, Ref +5, Will -1; +2 vs. enchantments Defensive Abilities evasion; Immune magic sleep; Resist elven immunities; SR 8 Weakness light blindness OFFENSE Speed 30 ft. Melee mwk dagger +1 (1d4/19-20 plus poison) and mwk shortsword +1 (1d6+1/19-20 plus poison) Ranged hand crossbow +3 (1d4/19-20 plus poison) Special Attacks sneak attack +1d6 Spell-Like Abilities (CL 2nd) 1/day - dancing lights, darkness, faerie fire STATISTICS Str 12, Dex 15, Con 9, Int 10, Wis 9, Cha 10 Base Atk +1; CMB +2; CMD 14 Feats Two-weapon Fighting Skills Acrobatics +7, Bluff +5, Climb +6, Disguise +5, Escape Artist +7, Perception +6 (+7 to locate traps), Sense Motive +4, Sleight of Hand +7, Stealth +7 Languages Elven, Undercommon SQ poison use, rogue talents (bleeding attack +1), trapfinding +1 Combat Gear +1 masterwork studded leather armor, masterwork dagger, masterwork shortsword, hand crossbow
Treasure: The wrappings of the adherer, if wrapped around a weapon hilt, will impart upon that weapon the ghost touch quality, but only for 1 hour after the adherer has been killed. Then the wrappings begin to decay and lose their magic. There is enough cloth to wrap three weapons, though using the wrappings in this way will destroy the spells that can be gleaned from their markings: dimensional anchor, resilient sphere and ethereal jaunt.
The drow have made camp at the small series of rooms that mark the transition from the old mines to the new ones. Before the PCs can reach it though, theyll have to contend with the scout they placed as a rear guard, a drow rogue that will attempt use the tunnels to alert the outpost ahead and then double back to attack the PCs on their flank. At the camp, there is a single entrance on the far side of the chamber, marked with an archway set with sconces on each side. There is a wooden door set into the side of the chamber, closed and guarded by a lone, but brutish orc.
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SPECIAL ABILITIES Bleeding Attack +1 (Ex) Sneak attacks also deal 1 bleed damage/round. Poison Use (Ex) Drow are skilled in the use of poison and never risk poisoning themselves. Drow favor an insidious toxin that causes its victims to lapse into unconsciousnessthis poison allows drow to capture slaves with great ease. Drow Poisoninjury; save Fort DC 13; frequency 1/minute for 2 minutes; initial effect unconsciousness for 1 minute; secondary effect unconsciousness for 2d4 hours; cure 1 save. ORC FIGHTER CR 1 XP 400 Male orc fighter 2 (Pathfinder RPG Bestiary) NE Medium humanoid (orc) Init -1; Senses darkvision 60 ft.; Perception -1 DEFENSE AC 15, touch 9, flat-footed 15 (+6 armor, -1 Dex) hp 20 (2d10+4) Fort +7, Ref -1, Will -1 (+1 vs. fear) Defensive Abilities bravery +1, ferocity Weakness light sensitivity OFFENSE Speed 20 ft. Melee greatsword +6 (2d6+6/19-20) STATISTICS Str 18, Dex 8, Con 15, Int 10, Wis 8, Cha 11 Base Atk +2; CMB +6; CMD 15 Feats Great Fortitude, Power Attack -1/+2, Step Up Skills Acrobatics -5 (-9 jump), Climb +4, Escape Artist -5, Handle Animal +5, Intimidate +5, Stealth -5, Swim +4 Languages Common, Orc Combat Gear breastplate, greatsword SPECIAL ABILITIES Ferocity (Ex) Fight without penalty even while disabled or dying. Power Attack -1/+2 Subtract 1 from attack rolls to add 2 to damage Step Up When a foe makes a 5 ft step away, move 5 ft to follow them. DROW CLERIC CR 2 XP 600 Female drow cleric of Evil/War 3 (Pathfinder RPG Bestiary) LE Medium humanoid (elf) Init +0; Senses darkvision 120 ft., low-light vision; Perception +3 DEFENSE AC 18, touch 10, flat-footed 18 (+6 armor, +2 shield) hp 14 (3d8-3) Fort +2, Ref +1, Will +6; +2 vs. enchantments Immune magic sleep; Resist elven immunities; SR 9 Weakness light blindness
OFFENSE Speed 20 ft. Melee hvy shield bash -3 (1d4-1) and mwk shortsword +2 (1d6-1/19-20) Special Attacks battle rage (4/day), touch of evil (1 rds) (4/day) Spell-Like Abilities (CL 3rd) 1/day - dancing lights, darkness, faerie fire Cleric Spells Prepared (CL 3rd; concentration +4): 2ndsilence (DC 13), spiritual weapon 1st(3/day) summon monster I, inflict light wounds (DC 12), magic weapon, command (DC 12) 0 (at will) -- resistance, bleed (DC 11), purify food and drink (DC 11), create water STATISTICS Str 9, Dex 10, Con 9, Int 10, Wis 13, Cha 14 Base Atk +2; CMB +1; CMD 11 Feats Combat Casting, Iron Will Skills Acrobatics -6 (-10 jump), Bluff +3, Climb -7, Diplomacy +7, Escape Artist -6, Fly -6, Perception +3, Ride -6, Sense Motive +7, Spellcraft +6, Stealth -6, Swim -7 Languages Elven, Undercommon SQ aura, cleric channel negative energy 2d6 (5/day) (dc 13), domains (evil, war), poison use, spontaneous casting Combat Gear masterwork chainmail, heavy steel shield, masterwork shortsword; Other Gear wand of cure moderate wounds (13 charges), rope of climbing SPECIAL ABILITIES Channel Negative Energy 2d6 (5/day) (DC 13) (Su) Combat Casting +4 to Concentration checks to cast while on the defensive. Poison Use (Ex) Drow Poisoninjury; save Fort DC 13; frequency 1/minute for 2 minutes; initial effect unconsciousness for 1 minute; secondary effect unconsciousness for 2d4 hours; cure 1 save. Touch of Evil (1 rds) (4/day) (Sp) With a melee touch attack, target is sickened and counted as good-aligned for the purpose of [Evil] spells. GOBLINS (4) XP 135 each hp 6 each (Pathfinder RPG Bestiary) CR 1/3
Development: After neutralizing the drow threat, the PCs can easily access to the upper mines where there are survivors who will be eager to follow the PCs to safety. Among them is Urick Frostwarden (LG male dwarf fighter 5), the leader of the Stoneshapers Guild and Captain of the Fairhaven Militia. Hes ecstatic to see the PCs, or anyone that isnt a goblin, kobold or drow. Many of the miners are weak, injured or worse. Urick is determined to get them all to safety, and so a few will need to be carried out. Urick is eager to hear news of the surface and fears they may have to retreat back into the mines to avoid the dragons wrath.
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standing in a pool of blood with the corpses of Fairhaven townsfolk and militia members scattered around him. Ymial is awaiting the destruction of the Fairhavens dam, built higher in the mountains. His goal, to destroy his mothers ability to lay claim to Goramials hoard, will be realized with Fairhavens destruction. He has placed archers on numerous ridges overlooking the city in the hopes Lomiria will reveal her true form and attempt to fly away, though he is reasonably certain shes already teleported out of the town. The archers will also fire on anyone attempting to climb their way out of the doomed city. Ymial has heard from captured townsfolk of the PCs arrival in Fairhaven and is eagerly awaiting the chance to kill them, whether or not they are under Lomirias charms. Whe n the PCs encounter him, hell betray Mirandas nature to them, and then loudly proclaims that the death of Goramial means there is no help coming for Fairhaven. When he announces this, there is a cacophonic BOOM that echoes through the mountains peaks. Shortly thereafter, a wall of water crests at the first of the waterfalls above Fairhaven, and comes crashing down into Fairhaven. The wall of water 15 feet high will reach the PCs in two rounds. If they put a building between them and the oncoming wave, theyll have another round to climb onto the building
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with a DC 15 Climb check before the water surrounds it. If the PCs do not take cover, the wave will strike them and sweep them away at 60 feet per round, requiring a DC 20 Swim check to avoid going under. Characters swept away in rounds following the initial wave must make DC 15 Swim checks every round to avoid going under. In either case, getting 5 or more than the minimum necessary allows the character to arrest their motion by catching hold of another building. The character can then climb up and find a relative degree of safety on the rooftops. The buildings themselves will succumb to the force of the water however, breaking away from their foundations as the water pushes them closer to the edge of the plateau at 40 feet per round. It will take an average of 4 rounds to traverse the breadth of each plateau by surfing rooftops, and as the buildings move, more buildings will pile up alongside each other, sometimes creating a crushing deathtrap that endangers anyone standing on the buildings edge. Parts of the roofs will break apart, the white foam of the watery depths taking with it any unfortunate enough to be standing there. A DC 10 Knowledge (engineering) check will reveal the weakest parts of a roof. If a creature weighing more than 100 lbs stands in a weakened area, it will collapse the next round. Characters standing on the affected area can make a Reflex save DC 14. Failure results in falling into the whirlpools beneath the roof. When the building reaches the cliffs edge, it will fall 40 feet to the level below. The fall will cause 2d6 points of damage and 2d6 points of nonlethal damage, both of which can be halved with a DC 15 Swim check or a DC 15 Acrobatics check. The building however will break apart into floating debris, which will be carried away in the current. Characters stuck in the water with the debris will take 2d6 damage per round. A successful Reflex save DC 15 will halve this damage. The current will push them up against the next row of buildings, allowing them a chance to pull themselves up, though like the buildings above, the water will break these buildings off their foundations and push them toward the next ridge, where a 60 foot fall awaits. Falling here will cause 4d6 points of damage and 2d6 points of nonlethal damage, both of which can be halved with a DC 20 Swim check or DC 20 Acrobatics check. On the final plateau of the city, the PCs will have a chance to find firmer footing once again, as the currents flow westerly toward the ridge leading to the lake. While the water flowing on this tier will not be enough to move the buildings, there will still be about a foot of quick flowing water that is circling the southern wall of Fairhaven and then flowing off the path near the citys gates. Characters standing in the water here will need to make two subsequent DC 10 Swim checks to reach safety. Through all of this, Ymial will be attempting to ensure the death of the PCs. Hes sure that they will only cause him trouble in the future if not dealt with now, and is confident he can withstand the assault of the churning waters. Hes come prepared, with two potions of water breathing, the first of
which hell drink as soon as the sound of the dam being broken reaches him.
--- THEATRICS! --The final encounter with Ymial can quickly get mechanic-intensive, requiring rolls for multiple environmental effects, even while a boss battle is occurring. Dont let rolling dice get in the way of a fun, cinematic final encounter. Feel free to simplify the effects of the water by eliminating the dice rolls and just having the combatants moving from building to building as they are swept toward the cliff edges.
YMIAL CR 6 XP 2400 Male half-fiend half-dragon tiefling ranger 4 NE Medium dragon (native) Init +1; Senses darkvision 60 ft., low-light vision; Perception +7 DEFENSE AC 25, touch 11, flat-footed 24 (+7 armor, +2 shield, +1 Dex, +5 natural) hp 47 (4d10+20) Fort +9 (+4 vs. hot or cold environments and to resist damage from suffocation), Ref +5, Will +2 DR 5/magic; Immune fire, paralysis, poison, sleep; Resist acid 10, cold 10, electricity 10; SR 17 OFFENSE Speed 20 ft. Melee Heavy Shield Bash +12 (1d4+8), Bite +7 (1d6+4) and mwk cold iron longsword +13 (1d8+8/19-20) or Claws (2) +7 (1d4+4) Special Attacks breath weapon (1/day) (dc 15), favored enemy (humans +2), smite good (1/day) Spell-Like Abilities darkness (4/day), desecrate (1/day) Ranger Spells Prepared (CL 1st, concentration +2): 1st -- jump TACTICS During Combat Ymial will move to the top of the nearest building as soon as the sound of the dam breaking can be heard. In subsequent rounds, hell maneuver to keep PCs in the water, or combat them directly. Moral Ymial wont risk the empire thats ripe for that taking. As much as he wants to quash any chance of competition for his fathers horde, and avoid appearing weak in front of his troops, hell run if defeat seems imminent. Whether Ymial flees or is defeated, his absence will cause most of his troops to flee. STATISTICS Str 26, Dex 12, Con 21, Int 15, Wis 12, Cha 16 Base Atk +4; CMB +12; CMD 23
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Feats Armor Proficiency (Heavy), Endurance, Improved Shield Bash, Intimidating Prowess Skills Acrobatics -3 (-7 jump), Appraise +4, Bluff +9 (+11 vs. humans), Climb +10, Diplomacy +4, Escape Artist -4, Handle Animal +7, Intimidate +17, Perception +7 (+9 vs. humans, +9 while in mountainous terrain), Ride -4, Sense Motive +5 (+7 vs. humans), Stealth +4 (+6 while in mountainous terrain), Survival +6 (+8 vs. humans, +8 while in mountainous terrain, +8 to track), Swim +10 (+14 to resist nonlethal damage from exhaustion) Languages Abyssal, Common, Draconic, Orc SQ combat styles (two-weapon combat), favored terrain (mountainous +2), share spells with companion, track, wild empathy Combat Gear red dragonhide banded mail, darkwood shield, masterwork cold iron longsword; Other Gear potion of protection from evil, potion of water breathing, alchemist's fire (2) SPECIAL ABILITIES Breath Weapon (1/day) (DC 17) (Su) 30-ft cone of fire deals 4d6 fire damage, Reflex for half damage. Favored Enemy (Humans +2) (Ex) +2 to rolls vs Favored Enemy (Humans). Favored Terrain (Mountain +2) (Ex) +2 to rolls vs Favored Terrain (Mountain).. Smite Good (1/day) (Su) +3 to hit, +4 to damage, +3 deflection bonus to AC when used. HELLHOUND XP 800 hp 30 (Pathfinder RPG Bestiary) CR 3
involvement within the city will result in 10% of Fairhavens population escaping. If accompanied by the miners when entering Fairhaven, theyll arm themselves with weapons from fallen troops, friend and foe alike, and quickly form an organized counterassault. When the dam is collapsed, theyll maneuver to clear one of the paths leading upward into the mountains. Add +20% to the number of townsfolk saved. If the PCs successfully met the demands of the dwarf spirits, theyll also assist in the defense of Fairhaven. By using their telekinetic powers, theyll erect a barrier of debris at the fissure, attempting to route some of the water there. It will add 2 rounds to the length of time the PCs will have on the first two tiers, and lower the CMB of the waters bulrushes by 2. Additionally, another 15% of Fairhavens citizen will escape. Regina will be instrumental in organizing Fairhavens defense against Ymials troops, even though shell never know how many lives shes saved. If the PCs assisted her to restore leadership to Fairhaven, then the newfound faith of the citizens helped them to follow her lead when the assault began. Another 15% of Fairhavens citizens will be saved as a result of her leadership and sacrifice. Confronting Ymial, and distracting him from the slaughter of innocent townspeople, and keeping him from actively giving orders to his troops will save an additional 10% of Fairhavens population.
--- ALTERNATE ENDING? --Not all players might appreciate seeing their efforts to save Fairhaven get washed away. To combat this, be sure to play up the foreshadowing. Mention the dam early on. Be detailed in your descriptions of the flooded areas and the prevalence of water throughout the encounters. Finally, if you still believe your players would dislike being witness to Fairhavens destruction, consider placing the final encounter at the dam. Ymial employed the use of an orc shaman to bottle up the potency of his draconic breath weapon. Hell use the bomb to blow up the dam, and the PCs with it if they decide to stand in his way.
COLLAPSING ROOF CR 1 XP 400 Type mechanical; Perception DC 15 EFFECTS Trigger location; Reset none; Onset Delay 1 round Effect sharp wood splinters and debris (2d4+2 piercing damage); DC 15 Reflex avoids; multiple targets (all creatures in area) CRUSHING WALLS CR 2 XP 600 Type mechanical; Perception DC 10 EFFECTS Trigger location; Reset none; Onset Delay 1 round Effect The buildings rooftops collide with one another, crushing anyone standing or swimming adjacent to the area (4d6); DC 15 Reflex avoids; multiple targets (all creatures in area)
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Though many of Fairhavens citizens will perish in Ymials assault, the PCs actions are not without reward. Their
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If at least 60% of the citizens were saved, the PCs will be invited by Urick to be honorary members o f the Stoneshapers Guild, a powerful group of artisans that he indicates may do more than simply cut rock out of the earth. In addition increase the monetary reward by 200 gold pieces each. If 70% or more of Fairhavens people were saved, Urick will name the PCs Heroes of Fairhaven, award them permanent residences in the new town they aim to build, and gives them his own axe in thanks, a +1 frost battleaxe, named Bonebiter. Hell also give them a handsome portion of his own personal treasury, amounting to an additional 500gp each. The sun is setting behind the mountain that was once Goramials lair. As much as Urick would like to mount an expedition to reclaim Goramials horde, he says that the remnants of Ymials army is sure to have dispersed in the Peaks Path Wood, and that leaving what remains of Fairhavens people undefended would be irresponsible. If they are to rebuild, they must take advantage of Ymials failure to maintain control of his army and erect new walls in Fairhaven now. In a few weeks time, aid from the larger cities to the south should arrive to help rebuild Fairhaven and defend against the leaderless hordes that once followed Ymial. If Lomiria remains in the city, there is no sign of her. As much as Urick loathes to think a succubus is hiding amongst the survivors, hell look around and state that Fairhaven isnt the beautiful wonder it used to be, and hopes that to mean Lomiria will have moved on. Thanks to the PCs, many of Fairhavens people have survived. Even amidst the tragedy of those who have fallen, Urick sees the broken town as a blank slate, and such a thing has never been looked down upon in Fairhaven before.
below you. All at once, vast stretches of the woodlands begin to sink into the earth, falling ever deeper into an unfolding darkness. The dragons lair erupts in a stream of volcanic rock, and a fissure miles across is ripped into the valley below it, extending from north to south as far as you can see. Where once a tranquil wood spread out like an ocean between the two mountain ranges, now there is only smoke, ash, rivers of lava and a chasm that sinks into the dark nothing at the worlds heart. The entire planet is trembling now Hows that for some read aloud text? Head over to my Facebook page, Brian J. Fruzen or e-mail me at bjfruzen@gmail.com and tell me what you thought of The Fall of Fairhaven. OTHER MINIATURES USED
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