Quirin Adventure #5: The Secrets of Maevis

A Short Adventure for Four 2nd Level Characters

Created by Christian Janke

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Writer: Christian Janke
Cover Illustration: Christian Janke
Interior Illustrations: Christian Janke
Cover and Interior Page Design: Christian Janke
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Playtesters: Tino Bringmann, Gordon Griebel, Björn
Richter, Stefan Schlenker, Hardy Schneider
Introduction ..................................................................2
Adventure Summary.................................................2
Encounter Levels......................................................2
Adventure Scaling ....................................................2
Campaign Background.............................................4
Adventure Background.............................................4
Adventure Timeline ..................................................5
Adventure Synopsis .................................................7
Character Hooks ......................................................7
Beginning the Adventure..............................................9
The Town of Clearwood ...........................................9
Concluding the Adventure..........................................28
Development ..........................................................28
Rewards .................................................................29
Further Adventures.................................................29
Appendices ................................................................31
New Special Item ...................................................31
New Magic Items....................................................31
Monster Statistics ...................................................31
NPC Statistics ........................................................32
Player Handouts.....................................................39
Open Game License ..............................................43

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Introduction
Adventure
Summary
In this adventure, the characters become involved in a bur-
glary of a shop and the murder of its shopkeeper. During
their investigation, they may discover the remains of a for-
gotten temple of darkness and death, the plans of an evil
organization called the Moonwalkers, and the dangerous
secrets of a former hero named Maevis. The characters
could face an artistic militia captain, a frightened witness,
the Hats and its “immortal” leader, a darling of Clearwood,
a forgotten undead family, the hazards of the Great Well, a
“twin” of a PC, and an energy drained, deadly enemy.
Encounter Levels
The Secrets of Maevis is an adventure site for four charac-
ters of about 2nd level.
It would be helpful if the party had a character with the
turn undead ability. Additionally, party members with ranks
in Bluff, Diplomacy, Forgery, Gather Information, Handle
Animal, Intimidate, and Search would be useful. Further-
more, spells such as calm animals, charm animal, charm
person, detect secret doors, disrupt undead (or other of-
fensive spell), hide from undead, light, and speak with ani-
mals would be beneficial. Finally, darkvision and low-light
vision are advantageous too.
Adventure
Scaling
The Secrets of Maevis is intended for four 2nd level char-
acters, but it can be modified for parties of different sizes
or levels. Consider adapting the adventure as follows:
1st level PCs: Run the adventure as written, but with
the following adjustments:
• F: Remove the multiple target miscellaneous feature
from the falling slates trap (EL -1).
• F.6: Remove four tiny monstrous centipedes (EL -1/2).
• F.5: Remove the skeletons (EL -1/2). Reduce the Dis-
able Device of the camouflaged pit trap to 16 (same
EL). Change the summon monster I trap to a fusillade
of darts (EL -1).
• G.2: Decrease Opado’s level to first and make Bobbie
a dog (EL -2).
• G.3: See G.2 (EL -2).
• G.4: See G.2 (EL -2).
• G.5: See G.2 (EL -2).
• G.6: Decrease the rusty portcullis trap’s Disable De-
vice and Search DC to 16 (same EL).
• H.1: Change the dwarf warrior skeleton to a human
commoner zombie (EL 1/2).
• I.2: Make Maevis a Clr3/Ftr3 with 5 negative levels (EL
-1).
3rd level PCs: Run the adventure as written, but with
the following adjustments:
• D: Increase Rabb’s level to second (EL +1/2).
• F.6: Change the tiny monstrous centipedes to small
monstrous centipedes (EL +1).
• F.5: Change the human commoner zombie to a human
warrior skeleton (same EL). Increase the falling height
of the camouflaged pit trap by 10 feet (same EL).
Change the summon monster I trap to a summon
monster II trap that summons a fiendish wolf (EL +1).
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• G.2: Increase Opado’s level to third and add a riding
dog named Hasso (EL +1).
• G.3: See G.2 (EL +1).
• G.4: See G.2 (EL +1).
•
•
G.5: See G.2 (EL +1).
H.1: Change the dwarf warrior skeleton to a wolf skele-
ton (EL +2/3).
• I.2: Make Maevis a Clr4/Ftr4 with 5 negative levels (EL
+1).
4th level PCs: Run the adventure as written, but with
the following adjustments:
• Set the scenario in a large town.
• A.1: Add a dog and a militia member (EL +1-1/2).
• B.1: Increase Hanan’s level to eighth (EL +3).
• B.2: Add a militia lieutenant (War2), a dog, and two
militia members (EL +2).
• C.1: Increase Gantee’s level to eighth (EL +3).
• D: Increase Rabb’s level to second (EL +1/2).
• E: Increase the level of Ambo, Descog, Encio, Neva,
Odegon, Pedra, Salsamat, and Scrit by three (CR +2-
1/2 for all CR of 1/2, CR +3 for all CR above 1/2). In-
crease the level of Neith, Poot Pernor, and Simmons
by two (CR +1-1/2 for all CR of 1/2, CR +2 for all CR
above 1/2). Increase the level of Achim, Carrick Ga-
natea, Dynas, Fen, and Yon by one (CR +1/2 for all
CR of 1/2, CR +1 for all CR above 1/2). Add 27 guild
members (Rogue 1 [16], Fighter 3 [1], Fighter 1 [2],
Expert 3 [1], Expert 1 [1], Bard 2 [1], Bard 1 [1], War-
rior 2 [1], Warrior 1 [1], Commoner 2 [1], Commoner 1
[1]).
• E.1: See E (EL +3).
• F: Increase the falling slates trap’s attack bonus to +18
(EL +1).
• F.6: Change the tiny monstrous centipedes to small
monstrous centipedes and add a medium monstrous
centipede (EL +1).
• F.5: Change the human commoner zombie to a human
warrior skeleton and add two riding dog skeletons (you
can use wolf skeletons instead; EL +2). Increase the
falling height of the camouflaged pit trap by 20 feet (EL
+1). Change the summon monster I trap to a summon
monster III trap that summons a fiendish dire weasel
(EL +2).
• G.2: Increase Opado’s level to fourth and make Bobbie
a ghost riding dog with the corrupting touch special at-
tack (EL +2).
• G.3: See G.2 (EL +2).
• G.4: See G.2 (EL +2).
• G.5: See G.2 (EL +2).
• G.6: Increase the rusty portcullis trap’s attack bonus to
+17 (EL +1).
• H.1: Change the dwarf warrior skeleton to a bugbear
zombie (EL +1-2/3). Change the bugbear zombie’s
morningstar to a shortspear.
• I.2: Make Maevis a Clr5/Ftr5 with 5 negative levels (EL
+3).
5th and 6th level PCs: Run the adventure as written,
but with the following adjustments:
• Set the scenario in a large town.
• A.1: Add a dog and a militia member (EL +1-1/2).
• B.1: Increase Hanan’s level to eighth (EL +3).
• B.2: Add a militia lieutenant (War2), a dog, and two
militia members (EL +2).
• C.1: Increase Gantee’s level to eighth (EL +3).
• D: Increase Rabb’s level to third (EL +1-1/2).
• E: Increase the level of Ambo, Descog, Encio, Neva,
Odegon, Pedra, Salsamat, and Scrit by three (CR +2-

1/2 for all CR of 1/2, CR +3 for all CR above 1/2). In-
crease the level of Neith, Poot Pernor, and Simmons
by two (CR +1-1/2 for all CR of 1/2, CR +2 for all CR
above 1/2). Increase the level of Achim, Carrick Ga-
natea, Dynas, Fen, and Yon by one (CR +1/2 for all
CR of 1/2, CR +1 for all CR above 1/2). Add 27 guild
members (Rogue 1 [16], Fighter 3 [1], Fighter 1 [2],
Expert 3 [1], Expert 1 [1], Bard 2 [1], Bard 1 [1], War-
rior 2 [1], Warrior 1 [1], Commoner 2 [1], Commoner 1
[1]).
• E.1: See E (EL +3).
• F: Increase the falling slates trap’s attack bonus to +18
(EL +1).
• F.6: Change the eight tiny monstrous centipedes to
two medium monstrous centipedes (same EL).
• F.5: Change the altar’s animate dead ability to a create
undead ability (EL +3). Change the human commoner
zombie and the two human warrior skeletons to a
ghoul (same EL). Increase the falling height of the
camouflaged pit trap by 40 feet (EL +2). Change the
summon monster I trap to a summon monster V trap
that summons a bearded devil (EL +4).
• G.2: Increase Opado’s level to sixth and make Bobbie
a ghost riding dog with the corrupting gaze, corrupting
touch, and draining touch special attacks (EL +3).
• G.3: See G.2 (EL +3).
• G.4: See G.2 (EL +3).
• G.5: See G.2 (EL +3).
• G.6: Increase the rusty portcullis trap’s attack bonus to
+17 (EL +1).
• H.1: Change the dwarf warrior skeleton to a ghoul (EL
+2/3).
• I.2: Make Maevis a Clr7/Ftr6 with 5 negative levels (EL
+6).
7th and 8th level PCs: Run the adventure as written,
but with the following adjustments:
• Set the scenario in a small city. Make Awajan an arch-
duke.
• A.1: Add a War3, two dogs, and three militia members
(EL +4-1/2). Make Merla the War3 (CR +2-1/2).
• B.1: Increase Hanan’s level to 11th (EL +6).
• B.2: Add a War3, three dogs, and six militia members
(EL +5).
• C.1: Increase Gantee’s level to 11th (EL +6).
• D: Increase Rabb’s level to fourth (EL +2-1/2).
• E: Increase the level of Ambo, Descog, Encio, Neva,
Odegon, Pedra, Salsamat, and Scrit by six (CR +5-1/2
for all CR of 1/2, CR +6 for all CR above 1/2). Increase
the level of Achim, Dynas, Neith, Poot Pernor, Sim-
mons, and Yon by three (CR +2-1/2 for all CR of 1/2,
CR +3 for all CR above 1/2). Increase the level of Car-
rick Ganatea and Fen by two (both CR +2). Add 50
guild members (Rogue 1 [18], Fighter 4 [1], Fighter 2
[4], Fighter 1 [3], Expert 4 [1], Expert 2 [4], Expert 1 [1],
Bard 4 [1], Bard 2 [4], Bard 1 [1], Warrior 4 [1], Warrior
2 [4], Warrior 1 [1], Commoner 4 [1], Commoner 2 [4],
Commoner 1 [1]).
• E.1: See E (EL +6).
• F: Increase the falling slates trap’s attack bonus to +18
and its Search DC to 25 (EL +2).
• F.6: Change the eight tiny monstrous centipedes to
four medium monstrous centipedes (EL +1).
• F.5: Change the altar’s animate dead ability to a create
undead ability (EL +3). Change the human commoner
zombie and the two human warrior skeletons to a
ghast (EL +2). Increase the falling height of the cam-
ouflaged pit trap by 60 feet (EL +3). Change the sum-
mon monster I trap to a summon monster VII trap that
summons a bone devil (EL +6).
• G.2: Increase Opado’s level to eighth and change
Bobbie to two ghost riding dogs named Bobbie and
Hasso with the corrupting gaze, corrupting touch, and
draining touch special attacks (EL +5).
• G.3: See G.2 (EL +5).
• G.4: See G.2 (EL +5).
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• G.5: See G.2 (EL +5).
• G.6: Increase the rusty portcullis trap’s attack bonus to
+17 and its Search DC to 25 (EL +2).
• H.1: Change the dwarf warrior skeleton to an owlbear
skeleton (EL +1-2/3).
• I.2: Make Maevis a Clr8/Ftr8 with 5 negative levels (EL
+9).
9th and 10th level PCs: Run the adventure as written,
but with the following adjustments:
• Set the scenario in a large city. Make Awajan an arch-
duke.
• A.1: Add a War4, two militia lieutenants (War2), two
dogs, and three militia members (EL +5-1/2). Make
Merla the War4 (CR +3-1/2).
• B.1: Increase Hanan’s level to 14th (EL +9).
• B.2: Add a War4, two militia lieutenants (War2), three
dogs, and six militia members (EL +6).
• C.1: Increase Gantee’s level to 14th (EL +9).
• D: Increase Rabb’s level to fifth (EL +3-1/2).
• E: Increase the level of Ambo, Descog, Encio, Neva,
Odegon, Pedra, Salsamat, and Scrit by nine (CR +8-
1/2 for all CR of 1/2, CR +9 for all CR above 1/2).
Increase the level of Neith, Poot Pernor, and Simmons
by five (CR +4-1/2 for all CR of 1/2, CR +5 for all CR
above 1/2). Increase the level of Achim, Dynas, and
Yon by four (CR +3-1/2 for all CR of 1/2, CR +4 for all
CR above 1/2). Increase the level of Carrick Ganatea
and Fen by three (both CR +3). Increase the level of
Andrella, Belloc, Elizar, and Jarri by one (all CR +1).
Add 97 guild members (Rogue 1 [57], Fighter 6 [1],
Fighter 3 [4], Fighter 1 [7], Expert 6 [1], Expert 3 [4],
Expert 1 [4], Bard 5 [1], Bard 3 [4], Bard 1 [2], Warrior
5 [1], Warrior 3 [4], Warrior 1 [1], Commoner 5 [1],
Commoner 3 [4], Commoner 1 [1]).
• E.1: See E (EL +9).
• F: Increase the falling slates trap’s attack bonus to
+18, Disable Device DC to 25, and Search DC to 25
(EL +3).
• F.6: Change the eight tiny monstrous centipedes to
five medium monstrous centipedes (EL +2).
• F.5: Change the altar’s animate dead ability to a create
undead ability (EL +3). Change the human commoner
zombie and the two human warrior skeletons to three
ghouls (EL +2). Increase the falling height of the
camouflaged pit trap by 80 feet (EL +4). Change the
summon monster I trap to a summon monster IX trap
that summons a barbed devil (EL +8).
• G.2: Increase Opado’s level to 10th, make Bobbie a
ghost riding dog with the corrupting gaze, corrupting
touch, and draining touch special attacks, and add two
ghost riding dogs named Hasso and Bello with the cor-
rupting touch special attack (EL +7).
• G.3: See G.2 (EL +7).
• G.4: See G.2 (EL +7).
• G.5: See G.2 (EL +7).
• G.6: Increase the rusty portcullis trap’s attack bonus to
+17, Disable Device DC to 25, and Search DC to 25
(EL +3).
• H.1: Change the dwarf warrior skeleton to a ghast (EL
+3-2/3).
• I.2: Make Maevis a Clr10/Ftr9 with 5 negative levels
(EL +12).
Treat parties of a single PC as being 1 level lower than
actual. For parties of two and three PCs, consider adapting
the adventure as follows:
Two or three PCs: Run the adventure as written, but
with the following adjustments:
• F.6: Remove four tiny monstrous centipedes (EL -1/2).
• F.5: Remove a human warrior skeleton (same EL).
• G.2: Make Bobbie a dog (EL -1).
• G.3: See G.2 (EL -1).
• G.4: See G.2 (EL -1).
• G.5: See G.2 (EL -1).

• H.1: Change the dwarf warrior skeleton to a human
commoner zombie (EL 1/2).
• I.2: Make Maevis a Clr3/Ftr3 with 5 negative levels (EL
+3).
Treat parties of five and six PCs as being slightly more
powerful (run the adventure as written), and parties of
seven or eight PCs as being 1 level higher than actual.
The scenario is set in a small town named Clearwood
within a civilized area but can be placed in any town of
your campaign world.
Feel free to adapt the material presented here as you
see fit to make it work with your campaign. Remember that
changing the Encounter Levels should raise or lower the
amount of treasure in the adventure.
Campaign
Background
You can use this adventure in a long-term campaign based
on a mystic gathering, the Land of the Night and the Moon-
walkers, and the characters’ unknown destiny not realized
before a last confrontation. One adventure of such a cam-
paign is the Quirin Adventure #2: First Challenge. In this
adventure, Salsamat and his thieves’ guild are introduced.
Furthermore, the PCs foil a goal of the Moonwalkers for
the first time.
Characters that played the Quirin Adventure #2: First
Challenge and successfully unmasked Nurim, Zetto and
Zetto’s friends as frauds probably will be recognized and
respected. The same applies to a PC that has won the
15th Clearwood Tournament or the Tomato Contest.
More adventure possibilities in a Mystic Gathering
campaign include:
I. After Nurim’s imprisonment, a scholar from Hartingen
named Bushaboo (male human Ari1/Exp3) became
the new advisor of Duke Awajan of Clearwood. It is
rumored that he is a spy of the Moonwalkers as well.
II. One year after the PCs’ arrival in Clearwood, another
group of inexperienced adventurers appears in town.
They seem to have a similar destiny as they have
experienced the same mystic gathering. However, the
party’s overall alignment differs from that of the new
group.
III. After a PC’s death, his clone awakes in a hidden hut
near Clearwood. Who created the duplicate? How?
When? Why? (If a “Total Party Kill” occurs, you may
want to use this idea as well.) Alternatively, if any
member of the rival party from the Quirin Adventure
#2: First Challenge is dead, this is a way to let him/her
(or perhaps the whole group) recur in a later adven-
ture.
IV. Gwandion (male human Clr10/Tha5), the master of
Jean Marie, discovered the last whereabouts of his
missing favorite acolyte – Clearwood. Depending on
the conclusion of Quirin Adventure #2: First Chal-
lenge, the famous old man sends a mercenary named
Hagar (male tiefling Ftr2/Rog2) and his band of warri-
ors to free her from the jail or take revenge for her
death.
V. A former Fist of Clearwood called Arion (male human
War3/Clr1) appears in town. Converted from a militant
villager to a devoted pacifist (slogan: peace at all
costs) and itinerant preacher (“A word can hurt more
than the blow of a sword.”), the tall man plans to carry
out acts of sabotage in communities of Ankhalon and
the Land of the Night to speed up a potential war be-
tween the two nations (e.g., building a tunnel under
the city/town walls). Beginning in Clearwood, Arion’s
strange conviction meets with approval among some
residents (including Descog, see area E).
VI. A rumor has it that one of Cathloy’s employed Golden
Storm mercenaries contracted lycanthropy during his
or her last caravan-guarding job. The owner of the
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Clearwood Trading Company hires the characters to
check the story.
Adventure
Background
More than 380 years ago, a human named Maevis (AL LG)
was born in a thorp near Hartingen. At a young age, he
became a curate in a hidden temple of a minor sun deity
called Zohar.
Actually trained to defend the temple, Maevis was en-
trusted with another task about 350 years ago – the deliv-
ery of an “important” message to an ally of the church.
Meanwhile, his beloved wife Jeanina, who was also a
member of the cult, died by the hands of unknown intrud-
ers. With an unanswered question in mind (“Why did an al-
mighty being allow the death of my wife?”), Maevis lost his
devotion in worshiping gods. His “weak” faith resulted in
some deliberate misdeeds (e.g., ignored orders and killed
a tracked down, supposed culprit that surrendered). Fol-
lowing that, the cult hierarchy assigned Maevis (male hu-
man Clr4/Ftr3) a quest for penance (via geas/quest) to
determine whether he was truly contrite before casting an
atonement spell on Zohar’s behalf. Maevis’ mission was
the destruction of a minor temple of Sarn (see Sarn side-
bar) hidden somewhere in the small town of Clearwood.
After some time of research, Maevis revealed a connection
between a wealthy coffinmaker called Tomugha (male hu-
man Clr7) and several murders in town. Following that, he
discovered the temple’s location under Tomugha’s shop.
However, Tomugha managed to convert the good
cleric, who still questioned his belief in Zohar because of
the death of his wife, to a follower of Sarn before Maevis
could finish his mission. (Tomugha used his skills, a scroll
of limited miracle that removed the geas/quest spell, and a
scroll of atonement for an offer [see the FREE Quirin
Campaign #1: The Temporal Key for more information
about the limited miracle spell]. Furthermore, the fact that
Sarn, as a god of death, could help Maevis regain Jeanina
made it easier for him.) Thereafter, Maevis also became a
member in Clearwood’s cell of Moonwalkers (an evil or-
ganization detailed in a future adventure).
Tomugha’s goal was to hurt the church of a rival deity
(Dorain). For the destruction of their temple in Clearwood,
the Moonwalkers were building a tunnel. Connected to the
Great Well, the temple was to be undermined, resulting in
the building’s collapse. One day (the cell still needed sev-
eral months to complete their plan), a house near the tem-
ple had caught fire. As this happened during a windy day,
the Moonwalkers took the chance to further fan it, secretly
setting other buildings on fire. With the clerics of Dorain
being unable to extinguish it, the fire raged out of control.
Almost the whole of Inner Clearwood was destroyed, in-
cluding the temple of Dorain. After the Moonwalkers
reached their goal, they celebrated the day with an evil
ritual, in which they praised Sarn and animated several
stolen corpses for the Divine War (see Quirin Adventure
#2: First Challenge for more information about the Divine
War).
Although Maevis had to join the cell’s efforts to prepare
the blow against the Dorain temple, he was allowed to
study old writings of the church from time to time. Unno-
ticed by members of the Moonwalkers, Maevis also discov-
ered a book hidden by Tomugha during this time. It con-
tained a description of the temple’s altar (including its pow-
ers) and dangerous, almost forgotten secrets about Sarn.
Following the great fire in Clearwood, the cult hierar-
chy of Zohar hired a group of adventurers – Dendy (male
halfling Rog5), Jankin (male human Clr5), Raniel Ganatea
(male elf Sor5), and Ulf Garenheim (male dwarf Ftr5) – to
bring the traitor Maevis back. (Divination magic revealed to
them his conversion.) After some research in Clearwood
the party discovered Maevis’ whereabouts – the hidden
temple of Sarn. During their exploration of the building,
Dendy found a scroll of energy drain in the coffinmaker’s

private chamber and library. In the main battle against sev-
eral clerics of Sarn, some Moonwalkers, and many un-
dead, Raniel Ganatea decided to activate the mighty spell
and cast it on Tomugha. However, Maevis frustrated the
sorcerer’s plan by stepping before the surprised high
priest, right into the ray’s line of effect. Ulf Garenheim, who
was wearing eyes of petrification, then accidentally turned
the weakened Maevis (gained 5 negative levels) to stone.
Without his powerful “bodyguard” and a decimated number
of minions, Tomugha could not prevent his defeat.
After their victory, most of the temple’s trappings (such
as the torture devices, unholy texts, and religious para-
phernalia) were destroyed by the adventurers and the local
Dorain clerics. This also included the hidden book previ-
ously discovered and read by Maevis (see above). (The
rest was lost to age and decay over the centuries.) How-
ever, for unknown reasons the altar survived. (If scholars
are asked, some believe that it was a form of punishment
for Sarn, sensing his unholy site unused and forgotten.
Others think that the Lord of Darkness prevented its de-
struction.) Furthermore, the secret door behind the altar re-
mained undiscovered. Because the party had no interest to
transport the stone statue, the adventurers decided to
“bury” Maevis in the local graveyard. They told the cult hi-
erarchy of Zohar that he died in a battle with Moonwalkers.
Unbeknownst to all (except Sarn and Zohar them-
selves), Maevis kept a diary (see New Magic Items), in
which he also wrote down some of the dangerous secrets
about the Lord of Darkness.
More than 200 years ago, Charl (male human Com1),
the new owner of Tomugha’s former building, stumbled on
the secret door in his cellar. Together with his two sons
named Plase (male human War1) and Jordanus (male hu-
man War1), the widower entered the abandoned temple.
Following their death through the trigger of a glyph of
warding (evil creature enters the area behind the secret
stone door; Plase triggered it), which was placed by Jankin
(see above), the old altar of Sarn turned the bodies of
Charl and his sons into a zombie and two undead skele-
tons. After 1 minute, the door closed and left the damned
family behind, missed and forgotten for centuries.
In recent history, Ruther (male human Com2) sold all
manner of goods purchased from the Clearwood Trading
Company (see Quirin Adventure #2: First Challenge for
more information about the Clearwood Trading Company)
in Tomugha’s former building. The goggles-wearing man
with pitch-black hair was born in Clearwood about 58 years
ago. He opened his shop known as Ruther’s Goods as a
27-year-old, shortly before his beloved wife ran away with
her new lover. For more than 30 years, a parrot named
Paul was the focus of his life and the darling of his custom-
ers.
Though Clearwood’s temple of Dorain had been rebuilt
centuries before, Sarn began to regain his influence in
town only about 17 years ago. (If scholars are asked,
some believe that Sarn was distracted after the great fire.
Others think that the town was uninteresting for him in the
meantime.) He demanded that the Head Walker of Hartin-
gen establish a new cell of Moonwalkers in Clearwood. For
that, the mortal first had to find the former, hidden temple
of his dark lord and recover it. Furthermore, Sarn planned
that the petrified Maevis would become the cell’s new
Head Walker. However, he feigned desire to punish the
“former hero” found in Clearwood’s graveyard for past
deeds after his revival. (One reason behind this is that the
members of one cell shall be unknown to members of
another. That means that with exception of Maevis, who
should be believed dead after punishment, all Moonwalk-
ers involved in “Operation Wood” [Descog, Erol, Furpin,
Nurim, and Opado; see Day 7 below] will be “rewarded”
with “immortality” [undeath] in the end.)
Some considerable setbacks that occurred over the
years delayed the cell’s establishment, however (the hide-
out of Hartingen’s Moonwalkers was discovered; the King-
dom of Ankhalon attacked the Land of the Night; the Head
Walker of Hartingen was murdered by a rival).
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Introduction
As one of the first successful moves Nurim, a long-
standing servant at Clearwood’s court, was recruited (see
Quirin Adventure #2: First Challenge for more information
about Nurim). His position allowed him to look into the holy
tome (see web enhancement for The Secrets of Maevis or
Quirin Adventure #2: First Challenge for more information
about the holy tome). With its help, Nurim managed almost
4 years ago to locate the former temple of Sarn, hidden
under Ruther’s Goods.
Under the pretence of an ordinary theft, Deraks (male
human Rog1) and Wilton (male human Rog1), two thievish
freelancers from a nearby thorp, stole the first till of Ruther
three years ago. In truth, a disguised agent of the Moon-
walkers hired them to search within the building for the se-
cret entrance to the former temple, but they failed. In the
guise of a sent enforcer named Simmons, the thieves’
guild of Clearwood, the Hats, managed to punish Deraks
and capture the stolen till. Wilton, however, did not share
the fate of his friend – a violent death near Clearwood. He
luckily escaped the Hats’ wrath and disappeared. From his
hiding-place in Hartingen, he spread rumors about Sim-
mons being a killer.
Because the Hats made trouble, Descog was sent to
infiltrate them more than 2 years ago.
About 1 year ago, divination magic revealed to the
Moonwalkers of Hartingen the secret entrance to the for-
mer temple – the Great Well.
(If you played the Quirin Adventure #2: First Chal-
lenge, Nurim was unmasked as a fraud by the adventurers
and imprisoned in the jail of Clearwood.)
About 1 week ago, the Moonwalkers of Hartingen sent
a letter to a thief named Opado, who has by chance a
description similar to one of the characters (e.g., human
with same age, height, weight, hair color, features, and/or
clothing). Probably unlike the PC, however, he often talks
to himself. (Adapt Opado’s race if no human is in the party.
Use the Adjustments By Race Or Kind found under NPC
Statistics in the DMG to change his statistics.) The mes-
sage contained instructions to prepare an abandoned tem-
ple of Sarn hidden in Clearwood for the arrival of its new
Head Walker, take the ownership of the building from
Ruther, return the petrified Maevis to flesh, and bring him,
a former member of the Moonwalkers, to the temple where
he will face Sarn’s wrath. For the third part of his mission,
Opado received an ounce of a powerful magic item called
stone salve from the Moonwalkers. Born in Hartingen, the
thief and his companion, a riding dog called Bobbie, began
their journey in a hamlet west of the capital of Ankhalon,
where Opado lives in these days.
Adventure
Timeline
This adventure takes place over several days. The events
unfold as follows unless the characters do something to
alter them:
Day 1 – The Arrival of Opado: About one week later,
the pair – Opado and Bobbie arrives at Clearwood’s en-
trance gate (6.23 P.M.). There, Opado pays the 1 cp gate
toll to enter the small town (see web enhancement for The
Secrets of Maevis or Quirin Adventure #2: First Challenge
for more information about the entrance gate).
The thief first looks around at Ruther’s Goods, where
he observes activities inside the building. Well hidden, Op-
ado waits until Ruther has gone to bed (10.12 P.M.).
Following that, he retrieves his stored grappling hook (that
was already tied with a rope) from his bag, commands
Bobbie to guard the “hideout” containing the bag he just
put down, and walks to the Great Well (as instructed in the
letter) – the secret entrance to the former temple (a cleric
of Sarn researched it via divination magic).
Unbeknownst to Opado, a human called Rabb notices
him on his way (10.15 P.M.). In a moonlit night, the laborer
spots the thief, who is talking to himself (“Damn! My

clothes will become totally wet.”), through the opened win-
dow of the unlit bedroom.
At the well, the thief uses his skills (and equipment) to
reach the water without noise and dives down. Ignored by
the undiscovered undead skeleton at its bottom – by wear-
ing his patron deity’s unholy symbol, Sarn “protects” Op-
ado – the thief passes the opened portcullis after a few
seconds of searching and reaches the underground ruin
without further problems.
There, Opado first explores the old temple for a while,
searching for active and inactive traps, and then stows
away his possessions. (As the undead skeleton at the bot-
tom of the Great Well, the three undead guards in the for-
mer worship hall ignore him.)
Day 2 – The Murder of Ruther: After midnight (0.09
A.M.), Opado discovers the button that opens the (secret)
stone door to Ruther’s cellar. He makes some unheard
noise by pushing the crate behind and walks up the stairs
to get to the shop. (Opado ignores the vermin in the cellar.)
There, the thief unlocks and opens the entrance door to go
for Bobbie and his left bag. His discovery could be an al-
ternative way to start the adventure (see first hook). Back
in the shop, he closes the door and locks it again.
Resulting from Bobbie’s uncontrollable play instinct, a
short bark in the shop awakens Ruther above. The shop-
keeper goes down the stairs to look what is going on.
Discovered in the shadowy illumination of the thief’s moon-
rod (see New Special Item), Ruther still manages to cry for
help before the burglar kills him with his dagger (0.24
A.M.). However, with exception of Paul, Ruther’s parrot
that woke up when the shopkeeper left the room, no one
hears it. The cry for help could be an alter-
native way to start the adventure (see
first hook).
Thereafter, Opado scolds Bobbie,
changes his wet clothes, and loots the
till. During the exploration of the other
rooms, Opado talks again to himself
(e.g., “Well done, Opado!”, “Yeahh, I feel
good. Despite the deep well…”, “I hate this
damn well.”, and “Well, I think I will poison the
well’s water to cause death in your name. Hail
Sarn!”).
In Ruther’s private chamber, Opado loots the
shopkeeper’s secret cache (1.09 A.M.). The confused
parrot, which is sitting on his perch, gets on Opado’s
nerves with the utterance of his known Common phrases
(e.g., “I saw that!”, “Hello!”, “This is cheap!”, or “I’m
Ruther’s partner!”) and a new one learnt from the intruder
(“Well.”). After some time, the thief loses his patience
and tries to grab the parrot. However, Paul escapes
and flies out of the opened window.
When Opado sees in the room the desk that is
covered in sheets of thick vellum, he decides to
create a false note from Ruther about the shop’s tem-
porary closing to be undisturbed for some time. Needed
for the forgery of the document, the thief takes several
books about past stock-taking processes (being a large
sample of Ruther’s handwriting) and a letter from Ruther
(containing the dead shopkeeper’s autograph) to his cur-
rent quarters in the temple. Meanwhile, the cellar’s secret
stone door closes itself. Opado has to search for the spe-
cial method of opening it to enter the temple again. (He
has to fight some of the vermin in the cellar this time. Eight
tiny monstrous centipedes are remaining.) After completion
of the forgery, the thief uses the discovered keys of Ruther
to easily place the false note on the shop’s entrance door
(1.32 A.M.).
Thereafter, he tidies his room up and goes to bed. Fol-
lowing a sleep of several hours, Opado spends the rest of
the day trying to understand unclear instructions from his
letter.
In the meantime, Paul fled to the graveyard but then
returns to his perch after about 6 hours (7.21 A.M.) and
waits for Ruther. Luckily, Opado left the window opened.
Several rumors arise in town why Ruther suddenly has
closed the shop (e.g., he visits a friend in Hartingen [capi-
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Introduction
tal of Ankhalon]; his parrot Paul has fallen ill; he wants to
make purchases in a nearby hamlet).
Day 3 – The Preparation of the Temple: The next
day, Opado begins to prepare the former temple for the ar-
rival of its new Head Walker. Among his activities, the thief
resets the camouflaged pit trap. Furthermore, he lubricates
the iron doors and starts to tidy the rooms up. (He begins
with the former worship hall.)
Since Opado attacked Paul, the parrot hides under the
bed when hearing approaching male voices. Hunger and
thirst drives him to various places in Clearwood from time
to time (e.g., the graveyard, the Clearwood Inn, or the
Clearwood Trading Company [see Quirin Adventure #2:
First Challenge for more information about the Clearwood
Inn]) where several residents see him (e.g., Danel, Umar,
or Cathloy [see Quirin Adventure #2: First Challenge for
more information about Umar]).
Day 4 – The Discovery of Ruther and the Accusa-
tion of the Hats: Opado continues to tidy the rooms up.
Furthermore, the thief locks the iron doors.
Because of “Ruther’s” note on the shop’s entrance
door, Paul’s sighting causes some residents (e.g., Danel;
see area I.1) to question the message and call the militia
for help. Rumors about a supposed crime spread in town
(e.g., Ruther was killed during his journey and the parrot,
which escaped with his life, flew to the shop). After hours
of doubts (“Is it true that the parrot has been seen?”),
further sightings lead Hanan, the captain of the local mili-
tia, to ask Gantee, the canon of Dorain in Clearwood, for
help in making a decision – to check Ruther’s Goods or
send out Calley (see Quirin Adventure #2: First Challenge
for more information about Calley). The town priest uses
an augury spell to question his deity whether a search for
Ruther and Paul at Ruther’s Goods will bring good or
bad results for Hanan in the immediate future. De-
spite the fact that Dorain’s answer (“Weal and
woe.”) is not satisfying enough for Hanan, he
sends a patrol of two militia members to the
building.
The patrol reads the note, knocks on
the locked entrance door, and breaks
through after nobody opens it. Inside
the shop, the militia finds the dead
body of Ruther on the floor and
discovers the opened, empty till.
Convinced they know all facts of
the obvious crime, the patrol
carelessly explores the build-
ing. Paul, who hears the loud
militia coming up the stairs,
hides under the private
chamber’s bed. With the
parrot “not being there,”
one patrol member takes the
note and reports to Hanan the
discovered incident. The other
one stays in front of the build-
ing and guards the damaged
entrance door to prevent theft.
Hanan accuses the local thieves’
guild (the Hats) of the burglary at Ruther’s
Goods and the murder of the shopkeeper –
both a violation of a verbal agreement between Hanan and
the guildmaster Shade (see The Agreement sidebar). Fur-
thermore, Hanan hires a carpenter to repair the damaged
entrance door and makes Danel, the local gravedigger,
bury the corpse of Ruther in the graveyard.
The Hats start to search for the freelancer in town. The
adventure likely begins when the thieves’ guild hires the
PCs (see second hook). Members of the thieves’ guild
begin to patrol their territory.
Day 5 – The Bounty and the Discovery of Rabb:
Waiting for the support announced in his letter (see below),
Opado continues to tidy the rooms up.
A friend of Ruther (e.g., Cathloy; see Quirin Adventure
#2: First Challenge for more information about Cathloy)
sets a bounty of 100 gp for the shopkeeper’s murderer.

However, he asks Hanan to not reveal his identity. This is
an alternative way to start the adventure (see third hook).
Rabb reports to Hanan. The witness has seen a suspi-
cious humanoid that looked like one of the PCs near the
shop in the night 3 days before Ruther was found dead.
This leads to the fourth hook. (If you started the adven-
ture with the second or third hook, consider also using it to
add more roleplaying.)
If a character is accused (or arrested), the Hats likely
hear the news. Following that, Shade demands a meeting
with the party (whether they work for them or not).
Day 6 – The Arrival of Erol and Furpin: Two Moon-
walkers named Erol and Furpin (both male human War1)
arrive in Clearwood to support Opado (5.46 P.M.). They
also know the secret entrance to the former temple – the
Great Well – and use it at night (11.13 P.M.) to meet Op-
ado. After they used their skills (and equipment) to reach
the water (causing some noise), they dive down. Because
Erol’s light wooden shield and Furpin’s greatsword bear
the unholy symbol of Sarn, the undead skeleton at the
well’s bottom also ignores them. After a few seconds of
searching, both warriors pass the opened portcullis and
reach the underground ruin without further problems (Erol
uses his moonrod; see New Special Item). The encounter
between Opado and the warriors happens in the former
worship hall (11.38 P.M.), where the undead ignore Erol
and Furpin (same as written above).
(Decide whether anyone hears Erol and Furpin’s noise
[e.g., members of the Hats, a militia patrol, or residents].)
After Erol and Furpin use the Great Well to reach the
temple ruin, Opado arms (and sets off) the rusty portcullis
trap.
With the help of other documents from Ruther, Hanan
discovers that the note from the entrance door is a forgery.
Day 7 and Beyond – The Opened Grave and the
Revival of Maevis: On Day 7, Erol, Furpin, and Opado
secretly leave the building through its back door to visit the
graveyard, where they look for the inert body of Maevis
(0.51 A.M.). While Erol and Furpin are digging for his body
and find nothing but sand, Opado suddenly identifies the
stone statue as Maevis’ “remains.” Sure that it is meant in
his instructions, he uses his salve to revive the former
hero. Meanwhile, Erol and Furpin somehow fill the grave
up again. With help of his letter (the thief managed to
understand some unclear instructions through the aid of
Erol and Furpin; see DC 25 hints from the Message Hints
table) and Sarn’s unholy symbol, Opado convinces Maevis
they are allies. Thereafter, the former hero accompanies
Opado and the warriors to the temple (using the back door
again). This “theft” of Maevis could be an alternative way
to start the adventure (see fifth hook).
(Decide whether anyone notices Erol, Furpin, Maevis,
and Opado [e.g., Danel].)
On Day 8, Opado begins with his plan to acquire
Ruther’s Goods (building worth 2,000 gp, contents worth
1,600 gp). Because he has not the required amount of
money, the thief forges a sale contract to take the owner-
ship of the building from Ruther. Opado sets the purchase
date on the day before Ruther died (Day 1). (The thief
believes that the extra money would be a great motive for
a rogue, who heard a rumor about the transaction to burgle
in Ruther’s Goods.)
For the necessary meeting with town officials Opado
disguises himself (changes minor details only) and leaves
the building via the back door (Day 9; 5.45 A.M.). The thief
pretends to be Odapo, a merchant from a distant nation.
Thereafter, he uses the same route to enter Ruther’s
Goods again (11.36 A.M.). Due to the fact that the forgery
can be discovered, this action could be a new hook for the
PCs to lead them to check Odapo.
Overnight, Maevis faces Sarn. In a dream, the Lord of
Darkness first demands from him the sacrifice of his
blasphemous diary. Following that, Maevis then gets the
instruction to “reward” the following Moonwalkers in town
with “immortality” (undeath): Descog, Erol, Furpin, Nurim,
and Opado. Beginning with the ritual creation of a wraith
via the powerful altar, the remaining targets shall be visited
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Introduction
by the incorporeal undead at night. (However, before Op-
ado is sacrificed, the thief has to install a new identity of
Maevis as Odapo’s representative in Clearwood.) In return
for the two tasks, Maevis would become the new Head
Walker of Clearwood and regain one lost level per “re-
warded” member of the Moonwalkers. Finally, he has to re-
cruit new Moonwalkers to establish a functioning, inde-
pendent cell and gather a wraith army for the Divine War,
sending existing wraiths to slay important and dangerous
figures of Clearwood at first (e.g., Duke Awajan of Clear-
wood, Canon Gantee, Hanan, Rabb, or Shade).
On Day 9, after the acquisition of Ruther’s Goods,
Maevis begins to sacrifice the first member of the Moon-
walkers…
You may want to use your own pace for the course of
events.
Adventure
Synopsis
The Secrets of Maevis is an event-based urban adventure.
The encounters occur in the small town of Clearwood.
Some days after a burglary at a shop known as Ruther’s
Goods and the murder of its shopkeeper, the adventurers
are involved in this affair.
If the PCs investigate into it, they face several encoun-
ters described in this adventure.
If they manage to find the culprit, the characters will
face Opado, his companion(s), and the threats of a forgot-
ten temple of Sarn. Furthermore, they will discover a hid-
den letter from the Moonwalkers also containing a sign of
life from Maevis. If the PCs understand its contents, they
get a complete overview about the true motives behind the
thief’s actions – the establishment of a new cell of Moon-
walkers in Clearwood.
If the characters misunderstand Opado’s letter and re-
vive Maevis, supposed to be a former hero, the PCs will
face a once powerful, converted worshiper, who knows
dangerous secrets.
Character Hooks
Decide when the adventure starts and how long it lasts!
You can use the following ideas:
• Day 2: At night, the characters discover that the door
to Ruther’s Goods is open. A suspicious humanoid that
leaves the building is spotted. (Opado goes for Bobbie
and his left bag.) Alternatively, the PCs hear a cry for
help at night coming from Ruther’s Goods. After they
managed to enter the closed shop, they find the dead
owner… (Instead of being dead, consider him still dy-
ing.) These hooks can be used for a very short “ad-
venture” – a single encounter (e.g., Opado’s “burglary”
is defeated right now).
• Day 4: The characters played the Quirin Adventure #2:
First Challenge. The local lout Simmons requests the
PCs to meet his boss – Shade. He has a job for them.
Hanan, the captain of the militia, accused the thieves’
guild of a burglary at Ruther’s Goods and the murder
of the shopkeeper – both a violation of an agreement
between Hanan and the guildmaster Shade (see The
Agreement sidebar). Because the guild’s enforcers
were unable to locate the freelancer, Shade asks the
known characters to search for him or her in town. He
offers a reward of up to 200 gp.
• Day 5: On the Clearwood bulletin board, located right
next to the local barracks’ entrance door, the PCs dis-
cover a bounty of 100 gp for the murderer of Ruther,
the owner of Ruther’s Goods. A mysterious friend of
his set the prize (e.g., Cathloy; see Quirin Adventure
#2: First Challenge for more information about Cath-
loy). Hanan, the captain of the militia, is the mentioned
contact person.

• Day 5: The militia arrests one of the Medium-sized
characters. He is accused of the burglary at Ruther’s
Goods and the murder of its owner – Ruther. During
the interrogation of the suspect, Hanan tells him of a
witness that has seen a suspicious humanoid near the
shop in the night about three days before Ruther was
found dead – the PC (Opado has a similar descrip-
tion). To clear the character’s name, someone has to
find the true culprit.
• Day 7: Canon Gantee, the town priest, searches for
clever adventurers to solve a mystery in the graveyard
– an opened, now empty grave of Maevis and a miss-
ing statue of him. The cleric has some questions for
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Introduction
them (“Who has stolen the corpse and statue of the
dead?”, “Why?”, “Where are they now?”). Several foot-
prints can be found on the former grave’s soft ground
(loose sand). The canon is willing to donate spells or
scrolls for the task if necessary.
Further hooks are possible: a scene with Opado (or
Erol and Furpin) “disappearing” in the Great Well, the mys-
tery of Paul’s sightings in Clearwod, or seen dim light from
the Ruther’s Goods at night (used moonrod on Day 7; see
New Special Item).

Beginning the Adventure
The Town of
Clearwood
The adventure takes place in Clearwood, a small town in
the old Kingdom of Ankhalon. Detailed information about
Clearwood can be found in the web enhancement for The
Secrets of Maevis or Quirin Adventure #2: First Challenge.
cClearwood (small town): Conventional; AL LN; 800
gp limit; Assets 37,360 gp; Population 934; Mixed (humans
79%, dwarves 9%, gnomes 5%, half-orcs 3%, half-elves
2%, elves 1%, halflings 1%).
Authority Figure(s): Duke Awajan of Clearwood (LN
human fighter 8).
Important Characters: Canon Gantee (LG human cleric
5 of Dorain), town priest; Hanan (LN human fighter 5),
captain of the militia; Umar (LN human warrior 3), owner of
the Clearwood Inn; Alisara (LN human fighter 3), black-
smith.
Militia: Warrior 2 (2), warrior 1 (7).
The following topics pertinent to the adventure can be re-
searched in Clearwood: Hats and Major NPCs.
Tales of the Hats
Gather Information
Check Result Information Learned
10 The Hats are an organization
based in Clearwood.
For almost 150 years, the
legendary guildmaster has
been Shade.
Rumor has it that Shade
is an immortal being.
15 The Hats are a thieves’ guild.
Those, who want to make
contact with guild representa-
tives have to ask for Vane
(Neva) in the Clearwood Inn.
20 The Hats are a tolerant
organization.
Since an agreement
between Hanan and Shade,
the public view about the
Hats became better.
An old magic item named
Shade (see New Magic
Items) is used to mask the
current and each former
guildmaster for almost 150
years.
25 Including Shade, the Hats
number about 20 members.
(Each time a character
succeeds on a DC 25 check,
choose a member from the
following list: Achim, Ambo,
Andrella, Belinase, Belloc,
Carrick Ganatea, Descog,
Dynas, Elizar, Encio, Fen,
Jarri, Killer Simmons, Neith,
Neva, Nira, Odegon, Pedra,
Poot Pernor, Scrit, Yon.)
The insignia of the
guildmaster are the magic
item called Shade and the
Jeweled Key.
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Beginning the Adventure
30 The hidden guildhouse is
located southeast of the
keep, in Outer Clearwood
(mark it on the player hand-
out of Clearwood).
After the question: “What
should you possess?” the
current pass-phrase of the
Hats is: “A hat to protect
(safe) my head.”
A frequently used code
word is “Immortality.”
There exist tensions
within the guild, between
Shade and a rival.
35 A great coup is planned.
A legendary thief named
Ravata founded the guild
about 150 years ago.
NPCs that can be researched in this adventure include all
members of the Hats (see area E), Opado (see area G.2),
and the “immortal” being known as Shade (see area E.1;
Salsamat has to be separately researched). You can also
use the table below to research Gantee (see area C.1) or
Hanan (see area B.1). However, the information of both
presented in this adventure is incomplete (see web en-
hancement for The Secrets of Maevis or Quirin Adventure
#2: First Challenge for more information about Gantee and
Hanan).
Tales of the Major NPCs
Gather Information
Check Result Information Learned
10 Common knowledge.
15 Description.
20 Personality.
25 Class levels and signature
magic items (if any).
30 Allegiances, allies, and
enemies.
35 Current or former goals.
A bard may make a bardic knowledge check about Dendy
(see Adventure Background), Jankin (see Adventure
Background), Maevis (see Adventure Background and
area I.2), Raniel Ganatea (see Adventure Background),
Tomugha (see Adventure Background), or Ulf Garenheim
(see Adventure Background).
The following descriptions are keyed to locations on the
town map found on the next page.
A. THE ENTRANCE GATE
The adventure may also start at the entrance gate of
Clearwood, the primary entry set in the western town wall.
More information about the entrance gate can be found in
the web enhancement for The Secrets of Maevis under
area A or the Quirin Adventure #2: First Challenge under
area C.
1. THE GATE GUARD (EL 1/2)
If the characters want to speak with the militia member
who guarded the entrance gate of Clearwood 3 days
before Ruther was found dead, they must succeed on a
Gather Information check DC 10 to identify her – Merla. On
Day 1, the guard had the evening shift (4 P.M. to 12 A.M.)
on the entrance gate. On Day 4, her weekly shift changes
 Beginning the Adventure

to the night shift (12 A.M. to 8 A.M.), on Day 11 to the day

shift (8 A.M. to 4 P.M.). “Where is your dog today?”
Read or paraphrase the following when the characters
(including the accused PC) visit her on the entrance gate. You are not sure whom of you she meant. After you
come somewhat closer, she continues:

As you are approaching the gate, you notice a guard in “Uhh, sorry… I thought you were someone else. Do you
front of it. The female dwarf who wears leather armor want to leave Clearwood?”
and carries a longsword in her right hand asks you with
a commanding, deep voice:

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This should be a roleplaying encounter. Merla’s starting at-
titude as a guard on duty is unfriendly. For talking, a DC 25
Diplomacy check is necessary to influence her attitude to
friendly. Alternatively, a character can try to intimidate the
guard. The Intimidate check is opposed by Merla’s modi-
fied level check (1d20+0). If the characters played the
Quirin Adventure #2: First Challenge, they will probably be
recognized and respected. If any of the PCs offers a large
enough bribe (e.g., 1 gp), she also makes an exception to
her no-chat attitude.
Creatures: Merla is a member of the militia. Generally,
the woman does not chat when she is on duty (see above).
The dwarf has black eyes and long, braided brown hair.
bClearwood Militia: Female dwarf War1; hp 6; see
Appendices.
Tactics: If forced into combat, Merla sounds the alarm
and defends herself (total defense). If the she is wounded
(3 or less hit points), the woman withdraws.
Development: If she sounds the alarm, 4 warriors and
2 lieutenants appear 1d6+1 minutes thereafter. They wear
hastily donned armor (armor check penalty and armor bo-
nus are each 1 point worse than normal).
Information: Merla can provide some information
about the Hats (see DC 15 or lower information from the
Tales of the Hats table above).
She remembers a human who arrived in Clearwood at
about 6.30 P.M. (6.23 P.M.), 3 days before Ruther was
found dead. Accompanied by a riding dog, he looked like
one of the characters.
She was given the command to not speak about the
burglary at Ruther’s Goods.
Ad Hoc XP Adjustments: If Merla’s attitude is influ-
enced to friendly, award one-half of the normal experience
for this encounter.
B. BARRACKS
It is likely that the adventure also involves the barracks, an
old, long military building that stands along the town wall
near the entrance gate. More information about the bar-
racks can be found in the web enhancement for The Se-
crets of Maevis under area B or the Quirin Adventure #2:
First Challenge under area D.
Information: If you played the Quirin Adventure #2:
First Challenge, Nurim was imprisoned in the jail of Clear-
wood. If the characters also unmasked him as a member
of the Moonwalkers (very unlikely), he could be a source
for information.
1. THE MILITIA CAPTAIN (EL 5)
Read or paraphrase the following when the characters en-
ter the barracks to speak the militia captain – Hanan.
After you informed a guard off duty of your request, he
escorts you to the office of Hanan. There you meet a
black-haired, middle-aged human dressed in tan and
white clothes. The short militia captain is drawing a still
life. After a short while, he looks up and asks:
“What can I do for you?”
Thereafter he continues painting.
Creatures: Hanan, the captain of the militia, is a strict
and loyal servant of the duke. The 5´ 0´´ tall and 136 lb.
man currently draws a still life – various flowers in a vase.
Painting – mainly a way to digest the horror of his past –
also helps him in thinking. Hanan hears the characters re-
quests and answers while drawing. (More details of Hanan
can be found in the web enhancement for The Secrets of
Maevis or Quirin Adventure #2: First Challenge.)
bHanan: Male human Ftr5; hp 42; see Appendices.
Tactics: If forced into combat (e.g., the characters
fight arrest, drawing weapons), Hanan first tries to snatch
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the supposed culprit’s weapon (Disarm option called Grab-
bing Items). If successful, he demands the cessation of re-
sistance. Otherwise, Hanan draws his weapon after the at-
tempt, calls for the guards off duty (both free actions still in
the same round), and attacks the PC in the following
round. As the captain is unarmored, he can pick up his
heavy steel shield that hangs on a wall if necessary.
Consider Hanan dealing nonlethal damage instead of
lethal damage when attacking, resulting in a -4 penalty to
his attack rolls.
If Hanan is badly wounded (11 hit points or less), he
withdraws and sounds the alarm.
If the characters flee, Hanan sounds the alarm as well.
Development: If the characters played Quirin Adven-
ture #2: First Challenge, Hanan recognizes one of the
Medium-sized PCs as the supposed culprit after the wit-
ness named Rabb (see area D) was discovered and sends
a militia patrol (see area B.2) to arrest him (adapt the
fourth hook and continue). Otherwise, if the characters visit
the captain shortly after Rabb’s evidence, Hanan arrests
the supposed wrongdoer after conversation (uses Intimi-
date). If need be, the captain calls for help (see Tactics
section above).
Depending on the conclusion of Quirin Adventure #2:
First Challenge (PC did minor or serious offense against
the law) and other circumstances (e.g., PC has an alibi),
decide whether Hanan keeps the character in arrest after
the interrogation of the suspect or releases him or her on
probation. In the latter case, Hanan demands a security
from the party (worth between 90 gp and 450 gp; you de-
cide).
If Hanan called for the guards off duty or sounds the
alarm, 4 warriors and 2 lieutenants appear 1d6+1 minutes
thereafter. They wear hastily donned armor (armor check
penalty and armor bonus are each 1 point worse than nor-
mal).
If asked for the note, Hanan shows it to the characters.
If the PCs did not realize the forgery of the note until Day
6, let Hanan discover it with help of other documents from
Ruther.
If you used the third or fourth hook, Hanan allows the
characters to inspect the scene of the crime.
Information: Hanan can provide some information
about the Hats (see DC 20 or lower information from the
Tales of the Hats table above), his agreement with Shade
(see The Agreement sidebar), and the burglary at Ruther’s
Goods (e.g., a note on the entrance door, an empty till,
Ruther’s body on the floor, wounds from light piercing
weapon, and a seen Paul).
Hanan remembers a theft of Ruther’s first till about
three years ago.
Until the forgery of the note or the existence of the
former temple is revealed, Hanan has the following (sim-
ple) theory about the course of events:
• Ruther planned to leave Clearwood for two weeks.
• The culprit discovered the note at night and opened
the lock of the entrance door to Ruther’s Goods.
• Ruther heard the burglar looting his till and went down
where the thief killed him.
• After the murder, the thief used Ruther’s keys to close
the door again and fled.
Furthermore, the captain of the militia can give infor-
mation about the bounty from the bulletin board (100 gp,
dead or alive), but he does not give away the identity of the
person who set the price.
If the characters ask after the identity of the witness,
Hanan does not reveal it as well.
2. MILITIA PATROL (EL 2)
Read or paraphrase the following when the militia is sent
to arrest the character identified by Rabb.
A militia patrol of two human warriors and a growling
dog appears, the warriors with swords in hand.

Creatures: Ergin and Olof are members of the militia.
They were given the command to arrest the PC. He is ac-
cused of the burglary at Ruther’s Goods and the murder of
Ruther. For more information, the party has to speak with
Hanan (see area B.1).
The dog is a trained animal. It can do the following
tasks on command: Attack, Defend, Down, Guard, Heel,
and Track (see Handle Animal under Skill Descriptions in
the PHB).
bClearwood Militia (2): Male human War1; hp 5, 6;
see Appendices.
bDog: hp 6; see Appendices.
Tactics: If forced into combat, the dog is first com-
manded to attack the most dangerous looking opponent. If
Ergin and Olof are wounded (3 or less hit points), the dog
is then commanded to defend the injured man.
Development: If the patrol cannot handle the situa-
tion, it withdraws. Ergin runs to the barracks and calls for
aid. Meanwhile Olof and the dog try to track the supposed
culprit. Otherwise, they arrest the character and take him
to jail in the barracks.
C. TEMPLE OF DORAIN
The adventure may also involve the Temple of Dorain, a
very old, holy place in Inner Clearwood. More information
about the Temple of Dorain can be found in the web en-
hancement for The Secrets of Maevis under area C or the
Quirin Adventure #2: First Challenge under area K.
1. THE TOWN PRIEST (EL 5)
Read or paraphrase the following when any of the charac-
ters searches for the town priest – Canon Gantee.
In front of the very old temple, you see a thin, black-
haired man who addresses passing townsfolk. Wearing
a simple brown-white priest garb, the human seems to
be in his late forties. While you come closer, you can
hear the cleric saying the following:
“…I will see you tomorrow!”
Thereafter he notices you and calls:
“Don’t miss our mass my friend!”
Creatures: Despite being a reserved person, Gantee,
the town priest, is a devoted follower of Dorain. Maintain-
ing the only temple in Clearwood, the 5´ 9´´ tall and 142 lb.
man currently reminds people in town of the holy mass that
is held the next day. (More details of Gantee can be found
in the web enhancement for The Secrets of Maevis or
Quirin Adventure #2: First Challenge.)
bCanon Gantee: Male human Clr5; hp 36; see Ap-
pendices.
Tactics: If forced outside the temple into combat, Gan-
tee first casts calm emotions on as many attackers as pos-
sible and then calls for the militia. If one or more enemies
continue combat in the next round, the canon casts sanc-
tuary on himself and moves towards the temple. If still
attacked on his way, Gantee casts protection from chaos
on himself and/or bless on himself and possible allies. He
considers first using detect magic to check any opponent
unaffected by calm emotions or sanctuary and then dispel
magic to end any detected ongoing spell.
If Gantee is wounded (18 hit points or less), he casts
cure light wounds. If the canon is badly wounded (9 hit
points or less) and out of cure spells, he uses his prepared
potions or scrolls (see below).
If attacked inside the temple, a (standard) stone golem
resembling Dorain (a beautiful, poorly dressed “statue” of a
human woman) guards him (see web enhancement for
The Secrets of Maevis or Quirin Adventure #2: First Chal-
lenge for more information about the stone golem).
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Development: If the canon calls for the militia, a patrol
appears after 1d6+5 rounds.
Gantee is able to question Ruther’s corpse via the
speak with dead spell. Furthermore, if the parrot was not
caught until Day 6, Gantee suggests the party “speak with
him.” If there is no character in the party who can cast
speak with animals, he tells them of a druid named Jerime
(male human Drd2) who lives in a grove to the east of
Clearwood.
Scrolls/Potions/Services: If you use the fifth hook,
Gantee is willing to donate necessary spells or scrolls for
the task. He has the following scrolls and potions already
prepared:
Scrolls
Bless 25 gp
Cure light wounds 25 gp
Aid 150 gp
Neutralize Poison 375 gp
Remove Disease 375 gp
Potions
Potion of cure light wounds 50 gp
Potion of hide from undead 50 gp
Potion of protection from evil 50 gp
Potion of owl’s wisdom 375 gp
Information: Gantee can provide some information
about the Hats (see DC 15 or lower information from the
Tales of the Hats table above).
If you played the Quirin Adventure #2: First Challenge
you can use the holy tome to present the characters an-
other sign of life from Maevis and a way to research the
supposed hero (see Adventure Background and area I.2)
as well as Tomugha (see Adventure Background). Other-
wise, you can find it in the web enhancement for The Se-
crets of Maevis. Decide how many historical events were
written down. (Maevis’ former power and his researched
deeds may cause fear in the PCs.)
Finally, Canon Gantee is an undead expert. If he is
asked a question about a living dead (e.g., an encountered
skeleton or zombie), let him roll a Knowledge (religion)
check to see what bit of useful information (identification,
special powers or vulnerabilities) about that monster he
remembers (Knowledge [religion] +9 [+19 with holy tome];
DC equals 10 + the undead’s HD). For every 5 points by
which his check result exceeds the DC, Gantee recalls
another piece of useful information.
D. THE WITNESS (EL 1/2)
If the characters want to speak Hanan’s witness, they must
succeed on a Gather Information check DC 20 to identify
him – Rabb. He is at home most of the time.
Read or paraphrase the following when the characters
(including the accused PC) visit Rabb.
An adult man opens the good wooden door. When he
spots >name of the accused PC<, the human screams
in terror and tries to close the door again.
This should be a roleplaying encounter. Rabb’s starting at-
titude is indifferent. If he spots the accused PC, Rabb’s at-
titude changes to hostile. For talking, a DC 25 Diplomacy
check is necessary to influence his attitude back to indiffer-
ent. Alternatively, a character can try to intimidate the wit-
ness. The Intimidate check is opposed by Rabb’s modified
level check (1d20+1). If the characters played the Quirin
Adventure #2: First Challenge, they will probably be recog-
nized and respected.
For the purpose of opposed Strength checks (e.g., if
holding the door open) assume that Rabb has a score of
11. Also, use a -2 penalty to his Strength check, due to his
frightened condition.
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Creatures: Rabb (male human Com1) is Hanan’s wit- 2), disguised agent of the Moonwalkers, appraiser and in-
ness. For several years, the 30-year-old laborer has lived vestigator of the guild; Ambo (CN human warrior 1), mem-
with his wife Rimona (female human Com1) in this small ber of the militia, informer of the guild; Pedra (N human
residence. He has brown eyes and short black hair. commoner 1), laborer in the Clearwood Trading Company,
Development: If attacked or the door is held open, informer of the guild.
Rabb cries for help. If the frightened Rabb managed to Others: Mixed; Rogue 2 (1), Rogue 1 (8), Fighter 1 (1),
close the door, he sends Ri- Expert 1 (1), Bard 1 (1), War-
mona for the militia (uses a rior 1 (1), Commoner 1 (1).
back door). Notes: Hats’ members gain
Information: Rabb has a +2 circumstance bonus to
seen a suspicious humanoid Knowledge (local) and Gather
that looked like one of the Information when they have
PCs near the shop in the access to the Hats’ resources.
night 3 days before Ruther (The skill benefits are not in-
was found dead (10.15 P.M.). cluded in their statistics block.)
The man who talked to him- *Despite being counted in
self seemed to have had a the guild’s membership, Encio
grappling hook tied with a is no true Hat. He is the cohort
rope. Rabb could not make of Salsamat.
out what was being said, but
believes the word “wet” had Organization Size and
been uttered (see Adventure Resources: The Hats is a ma-
Timeline, Day 1). jor organization that only has
Furthermore, the laborer members in Clearwood, how-
and his wife can provide gen- ever. It numbers 22 members.
eral information about the The organization can afford
Hats (see DC 10 information to spend 800 gp in any given
from the Tales of the Hats week, on any one item, or in
table). pursuit of any given objective.
Ad Hoc XP Adjust- Organization Alignment
ments: If Rabb’s attitude is and Leadership: The Hats’
influenced back to indifferent, overall alignment is neutral.
award one-half of the normal The organization does what
experience for this encounter. seems to be a good idea. It
If Rabb is physically beaten, does not feel strongly one way
award the party experience or the other when it comes to
points, but cut the experience good vs. evil or law vs. chaos.
point award by 50% to ac- The Hats respect the local au-
count for the lack of danger. thority, Duke Awajan of Clear-
wood, and neither obey nor rebel against the laws.
Individual members may vary from this neutrality, al-
E. THE HATS’ GUILDHOUSE though most have at least a component of neutral in their
(POSSIBLE EL VARIES) alignment.
Because the old magic item named Shade (see New
The Hats are a thieves’ guild Magic Items) has been used to mask the current and each
based in the small town of Clear- former guildmaster for almost 150 years, a being called
The Agreement wood. The original purpose of Shade is known to nearly all NPCs in town. Furthermore,
For almost 1 year, a verbal this tolerant organization was en- rumor has it that the guildmaster is an immortal being.
agreement about the role of richment of the guild. A legen- However, Shade’s preferred crimes varied over the gen-
the thieves’ guild in town dary thief called Ravata founded erations. The only persons that know his current, mortal
has existed between Hanan it about 150 years ago. He used identity – Salsamat – are Encio, Descog, Odegon, and
and Shade. the name of his favorite magic Scrit.
Members of the Hats do item – Shade (see New Magic The insignia of the guildmaster are the magic item
no serious offenses against Items) – for his secret identity called Shade and the Jeweled Key (worth 2,000 gp), which
the law anymore. and its sort – a hat – for the opens the chest in the guild’s treasure chamber.
In return, theft under 10 guild’s name. The hidden guild- Organization Membership and Demographics: The
gp (seen as their pay) is a house (see Tales of the Hats Hats is a mixed organization, with members of different
minor offense only. Further- table) is located southeast of the races and classes making up its population.
more, a thief does not lose a keep, in Outer Clearwood. The majority of the membership (22) is human (16),
finger if caught. Since an agreement (see with 1 dwarf, 1 elf, 1 gnome, 1 half-elf, 1 half-orc, and 1
The guild’s help to “pre- The Agreement sidebar) be- halfling.
vent” crime has resulted in a tween Hanan and the current Salsamat aka Shade (male human Ftr3/Rog3) is the
better view about the Hats Shade – Salsamat – the Hats’ only multiclassed member. He is 32 years old, has short,
and an increase of its mem- purpose has slightly changed, black hair and green eyes. The 5´ 9´´ tall and 175 lb. man
bership in the last year. leading to tensions within the was born in Clearwood. His elderly parents, Taldo (male
guild. human Com3) and Margared (female human Com2), are
resident in a nearby hamlet now. Salsamat joined the
uHats (major): AL N; 800 gp resource limit; thieves’ guild as a juvenile after Sydan (male human
Membership 22; Mixed (humans 16, dwarves 1, gnomes 1, Rog9), the former leader, discovered his potential in a free-
half-orcs 1, half-elves 1, elves 1, halflings 1). lancer coup. 8 years ago, in the last days of his life, Sydan
Authority Figure(s): Salsamat aka Shade (N human chose Salsamat as his successor for the leading rank and
fighter 3/rogue 3), guildmaster, locksmith, and trapmaker. not Odegon – Salsamat’s rival. This decision caused a
Important Characters: Odegon (NE human rogue 4), lasting conflict between the two men. Following a cere-
head pickpocket; Encio* (LN human fighter 4), bodyguard mony in which Sydan handed over the magic item called
of Salsamat; Scrit (N dwarf fighter 2), guard of the guild- Shade and the Jeweled Key, both insignia of the guildmas-
house; Neva (N human bard 1), entertainer in the Clear- ter, Salsamat became the new Shade. Because Salsamat
wood Inn, informer of the guild; Descog (LE human expert creates “Shade’s” currently favorite obstacles – locks and

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traps – the leader of the thieves’ guild is also known as the
King of Burglars today. On the other hand, Salsamat’s
reputation as a locksmith and trapmaker is modest. Be-
cause he is the only one in Clearwood who creates such
items, however, Salsamat is interested in maintaining this
condition. In recent history, the Moonwalkers (an evil or-
ganization detailed in a future adventure) attempted to
assassinate Shade two times. The first killer died in one of
Salsamat’s traps almost 2 years ago. The second one
faced Encio, his bodyguard, and lost his life in a fight with
him about 11 months ago. Furthermore, Shade came to an
agreement with Hanan (see The Agreement sidebar).
Rogues are most common among the organization
(10). Odegon (male human Rog4) is the head pickpocket
of the guild and the chief rival for leadership. He was born
in a thorp near Clearwood 42 years ago. Since his days as
a juvenile runaway living on the street, Odegon has been
an alcoholic. This was the main reason why Sydan did not
choose him, the most talented thief, but instead picked
Salsamat as the new guildmaster years later. This choice
resulted in the lasting conflict between “Shade” and Ode-
gon that is mostly about the way of the leadership and the
future of the guild, especially after Shade’s agreement with
Hanan (see The Agreement sidebar). These days many
people know about his addiction to alcohol, but his parent
do not, for they have not heard anything from him since he
left home. A toady named Neith (male human Rog2) is
Odegon’s assistant. Other rogues include Andrella (female
human Rog1), Belinase (female half-orc Rog1), Belloc
(male human Rog1), Carrick Ganatea (male elf Rog1),
Elizar (female human Rog1), Fen (male human Rog1),
Jarri (male human Rog1), and Nira (female human Rog1).
Fighters make up another prevalent class, numbering
two. Despite the fact that Encio (male human Ftr4) indi-
rectly works for the organization (see below), he is no true
member of the Hats. Since Salsamat once saved Encio’s
life, the strong but stupid left-hander is the loyal cohort of
Shade, protecting the guildmaster at all times. Encio is one
of the few people who know his identity. The 6´ 1´´ man
was born in Clearwood about 25 years ago. He has short,
fair hair and brown eyes. The 60-year-old Scrit (male dwarf
Ftr2), who wears an impressive gold earring (2´´ in diame-
ter, worth 480 gp) in his right ear, was born in Clearwood.
35 years ago, the young dwarf and his parents visited a
friend in a nearby hamlet. During the journey, the family
encountered a group of bandits lead by the notorious ogre
called Urugg (see Quirin Adventure #2: First Challenge for
more information about Urugg). Scrit, the only survivor,
was found unconscious (failed coup de grace attempt) by
the former leader of the Hats – Sydan. Years in the guild
passed but a distinctive scar on his throat and his dumb-
ness are reminders of this day. The fearless dwarf mainly
guards the guildhouse. If there is any need for muscle in a
coup, Scrit is a good choice. He has proven his strength
and endurance several times. The dwarf is one of the few
people who know Shade’s identity. Communicating with
him is difficult. Anyone trying this must succeed on a DC
20 Charisma check to “handle” him (retries allowed) or
know the Common Sign Language. The organization also
has a loutish thug called Simmons (male human Ftr1).
Also known as “Killer Simmons,” he has a “half-brother”
named Karl (male dwarf War1; see Quirin Adventure #2:
First Challenge for more information about Karl and Sim-
mons).
Two experts are members of the organization. Descog
(male human Exp2), a disguised agent of the Moonwalk-
ers, who is here both to gather information and to recruit
Odegon for the evil organization, has infiltrated the guild.
He fans the fire in the conflict between Shade and Odegon
(e.g., spreads false rumors about Shade and Odegon) to
reach his (second) goal. He believes that it is only a
question of time until Odegon joins the Moonwalkers. Born
in Hartingen (capital of Ankhalon) the 24-year-old came
here about 2 years ago. Currently being the appraiser and
investigator of the guild, Descog is known for constantly
flipping a gold coin. He recently discovered Shade’s iden-
tity during a conversation with the drunken Odegon. Poot
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Pernor (male gnome Exp1) is the alchemist and forger of
the guild.
The Hats number two bards among their membership.
About two years ago, Neva (female human Brd1) came to
Clearwood to earn money as a musician and to forget the
loss of a friend. After she won last year’s Tomato Contest
(see Quirin Adventure #2: First Challenge for more infor-
mation about the event), she joined the guild. Today the
20-year-old, clever beauty is the guild’s informer in the
Clearwood Inn (if so, see Quirin Adventure #2: First Chal-
lenge; otherwise, she performs in the marketplace). There
she entertains the clientele and flirts with potential victims.
Yon (male human Brd1) is relatively new in town. Once
coming from a thorp east of Clearwood to get a job in the
small town, he is the guild’s scholar now.
The Hats includes two warriors. Ambo (male human
War1) was born in Clearwood 33 years ago. The man, who
is known for his bad teeth, works in the militia as an in-
former of the guild, warning the Hats of potential threats.
Despite the chaotic man’s problems with the strict Hanan,
his actions have remained undiscovered for many years.
Dynas (male half-elf War1) is Scrit’s assistant.
Finally, the last contingent is made up of two common-
ers. The adult Pedra (female human Com1) was born in a
hamlet near Clearwood. Looking for work, she came here
13 years ago. After several years as a laborer in the
Clearwood Trading Company, she was hired by the Hats
to be their informer there. Achim (male Halfling Com1) is
the guild’s cook.
Joining the Hats: Characters who wish to join the
Hats must demonstrate their devotion towards the guild. In
order to commit successful, effective, and lucrative crimes
they are coordinated by the guild. Members must ask per-
mission to commit any crimes and share all information
gained in it. For the guild’s expenses, they have to turn
40% of their profits over to the guild hierarchy. A common
duty for any low-ranking member also is the guard of the
guildhouse. Those who break the guild rules face punish-
ment or expulsion from the guild.
In return, such characters have access to the Hats’ re-
sources, such as equipment availability, information and
influential contacts (reflected in a +2 circumstance bonus
to Knowledge [local] and Gather Information checks), job
opportunities, lodging, safety, and training.
Following the question: “What should you possess?”
the current pass-phrase of the Hats is: “A hat to protect
(safe) my head.” A frequently used code word is “Immor-
tality.”
Nonmember rogues operating in the Hats’ area draw
less than friendly attention. The guild’s enforcers (Dynas,
Simmons, and Scrit) hunt down any freelancer in town.
Sometimes Shade sends thieves to steal their loot.
Adventure Idea: Because Odegon has recently lost a
pickpocket needed for an upcoming coup (e.g., a thief
disguised as a “innocent” child steals the spell component
pouch of a cleric containing costly material components), a
dwarven thief called Guro Glasschin (see Quirin Adventure
#2: First Challenge for more information about Guro and
his death), the head pickpocket of the Hats wants a re-
placement. He hires the newest Hat – the PC – to check
the tales about a brazen thief in a nearby village. Unknown
to Odegon, the talented 9-year-old girl named Sobine
(female human Rog1) has a “persuasive” master, an imp
named Camerfust, which again is the servant of a hiding
arcane spellcaster. If the character is a pickpocket spe-
cialist, Odegon directly hires him for the planned coup. You
can use this idea for a side adventure during Quirin Adven-
ture #5.
Creatures: The guildhouse is the home of Achim,
Descog, Dynas, Encio, Neith, Odegon, Poot Pernor, Scrit,
and Yon. The rest – Ambo, Andrella, Belinase, Belloc, Car-
rick Ganatea, Elizar, Fen, Jarri, Killer Simmons, Neva,
Nira, and Pedra – come and go at all hours. Salsamat (aka
Shade) is here most of the time.
Several thieves’ guild members work three eight-hour
shifts to guard the guildhouse, with 2 thieves (varies,

choose from the following: Andrella, Belinase, Belloc, Car-
rick Ganatea, Elizar, Fen, Jarri, and Nira) and Killer Sim-
mons on a day shift (8 A.M. to 4 P.M.), 2 thieves and Dy-
nas on an evening shift (4 P.M. to 12 A.M.), and 2 thieves
and Scrit on a night shift (12 A.M. to 8 A.M.). At any given
time, one guard on duty is stationed at the guildhouse’s
entrance door, while the remaining guards on duty (Killer
Simmons and one thief during the day shift, Dynas and
one thief during the evening shift, and Scrit and one thief
during the night shift) are stationed at various posts
throughout the building, where they can respond to nearby
alarms.
bAchim: Male halfling Com1; hp 2; see Appendices.
bAmbo: Male human War1; hp 5; see Appendices.
bAndrella: Female human Rog1; hp 7; see Appendi-
ces.
bBelinase: Female half-orc Rog1; hp 7; see Appendi-
ces.
bBelloc: Male human Rog1; hp 7; see Appendices.
bCarrick Ganatea: Male elf Rog1; hp 6; see Appendi-
ces.
bDescog: Male human Exp2; hp 5; see Appendices.
bDynas: Male half-elf War1; hp 5; see Appendices.
bElizar: Female human Rog1; hp 7; see Appendices.
bEncio: Male human Ftr4; hp 34; see Appendices.
bFen: Male human Rog1; hp 7; see Appendices.
bJarri: Male human Rog1; hp 7; see Appendices.
bKiller Simmons: Male human Ftr1; hp 16; see Ap-
pendices.
bNeith: Male human Rog2; hp 11; see Appendices.
bNeva: Female human Brd1; hp 7; see Appendices.
bNira: Female human Rog1; hp 7; see Appendices.
bOdegon: Male human Rog4; hp 20; see Appendices.
bPedra: Female human Com1; hp 2; see Appendices.
bPoot Pernor: Male gnome Exp1; hp 3; see Appendi-
ces.
bSalsamat aka Shade: Male human Ftr3/Rog3; hp
25; see Appendices.
bScrit: Male dwarf Ftr2; hp 21; see Appendices.
bYon: Male human Brd1; hp 7; see Appendices.
Other Possible NPCs: Potentially, anyone in town.
Traps (EL varies): The guild keeps most of its re-
sources in a treasure chamber. A great
metal chest there has been locked (Open
Lock DC 40). Behind the door, there ex-
ists a spiked pit trap (20 ft. deep). The
trapdoor swings open when about 50
pounds are placed upon it. A hidden
switch bypass in the door-case
prevents the trap’s activation.
The chest is also trapped with
a poison needle trap. It can be
unlocked with the Jeweled Key
currently in possession of Sal-
samat. A fusillade of darts
protects the entrance to
Shade’s private chamber
inside the thieves’ guild-
house. In addition, a
wicked array of “un-
known” traps might
exist.
QFusillade of Darts: CR 1;
mechanical; location trigger; man-
ual reset; Atk +10 ranged (1d4+1,
dart); multiple targets (fires 1d4
darts at each target in two adja-
cent 5-ft. squares); Search DC
14; Disable Device DC 20.
QPoison Needle Trap: CR
1; mechanical; touch trig-
ger; manual reset; Atk +8
ranged (1 plus
greenblood
oil poison);
Search DC 22;
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Disable Device DC 20.
QSpiked Pit Trap: CR 3; mechanical; location trigger;
manual reset; hidden switch bypass (Search DC 25); DC
20 Reflex save avoids; 20 ft. deep (2d6, fall); multiple
targets (first target in each of two adjacent 5-ft. squares);
pit spikes (Atk +10 melee, 1d4 spikes per target for 1d4+2
each); Search DC 21; Disable Device DC 20.
Treasure: The chest in the guild’s treasure chamber
contains 15 pp, 475 gp, 1079 sp, 810 cp, an onyx worth 50
gp, and a rhodochrosite worth 10 gp.
A locked (Open Lock DC 25) chest hidden (Search DC
15) in the cupboard of Odegon’s private chamber contains
50 pp, 400 gp, and an alexandrite worth 600 gp. It can be
unlocked with his golden key. A secret cache (Search DC
25) in Salsamat’s private chamber contains a total of 131
pp, 2,687 gp, 1,429 sp, 1,010 cp, a chalcedony worth 20
gp, a coral worth 40 gp, a golden yellow topaz worth 700
gp, a peridot worth 50 gp, a red spinel worth 100 gp, a rock
crystal (clear quartz) worth 80 gp, a tourmaline worth 150
gp.
Development: If anyone sounds the alarm or cries for
help, the remaining guards on duty throughout the guild-
house arrive 1d4 rounds thereafter (roll separately). The
resting members of the guild appear 1d4 minutes after the
alarm or cry (Encio and Scrit need 1d4+4 minutes). They
wear hastily donned armor (armor check penalty and
armor bonus are each 1 point worse than normal).
Services: The Hats sell all manner of equipment to a
member of the guild at half cost. Anything commonly un-
available and costing up to 800 gp can be found here. Fur-
thermore, members of the Hats gain job opportunities (see
Adventure Idea above), lodging (at half the normal costs),
safety, and training.
If you used the second hook, the PCs can hire a thief
from the Hats for 3 sp per day (e.g., Andrella, Belinase,
Belloc, Carrick Ganatea, Elizar, Fen, Jarri, or Nira).
Information: Members of the Hats have access to the
guild’s information and influential contacts. The guild can
provide information about Shade’s agreement with Hanan
(see The Agreement sidebar), Ruther and Paul (see area
F.4), and the witness’ identity (see area D). Furthermore,
the guild can provide some information about the burglary
at Ruther’s Goods (e.g., a note on the entrance door, an
empty till, Ruther’s body on the floor, wounds from light
piercing weapon, and a seen Paul).
The guild remembers a theft of Ruther’s
first till about three years ago.
Descog knows Opado from Hartingen.
However, the expert is neither aware of the
thief’s job in Clearwood nor the exis-
tence of a former temple of Sarn in
town. (He concentrates on the Hats
and especially Odegon.)
1. THE MEETING
WITH SHADE
(EL 7)
If the characters want to make con-
tact with guild representatives,
they must succeed on a Gather
Information check DC 15
(see Tales of the
Hats above). If they
want to meet the
guildmaster, the
guild decides the date,
time (e.g., at night),
and meeting place
(e.g., a dark alley
near the guild-
house with sev-
eral getaway
routes). If the sec-
ond hook is used, you
can adapt this encounter.

The sample meeting takes place at 11.00 P.M. Lit by
moonlight, within this area of shadowy illumination, a char-
acter can only see dimly. Creatures here have conceal-
ment relative to that character. A creature in an area of
shadowy illumination can make a Hide check to conceal
itself (for more information see Vision and Light under Ex-
ploration in the PHB). Read or paraphrase the following
when the characters meet Shade.
Two humans appear out of the dark. One of them,
being slightly in front of the other, wears a suit of full
plate armor. Being apparently left-handed, he moreover
carries a heavy steel shield in his right hand and a
morningstar in his left hand. The other one, wearing a
gray hat and ample, dark cloak, with the cloak covering
most parts of his face and body, asks you with a deep
v oi c e:
“I’ve heard you want to speak Shade. What do you
want from him?”
A DC 5 Spot check reveals a signal whistle in the mouth of
the heavily armored human (Encio). A Listen check (DC =
23 + Move Silently modifier of each hiding Hat, use a -5
penalty for distraction) reveals hiding characters (1d3 Hats,
see below).
Creatures: Salsamat (aka Shade), accompanied by
his cohort Encio, asks what the PCs want. If the characters
want to know whether any of the Hats killed Ruther or bur-
gled Ruther’s Goods, the guildmaster assures them of the
guild’s innocence. You can adapt the second hook and
continue.
bEncio: Male human Ftr4; hp 34; see Appendices.
bSalsamat aka Shade: Male human Ftr3/Rog3; hp
25; see Appendices.
Tactics: Before a meeting with the PCs, the Hats pre-
pare for a possible fight and a safe retreat. Salsamat used
Shade and his disguise kit to appear as a 5´ 4´´ tall and
138 lb., middle-aged man with fair, curled hair and blue
eyes (Disguise +20 with alter self). Encio disguises minor
details only (Disguise +5). Furthermore, he readies his sig-
nal whistle for use, which is bound to a worn leather cord.
Finally, about 30 feet away 1d3 further Hats (e.g., Dynas
and Scrit) hide behind total cover.
If forced into combat, Encio first uses his readied sig-
nal whistle to call for the hiding Hats (free action), then
drinks his potion of bear’s endurance (standard action) and
finally approaches the character that started fighting, at-
tacking him or her in the following round. Encio avoids
being hit (Dodge). If one of the characters is the current
Fist of Clearwood (see Quirin Adventure #2: First Chal-
lenge), the bodyguard of Salsamat chooses him or her as
his next opponent. Otherwise, Encio picks the most dan-
gerous looking enemy (prefers heavily armored or heavily
muscled opponent). If only a single opponent is remaining,
he attempts to demoralize him or her (Intimidate option). If
Encio is badly wounded (11 hit points or less), he drinks
his potion of cure moderate wounds. Encio fights to the
death (Diehard) to guard the guildmaster from the charac-
ters.
Salsamat tries to flank a character with Encio or an-
other Hat in order that the guildmaster can sneak attack
him or her. Otherwise, the guildmaster feints in combat
(Improved Feint, Bluff +8) to sneak attack a PC. If he is hit
in combat, Salsamat fights more defensively in the follow-
ing round (Combat Expertise; starts with a -1 penalty; in-
creases/decreases penalty by 1 in subsequent rounds if
hit/not hit in preceding rounds). If Salsamat is badly
wounded (7 hit points or less), he retreats using one of the
getaway routes. During the flight he alters his form to ap-
pear as a half-orc (alter self). Furthermore, Salsamat hides
his wounds under his cloak (Bluff +8, Disguise +10).
If necessary, the additional Hats use the Aid Another
option to help Salsamat attack or defend by distracting or
interfering with the PCs.
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Development: When the hiding Hats hear Encio’s sig-
nal, the reinforcement appears in the next round.
There is a 25% chance that a militia patrol can hear
the signal or the fight in general (a single War1 [Listen +1]
and two dogs [Listen +5] during night [EL 1] or use B.2;
Listen DC 25). You can check each round of combat. For
each percent rolled below 25%, reduce the DC by 1. If
successful, the patrol appears in 1d6 rounds + 1 round per
5% rolled (up to a maximum of +5 at 21-25%).
Furthermore, 2d6 residents may wake up due to the
signal/fight (check each round of combat; Listen -10; Listen
DC 3), open their windows/doors (need 2 rounds), and
look outside what is going on (Spot +1). If they can see
something, consider them calling for the militia whereupon
you can again roll percentage (25% chance as above).
If necessary (e.g., curious residents are discovered or
a militia patrol appears and arrests all surviving combat-
ants), Salsamat accuses the PCs of mugging him and his
friends.
Information: If the characters want to find the true cul-
prit, Salsamat can provide the necessary information of the
guild (see Information section of area E).
F. RUTHER’S GOODS (EL 2)
Ruther’s Goods, a shop in the eastern half of Outer Clear-
wood, formerly was the home of a coffinmaker and high
priest of Sarn named Tomugha. Ceiling height is 10 feet
unless specified otherwise.
The building is made of a combination of stone (on the
ground) and timbers (for the upper story and floors). The
roof is a mixture of boards, thatch, and slates, sealed with
pitch. The lower-story wall is 1 foot thick, with AC 3,
hardness 8, 90 hp, and a Climb DC of 25. Upper-story
walls are 6 inches thick, with AC 3, hardness 5, 60 hp, and
a Climb DC of 21. The exterior doors of the shop are
strong wooden doors; the interior doors are simple wooden
doors.
ySimple Wooden Doors: 1 in. thick; Hardness 5; hp
10; Break DC 13; Open Lock DC 15.
yStrong Wooden Door: 2 in. thick; Hardness 5; hp
20; Break DC 25; Open Lock DC 25.
The old masonry walls of the empty room and the
cellar (see area F.5 and F.6) – stones piled on top of each
other – sport cracks and crevices. Those walls stop all but
the loudest noises. Like the walls, the masonry (“flag-
stone”) floor and ceiling are made of fitted stones. They
are also cracked and only somewhat level.
Disguised as a bare patch of the cellar’s western ma-
sonry wall, the heavy, unwieldy, 6-foot tall secret stone
door opens like a normal door to permit access when a
hidden button is pushed. Leading to area G.1, it automati-
cally closes after 1 minute. The secret stone door is not
thick enough to block most detect spells, such as detect
magic. It is unknown to any living inhabitant of Clearwood;
even Ruther did not know about it.
yMasonry Stone Walls/Floor and Ceiling: 1 ft. thick;
Hardness 8; hp 90 (per 10-foot section); Break DC 35;
Climb DC 15.
ySecret Stone Door: 3 in. thick; Hardness 8; hp 90;
Break DC 28.
Read or paraphrase the following when the characters
come close to Ruther’s Goods. (Skip it if you played the
Quirin Adventure #2: First Challenge.)
In the east of Clearwood, a large, free-standing building
with two stories exists. Over the entrance, you can read
“Ruther’s Goods.”
After 1.32 A.M. of Day 2, there is a note on the entrance
door. Read or paraphrase the following when the charac-
ters read the note. Otherwise, go to the Development sec-
tion below.

“Dear folk! The shop has closed for two weeks.
– Ruther”
A Forgery check (DC = Opado’s Forgery check result =
1d20+2, use a +4 bonus for owned autograph of Ruther
and known handwriting) reveals that the note has been
forged.
Read or paraphrase the following when any of the
characters wants to open the old (before Day 4) or new
(after Day 4) door. Go to the Development section below
for Day 4.
You try to open the wooden entrance door, bound in
iron and fastened to its frame by iron hinges, via a
circular pull-ring in the center, but it is locked.
Unknown to Opado (see area G.2) a surrogate key for the
back door can be found under the doorstep with a DC 20
Search check.
Read or paraphrase the following when the characters
want to break through the locked back door.
After you rammed this old building’s door, many loose
slates fall upon you.
Trap: Anyone bashing down the back door triggers the
falling of loose slates.
QFalling Slates: CR 2; mechanical; touch trigger; re-
pair reset; Atk +12 melee (2d6, slates); multiple targets (all
targets in two adjacent 5-ft. squares); Search DC 20;
Disable Device DC 20.
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Development: On Day 4, the militia removes the note,
which is then in possession of Hanan (see area B.1). Fur-
thermore, a guard is stationed in front of the entrance door
the same day to prevent theft. He stays until the carpenter
has repaired it (needs about a day). If the characters want
to enter the building, they have to use the back door, the
secret entrance at the bottom of the Great Well (see area
H.1), or ask Hanan.
The following descriptions are keyed to locations on the
shop map below. Ruther’s Goods can be found in Quirin
Adventure #2: First Challenge under area R.
1. THE SHOP
This room once served as a workroom for the coffinmaker.
Read or paraphrase the following when the characters en-
ter the business.
You see a typical store that is 25 feet wide and 30 feet
long. However, the till is open. Beside the entrance
door, there is a simple wooden door in the northern
wall. Three closed windows – two in the southern wall
and one in the western wall – normally lighten this dark
room full of barrels, boxes, crates, sacks, shelves, and
other stuff. [If the dead body of Ruther is here, also
read the following.] Wearing a nightshirt the motionless
body of an old human man with pitch-black hair lies on
the bloody floor near the entrance door. Next to it, bro-
ken goggles and a merchant’s scale exist. [After the
militia removed the corpse, read instead the following
additional description.] A dried pool of blood is on the
floor near the entrance door.

The motionless body is the corpse of Ruther. A closer in-
spection (DC 15 Heal check) reveals that his wounds re-
sulted from piercing attacks. In addition, a DC 25 Heal
check also reveals the time of death (0.24 A.M.). A
wooden hatch in the flagstone floor next to the counter
leads to area F.6.
Treasure: Ruther sold all manner of goods purchased
from the Clearwood Trading Company in this old building.
Anything commonly available and costing up to 800 gp can
be found here and in the cellar below (see area F.6). The
contents of the shop and cellar are worth 1,600 gp. If you
did not use the first hook, Ruther’s till seems empty. Op-
ado (see area G.2) took all coins except 1 cp he (and the
militia) missed under several old bills and promissory notes
(Search DC 20).
Development: On Day 4, the militia checks the till and
misses the hidden copper piece in it as well. Furthermore,
Danel (see area I.1) removes the corpse.
2. THE KITCHEN
Read or paraphrase the following when any of the charac-
ters enters this room.
You see a small kitchen. A niche exists in the north-
western corner. Two shelves, standing on its northern
and southern wall, are filled with stock of food and
drinks as well as kitchen utensils. A simple wooden
door is located in the niche’s western wall, a strong
wooden door in the kitchen’s eastern wall. Into the
northern wall of the kitchen is a fireplace with an empty
pot. The smell of burnt soup comes from there. A
closed window is to the left of it. In the center of the
kitchen stands a table for preparing food. A hunk of
meat tied with twine hangs from the ceiling above it, a
pitcher filled with water stands on the table. Within an
adjacent short corridor to the southwest, two staircases
exist. One of the stairs leads upwards; the other, con-
structed below it, leads downwards.
The kitchen contains food and drinks for a good meal, two
common meals, and five poor meals. The food of the
parrot (see area F.4) can also be found in the shelves – a
small sack filled with different seeds (e.g., oats, rye, and
wheat; 4 lb.; worth 1 gp), a bowl filled with various fruits
(e.g., apples, a bunch of grapes, and carrots; 2 lb.; worth
10 gp), a jug of honey (2 pt.; worth 2 sp), and a bottle filled
with dead insects (1 lb.; worth 1 gp).
3. THE LATRINE
Read or paraphrase the following when any of the charac-
ters opens the door to this room.
After you opened the door, the terrible smell of a latrine
wafts from this small room.
4. THE PRIVATE ROOM
(EL VARIES)
This room once served as Tomugha’s chamber and library.
Read or paraphrase the following when any of the charac-
ters enters Ruther’s private room above.
This 15-foot-by-25-foot bedchamber has a chest, some
shelves covered with books, a desk and padded chair,
a bed covered in blankets and pillows, a single red rug
in front of it, and two wardrobes. Between the ward-
robes and the bed stands a perch. The desk is covered
in sheets of thick vellum and sports a common lamp.
An opened window lightens the bare walls, including
the opposite one that holds a fireplace.
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While you are looking out of the window, a strange
voice says:
“Well. I saw that!”
A DC 20 Spot check reveals a parrot hiding under the bed.
A DC 20 Search check reveals an empty secret cache in
the floor under the chest. Opado (see area G.2) took the
contents. The chest is unlocked and contains nothing but
regular gear. The books on the shelves are treatises on
commerce, trade goods, famous merchants (e.g., Bernal
the Trader, see Quirin Adventure #2: First Challenge for
more information about Bernal), a deity of crafts, skill, and
wealth called Legaran, and animals (three books; all in-
clude passages about parrots). A DC 10 Search check re-
veals that several books are missing – their places are not
covered with dust. Opado took them to his current quarters
(see area G.2). The sheets of thick vellum are empty. A
closer inspection (DC 20 Search check) of the uppermost
sheet reveals the existence of a pressed through text. A
DC 20 Decipher Script check reveals a letter from Ruther.
The original was taken by Opado as well (see area G.2).
The wardrobes hold clothing and more gear including a
backpack (inside the northern one) containing a bedroll, a
winter blanket, flint and steel, and an empty waterskin.
Creatures (EL 1/6): The parrot is Paul, Ruther’s “part-
ner” and friend for many years. The parrot knows some
Common phrases, such as “I saw that!”, “Hello!”, “This is
cheap!”, or “I’m Ruther’s partner!” Since Opado’s attack,
the parrot hides under the bed when hearing approaching
male voices (Listen +3).
The parrot that looks rather distraught is hungry and
thirsty. A DC 25 Handle Animal check is needed to “push”
the parrot to come to the character. Alternatively, the wild
empathy ability can improve Paul’s attitude from unfriendly
to indifferent or better. If the parrot’s attitude changes to
hostile, Paul attacks the influencing PC and flees, flying
through the opened window to the graveyard (see area I).
The parrot picked up a new word (“Well.”) while he has
heard Opado talking to himself (see Riddle section below),
speaking about poisoning the Great Well.
bPaul: Male parrot; hp 1; see Appendices.
Riddle (EL equal to or less than party level): The
parrot Paul says “Well.” quite often. This refers to the
Great Well (see area H). This is a clue to an important
location – an alternative starting point in a search for the
murderer. (The easier way to enter the forgotten temple is
the cellar of Ruther’s Goods [see area F.6], however.)
Development: If he flies away, Paul returns here after
1d6 hours.
If the characters do not decipher the riddle until Day 6
and any of the PCs “adopted” the parrot, you can help
them. A resident of Clearwood hearing “Well.” from Paul
may wonder about the new word and asks the characters,
whether they taught the parrot it.
Information: With the help of speak with animals Paul
could provide information concerning what was going on
here. If asked about his new word (“Well.”), the wary and
cunning parrot tersely tells the character that he does not
understand the meaning of the word, but the intruder said
it quite often.
Ad Hoc XP Adjustments: If the parrot is successfully
handled or Paul’s attitude is influenced back to indifferent
or better, award one-half of the normal experience for this
encounter.
Award experience points for the riddle deciphered, but
cut the experience point award by 50% to account for the
lack of danger. The discovery of the correct answer has a
CR of equal to or less than the party level (DM decision).
If a resident helped the characters to decipher the rid-
dle (see Development section above), count him as a
member of the party when dividing the base XP award by
the number of characters in the party!
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The following descriptions are keyed to locations on the

shop & temple map below and on the well map found on This dark room that reeks somewhat of feces holds
page 24. n o th i n g o f v a l u e .

5. EMPTY ROOM A closer inspection of the western niche (Search DC 10)

Read or paraphrase the following when any of the charac- reveals a crack in its northern masonry wall. Behind there
ters enters this empty room, which once served as both is a shaft that connects with the latrine above (see area
the barracks and a guardpost. F.3).

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yMasonry Stone Walls/Floor and Ceiling: 1 ft. thick;

Hardness 8; hp 90 (per 10-foot section); Break DC 35;
6. THE CELLAR (EL 1) Climb DC 15.
The cellar once served as vestibule for the former temple ySecret Stone Door: 3 in. thick; Hardness 8; hp 90;
hidden behind the western wall. Ruther used this room as Break DC 28.
a storeroom for some of his goods. Development: Opado lubricates the iron doors on Day
Read or paraphrase the following when any of the 3. On Day 4, the thief locks them.
characters enters the cellar.
1. THE WORSHIP HALL
Sacks, wooden crates and barrels, boxes, and a few (EL VARIES)
baskets fill this dark 25-foot-by-30-foot cellar. Several
webs cover the ceiling that holds a wooden hatch. Read or paraphrase the following when any of the charac-
ters enters this room – the former worship hall of the tem-
ple.
The wooden hatch in the ceiling leads to area F.1. A ladder
lies on the eastern crates. A DC 10 Search check reveals
that one of the western crates has been recently shifted – This musty-smelling, circular room is about 50 feet in
the floor of its former position is not covered with dust. A diameter. Two polished, slender pillars give support to
closer inspection of the masonry wall behind (Search DC the ceiling. The wall, which is quartered by four closed
20) reveals an old secret door in it. A DC 20 Search check rusty iron doors, and the pillars are elaborately carved
on the eastern wall reveals an old circular inscription: “Hail with scenes of war between undead and humanoids;
death! Darkness comes!” the floor is covered with patches of old blood. A set of
Creatures (EL 1): A colony rusty manacles is bolted into the southern wall. An altar
of tiny monstrous centipede has taking the form of a 6-foot long, 3-foot wide, and 3-foot
Sarn lived in the cellar for several thick stone block stands in the western half of the for-
weeks. Opado recently reduced mer worship hall. On the southwestern floor lies a
The god of death, Sarn, is smashed, rusted cage, on the northern floor a dam-
their number from twelve to
lawful evil. He is known as aged, black tapestry bearing a red crescent and the
eight. Monstrous centipedes tend
Lord of Darkness and Father letter “S” constructed from three bones. Between the al-
to attack anything that resembles
of Undead. tar and the tapestry is an unholy font filled with clotted
food, biting with their jaws and in-
The domains he is asso- blood. Wearing the rotting remnants of their clothing,
jecting their poison.
ciated with are Darkness, two human skeletons each wielding a scimitar and a
(Ruther recently asked
Death, Evil, and Law. Sarn heavy steel shield and a human zombie wielding a club
whether anyone in town is willing
usually appears as a large, stand near the altar.
to kill vermin living in his cellar,
four-armed, devil-like being
but no one was interested.)
with two large, black horns,
a dark violet-blue skin, and bTiny Monstrous Centi- As the result of an unhallow spell cast hundreds of years
legs that end in hooves. His pede (8): hp 1 each; see Ap- ago this whole area is unholy. The site is guarded by a
favored weapon is the pendices. permanent magic circle against good effect. All turning
greatsword. Treasure: See the Treasure checks made to turn undead take a –4 profane penalty,
Sarn is one of the oldest section of area F.1. and turning checks to rebuke undead gain a +4 profane
deities of the pantheon, an bonus. Finally, an aid spell was originally fixed to the un-
intermediate deity of dark-
ness, death, and moon.
G. THE OLD hallowed site. The spell effect lasted for one year and ap-
plied to all creatures of evil alignment while they were in
Long ago, Sarn’s power TEMPLE this room. Opado or anyone else has to cast the unhallow
abruptly decreased to lesser Behind the secret door begins spell again to renew or replace the now lapsed effect.
status. Rumor has it among the ruin of a former temple of A closer inspection of the altar (Search DC 15) reveals
deities that the loss of power Sarn – a forgotten place of evil. an inscription in Undercommon: “Only the dead have seen
had to do with a forbidden Ceiling height is 10 feet unless the end of war.” Furthermore, if anyone succeeds on a DC
major artifact only known as specified otherwise. 10 Knowledge (religion) check, he or she recognizes the
Book of the Mortals. Over The rusted but sturdy iron symbol of Sarn (see Sarn sidebar) carved into it – the
the last centuries, however, doors are 7 feet tall and same symbol that is on the damaged tapestry. A DC 20
the Lord of Darkness man- unlocked. The keys to these Search check reveals that the old tapestry formerly hung
aged to regain most of his doors were lost long ago. from the wall behind the altar. A DC 25 Search check be-
former power. The old masonry walls, floor, hind the altar also reveals an old secret door in the ma-
Unbeknownst to other and ceiling look as described sonry wall. A DC 20 Search check right next to the (secret)
deities, Sarn deals with a under area F. In addition to the stone door reveals the hidden button in the masonry wall
rival childlike pantheon (see encounters below, decide through which it can be opened. A closer inspection of the
Divine War sidebar in the whether dangerous slimes and southwestern masonry wall (Search DC 20) reveals an old,
Quirin Adventure #2: First molds grow in these cracks or scrawled message in Common: “Dendy was here.” A DC
Challenge). small monsters live in these 15 Search check reveals old marks around the trapped
areas and wait for prey. Some- square in front of the door to area G.3 (see Trap section).
times water runs on the floor in rivulets between the stones Altar of Sarn (EL varies): The hewn stone altar is
or sits in stagnant puddles. over 600 years old. It was the main fixture and central fo-
Disguised as a bare patch of the worship hall’s west- cus of the old temple.
ern masonry wall, the heavy, unwieldy, 6-foot tall secret (EL 3) Any living humanoid touching the altar must
stone door sinks to permit access when opened through a succeed at a Fortitude save (DC 16) or be affected as
hidden lever. It leads to area G.6. The secret door is not described in the ghoul touch spell.
thick enough to block most detect spells, such as detect (EL 4) If anyone dies in this room, his corpse is ani-
thoughts. mated in the next round as described in the animate dead
Leading to area F.6, the (secret) stone door in the wor- spell (Caster Level 16th; roll 1d6 with 1-3 being a skeleton
ship hall’s eastern masonry wall can be opened through a and 4-6 a zombie). Regardless of the type of undead the
hidden button (see area F and F.6 for information about altar creates with this spell, it cannot create more than 32
the cellar’s secret stone door). It automatically closes after HD of undead with a single “casting” of animate dead. (The
1 minute. desecrate spell doubles this limit.) The undead the altar
yIron Door: 2 in. thick; Hardness 10; hp 60; Break creates are imbued with the command to attack any hu-
DC 28; Open Lock DC 30. manoids not wearing the unholy symbol of Sarn. They re-

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main under the “control” of Development: On Day

the altar indefinitely. No 3, Opado resets the camou-
matter how many times the flaged pit trap that was set
altar creates undead, how- off in the past. Furthermore,
ever, it can “control” only the thief tidies the worship
64 HD worth of undead hall up the same day.
creatures. If the altar ex- If Opado in area G.2,
ceeds this number, all the G.3, G.4, or G.5 (see Crea-
newly created creatures fall ture section of area G.2)
under its “control,” and any hears noise from here, he
excess undead from previ- starts an investigation (see
ous castings become un- Tactics section of area
controlled. (The altar re- G.2). If Bobbie hears noise
leases the creatures ran- from this room, the riding
domly.) dog alerts Opado or awaits
(EL 9) The process of the intruders (if alone in
activating the altar’s great- area G.2).
est effect requires the sac- If Opado and Bobbie
rifice of a living humanoid join the PCs’ fight against
creature at night in addition the two skeletons and the
to a command phrase spo- zombie, the EL rises to 4.
ken (“Death awaits you!”) Erol and Furpin (see
only known to Maevis (see Appendices), Moonwalkers
area I.2). In this case, the from Hartingen, arrive here
altar generates a create on Day 6.
greater undead effect that Ad Hoc XP Adjust-
affects the sacrificed hu- ments: Because of the un-
manoid turning it into a hallow spell, award an
wraith (Caster Level 16th). additional 10% experience
If anyone is capable of points for all evil creatures
commanding undead, he or defeated in this area. Do
she may attempt to com- not count the summoned
mand the undead creature fiendish dire rat but the
as it forms. summon monster I trap.
yAltar*: 3 ft. thick;
Hardness 8; hp 98; AC 5; Break DC 50. If the altar is de-
stroyed, the unhallow effect ends.
*The “altar” prevents the identification of its powers. 2. THE CURATE CHAMBER
Furthermore, consider it a minor artifact that cannot be cre- (EL VARIES)
ated any longer, at least by common mortal means.
Read or paraphrase the following when Opado is here
Creatures (EL 1): Three undead – two skeletons and
(see Creature section below), started sniping at the char-
a zombie – guard this room. The remains of former resi-
acters, and any of them succeeds on a DC 0 Listen check
dents of Clearwood (Charl and his sons Plase and Jorda-
or on a Spot check (DC = Opado’s Hide check result while
nus; see Adventure Background) attack any humanoids
sniping = 1d20-13). Use a -5 penalty for the PCs’ distrac-
not wearing the unholy symbol of Sarn.
tion and a -1 penalty per 10 feet of distance.
bHuman Warrior Skeletons (2): hp 6, 7; see Appen-
dices.
bHuman Commoner Zombie: hp 16; see Appendi- You notice that one of the four doors is open now. A
ces. human in masterwork studded leather armor that looks
Traps (EL varies): The door leading to area G.4 is similar to >PC’s name< shot a bullet at you and then
trapped with a summon monster I trap that summons a immediately hid again behind the doorframe.
fiendish dire rat if any of the characters is of good align-
ment. Spells such as undetectable alignment protect
against the trap’s activation. The summoned creature im- Read or paraphrase the following when any of the charac-
mediately attacks any intruders. Furthermore, since Day 3 ters enters this room – the former curate chamber of the
the square in front of the door to area G.3 is again trapped temple.
with a camouflaged pit trap (see Development section be-
low). The trapdoor swings open when about 50 pounds are
placed upon it. A hidden switch bypass right next to the This small room with a nearly triangular base has a
door prevents the trap’s activation. chest of drawers and a damaged trunk next to a bed. A
QCamouflaged Pit Trap: CR 1; mechanical; location common lamp that stands on the trunk illuminates the
trigger; manual reset; hidden switch bypass (Search DC old chamber. [If a surprised or waiting Bobbie is here,
25); DC 20 Reflex save avoids; 10 ft. deep (1d6, fall); also read the following.] In front of the chest of drawers,
Search DC 19*; Disable Device DC 20. you see a mastiff starting to bark and growl. [If a sur-
*The marks around the trap (see above) decrease the prised Opado is here as well, read the following too.] A
Search check DC by 5 points to 19. human that looks similar to >PC’s name< draws his
QSummon Monster I Trap: CR 2; magic device; dagger while standing up from the bed. He wears mas-
proximity trigger (detect good); automatic reset (1 minute); terwork studded leather armor and a simple copper ring
spell effect (summon monster I, 3rd-level cleric, fiendish on the right forefinger.
dire rat); Search DC 26; Disable Device DC 26.
Treasure: The destroyed skeleton (via turn undead) of
a former curate lies in the pit. (Fallen into the pit during a The chest’s drawers contain several books about past
fight against former heroes, the altar animated the young stock-taking processes (the missing books from area F.4,
man as a skeleton after his death.) Hidden under the rot- being a large sample of Ruther’s handwriting needed for
ting remnants of its clothing (Search DC 15), a smokestick the forgery of the note [see area F]), a sheet of thick vel-
can be found. lum that is a letter from Ruther (the missing letter from
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from the third hook], containing Ruther’s autograph needed hook, a hemp rope (50 ft.), a tent, two torches (one has
for the forgery of the note [see area F]), a quill, five sheets already been lit and still burns for about 30 minutes), a wa-
of paper, and a vial of ink (1 oz.). A DC 10 Search check terskin holding water, and a large pouch with the contents
reveals a hidden backpack under the bed (see Treasure of Ruther’s secret cache (11 pp, 724 gp, 376 sp, and 192
section below). The damaged trunk contains old clothes. cp; see area F.4) and till (1 pp, 29 gp, 74 sp, and 23 cp;
Creatures (EL 3): Opado, an agent of the Moonwalk- see area F.1). A DC 20 Search check reveals a secret,
ers, currently prepares the former temple for the arrival of waterproof pocket in the bag that contains a letter.
its new Head Walker (depending on the current Day; e.g., Read or paraphrase the following when any of the
tidying the rooms up, resetting of the set-off camouflaged characters reads the message written in Common.
pit trap, lubricating or locking the iron doors, and arming of
the rusted portcullis trap). Furthermore, he tries to under-
stand unclear instructions (see DC 25 or higher hints from “Walker Opado,
the Message Hints below). There is a big chance (01-50%)
that Opado is present here. Otherwise, he is in area G.3 Travel to the double-walled town to prepare a former
(51-70%), G.4 (71-90%), G.5 (91-95%), or somewhere temple for the arrival of its new Head Walker. Formerly
else (96-100%; you decide where he is [e.g., goes walking located below Tomugha’s shop, the building is owned
with Bobbie in area G.6]). by Herrut in these days. However, use a secret en-
Opado’s companion Bobbie, a riding dog, is trained for trance at the bottom of the Calm Spring to reach the
war. He looks like a mastiff. Bobbie accompanies Opado in underground ruin. Keep the unholy place a secret!
the temple all the time. If the thief is somewhere else and
does not go walking with Bobbie, the riding dog guards Furthermore, take the ownership of the building! Act at
area G.2. (An animal trained to bear a rider into combat your own discretion!
[combat riding] knows the tricks attack, come, defend,
down, guard, and heel [see Handle Animal under Skill De- Finally, revive the former hero known as Maevis! For
scriptions in the PHB]. that, you received a powerful item – the salve. You can
bOpado: Male human Rog2; hp 9; see Appendices. find his inert body on the local graveyard. Bring him to
bBobbie: Male riding dog: hp 13; see Appendices. the temple where he will face our master’s wrath! Use
Tactics: If Opado hears noise from area G.1 (Listen this letter wisely!
+6; Listen DC -2), the thief starts an investigation. Prior to
it, he activates his ring of virtue (see New Magic Items) Erol and Furpin are on the way to support you.
and draws his masterwork sling.
Following that, he quietly opens the door to area G.1 Defend the Lord of Darkness’ interests with your life if
(Move Silently +2; Opado has a -2 penalty for a noisy door; necessary! Success will be rewarded!
use a -5 penalty for the PCs’ distraction and the penalty for
distance found under the Listen skill), hides (Hide +7), and – Head Walker of the capital”
looks what is going on in the worship hall (Spot +6). In
subsequent rounds, Opado makes a ranged attack with his A DC 10 Knowledge (religion) check reveals that Sarn is
sling on any spotted intruder and then immediately hides also called Lord of Darkness.
again (sniping, a Hide option). He takes a –20 penalty on Letter (EL equal to or less than party level): In order
his Hide check to conceal himself after the shot. (Ranged to make understanding more difficult (e.g., if the letter falls
attacks can count as sneak attacks only if the target is in wrong hands), the message contains some tricky para-
within 30 feet.) If any of the PCs approaches him (or he is phrases and a play upon words.
surprised), Opado draws his masterwork dagger during his You may give any of the PCs 1 or more of the follow-
move action (e.g., tumbling as part of normal movement; ing hints if he or she succeeds on an Intelligence check:
Tumble DC 15; Tumble +3), and makes a single attack on
him or her. If there is any ally remaining (one of the un- Message Hints
dead or the summoned fiendish dire rat), Opado tries to
flank a character with it in order to sneak attack him or her. Intelligence Check Paraphrases and Play upon
If necessary, Opado activates his ring of virtue again. Result Words Interpreted
If forced outside the temple into combat (see Creature 5 The double-walled town is
section above), Opado tries to escape (e.g., jumps into the Clearwood.
Great Well to use the secret entrance [see area H], hides The capital (of Ankhalon)
among the people in the marketplace, or enters a public is Hartingen.
building, such as the Clearwood Inn [see Quirin Adventure Erol and Furpin are
#2: First Challenge]). Moonwalkers as well.
As a member of the Moonwalkers, Opado has no fear 10 Herrut’s building is a shop,
of death – the proclaimed beginning of the way to immor- formerly owned by Tomugha.
tality. Due to this belief and the instructions from the letter The Calm Spring is the
(see below), the thief fights to the death. If Opado is badly Great Well.
wounded (2 hit points or less), however, he drinks his po- The master is a deity.
tion of cure light wounds to increase his chance of a victory 15 The salve is a magic item.
and/or glory as a living being. Furthermore, if not already Herrut is Ruther.
fighting in area G.1, Opado shifts the fight there to take 20 Maevis’ inert body is the mas-
advantage of the traps and “sense the presence” of Sarn terwork stone statue standing
(see unhallow spell of the altar above). He does not know on his grave. To revive
that any creature slain in the worship hall (including Bobbie Maevis means to turn his
1
and the thief himself) will be animated as a skeleton or petrified body back to flesh.
zombie. Tomugha was a member
If Bobbie hears noise from area G.1 (Listen DC -2; of the Moonwalkers in Clear-
Listen +5), the riding dog alerts Opado or waits (Ready) for wood.
the intruders (if alone in area G.2). Bobbie is ready to 25 A former hero means a con-
defend Opado. (The dog was given the command to pro- verted hero. Maevis was a
tect Opado before the thief entered the temple.) The riding member of the Moonwalkers
dog attempts to trip anyone he bites. as well.
Treasure: The backpack of Opado contains a bedroll, To use this letter wisely
a blanket, a burned out moonrod (see New Special Item), means that it can help to con-
a change of clothes, a crowbar, flint and steel, a grappling vince Maevis of Opado being

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an ally.
30 The arrival of the temple’s
new Head Walker is Maevis’
“revival.”
The master’s wrath does
not mean Maevis but the
deity’s enemies. Maevis shall
be brought to the temple to
get instructions for their
death.
1 If the existence of the stone statue or the stone to
flesh property of the salve is unknown to the PCs,
increase the DC by 5 points.
Development: Opado’s plans for the near future are
the revival of Maevis (Day 7; see area I.2) and the forgery
of a sale contract to take the ownership of the building
from Ruther (Day 8+).
Information: Opado does not know who the Head
Walker of Hartingen is. Beside the information from the let-
ter, he also has no knowledge about Tomugha. Finally,
Opado is not aware of a Moonwalkers agent in the local
thieves’ guild – Descog. (However, he knows him from
Hartingen.)
Ad Hoc XP Adjustments: Award experience points
for the interpreted letter, but cut the experience point
award by 50% to account for the lack of danger. The cor-
rect interpretation of the letter has a CR of equal to or less
than the party level (DM decision).
3. THE PREPARATION ROOM
(POSSIBLE EL 3)
Read or paraphrase the following when any of the charac-
ters enters this room – the former preparation room of the
temple.
You see a chair, a table, and a wardrobe standing
along the western wall of the otherwise empty, nearly
triangular room. All surfaces are covered with a layer of
d u s t.
A DC 15 Search or Survival check reveals some partial
foot- and pawprints on the firm (dusty) ground. They were
left by Opado and Bobbie. The wardrobe holds an old,
black vestment that is in bad condition. Furthermore, some
utensils and tools for diverse rituals can be found in it.
Development: If Opado and Bobbie are here and any
of them hears noise from area G.1, the thief starts an in-
vestigation (go to the Tactics section of area G.2).
4. THE VESTRY
(POSSIBLE EL 3)
Read or paraphrase the following when any of the charac-
ters enters this room – the former vestry of the temple.
This nearly triangular, dusty room has a chest, a desk,
and two empty shelves. In the middle of the room is a
pi l e of as hes .
A closer inspection of the dusty floor (Search or Survival
DC 15) reveals some partial foot- and pawprints on the
firm ground, which were left by Opado and Bobbie. A DC
30 Search check reveals a secret cache in the floor under
the desk. The chest is unlocked and empty. Burnt by for-
mer adventurers, the pile of ashes once was mostly unholy
texts, containing scriptures, stories, and teachings of the
faith of Sarn. Hidden (Search DC 25) among it is a dam-
aged, partially burnt book about the school of necromancy
magic written in Common (worth 3d6 x 10 gp for the right
buyer). Furthermore, rival clerics removed and destroyed
the remaining religious paraphernalia once stored here.
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Treasure: The secret cache contains an oil of mend-
ing and a potion of cure minor wounds (see New Magic
Items).
Development: If Opado and Bobbie are here and any
of them hears noise from area G.1, the thief starts an in-
vestigation (go to the Tactics section of area G.2).
5. THE TORTURE CHAMBER
(POSSIBLE EL 3)
Read or paraphrase the following when any of the charac-
ters enters this room – the former torture chamber of the
temple.
The floor of this empty, nearly triangular room is cov-
ered with dust. A set of rusty manacles is bolted into
the southern wall.
A DC 15 Search or Survival check reveals some partial
foot- and pawprints left by Opado and Bobbie, on the firm
(dusty) ground. A DC 10 Search check reveals below the
dust patches old blood on the floor.
The torture devices were removed and destroyed in
the past.
Development: If Opado and Bobbie are here and any
of them hears noise from area G.1, the thief starts an in-
vestigation (go to the Tactics section of area G.2).
6. THE SECRET TUNNEL (EL 1)
In addition to the existing (secret) door (from and) to area
G.1, further (secret) doors (from and) to area G.2, G.3,
G.4, and G.5 were planned but not built in the past.
The (secret) stone door that leads to area G.1 can be
opened through a lever (see area G and G.1 for informa-
tion about the worship hall’s secret stone door).
Read or paraphrase the following when any of the
characters enters the secret tunnel.
You stand in an intersection. Two passages leading
north and south turn east in about 25 feet and end in
another 50 feet. Opposite the secret door begins a
mere 3-foot wide and 5-foot tall tunnel that has sand
walls shored up by timbers. The passage curves and
twists to the southwest. After 300 feet, it opens into a
15-foot-by-15-foot room. Along the western wall is a 5-
foot wide and 15-foot long pit, which is filled with water.
A winch exists on the northern wall.
Because Opado goes walking with Bobbie here, the riding
dog’s excrement can be found in each of the three pas-
sages (Search DC 10).
The winch raises the portcullis once dropped (see area
H).
The water-filled pit is almost 60 feet deep. At its bottom
is a 3-foot tall, rusty iron portcullis in the western wall. Be-
hind is the shaft of the Great Well (see area H).
Trap (EL 1): One minute after the portcullis from area
H was raised with the winch, it drops. A hidden switch by-
pass on the winch prevents the trap’s activation. (If anyone
wants to use the pit/well to visit the town above, he has to
disarm the trap for the stay there. Otherwise, the timed
trigger would hinder him using the same way back.)
QRusty Portcullis Trap: CR 1; mechanical; timed
trigger (1 minute); manual reset; hidden switch bypass
(Search DC 25); Atk +10 melee (3d6); Search DC 20; Dis-
able Device DC 20. Note: Damage applies only to those
underneath the portcullis. Portcullis blocks passageway.
Development: Reset and disarmed by a former cleric
of Sarn (via the hidden switch bypass), Opado arms (and
sets off) this trap on Day 6, after Erol and Furpin used the
Great Well to reach the temple ruin.

H. THE GREAT WELL
The Great Well stands in the centre of a meeting place for
the town’s people. Built in the early days of Clearwood, it
has a diameter of 15 feet and is about 70 feet deep. The
well’s bottom consists of clay with a thin layer of sand
above it.
The shaft’s old, slippery masonry wall looks as de-
scribed under area F.
At the well’s bottom, a 3-foot tall, rusty iron portcullis is
in the eastern shaft wall, leading to area G.6. A character
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swimming under the portcullis when it drops (see area G.6)
takes 3d6 points of piercing damage if hit.
yMasonry Stone Wall: 1 ft. thick; Hardness 8; hp 90
(per 10-foot section); Break DC 35; Climb DC 20*.
*A slippery wall increases the Climb check DC by 5
points to 20.
yRusty Iron Portcullis: 2 in. thick; Hardness 10; hp
60; Break DC 28; Lift DC 25.
Other Possible NPCs: Potentially, anyone in town.
The following description is keyed to a location on the well
map below. The Great Well can be found in Quirin Adven-
ture #2: First Challenge under area L.

1. THE DEADLY BOTTOM (EL 1/3)
Read or paraphrase the following when any of the charac-
ters dives to the bottom of the Great Well by day and suc-
ceeds on a DC 14 Spot check. Otherwise, go to the Crea-
ture section below.
The surroundings become slightly darker with each foot
dived deeper. After a few seconds, you notice the
stocky skeleton of a dwarf in the relatively clear water,
standing probably at the bottom. It seems to wield a ra-
pier and a heavy steel shield. You also see a 3-foot tall
passage in the shaft wall.
Swimming in the well’s calm water only requires a DC 10
Swim check. Trained swimmers can just take 10.
Very cold water (e.g., if the adventure occurs in winter)
deals 1d6 points of nonlethal damage from hypothermia
per minute of exposure.
Any character can hold her breath for a number of
rounds equal to twice her Constitution score. After this pe-
riod of time, the character must make a DC 10 Constitution
check every round in order to continue holding her breath.
Each round, the DC increases by 1. When the character
finally fails her Constitution check, she begins to drown. In
the first round, she falls unconscious (0 hp). In the follow-
ing round, she drops to –1 hit points and is dying. In the
third round, she drowns.
You can find more information about aquatic terrain
and the dangers of water in the DMG under Aquatic Ter-
rain and The Environment (see Water Dangers).
The bottom of the well is poorly lit by day. Within this
area of shadowy illumination, a character can only see
dimly. Creatures here have concealment relative to that
character. A creature in an area of shadowy illumination
can make a Hide check to conceal itself (for more informa-
tion see Vision and Light under Exploration in the PHB). At
night (even with moonlight), the well’s bottom is cloaked in
complete darkness. Creatures without darkvision are effec-
tively blinded here (see Darkness under The Environment
in the DMG).
If the 3-foot tall passage in the shaft wall is not blocked
by the rusty iron portcullis, a DC 20 Search check reveals
it sitting in a recess, flush with the passage’s ceiling.
If anyone wants to climb the rope on which the well’s
bucket is tied (if dipped into the water), he must succeed
on a DC 15 Climb check. Securing a grappling hook while
swimming in the well requires a Use Rope check (DC 10,
+2 for every 10 feet of distance the grappling hook is
thrown). You may want to apply an additional +5 Use Rope
DC modifier because of the increased difficulty of throwing.
Failure by 4 or less indicates that the hook fails to catch
and falls, allowing the character to try again. Failure by 5
or more indicates that the grappling hook initially holds, but
comes loose after 1d4 rounds of supporting weight. This
check is made secretly, so that the character does not
know whether the rope will hold his or her weight. Climbing
the rope with the slippery shaft wall to brace against re-
quires a DC 10 Climb check to succeed.
Creatures (EL 1/3): An undead creature – a dwarven
skeleton – guards the bottom of the well. The former resi-
dent of Clearwood attacks anyone not wearing the unholy
symbol of Sarn.
Wielding a piercing weapon (rapier) underwater, the
skeleton has no penalty to hit and deals normal damage.
Because it has firm footing, it moves only at half speed
(not reflected in its statistics given in the appendices). See
Underwater Combat in the DMG for more information.
The shadowy (or dark) bottom of the well does not pro-
vide any concealment against the skeleton due to its dark-
vision.
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Alternatively, you can change the starting condition so
that the skeleton is on the ground (prone) when a charac-
ter arrives at the bottom of the well, making a surprise
attack on the diver (e.g., attacks anyone swimming through
the passage in the shaft wall) who probably mistakes it for
a drowned dwarf.
bDwarf Warrior Skeleton: hp 6; see Appendices.
Treasure: The refuse of centuries lies at the bottom of
the well (e.g., an empty bottle, an old bucket, and a com-
mon lamp). In addition, a character can find a gem of read
magic (see New Magic Items), 1d4 pp, 2d8 gp, 1d8 sp,
and 1d6 cp hidden in the sand (Search DC 20).
Ad Hoc XP Adjustments: Because of unfavorable
conditions for the character(s), increase experience points
awards here by 50%. If the skeleton is defeated in com-
plete darkness, award 10% additional experience points
for this encounter. Award 10% additional experience points
if the water is very cold. The bonuses are cumulative.
I. THE GRAVEYARD
Read or paraphrase the following when any of the charac-
ters comes close to the graveyard.
In addition to many scattered tombstones, you see sev-
eral crypts in the graveyard, which were built for the
wealthy dead. Amongst a small field of tombstones, an
old masterwork stone statue exists that represents a
human male, wearing full plate armor. A raven is sitting
on the blade of a stone longsword. With its stretched
out right arm, the fighter seems to point with it at a
distant enemy. In the statue’s left hand, it carries a
heavy steel shield made of stone. A large tombstone in
front of the statue can tell you more about the dead.
An epitaph can be read on the tombstone - “R.I.P. Maevis.
Your deeds will never be forgotten!” A DC 26 Spellcraft
check on the masterwork stone statue identifies a flesh to
stone spell that is already in place and in effect. (Do not
forget to describe his possessions not seen from the dis-
tant position.)
Despite Clearwood being founded over 1,000 years
ago, only a few graves in the graveyard are older than 300
years. The main reason for that is a great fire about 350
years ago. The old, now forgotten graveyard, formerly ad-
jacent to the burnt down first temple of Dorain in Clear-
wood (see web enhancement for The Secrets of Maevis or
Quirin Adventure #2: First Challenge for more information
about the former and current temple of Dorain), was no
longer usable for the numerous victims of the fire and a
new graveyard had to be opened. Indeed the grave of
Maevis is one of the oldest.
Creatures: The graveyard is the home of several ra-
vens. A DC 25 Handle Animal check is needed to “push”
any raven to come to the PC. Alternatively, the wild empa-
thy ability can improve a raven’s attitude from unfriendly to
indifferent or better. If the raven’s attitude changes to hos-
tile, it attacks the influencing character and flees.
bRavens (4): hp 1 each; see Appendices.
Development: From Day 2 on, Paul can be found
here now and then.
Information: Gantee (see area C.1) may question the
corpse of the killed shopkeeper via the speak with dead
spell. Furthermore, with the help of speak with animals the
ravens could provide information concerning activities in
the graveyard.
The Graveyard can be found in Quirin Adventure #2: First
Challenge under area P.
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“What the… Where…? What happened?”

1. THE GRAVEDIGGER
Read or paraphrase the following when any of the charac-
ters wants to speak with the Danel. Maevis’ attitude immediately after being returned to flesh is
hostile. A DC 25 Diplomacy check is necessary to influ-
ence his attitude to indifferent. Alternatively, a PC can try
While you are looking for the gravedigger’s house, you to intimidate him. The Intimidate check is opposed by
notice a human who appears from behind one of the Maevis’ modified level check (1d20+10-5*).
crypts of the graveyard. [On Day 4, also read the fol- *Maevis’ effective level is reduced by 5 (see Creatures
lowing.] After you called the bald-headed, middle-aged section below).
human, the man who shoulders a spade slowly comes After the PCs returned Maevis to flesh, they may pass
to y o u a n d a s k s : themselves off as Moonwalkers to get information from
him. In conjunction with Opado’s unholy symbol of Sarn or
“What? >You can use something he thinks he heard the thief’s letter from the Moonwalkers, a bluff to convince
from one of the characters here.<” Maevis that the characters (“being Erol, Furpin, Opado,
and hired mercenaries…”) are allies is believable. As a
result, there is no modifier to his Sense Motive check (Bluff
Creatures: Danel’s (male DC 1d20+3-5). Otherwise, the member
human Com1) workplace is the of the Moonwalkers gets a +10 Sense
graveyard. The local gravedig- Motive modifier (see Bluff under Skill
ger also maintains some of the Descriptions in the PHB). In this case,
burial places for extra money, Maevis did not so much see through the
such as the crypts. He lives in bluff as prove reluctant to go along with it if
a small house to the west of the Sense Motive check succeeds by 10 or
here. less. However, if Maevis succeeds by 11 or
Development: On Day 4, more points, he has seen through it. A
Danel buries the corpse of Ruther successful Bluff check indicates that
in the graveyard. On Day 7, Danel Maevis believes the PCs’ statements,
discovers the missing stone statue at least until they behave some-
of Maevis and his opened, empty what unusually.
grave. The characters are con-
Information: If asked about sidered “invisible” until he is
Maevis, Danel tells the PCs that returned to flesh. A PC may
he was a former human hero. get a +2 bonus on attack
The circumstances of Maevis’ rolls against Maevis and
death are unknown to every- ignore his Dexterity bo-
one including the gravedig- nuses to AC when a
ger. However, Danel thinks, timed attack from be-
the hero died of old age. hind is made immedi-
Furthermore, he believes that ately after his revival.
in honor of him, the stone Among further planned
statue was created after his actions, the PCs can use
death. a rope to somehow bind
After Day 1, the gravedigger the petrified Maevis (difficult
has seen Paul here from time to due to his posture, -5 circum-
time. stance penalty on Use Rope
Because Danel buries Ruther’s checks), tie a rope to Maevis’
corpse on Day 4, he can describe petrified sword to make a spe-
(Heal +0) its general condition thereafter cial disarm attempt immedi-
(e.g., wounds from piercing weapon). ately after he returns to flesh,
or grab the statue for an up-
coming grapple with the
2. THE FORMER HERO man.
(EL 4) Creatures: The 5´
11´´ tall and 380 lb.
Depending on the PCs’ knowledge about
stone statue (naturally
Maevis (e.g., characters think of him
165 lb.) on Maevis’ grave
being a hero or villain) and their
is the petrified, inert “for-
intentions resulting from it (e.g.,
mer hero.”
they plan to destroy the statue or
Before he was turned to
return him to flesh to do a good deed or get infor-
stone, Maevis had already cast shield other on Tomugha
mation from him), this can be a roleplaying encounter.
and protection from good*, bear’s endurance, and divine
Read or paraphrase the following when the characters
favor on himself. The duration of each spell expired, how-
use Opado’s ounce of the stone salve to return Maevis to
ever, while he was an inert statue.
flesh.
*Domain spell.
Furthermore, Maevis gained 5 negative levels 1 round
After you applied the ointment to the statue, the petri- before he was turned to stone. The condition halted while
fied human returns to flesh. At the same time, a flame, petrified and continues after he returns to normal. He still
equivalent in brightness to a torch, springs forth from takes the following penalties.
the blade of his decorated adamantine longsword. His • –5 on all skill checks and ability checks.
worn full plate armor, carried heavy steel shield, and • –5 on attack rolls and saving throws.
sheathed light crossbow are of masterwork quality as • –25 hit points.
well. Being wounded, the sweaty man with short, dark • –5 effective level (whenever Maevis’ level is used in a
blond hair and light blue eyes briefly looks around and die roll or calculation, reduce it by 5).
asks in a confused manner: Maevis lost access to five spells as if he had cast his
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he next prepares spells or regains spell slots, he gets five
less spell slots at his highest spell levels. (He lost access
to the following spells: 1st – bane, cause fear, cure light
wounds; 2nd – cure moderate wounds, desecrate*.)
Negative levels remain for 24 hours or until removed
with a spell, such as restoration. After 24 hours (23 hours,
59 minutes, and 9 rounds are remaining), Maevis must at-
tempt a separate Fortitude save (DC 22) for each negative
level he has gained. If the saving throw succeeds, the
negative level goes away with no harm to Maevis. If the
save fails, the negative level goes away, but Maevis’ level
is also reduced by one.
*Domain spell.
Moreover, Maevis is injured. He gained 10 points of
damage before he was turned to stone (magic missile).
bMaevis (7th level): Male human Clr4/Ftr3; hp 52;
see Appendices.
With these 5 negative levels gained and hit points lost,
Maevis statistics change to the new totals below.
Ongoing Conditions: After being returned to flesh,
the following changes to his statistics are in effect: CR 4 (-
2 for 5 negative levels, -1 for 10 points of damage); HD
4d8+8 plus 3d10+6 minus 25; hp 27 (currently 17); Grp +3;
Atk +4 melee (1d8+2/19-20, adamantine longsword) or +3
ranged (1d8/19-20, masterwork light crossbow); Full Atk
+4/-1 melee (1d8+2/19-20, adamantine longsword) or +3/-
2 ranged (1d8/19-20, masterwork light crossbow); SV Fort
+4, Ref -2, Will +3; Climb -8, Concentration +7, Diplomacy
-4, Jump -14, Knowledge (religion) -2, Ride +6, Spellcraft -
2, Swim -15; 0* – cure minor wounds, detect magic, guid-
ance, read magic, virtue.
*Cast spells at 1st level (minimum).
Tactics: After Maevis is turned back to flesh, he is not
considered flat-footed because combat is not over for him.
However, the member of the Moonwalkers does not really
know what happened to him and where he is now. Though
Maevis feels weakened and considers fleeing for a mo-
ment, he waits to see what the PCs’ intensions are.
If confronted with his hero status, Maevis tries to play
his old role of a good person until the truth is revealed
(Bluff -6) or there is a chance for an unnoticed flight.
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If the PCs unsuccessfully pretend to be Moonwalkers,
Maevis wants to see Opado’s “secret item of identification”
(and symbol of the new moon) to be sure – his black pearl.
If the characters cannot show him the gem (because they
do not know what is meant), he attacks.
If forced into combat, Maevis first drinks his potion of
displacement and then attacks the closest (or most dan-
gerous-looking) opponent with his adamantine longsword.
(A hit with it reveals a heatless flame. A DC 23 Spellcraft
check identifies the continual flame spell.) Maevis makes
Power Attacks in steps of 1 point.
If badly wounded (7 hit points or less), Maevis drinks
his potion of cure moderate wounds. Contrary to Opado
(and other members of the Moonwalkers), Maevis has fear
of death. (The main reason is his weak faith. After his
petrification, Maevis doubts that he and Jeanina will be
again united in death.) Therefore, he does not fight to the
death, withdrawing instead if at 4 hit points or less. Alterna-
tively, he surrenders.
If it is not possible for him to drink any potion (e.g., he
is bound or grappled), he tries to free himself first.
In general, Maevis favors mounted combat. However,
in his weakened state, he would rather use a nearby (war)
horse to escape than to fight.
A favored tactic in places of complete darkness (e.g.,
during a cloudy new moon night in the graveyard) would
be to drink his potion of darkvision and make ranged at-
tacks with his masterwork light crossbow from the dark.
Development: Because his knowledge about the pre-
sent time and place is limited, Maevis prefers to leave the
town after his escape from the graveyard. For that, he
looks for a horse, steals it, and rides away.
Information: Since the fall of Clearwood’s Sarn tem-
ple, Maevis is the only living mortal that knows the altar’s
powers including its requirements. Furthermore, he is one
of the few individuals who know a secret about Sarn (see
diary of Maevis found under New Magic Items).
Ad Hoc XP Adjustments: If Maevis is defeated via ro-
leplaying, award the normal experience for this encounter.
However, cut the experience point award by 50% if there
was a lack of danger.

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Development
If the characters identify Opado as the burglar at Ruther’s
Goods and the murderer of Ruther, the adventure is com-
pleted.
If Opado is arrested, he is given a short trial and then
hanged on a tree outside the town.
If the temple is not discovered despite Opado being
revealed as the murderer of Ruther (e.g., the first hook
was used), the Moonwalkers send several members under
the lead of Krelar (female dwarf Clr2/Rog2) to establish a
new Moonwalker cell in Clearwood. They also use the
Great Well to reach the underground ruin.
If the characters worked for the Hats and found the
freelancer in town, Hanan clears the accused guild (bur-
glary at Ruther’s Goods and murder of Ruther). Further-
more, the militia captain apologizes to them to strengthen
the position of Shade and confirm the agreement (see The
Agreement sidebar).
If Salsamat should die, Odegon becomes the guild’s
new leader. As a result, Descog (if alive, see below) will
fail to convince the alcoholic to join the Moonwalkers of
Hartingen.
As a member of the Hats, Descog likely heard the
news about the PCs’ actions and Opado’s death. There-
after, he speculates and spreads several (false) rumors
about the characters (e.g., they stole goods from Ruther’s
Goods). The agent also visits a “friend” in Hartingen to in-
form the local Moonwalkers about Shade’s identity and the
recent events in Clearwood.
If Descog is revealed as an agent of the Moonwalkers
and arrested by the militia, he gives away the identity of
Shade. Following that, the fanatic commits suicide to pre-
vent a further interrogation, possibly under the influence of
magic. (With the help of speak with dead the corpse could
provide some information, however.)
If the characters found the murderer of Ruther (dead or
alive), the mysterious friend of the former shopkeeper in-
vites them to a dinner some days later, regardless of
whether they worked for the bounty or not. Furthermore,
he may offer them lucrative job opportunities from time to
time.
If a PC was accused of the burglary at Ruther’s Goods
and the murder of its owner, he is cleared after Opado is
revealed as the true culprit. Furthermore, Hanan apolo-
gizes for the trouble.
If the characters revived Maevis and the former hero
surrendered, he is arrested.
Conversions
A character can try to convert a worshiper to another belief
with the Diplomacy skill. This is handled via opposed
Diplomacy checks (similar to negotiations). However, the
second party – the character that previously converted the
worshiper to his current belief – already rolled his check in
the past. Therefore, if you do not have statistics for the
second party, you have to assume his or her Diplomacy
skill modifier. Because the NPC’s alignment (probably)
changes one or more steps towards an appropriate one
during conversion (e.g., character’s alignment must have a
component in common with the new deity’s alignment, and
no component directly opposed to the new deity’s align-
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If Maevis managed to escape, he first looks for a way
to get a restoration spell (or something that improves his
Fortitude saves, such as a bear’s endurance spell). He has
less than 24 hours of time to prevent the loss of 1-5 levels.
However, that is unlikely to happen. After a level drain,
Maevis continues to look for a restoration, because that
spell is able to restore one experience level within 1 day
per caster level. (Within 1 week per caster level, a greater
restoration can restore all of his drained experience lev-
els.) He travels to Hartingen, where he hopes to find other
Moonwalkers that may help him. Maevis is willing to ex-
change parts of his possessions for the casting of one or
more restoration spells (or a greater restoration spell). The
evil organization rewards Maevis with a restoration each
day, however, in return for doing some dirty jobs. Further-
more, the evil organization (contacted by Sarn) demands
he destroy his diary.
If Maevis should discover Carrick Ganatea’s heritage,
he wants to take revenge on him.
When Maevis is arrested, a deity (e.g., the patron deity
of one of the PCs or Zohar) may discover Maevis’ potential
to become a powerful servant again. The characters get
the task to convert him (see Conversions below) while
bringing the man to a temple, where he will receive a
greater restoration spell. (He has to donate parts of his
possessions for that.) A character has to beat Tomugha’s
former Diplomacy check result. His Diplomacy skill modi-
fier was +10 (human Clr7 with Charisma 12 [+1] who had 5
ranks in Diplomacy [+5], a synergy bonus from 5 ranks in
Bluff [+2], and a +2 circumstance bonus for the fact that
Sarn, as a god of death, could help Maevis regain his dead
wife). Due to his weak faith, Maevis tends to convert
(again) if he receives a greater restoration, resulting in a
+2 circumstance bonus to the character’s Diplomacy
check. Any other PC can help the converting character
achieve success on his or her Diplomacy check by making
the same kind of skill check in a cooperative effort. If he or
she rolls a 10 or higher on his or her check, the converting
character he or she is helping gets a +2 bonus to his or her
check, as per the rule for favorable conditions. (The aiding
character cannot take 10 on the skill check.) During their
journey, followers of Sarn are on the search for Maevis
and his diary (that might still be unknown to the PCs) …
If Erol and Furpin arrive in town after Opado’s letter is
discovered, all militia members guarding the town’s en-
trance gate are given the command to ask any newcomer
for their name. Despite the fact that both warriors lie, the
suspicious men are arrested.
ment), converting a NPC’s belief with Diplomacy generally
takes at least 1 day (8 hours that do not need to be con-
secutive) plus 1 week (1 hour spend every day) per step.
An atonement spell can decrease the amount of time
needed for the alignment change. A conversion does not
work on outsiders or any creature incapable of changing its
alignment naturally.
A character with 5 ranks in Knowledge (religion) may
gain a +2 synergy bonus to this check. Depending on the
worshiper’s devotion, you may also grant the character or
the second party a circumstance bonus on his or her
Diplomacy check. (An atheist also “believes.” If no second
party existed in the past, use a Diplomacy skill modifier of
+0.)

If Erol and Furpin are arrested in Clearwood, Hanan
interrogates both humans. If any of them was a murderer
in Clearwood, he is given a short trial and then hanged on
a tree outside the town. Otherwise, Hanan first
brands them on the forehead as Moon-
walkers and then banishes the “enemies
of Ankhalon” from the town forever. The
same counts for an arrested Maevis if
there is no attempt to convert him (see
above).
After the PCs solved the mystery for
Canon Gantee, the town priest asks them to
destroy Sarn’s altar (if not already done). Sarn
may command a powerful servant to prevent it (e.g., a
bearded devil that teleports to the former worship hall and
tries to bribe the party [increase its Intelligence if you want]
or even someone who uses a wish or miracle spell to
transport the altar to his or her location).
After their plan is foiled, the Moonwalkers will want to
take revenge on the PCs and send an assassin known as
Silvercord (male half-orc Rog5/Asn1) to kill them. If the
characters are the new owner of the diary of Maevis, he
will also have the task of recovering the book.
Rewards
In this adventure, the characters find a lot of Ruther’s for-
mer property. The contents of Ruther’s Goods are worth
more than 1,600 gp. Furthermore, the PCs can discover
forgotten items at the bottom of the Great Well (e.g., the
gem of read magic) or within the former temple of Sarn
(e.g., the altar and a smokestick in the worship hall, an oil
of mending and a potion of cure minor wounds in the ves-
try).
The PCs also have the chance to get the possessions
of Maevis (e.g., the everburning adamantine longsword
and the diary of Maevis) and Opado (e.g., a ring of virtue
and the coin-filled pouch in his backpack). Alone the magic
equipment of Maevis is worth more than 7,500 gp. If the
characters did not revive Maevis, they also possess an
ounce of the magic ointment named stone salve (worth
4,000 gp).
In general, Hanan demands Opado’s loot from the PCs
(e.g., the till contents). Because it is difficult for him to say
what the thief originally possessed and what he has stolen
from Ruther’s property, the otherwise friendly militia cap-
tain would also agree to take a fixed sum of 200 gp from
Opado’s possessions for recent town expenses (spells
from Gantee, new entrance door for Ruther’s Goods,…) if
any of the characters succeeds on a DC 20 Diplomacy
check. Furthermore, Hanan thanks the PCs for revealing
the true burglar and murderer. Additionally, the characters
receive a bonus reward of 200 gp from a friend of Ruther
(see below).
If the characters worked for the Hats and found the
freelancer in town, the party gets the promised reward (of
up to 200 gp).
If the PCs worked for the bounty and found the mur-
derer of Ruther (dead or alive), they receive the 100 gp
from the militia captain. If the characters did not work for it,
the mysterious friend of Ruther agrees to Hanan’s sugges-
tion that he hand over the prize to the party in spite of it.
In addition to donated spells or scrolls (if so), Canon
Gantee thanks them in the name of Dorain.
Furthermore, the characters become local heroes. If
they already have that status (PCs played Quirin Adven-
ture #2: First Challenge), their reputation further increases.
Further
Adventures
The Moonwalkers could be a part of a long-term campaign
in which the characters foil several plans of the evil organi-
zation and their allies, finally stopping their master’s goal
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through a last confrontation. Further adventures of such a
campaign will be released as part of the independent
“Quirin Adventure” series. Look out for them!
In the upcoming “Quirin Adventure #8: Black
Pearls” the PCs guard the duke’s journey to Hart-
ingen, where he wants to court the princess. On
their way, they face a natural hazard and the
servants of a rival noble, but the real chal-
lenges are still to be revealed...
Furthermore, many NPCs, the Hats, Paul,
the town of Clearwood, or its surroundings
could be the source for future adventures.
You can use the following ideas:
1. Someone has poisoned the water of the Great Well
(used numerous doses of arsenic poison). The
people affected show symptoms of a contamination.
(The characters may be affected as well.) Unable to
treat an increasing number of poisoned residents,
Gantee asks the PCs to search for the poison’s origin
and neutralize it. In addition, the cleric of Dorain also
asks them to secure the milk supplies of the town,
protecting a herd of cows in a nearby thorp. (House-
hold remedies to treat someone for arsenic poison
are castor oil, milk, or solutions containing protein. If
the affected character drinks any of these three possi-
bilities, he or she gets a +2 alchemical bonus on For-
titude saving throws against arsenic poison for 1
hour.) Meanwhile, a band of smugglers under the
lead of Reer’k (male half-orc Rog4) tries to capture
the greatly needed animals for profit.
2. Someone blackmails Salsamat (e.g., Descog). The
unknown person demands that he hands over the
lead to Odegon or his secret identity will be revealed.
Accompanied by Encio, Shade, who does not really
trust any Hat now, hires the PCs (if one of them is not
already a member) to find the blackmailer and bring
him to a secret place – dead or alive. Decide how
much the current guildmaster reveals about the con-
tents of the blackmail. The reward could be a stolen
item, the copy of a key for a made built-in lock (e.g.,
built into the entrance door of a wealthy resident’s
grand house or a trapped treasure chest that is lo-
cated in a crypt in the graveyard), or the blackmailer’s
property.
3. While Hanan is out of town, Umar, the owner of the
Clearwood Inn, has problems with two of his guests –
Garlon (male human Ftr3) and Rafe (male human
Clr3). Waiting for a mysterious guest, the two veter-
ans of the Divine War occupy the dinner-room (see
Quirin Adventure #2: First Challenge for more infor-
mation about Umar, the Clearwood Inn, and the Di-
vine War). The innkeeper asks the PCs for help.
4. The characters discover by chance that Carrick Ga-
natea, a member of the Hats, probably is a descen-
dant of Raniel Ganatea, a member of the party that
defeated Maevis in the past (e.g., besides the same
elven family name, Raniel, represented on a found
old painting, has similar features). During the first
desecration of Sarn’s temple in Clearwood, the Lord
of Darkness cursed the party members and their de-
scendants (e.g., via the combination of a miracle and
bestow curse spell or the Lay Curse Salient Divine
Ability). Passed through the generations, the powerful
divine curse dooms Carrick’s soul to serve Sarn per-
manently (cannot be raised from the dead) in his
realm upon his murder. Are the PCs able to lessen
the curse (e.g., change permanent service to tempo-
rary [can be raised from the dead after murdered]
service via a miracle or wish spell) or, in addition to it,
even forever break it (e.g., if alive, a restored Maevis
wants to take revenge on Carrick; the PCs prevent
his murder, helping the elf to resist his destiny)? Is he
the last remaining descendant of the former adventur-
ers? Did Sarn lately curse the characters as well?
5. A dubious merchant from Hartingen (capital of Ankha-
lon) named Hacasin (male human Enc5) claims that
Ruther was in debt, owing him 4,000 gp. In return, the

very “persuasive” man wants the dead trader’s house
(worth 2,000 gp) and the contents of his shop and
cellar (worth 1,600 gp). Someone in town is distrustful
(e.g., Cathloy or Descog [see Quirin Adventure #2:
First Challenge for more information about Cathloy]),
wanting the house for unknown motives as well. He
or she hires the characters to convict Hacasin of his
fraud (if so; you decide). A reward of up to 500 gp can
be received. (Descog does not possess 500 gp. He
grants them a favor to be named later. This could be
a false promise.) Consider Hacasin being the current
lover of Ruther’s wife named Mayah (female human
Ill6). If so, she may be the legitimate heir of the build-
ing and the driving force behind the scenes.
6. Shade discovered the whereabouts of a former guild-
master’s mighty weapon named Piercing Light (bril-
liant energy rapier +1) – a forgotten secret room
under a town building (choose one), which can be
reached only via burglary. He asks the PCs whether
they are interested in a secret job that the Hats are
unable to carry out (assuming that not one of the
characters is a Hat). The reason for this is that the
magic item he wants is worth more than 10 gp and
therefore its theft would be a serious offense against
the law (see The Agreement sidebar). The remaining
treasure would be the character’s reward.
7. Unbeknownst to Ruther, Paul had been a wizard’s fa-
miliar in the past. Seeking feared power, a former ap-
prentice of the mage named Rigard Yoritak (male
dwarf Wiz6) hopes to gain access to the parrot’s (hid-
den) knowledge. The dwarf wants to buy Paul. If not
for sale, Rigard attempts to steal him. If the parrot is
not in the PCs’ possession, the new owner asks the
characters for help.
8. Along with complex knowledge about necromancy
magic (written in Common), the partially burnt book
found in the old temple’s vestry also lists past dates
of several solar eclipses. In the same text, dangerous
creatures of darkness are mentioned that accompa-
nied the moon’s shadow, killing all life in its path.
Because nobody in Clearwood remembers or heard
of such an event and there is no recognizable cycle in
the descriptions (the intervals vary between many
months and some decades), the duke sends the PCs
to a scholar, an astronomer named Unferth Vilio
(male gnome Exp8), who lives to the east of the town,
near the border to the dwarves’ lands. When will the
next solar eclipse occur? Is Clearwood in danger?
9. Because of the recent death of numerous people
(e.g., after 1. or 8. happened), a rat plague spreads in
Clearwood. The characters are hired to kill the ag-
gressive rat swarms. A simple house in Clearwood is
the duke’s reward (worth 1,000 gp; see DMG under
Urban Features). Alternatively, the PCs may get the
abandoned house (see Quirin Adventure #2: First
Challenge for more information).
10. The contents of Ruther’s shop hold a mysterious item
– the tiny miniature of a chest (focus for the secret
chest spell; may also contain something) – that is pro-
tected by a fire trap spell. Kither is supposed to be the
caster. If so, the replica’s counterpart is irretrievably
lost on the Ethereal Plane for several decades (see
Quirin Adventure #2: First Challenge for more infor-
mation about Kither). Otherwise, the caster may still
retrieve the chest… Who is it? Alternatively, the item
can be an animated tool (via a permanent animate
objects spell), a psionic tattoo scribed on the hide of a
toad (e.g., a former familiar), or the shell of a dragon
egg (choose the kind).
11. After the great fire about 350 years ago, the tomb-
stones of the old graveyard were used for the recon-
struction of the community. For unknown reason the
residents of these old buildings (including the keep)
are recently haunted by a damned soul at night (e.g.,
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via a nightmare spell; “Free your will!”). One of them,
an arcane spellcaster named Xez (male human
Wiz2), who keeps his study a secret, is not affected,
however.
12. A band of bounty hunters (various races and classes,
all level 1) transports a dangerous prisoner inside a
cage, a mad mass murderer known in Ankhalon as
Bret the Butcher (male human Exp5). Coming from
the dwarves’ land, their destination is Hartingen,
where he will be hanged. However, someone in
Clearwood helps him to escape (e.g., Descog) by
opening the cage.
13. Among the secrets in the diary of Maevis, the charac-
ters find a clue to the location of an old, keyed (keyed
to work only at night) two-way portal in Hartingen that
leads to the Land of the Night (see Quirin Mythology
#2: A Handful of Artifacts for more information about
the Land of the Night). To increase his reputation at
Ankhalon’s court, Duke Awajan of Clearwood would
hire the characters to spy into the enemy territory.
14. An angler is missing. His empty boat has been found
on a nearby lake. Close relatives ask the characters
for help. Because of old tales, an escaped beast of
Kither is suspected (e.g., a fiendish dire variant of a
predatory fish).
15. Led by a mysterious, impressive female human, a
group of bandits demands a road toll from everyone
traveling the road westwards. The woman claims to
be the daughter of Urugg, a former notorious ogre
bandit chief (see Quirin Adventure #2: First Challenge
for more information about Urugg).
16. Researching the former temple, Gantee discovered a
short note about the secret tunnel in the holy tome
(see web enhancement for The Secrets of Maevis or
Quirin Adventure #2: First Challenge for more infor-
mation about the holy tome). Intentionally built to hurt
Dorain’s temple about 350 years ago, the project was
(luckily) not finished. For fear of a future completion,
the canon wants to fill the tunnel. During the mining of
material in a nearby sandpit, an unknown, ancient
dwarven ruin is discovered there…
17. In a relatively new inn located in a nearby village,
someone administered a guest named Jolie (female
human Com1) sleeping powder several weeks ago.
Pregnant after this incident, the former virgin was
racked by her unborn child most of the time. Her
wealthy family that is residing in Hartingen hired a
cruel mercenary called Bonner Blackeyes (male half-
orc Rog1/Ftr2) to find the culprit. His research in the
Pleasant Inn revealed the existence of Det, the inn-
keeper’s hidden, misshapen son. Rumors about a
mysterious rape in the local inn and a hidden “fiend”
spread by Bonner caused the situation in the village
to become critical. As a result, Jasir (male human
Exp2), the innkeeper, hires the characters to protect
his family and inn from the furious villagers. He claims
that his son is innocent. However, the same “mystery”
happened in each community the innkeeper and his
family formerly lived. (Tales of a virgin that gave birth
to a demon can be researched there.) Is Det the
culprit? Will Jolie’s child be a demon? You may also
want Jolie’s parents to plan the death of their daugh-
ter’s child (or even the death of their pregnant daugh-
ter) to prevent disgrace in the family.
18. In memory of the founding of Clearwood, a holiday
called the Clearing exists. Each year the highlight for
the crowd is a lumberjack contest that takes place in
the marketplace. Several noble visitors from all over
the kingdom are attending (e.g., an envoy of the king
or even the monarch himself). During a small parade,
held in front of the barracks, a dominated Hanan,
riding on his heavy warhorse, attacks the noble
guests. Who cast the arcane spell? When? Why?
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Appendices
New Special Item Monster
Moonrod: This 1-foot-long, silver-tipped, cold iron rod
glows shadowy when struck. It dimly illuminates a 30-foot
Statistics
radius, providing shadowy illumination. It glows for 6 hours, bBobbie: Male riding dog; CR 1; Medium animal; HD
after which the silver tip is burned out and worthless. 2d8+4; hp 13; Init +2; Spd 40 ft.; AC 16, touch 12, flat-
Special Substances and Items footed 14; Base Atk +1; Grp +3; Atk +3 melee (1d6+3,
bite); Full Atk +3 melee (1d6+3, bite); Space/Reach 5 ft./5
Item Cost Weight ft.; SA Trip; SQ Low-light vision, scent; AL N; SV Fort +5,
Moonrod 3 gp 1 lb. Ref +5, Will +1; Str 15, Dex 15, Con 15, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha
6.
Skills and Feats: Jump +8, Listen +5, Spot +5, Survival
New Magic Items +1*, Swim +3; Alertness, Track .
B

Trip (Ex): If Bobbie hits with a bite attack, he can at-

Diary of Maevis: Written with blood, this leather-
bound, waterproof journal is almost 350 years old. Among
numerous mundane entries of Maevis, it also holds several
hidden (written in an incomplete and archaic form; Deci-
pher Script DC 25), dangerous secrets, such as the follow-
ing:
• Sarn has a son.
• In the distant past, Sarn was involved in the murdering
of a god.
• Sarn had a brother.
• Sarn has the intention to create a new, superior human
race.
Faint abjuration; CL 3rd; Craft Wondrous Item, endure
elements; Price 3,015 gp; Weight 3 lb.
Gem of Read Magic: When this clear crystal is gazed
through, a gem of read magic enables the user to see as
though she were affected by the read magic spell. A gem
of read magic can be used for as much as 30 minutes a
day, divided up into periods of minutes or rounds as the
user sees fit.
Faint divination; CL 1st; Craft Wondrous Item, read
magic; Price 375 gp.
Potions and Oils
Potion or Oil Market Price
Cure Minor Wounds (potion) 25 gp
Guidance (potion) 25 gp
Light (oil) 25 gp
Mending (oil) 25 gp
Purify Food and Drink (oil) 25 gp
Resistance (potion) 25 gp
Virtue (potion) 25 gp
Ring of Virtue: By activating this simple copper ring,
the wearer can benefit from virtue, as the spell.
Faint transmutation; CL 1st; Forge Ring, virtue; Price
900 gp.
Ring of Basic Concentrating: This ring is actually a
magic elastic that ties around a finger. It continually grants
the wearer a +1 competence bonus on Concentration
checks.
Faint transmutation; CL 1st; Forge Ring, creator must
have 1 rank in the Concentration skill; Price 100 gp.
Shade, Hat of Alter Self: This apparently normal gray
hat with shades of black allows its wearer to alter her ap-
pearance as with an alter self spell. As part of the disguise,
the hat can be changed to appear as a comb, ribbon,
headband, cap, coif, hood, helmet, and so on.
Faint transmutation; CL 3rd; Craft Wondrous Item, al-
ter self; Price 10,800 gp.
tempt to trip the opponent (+2 check modifier) as a free ac-
tion without making a touch attack or provoking an attack
of opportunity. If the attempt fails, the opponent cannot re-
act to trip Bobbie.
Skills: Bobbie has a +4 racial bonus on Jump checks.
*Bobbie has a +4 racial bonus on Survival checks when
tracking by scent.
bDog: CR 1/3; Small animal; HD 1d8+2; hp 6; Init +3;
Spd 40 ft.; AC 15, touch 14, flat-footed 12; Base Atk +0;
Grp -3; Atk +2 melee (1d4+1, bite); Full Atk +2 melee
(1d4+1, bite); Space/Reach 5 ft./5 ft.; SQ Low-light vision,
scent, tricks; AL N; SV Fort +4, Ref +5, Will +1; Str 13, Dex
17, Con 15, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 6.
Skills and Feats: Jump +7, Listen +5, Spot +5, Survival
B
+1*; Alertness, Track .
Tricks: Attack, defend, down, guard, heel, track.
Skills: Dogs have a +4 racial bonus on Jump checks.
*Dogs have a +4 racial bonus on Survival checks when
tracking by scent.
bDwarf Warrior Skeleton: CR 1/3; Medium undead;
HD 1d12; hp 6; Init +5; Spd 20 ft.; AC 15, touch 11, flat-
footed 14; Base Atk +0; Grp +1; Atk +1 melee (1d6+1/18-
20, rusty rapier); Full Atk +1 melee (1d6+1/18-20, rusty
rapier); Space/Reach 5 ft./5 ft.; SQ Damage reduction
5/bludgeoning, immunity to cold, undead traits; AL NE; SV
Fort +0, Ref +1, Will +2; Str 13, Dex 13, Con -, Int -, Wis
10, Cha 1.
Skills and Feats: Improved Initiative.
Undead Traits: Immune to poison, sleep, paralysis,
stunning, disease, death effects, necromantic effects, and
any effect requiring a Fortitude save unless it also works
on objects. Not subject to critical hits, subdual damage,
ability damage, ability drain, or energy drain. Negative en-
ergy heals. Not at risk of death from massive damage, but
destroyed at 0 hit points or less. Darkvision 60 ft. Cannot
be raised; resurrection works only if creature is willing.
Possessions: Rusty rapier, rusty heavy steel shield.
bHuman Warrior Skeleton: CR 1/3; Medium undead;
HD 1d12; hp varies (see text); Init +5; Spd 30 ft.; AC 15,
touch 11, flat-footed 14; Base Atk +0; Grp +1; Atk +1 me-
lee (1d6+1/18-20, scimitar); Full Atk +1 melee (1d6+1/18-
20, scimitar); Space/Reach 5 ft./5 ft.; SQ Damage reduc-
tion 5/bludgeoning, immunity to cold, undead traits; AL NE;
SV Fort +0, Ref +1, Will +2; Str 13, Dex 13, Con -, Int -,
Wis 10, Cha 1.
Skills and Feats: Improved Initiative.
Undead Traits: Immune to poison, sleep, paralysis,
stunning, disease, death effects, necromantic effects, and
any effect requiring a Fortitude save unless it also works
on objects. Not subject to critical hits, subdual damage,
ability damage, ability drain, or energy drain. Negative en-
ergy heals. Not at risk of death from massive damage, but

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destroyed at 0 hit points or less. Darkvision 60 ft. Cannot
be raised; resurrection works only if creature is willing.
Possessions: Scimitar, heavy steel shield.
bHuman Commoner Zombie: CR 1/2; Medium
undead; HD 2d12+3; hp 16; Init -1; Spd 30 ft. (can’t run);
AC 11, touch 9, flat-footed 11; Base Atk +1; Grp +2; Atk +2
melee (1d6+1, slam) or +2 melee (1d6+1, club); Full Atk
+2 melee (1d6+1, slam) or +2 melee (1d6+1, club);
Space/Reach 5 ft./5 ft.; SQ Damage reduction 5/slashing,
single actions only, undead traits; AL NE; SV Fort +0, Ref -
1, Will +3; Str 12, Dex 8, Con -, Int -, Wis 10, Cha 1.
Skills and Feats: Toughness.
Single Actions Only (Ex): Zombies have poor re-
flexes and can perform only a single move action or attack
action each round. A zombie can move up to its speed and
attack in the same round, but only if it attempts a charge.
Undead Traits: Immune to poison, sleep, paralysis,
stunning, disease, death effects, necromantic effects, and
any effect requiring a Fortitude save unless it also works
on objects. Not subject to critical hits, subdual damage,
ability damage, ability drain, or energy drain. Negative en-
ergy heals. Not at risk of death from massive damage, but
destroyed at 0 hit points or less. Darkvision 60 ft. Cannot
be raised; resurrection works only if creature is willing.
Possessions: Club.
bPaul: Male parrot; CR 1/6; Tiny animal; HD 1/4 d8;
hp 1; Init +2; Spd 10 ft., fly 40 ft. (average); AC 14, touch
14, flat-footed 12; Base Atk +0; Grp -13; Atk +4 melee
(1d2-5, claws); Full Atk +4 melee (1d2-5, claws);
Space/Reach 2-1/2 ft./0 ft.; SQ Low-light vision; AL N; SV
Fort +2, Ref +4, Will +2; Str 1, Dex 15, Con 10, Int 2, Wis
14, Cha 6.
Skills and Feats: Listen +3, Spot +5; Weapon Finesse.
bRaven: CR 1/6; Tiny animal; HD 1/4 d8; hp 1; Init +2;
Spd 10 ft., fly 40 ft. (average); AC 14, touch 14, flat-footed
12; Base Atk +0; Grp -13; Atk +4 melee (1d2-5, claws);
Full Atk +4 melee (1d2-5, claws); Space/Reach 2-1/2 ft./0
ft.; SQ Low-light vision; AL N; SV Fort +2, Ref +4, Will +2;
Str 1, Dex 15, Con 10, Int 2, Wis 14, Cha 6.
Skills and Feats: Listen +3, Spot +5; Weapon Finesse.
bTiny Monstrous Centipede: CR 1/8; Tiny vermin;
HD 1/4 d8; hp 1; Init +2; Spd 20 ft., climb 20 ft.; AC 14,
touch 14, flat-footed 12; Base Atk +0; Grp -13; Atk +4
melee (1d3-5 plus poison, bite); Full Atk +4 melee (1d3-5
plus poison, bite); Space/Reach 2-1/2 ft./0 ft.; SA Poison;
SQ Darkvision 60 ft., vermin traits; AL N; SV Fort +2, Ref
+2, Will +0; Str 1, Dex 15, Con 10, Int -, Wis 10, Cha 2.
Skills and Feats: Climb +10, Hide +18, Spot +4;
B
Weapon Finesse .
Poison (Ex): Injury, Fortitude DC 10, initial damage 1
Dex, secondary damage 1 Dex. The save DC is Constitu-
tion-based.
Skills: Monstrous centipedes have a +4 racial bonus
on Spot checks, and a +8 racial bonus on Climb and Hide
checks. They can use either their Strength or Dexterity
modifier for Climb checks, whichever is higher. Monstrous
centipedes can take 10 on Climb checks, even if threat-
ened or distracted.
NPC Statistics
bAchim: Male halfling commoner 1; CR 1/2; Small
humanoid; HD 1d4; hp 2; Init +1; Spd 20 ft.; AC 12, touch
12, flat-footed 11; Base Atk +0; Grp -5; Atk +0 melee (1d3-
1/19-20, small dagger) or +0 melee (1d2-1, unarmed
strike); Full Atk +0 melee (1d3-1/19-20, small dagger) or
+0 melee (1d2-1, unarmed strike); SQ Halfling traits; AL N;
SV Fort +1, Ref +2, Will +1; Str 9, Dex 13, Con 11, Int 10,
Wis 10, Cha 10.
Skills and Feats: Climb +2, Hide +6, Jump -4, Listen
+3, Move Silently +4, Profession (cook) +4; Skill Focus
(Profession [cook]).
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Languages: Common, Halfling.
Halfling Traits: Achim has a +2 morale bonus on sav-
ing throws against fear. He also has a +1 racial bonus on
attack rolls with thrown weapons and slings.
Possessions: Small dagger, pouch containing 6 sp.
bAmbo: Male human warrior 1; CR 1/2; Medium hu-
manoid; HD 1d8+1; hp 5; Init +0; Spd 30 ft.; AC 12, touch
10, flat-footed 12; Base Atk +1; Grp +2; Atk +2 melee
(1d8+1/19-20, longsword) or +2 melee (1d3+1, unarmed
strike) or +1 ranged (1d8/19-20, light crossbow); Full Atk
+2 melee (1d8+1/19-20, longsword) or +2 melee (1d3+1,
unarmed strike) or +1 ranged (1d8/19-20, light crossbow);
AL CN; SV Fort +3, Ref +0, Will -1; Str 13, Dex 11, Con
12, Int 10, Wis 9, Cha 8.
Skills and Feats: Climb +2, Handle Animal +1, Intimi-
date +0, Jump +3, Listen +1, Ride +1, Speak Language
(Dwarven and Gnome), Spot +1, Swim +2; Alertness,
Endurance.
Languages: Common, Dwarven, Gnome.
Possessions: Longsword, leather armor, light cross-
bow, 20 bolts, pouch containing 3 gp, 6 sp.
bAndrella: Female human rogue 1; CR 1; Medium
humanoid; HD 1d6+1; hp 7; Init +6; Spd 30 ft.; AC 15,
touch 12, flat-footed 13; Base Atk +0; Grp +1; Atk +2
melee (1d6+1/19-20, masterwork short sword) or +3
ranged (1d8/19-20, masterwork light crossbow); Full Atk
+2 melee (1d6+1/19-20, masterwork short sword) or +3
ranged (1d8/19-20, masterwork light crossbow); SA Sneak
attack +1d6; SQ Trapfinding; AL N; SV Fort +1, Ref +4,
Will +0; Str 12, Dex 15, Con 13, Int 14, Wis 10, Cha 8.
Skills and Feats: Balance +4, Bluff +3, Climb +3, Dis-
able Device +4, Escape Artist +4, Hide +6, Intimidate +1,
Jump +3, Listen +4, Move Silently +6, Open Lock +4,
Search +4, Sleight of Hand +8, Spot +4, Swim +3, Tumble
+4, Use Rope +6; Deft Hands, Improved Initiative.
Languages: Common, Dwarven, Gnome.
Trapfinding: Andrella can use the Search skill to
locate traps when the task has a DC higher than 20.
Possessions: Masterwork short sword, masterwork
studded leather armor, masterwork light crossbow, 20
bolts, thieves’ tools, pouch containing 7 pp, 27 gp, 25 sp,
12 cp.
bBelinase: Female half-orc rogue 1; CR 1; Medium
humanoid; HD 1d6+1; hp 7; Init +6; Spd 30 ft.; AC 15,
touch 12, flat-footed 13; Base Atk +0; Grp +2; Atk +3 me-
lee (1d4+2/19-20, masterwork dagger) or +3 ranged (1d4,
masterwork sling); Full Atk +3 melee (1d4+2/19-20,
masterwork dagger) or +3 ranged (1d4, masterwork sling);
SA Sneak attack +1d6; SQ Darkvision 60 ft., trapfinding;
AL NE; SV Fort +1, Ref +4, Will +0; Str 14, Dex 15, Con
13, Int 12, Wis 10, Cha 6.
Skills and Feats: Balance +4, Climb +6, Disable De-
vice +3, Escape Artist +4, Hide +4, Intimidate +2, Jump +6,
Move Silently +4, Open Lock +4, Search +3, Sleight of
Hand +4, Swim +6, Use Rope +6; Improved Initiative.
Languages: Common, Dwarven, Orc.
Trapfinding: Belinase can use the Search skill to
locate traps when the task has a DC higher than 20.
Possessions: Masterwork dagger, masterwork stud-
ded leather armor, masterwork sling, 10 sling bullets,
thieves’ tools, pouch containing 9 pp, 6 gp, 6 sp, 6 cp.
bBelloc: Male human rogue 1; CR 1; Medium human-
oid; HD 1d6+1; hp 7; Init +6; Spd 30 ft.; AC 15, touch 12,
flat-footed 13; Base Atk +0; Grp +1; Atk +2 melee
(1d6+1/19-20, masterwork short sword) or +3 ranged
(1d8/19-20, masterwork light crossbow); Full Atk +2 melee
(1d6+1/19-20, masterwork short sword) or +3 ranged
(1d8/19-20, masterwork light crossbow); SA Sneak attack
+1d6; SQ Trapfinding; AL N; SV Fort +1, Ref +4, Will +0;
Str 12, Dex 15, Con 13, Int 14, Wis 10, Cha 8.
Skills and Feats: Balance +4, Bluff +3, Climb +3, Dis-
able Device +4, Escape Artist +4, Hide +6, Intimidate +1,
Jump +3, Listen +4, Move Silently +6, Open Lock +4,

Search +4, Sleight of Hand +8, Spot +4, Swim +3, Tumble
+4, Use Rope +6; Deft Hands, Improved Initiative.
Languages: Common, Dwarven, Gnome.
Trapfinding: Belloc can use the Search skill to locate
traps when the task has a DC higher than 20.
Possessions: Masterwork short sword, masterwork
studded leather armor, masterwork light crossbow, 20
bolts, thieves’ tools, pouch containing 7 pp, 27 gp, 25 sp,
12 cp.
bCanon Gantee: Male human cleric 5; CR 5; Medium
humanoid; HD 5d8+10; hp 36; Init +2; Spd 20 ft.; AC 21,
touch 11, flat-footed 20; Base Atk +3; Grp +4; Atk +5
melee (1d4+1/19-20, masterwork dagger) or +5 ranged
(1d4, sling); Full Atk +5 melee (1d4+1/19-20, masterwork
dagger) or +5 ranged (1d4, sling); SA Turn undead 4/day;
AL LG; SV Fort +6, Ref +3, Will +7; Str 13, Dex 14, Con
14, Int 13, Wis 17, Cha 12.
Skills and Feats: Concentration +10, Diplomacy +2,
Heal +8, Knowledge (history) +2, Knowledge (religion) +9,
Knowledge (the planes) +2, Spellcraft +9; Brew Potion,
Extend Spell, Scribe Scroll.
Languages: Common, Dwarven.
Cleric Spells Prepared (5/5/4/3; base DC 13 + spell
level): 0 – create water, cure minor wounds, detect magic,
detect poison, purify food and drink; 1st – bless, compre-
hend languages, cure light wounds, protection from
chaos*, sanctuary; 2nd – augury, calm emotions*, lesser
restoration, zone of truth; 3rd – dispel magic, magic circle
against chaos*, remove disease.
*Domain spell. Deity: Dorain. Domains: Good (cast
good spells at 6th level) and Law (cast law spells at 6th
level).
Possessions: Masterwork dagger, full plate armor,
heavy steel shield, sling, 20 sling bullets, silver holy
symbol, pouch containing 39 gp, 48 sp, crystal key (opens
holy chest in his temple’s private chamber).
bCarrick Ganatea: Male elf rogue 1; CR 1; Medium
humanoid; HD 1d6; hp 6; Init +7; Spd 30 ft.; AC 16, touch
13, flat-footed 13; Base Atk +0; Grp +1; Atk +2 melee
(1d8+1/19-20, masterwork longsword) or +4 ranged
(1d8/x3, masterwork longbow); Full Atk +2 melee
(1d8+1/19-20, masterwork longsword) or +4 ranged
(1d8/x3, masterwork longbow); SA Sneak attack +1d6; SQ
Divine curse, elf traits, trapfinding; AL LE; SV Fort +0, Ref
+5, Will +0; Str 12, Dex 17, Con 11, Int 14, Wis 10, Cha 8.
Skills and Feats: Balance +5, Bluff +3, Disable Device
+4, Disguise +3, Escape Artist +7, Hide +7, Listen +4,
Move Silently +7, Open Lock +5, Search +6, Sleight of
Hand +7, Spot +4, Tumble +5, Use Rope +5; Improved
Initiative.
Languages: Common, Elven, Halfling, Orc.
Divine Curse in Effect: Sarn permanently cursed
Raniel Ganatea about 350 years ago (see adventure idea
005.4 found under Further Adventures). Passed through
the generations, the powerful divine curse dooms Carrick’s
soul to serve Sarn permanently (cannot be raised from the
dead) in his realm upon his murder.
Elf Traits: Carrick Ganatea has an immunity to sleep
spells and effects. He gets a +2 racial saving throw bonus
against enchantment spells or effects. Carrick Ganatea
also has low-light vision. He is entitled to a Search check
when within 5 feet of a secret or concealed door as though
actively looking for it.
Trapfinding: Carrick Ganatea can use the Search skill
to locate traps when the task has a DC higher than 20.
Possessions: Masterwork longsword, masterwork
studded leather armor, masterwork longbow, 20 arrows,
thieves’ tools, pouch containing 2 pp, 27 gp, 30 sp, a
moonstone worth 50 gp.
bClearwood Militia: Male or female dwarf warrior 1;
CR 1/2; Medium humanoid; HD 1d8+2; hp 6; Init +0; Spd
20 ft.; AC 12, touch 10, flat-footed 12; Base Atk +1; Grp
+2; Atk +2 melee (1d8+1/19-20, longsword) or +2 melee
(1d3+1, unarmed strike) or +1 ranged (1d8/19-20, light
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crossbow); Full Atk +2 melee (1d8+1/19-20, longsword) or
+2 melee (1d3+1, unarmed strike) or +1 ranged (1d8/19-
20, light crossbow); SQ Dwarf traits; AL LN; SV Fort +4,
Ref +0, Will -1; Str 13, Dex 11, Con 14, Int 10, Wis 9, Cha
6.
Skills and Feats: Climb +2, Handle Animal +0, Intimi-
date -1, Jump -4, Listen +1, Ride +1, Spot +1, Swim +2;
Alertness.
Languages: Common, Dwarven.
Dwarf Traits: The dwarf has a +4 dodge bonus to
Armor Class against creatures of the giant type, a +1 racial
bonus on attack rolls against orcs and goblinoids, a +2
racial saving throw bonus against spells and spell-like
effects, and a +2 racial saving throw bonus against poison.
The dwarf also has darkvision with a range of 60 feet and
stonecunning (+2 racial bonus on checks to notice unusual
stonework; can make a check for unusual stonework as
though actively searching when within 10 feet and can use
the Search skill to find stonework traps as a rogue can;
intuit depth).
Possessions: Longsword, leather armor, light cross-
bow, 20 bolts, pouch containing 1d6 gp, 1d3 sp.
bClearwood Militia: Male or female gnome warrior 1;
CR 1/2; Small humanoid; HD 1d8+2; hp 6; Init +0; Spd 20
ft.; AC 13, touch 11, flat-footed 13; Base Atk +1; Grp -3;
Atk +2 melee (1d6/19-20, small longsword) or +2 melee
(1d2, unarmed strike) or +2 ranged (1d6/19-20, small light
crossbow); Full Atk +2 melee (1d6/19-20, small longsword)
or +2 melee (1d2, unarmed strike) or +2 ranged (1d6/19-
20, small light crossbow); SA Spell-like abilities; SQ
Gnome traits; AL LN; SV Fort +4, Ref +0, Will -1; Str 11,
Dex 11, Con 14, Int 10, Wis 9, Cha 8.
Skills and Feats: Climb +1, Handle Animal +1, Intimi-
date +0, Jump -4, Listen +3, Ride +1, Spot +1, Swim +1;
Alertness.
Spell-like Abilities: 1/day speak with animals (burrow-
ing mammal only, duration 1 minute). Caster level 1st.
Gnome Traits: The gnome has a +4 dodge bonus to
Armor Class against creatures of the giant type, a +1 racial
bonus on attack rolls against kobolds and goblinoids, and
a +2 racial bonus on saving throws against illusion spells.
The gnome also has low-light vision.
Languages: Common, Gnome.
Possessions: Small longsword, small leather armor,
small light crossbow, 20 small bolts, pouch containing 1d3
gp, 1d6 sp.
bClearwood Militia Lieutenant: Male human warrior
2; CR 1; Medium humanoid; HD 2d8+2; hp 11; Init +0; Spd
20 ft.; AC 15, touch 10, flat-footed 15; Base Atk +2; Grp
+3; Atk +3 melee (1d8+1/19-20, longsword) or +3 melee
(1d3+1, unarmed strike) or +2 ranged (1d8/19-20, light
crossbow); Full Atk +3 melee (1d8+1/19-20, longsword) or
+3 melee (1d3+1, unarmed strike) or +2 ranged (1d8/19-
20, light crossbow); AL LN; SV Fort +4, Ref +0, Will -1; Str
13, Dex 11, Con 12, Int 10, Wis 9, Cha 8.
Skills and Feats: Climb -3, Handle Animal +1, Intimi-
date +2, Jump -8, Listen +1, Ride +2, Speak Language
(Dwarven and Gnome), Spot +1, Swim -8; Alertness, En-
durance.
Languages: Common, Dwarven, Gnome.
Possessions: Longsword, light steel shield, scale mail
armor, light crossbow, 17 bolts, pouch containing 6 gp, 12
sp.
bClearwood Militia: Male or female human warrior 1;
CR 1/2; Medium humanoid; HD 1d8+1; hp varies (see
text); Init +0; Spd 30 ft.; AC 12, touch 10, flat-footed 12;
Base Atk +1; Grp +2; Atk +2 melee (1d8+1/19-20,
longsword) or +2 melee (1d3+1, unarmed strike) or +1
ranged (1d8/19-20, light crossbow); Full Atk +2 melee
(1d8+1/19-20, longsword) or +2 melee (1d3+1, unarmed
strike) or +1 ranged (1d8/19-20, light crossbow); AL LN;
SV Fort +3, Ref +0, Will -1; Str 13, Dex 11, Con 12, Int 10,
Wis 9, Cha 8.

Skills and Feats: Climb +2, Handle Animal +1, Intimi-
date +0, Jump +3, Listen +1, Ride +1, Speak Language
(Dwarven and Gnome), Spot +1, Swim +2; Alertness, En-
durance.
Languages: Common, Dwarven, Gnome.
Possessions: Longsword, leather armor, light cross-
bow, 20 bolts, pouch containing 1d3 gp, 1d6 sp.
bClearwood Resident: Male or female dwarf com-
moner 1; CR 1/2; Medium humanoid; HD 1d4+1; hp 3; Init
+0; Spd 20 ft.; AC 10, touch 10, flat-footed 10; Base Atk
+0; Grp +0; Atk +0 melee (1d4/19-20, dagger) or +0 melee
(1d3, unarmed strike); Full Atk +0 melee (1d4/19-20,
dagger) or +0 melee (1d3, unarmed strike); SQ Dwarf
traits; AL LN; SV Fort +1, Ref +0, Will +0; Str 11, Dex 11,
Con 13, Int 10, Wis 10, Cha 8.
Skills and Feats: Climb +1, Craft (varies) +6 or Profes-
sion (varies) +6, Ride +1, Spot +1, Swim +1, Use Rope +1;
Skill Focus (Craft [varies] or Profession [varies]).
Dwarf Traits: The dwarf has a +4 dodge bonus to
Armor Class against creatures of the giant type, a +1 racial
bonus on attack rolls against orcs and goblinoids, a +2
racial saving throw bonus against spells and spell-like
effects, and a +2 racial saving throw bonus against poison.
The dwarf also has darkvision with a range of 60 feet and
stonecunning (+2 racial bonus on checks to notice unusual
stonework; can make a check for unusual stonework as
though actively searching when within 10 feet and can use
the Search skill to find stonework traps as a rogue can;
intuit depth).
Languages: Common, Dwarven.
Possessions: Dagger, pouch containing 1d6 sp.
bClearwood Resident: Male or female gnome com-
moner 1; CR 1/2; Small humanoid; HD 1d4+1; hp 3; Init
+0; Spd 20 ft.; AC 11, touch 11, flat-footed 11; Base Atk
+0; Grp -4; Atk +0 melee (1d3-1/19-20, small dagger) or
+0 melee (1d2-1, unarmed strike); Full Atk +0 melee (1d3-
1/19-20, small dagger) or +0 melee (1d2-1, unarmed
strike); SA Spell-like abilities; SQ Gnome traits; AL LN; SV
Fort +1, Ref +0, Will +0; Str 9, Dex 11, Con 13, Int 10, Wis
10, Cha 10.
Skills and Feats: Climb +0, Craft (varies) +6 or Profes-
sion (varies) +6, Ride +1, Spot +1, Swim +0, Use Rope +1;
Skill Focus (Craft [varies] or Profession [varies]).
Spell-like Abilities: 1/day dancing lights, ghost sound
(DC 10), prestidigitation (DC 10), speak with animals (bur-
rowing mammal only, duration 1 minute). Caster level 1st.
The save DCs are Charisma-based.
Gnome Traits: The gnome has a +4 dodge bonus to
Armor Class against creatures of the giant type, a +1 racial
bonus on attack rolls against kobolds and goblinoids, and
a +2 racial bonus on saving throws against illusion spells.
The gnome also has low-light vision.
Languages: Common, Gnome.
Possessions: Small dagger, pouch containing 1d6 sp.
bClearwood Resident: Male or female human com-
moner 1; CR 1/2; Medium humanoid; HD 1d4; hp 2; Init
+0; Spd 30 ft.; AC 10, touch 10, flat-footed 10; Base Atk
+0; Grp +0; Atk +0 melee (1d8/19-20, longsword) or +0
melee (1d3, unarmed strike); Full Atk +0 melee (1d8/19-
20, longsword) or +0 melee (1d3, unarmed strike); AL LN;
SV Fort +0, Ref +0, Will +0; Str 11, Dex 11, Con 11, Int 10,
Wis 10, Cha 10.
Skills and Feats: Climb +1, Craft (varies) +6 or Profes-
sion (varies) +6, Ride +1, Speak Language (Dwarven and
Gnome), Spot +1, Swim +1, Use Rope +1; Martial Weapon
Proficiency (varies), Skill Focus (Craft [varies] or Profes-
sion [varies]).
Languages: Common, Dwarven, Gnome.
Possessions: Longsword, pouch containing 1d6 sp.
bDescog: Male human expert 2; CR 1; Medium hu-
manoid; HD 2d6-2; hp 5; Init +0; Spd 30 ft.; AC 12, touch
10, flat-footed 12; Base Atk +1; Grp +0; Atk +0 melee
(1d6-1, sickle) or +1 ranged (1d8/19-20, light crossbow);
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Full Atk +0 melee (1d6-1, sickle) or +1 ranged (1d8/19-20,
light crossbow); AL LE; SV Fort -1, Ref +0, Will +3; Str 9,
Dex 11, Con 8, Int 13, Wis 10, Cha 12.
Skills and Feats: Appraise +6 (+2 circumstance bonus
on Appraise checks involving items that are valued by
weight, including anything made of precious metals), Bluff
+6, Diplomacy +5, Disguise +3 (+2 bonus on Disguise
checks made when he knows he’s being observed and
tries to act in character), Gather Information +11, Hide +3,
Intimidate +3, Listen +5, Move Silently +6, Search +8, Spot
+3, Survival +0 (+2 bonus on Survival checks to find or
follow tracks); Investigator, Skill Focus (Gather Informa-
tion).
Languages: Common, Dwarven.
Possessions: Sickle, leather armor, light crossbow,
15 bolts, merchant’s scale, pouch containing 8 gp, 17 sp,
25 cp, a black pearl worth 200 gp.
bDynas: Male half-elf warrior 1; CR 1/2; Medium hu-
manoid; HD 1d8+1; hp 5; Init +0; Spd 30 ft.; AC 12, touch
10, flat-footed 12; Base Atk +1; Grp +2; Atk +2 melee
(1d8+1/19-20, longsword) or +2 melee (1d3+1, unarmed
strike) or +1 ranged (1d8/x3, longbow); Full Atk +2 melee
(1d8+1/19-20, longsword) or +2 melee (1d3+1, unarmed
strike) or +1 ranged (1d8/x3, longbow); SQ Half-elf traits;
AL NE; SV Fort +3, Ref +0, Will -1; Str 13, Dex 11, Con 12,
Int 10, Wis 9, Cha 8.
Skills and Feats: Climb +2, Diplomacy +1, Gather In-
formation +1, Handle Animal +1, Intimidate +0, Jump +3,
Listen +2, Ride +1, Search +1, Spot +2, Swim +2; Alert-
ness.
Languages: Common, Elven.
Half-Elf Traits: Dynas has an immunity to sleep spells
and effects. He gets a +2 racial saving throw bonus
against enchantment spells or effects. Dynas also has low-
light vision.
Possessions: Longsword, leather armor, longbow, 20
arrows, pouch containing 3 gp, 6 sp.
bElizar: Female human rogue 1; CR 1; Medium hu-
manoid; HD 1d6+1; hp 7; Init +6; Spd 30 ft.; AC 15, touch
12, flat-footed 13; Base Atk +0; Grp +1; Atk +2 melee
(1d6+1/19-20, masterwork short sword) or +3 ranged
(1d8/19-20, masterwork light crossbow); Full Atk +2 melee
(1d6+1/19-20, masterwork short sword) or +3 ranged
(1d8/19-20, masterwork light crossbow); SA Sneak attack
+1d6; SQ Trapfinding; AL NE; SV Fort +1, Ref +4, Will +0;
Str 12, Dex 15, Con 13, Int 14, Wis 10, Cha 8.
Skills and Feats: Balance +4, Bluff +3, Climb +3, Dis-
able Device +4, Escape Artist +4, Hide +6, Intimidate +1,
Jump +3, Listen +4, Move Silently +6, Open Lock +4,
Search +4, Sleight of Hand +8, Spot +4, Swim +3, Tumble
+4, Use Rope +6; Deft Hands, Improved Initiative.
Languages: Common, Dwarven, Gnome.
Trapfinding: Elizar can use the Search skill to locate
traps when the task has a DC higher than 20.
Possessions: Masterwork short sword, masterwork
studded leather armor, masterwork light crossbow, 20
bolts, thieves’ tools, pouch containing 7 pp, 27 gp, 25 sp,
12 cp.
bEncio: Male human fighter 4; CR 4; Medium human-
oid; HD 4d10+8; hp 34; Init +5; Spd 20 ft.; AC 21, touch
11, flat-footed 20; Base Atk +4; Grp +7; Atk +8 melee
(1d8+3, masterwork morningstar) or +6 ranged (1d8/19-20,
masterwork light crossbow); Full Atk +8 melee (1d8+3,
masterwork morningstar) or +6 ranged (1d8/19-20, master-
work light crossbow); SQ Left-hander: AL LN; SV Fort +6,
Ref +2, Will +2; Str 16, Dex 13, Con 14, Int 8, Wis 12, Cha
10.
Skills and Feats: Climb -5, Intimidate +7, Jump -11,
Listen +4, Ride +2, Spot +5, Swim -13; Alertness, Diehard,
Dodge, Endurance, Improved Initiative, Quick Draw.
Languages: Common.
Left-Hander (Ex): Encio is left-handed. The left hand
is his primary hand and the right hand is his off hand.

Possessions: Masterwork morningstar, full plate ar-
mor, heavy steel shield, masterwork light crossbow, 20
bolts, potion of bear’s endurance, potion of cure moderate
wounds, signal whistle, pouch containing 33 pp, 22 gp, 11
sp, an alexandrite worth 200 gp.
bErol: Male human warrior 1; CR 1/2; Medium hu-
manoid; HD 1d8+1; hp 5; Init +0; Spd 30 ft.; AC 13, touch
10, flat-footed 13; Base Atk +1; Grp +2; Atk +2 melee
(1d6+1/18-20, scimitar) or +2 melee (1d3+1, unarmed
strike) or +1 ranged (1d8/19-20, light crossbow); Full Atk
+2 melee (1d6+1/18-20, scimitar) or +2 melee (1d3+1,
unarmed strike) or +1 ranged (1d8/19-20, light crossbow);
AL LE; SV Fort +3, Ref +0, Will -1; Str 13, Dex 11, Con 12,
Int 10, Wis 9, Cha 8.
Skills and Feats: Climb +2, Handle Animal +1, Intimi-
date +2, Jump +2, Listen +1, Ride +1, Spot +1, Swim +1;
Alertness, Endurance.
Languages: Common.
Possessions: Scimitar, leather armor, light wooden
shield bearing the unholy symbol of Sarn, light crossbow,
18 bolts, backpack containing a bedroll, flint and steel, a
grappling hook, a hemp rope (50 ft.), a moonrod (see New
Special Item; burned out after used on Day 6), and a
waterskin holding water, pouch containing 3 gp, 6 sp, a jet
pearl worth 40 gp.
bFen: Male human rogue 1; CR 1; Medium humanoid;
HD 1d6+1; hp 7; Init +6; Spd 30 ft.; AC 15, touch 12, flat-
footed 13; Base Atk +0; Grp +1; Atk +2 melee (1d6+1/19-
20, masterwork short sword) or +3 ranged (1d8/19-20,
masterwork light crossbow); Full Atk +2 melee (1d6+1/19-
20, masterwork short sword) or +3 ranged (1d8/19-20,
masterwork light crossbow); SA Sneak attack +1d6; SQ
Trapfinding; AL CN; SV Fort +1, Ref +4, Will +0; Str 12,
Dex 15, Con 13, Int 14, Wis 10, Cha 8.
Skills and Feats: Balance +4, Bluff +3, Climb +3,
Disable Device +4, Escape Artist +4, Hide +6, Intimidate
+1, Jump +3, Listen +4, Move Silently +6, Open Lock +4,
Search +4, Sleight of Hand +8, Spot +4, Swim +3, Tumble
+4, Use Rope +6; Deft Hands, Improved Initiative.
Languages: Common, Dwarven, Gnome.
Trapfinding: Fen can use the Search skill to locate
traps when the task has a DC higher than 20.
Possessions: Masterwork short sword, masterwork
studded leather armor, masterwork light crossbow, 20
bolts, thieves’ tools, pouch containing 7 pp, 27 gp, 25 sp,
12 cp.
bFurpin: Male human warrior 1; CR 1/2; Medium hu-
manoid; HD 1d8+1; hp 5; Init +0; Spd 30 ft.; AC 12, touch
10, flat-footed 12; Base Atk +1; Grp +2; Atk +2 melee
(2d6+1/19-20, greatsword) or +2 melee (1d3+1, unarmed
strike) or +1 ranged (1d8/19-20, light crossbow); Full Atk
+2 melee (2d6+1/19-20, greatsword) or +2 melee (1d3+1,
unarmed strike) or +1 ranged (1d8/19-20, light crossbow);
AL LE; SV Fort +3, Ref +0, Will -1; Str 13, Dex 11, Con 12,
Int 10, Wis 9, Cha 8.
Skills and Feats: Climb +3, Handle Animal +1, Intimi-
date +2, Jump +3, Listen +1, Ride +1, Spot +1, Swim +3;
Alertness, Endurance.
Languages: Common.
Possessions: Greatsword bearing the unholy symbol
of Sarn, leather armor, light crossbow, 17 bolts, backpack
containing a bedroll, a tent, and a waterskin holding water,
pouch containing 3 gp, 6 sp, a jet pearl worth 40 gp.
bHanan: Male human fighter 5; CR 5; Medium hu-
manoid; HD 5d10+10; hp 42; Init +2; Spd 20 ft.; AC 21,
touch 11, flat-footed 20; Base Atk +5; Grp +8; Atk +10
melee (1d8+3/19-20, masterwork longsword) or +8 ranged
(1d8/x3, masterwork longbow); Full Atk +10 melee
(1d8+3/19-20, masterwork longsword) or +8 ranged
(1d8/x3, masterwork longbow); AL LN; SV Fort +6, Ref +3,
Will +2; Str 16, Dex 14, Con 14, Int 14, Wis 12, Cha 13.
Skills and Feats: Climb +0, Craft (armorsmithing) +5,
Craft (bowmaking) +4, Craft (painting) +3, Craft (weapon-
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smithing) +5, Intimidate +9, Jump -7, Ride +10, Spot +2,
Swim -9; Dodge, Mobility, Mounted Combat, Power Attack,
Quick Draw, Weapon Focus (longsword).
Languages: Common, Dwarven, Gnome.
Possessions: Masterwork longsword, full plate armor,
heavy steel shield, masterwork longbow, 20 arrows, pouch
containing 13 gp, 17 sp, iron key (opens chest in his
barrack’s private chamber).
bJarri: Female human rogue 1; CR 1; Medium hu-
manoid; HD 1d6+1; hp 7; Init +6; Spd 30 ft.; AC 15, touch
12, flat-footed 13; Base Atk +0; Grp +1; Atk +2 melee
(1d6+1/19-20, masterwork short sword) or +3 ranged
(1d8/19-20, masterwork light crossbow); Full Atk +2 melee
(1d6+1/19-20, masterwork short sword) or +3 ranged
(1d8/19-20, masterwork light crossbow); SA Sneak attack
+1d6; SQ Trapfinding; AL NE; SV Fort +1, Ref +4, Will +0;
Str 12, Dex 15, Con 13, Int 14, Wis 10, Cha 8.
Skills and Feats: Balance +4, Bluff +3, Climb +3, Dis-
able Device +4, Escape Artist +4, Hide +6, Intimidate +1,
Jump +3, Listen +4, Move Silently +6, Open Lock +4,
Search +4, Sleight of Hand +8, Spot +4, Swim +3, Tumble
+4, Use Rope +6; Deft Hands, Improved Initiative.
Languages: Common, Dwarven, Gnome.
Trapfinding: Jarri can use the Search skill to locate
traps when the task has a DC higher than 20.
Possessions: Masterwork short sword, masterwork
studded leather armor, masterwork light crossbow, 20
bolts, thieves’ tools, pouch containing 7 pp, 27 gp, 25 sp,
12 cp.
bKiller Simmons: Male human fighter 1; CR 1; Me-
dium humanoid; HD 1d10+3+3; hp 16; Init +2; Spd 30 ft.;
AC 15, touch 12, flat-footed 13; Base Atk +1; Grp +9; Atk
+5 melee (1d12+6/x3, greataxe) or +5 melee (1d3+4,
unarmed strike) or +5 melee (1d6+4, sap) or +3 ranged
(1d4+4/19-20, dagger); Full Atk +5 melee (1d12+6/x3,
greataxe) or +5 melee (1d3+4, unarmed strike) or +5
melee (1d6+4, sap) or +3 ranged (1d4+4/19-20, dagger);
AL CN; SV Fort +5, Ref +2, Will -1; Str 18, Dex 15, Con
17, Int 11, Wis 9, Cha 9.
Skills and Feats: Climb +5, Intimidate +3, Jump +7,
Swim +4; Improved Grapple, Improved Unarmed Strike,
Toughness.
Languages: Common.
Possessions: Greataxe, sap, studded leather armor,
5 daggers, pouch containing 9 gp, 24 sp.
bMaevis (7th level): Male human cleric 4/fighter 3;
CR 7; Medium humanoid; HD 4d8+8 plus 3d10+6; hp 52;
Init +1; Spd 20 ft.; AC 21, touch 11, flat-footed 20; Base
Atk +6; Grp +8; Atk +9 melee (1d8+2/19-20, adamantine
longsword) or +8 ranged (1d8/19-20, masterwork light
crossbow); Full Atk +9/+4 melee (1d8+2/19-20, adaman-
tine longsword) or +8/+3 ranged (1d8/19-20, masterwork
light crossbow); SA Rebuke undead 2/day; AL LE; SV Fort
+9, Ref +3, Will +8; Str 14, Dex 12, Con 14, Int 10, Wis 16,
Cha 8.
Skills and Feats: Climb -3, Concentration +13, Diplo-
macy +1, Jump -9, Knowledge (religion) +3, Ride +11,
Spellcraft +3, Swim -10; Mounted Combat, Power Attack,
Quick Draw, Rapid Reload, Ride-By Attack, Trample.
Languages: Common.
Cleric Spells Prepared (5/5/4; base DC 13 + spell
level): 0 – cure minor wounds, detect magic, guidance,
read magic, virtue; 1st – bane, cause fear, cure light
wounds, divine favor, protection from good*; 2nd – bear’s
endurance, cure moderate wounds, desecrate*, shield
other.
*Domain spell. Deity: Sarn. Domains: Law (cast law
spells at 5th level) and Evil (cast evil spells at 5th level).
Possessions: Adamantine longsword that has a con-
tinual flame spell cast upon it, masterwork full plate armor,
masterwork heavy steel shield, masterwork light crossbow,
19 bolts, diary of Maevis (see New Magic Items), ring of
basic concentrating (see New Magic Items), potion of cure
moderate wounds, potion of darkvision, potion of displace-

ment, silver unholy symbol, pouch containing 1 pp, 29 gp,
10 sp, a black pearl worth 400 gp.
bMaevis (2nd level): Male human cleric
1/fighter 1; CR 2; Medium humanoid; HD
1d8+2 plus 1d10+2; hp 17; Init +1; Spd 20 ft.;
AC 21, touch 11, flat-footed 20; Base Atk +1;
Grp +3; Atk +4 melee (1d8+2/19-20, ada-
mantine longsword) or +3 ranged (1d8/19-
20, masterwork light crossbow); Full Atk +4
melee (1d8+2/19-20, adamantine longsword)
or +3 ranged (1d8/19-20, masterwork light
crossbow); SA Rebuke undead 2/day; AL LE;
SV Fort +6, Ref +1, Will +4; Str 14, Dex 12,
Con 14, Int 10, Wis 15, Cha 8.
Skills and Feats: Climb -4, Concentration
+8, Diplomacy +1, Jump -10, Knowledge (relig-
ion) +2, Ride +4, Spellcraft +3, Swim -10;
Mounted Combat, Power Attack, Quick Draw.
Languages: Common.
Cleric Spells Prepared (3/3; base DC 12 +
spell level): 0 – cure minor wounds, guidance,
virtue; 1st – bane, cure light wounds, protection from
good*.
*Domain spell. Deity: Sarn. Domains: Law
(cast law spells at 2nd level) and Evil (cast evil
spells at 2nd level).
Possessions: Adamantine longsword that has
a continual flame spell cast upon it, masterwork full
plate armor, masterwork heavy steel shield, masterwork
light crossbow, 19 bolts, diary of Maevis (see New Magic
Items), ring of basic concentrating (see New Magic Items),
potion of cure moderate wounds, potion of darkvision, po-
tion of displacement, silver unholy symbol, pouch contain-
ing 1 pp, 29 gp, 10 sp, a black pearl worth 400 gp.
bNeith: Male human rogue 2; CR 2; Medium human-
oid; HD 2d6+2; hp 11; Init +6; Spd 30 ft.; AC 15, touch 12,
flat-footed 13; Base Atk +1; Grp +2; Atk +3 melee
(1d6+1/19-20, masterwork short sword) or +4 ranged
(1d8/19-20, masterwork light crossbow); Full Atk +3 melee
(1d6+1/19-20, masterwork short sword) or +4 ranged
(1d8/19-20, masterwork light crossbow); SA Sneak
attack +1d6; SQ Evasion, trapfinding; AL CN; SV
Fort +1, Ref +5, Will +0; Str 12, Dex 15, Con
13, Int 14, Wis 10, Cha 8.
Skills and Feats: Balance +4, Bluff +3, Climb
+3, Disable Device +8, Escape Artist +6, Hide
+7, Intimidate +1, Jump +3, Listen +4, Move Silently +7,
Open Lock +8, Search +6, Sleight of Hand +9, Spot +4,
Swim +3, Tumble +4, Use Rope +6; Deft Hands, Improved
Initiative.
Languages: Common, Dwarven, Gnome.
Evasion (Ex): If Neith is subject to an attack that nor-
mally allows a Reflex saving throw for half damage, he
takes no damage on a successful save.
Trapfinding: Neith can use the Search skill to locate
traps when the task has a DC higher than 20.
Possessions: Masterwork short sword, masterwork
studded leather armor, masterwork light crossbow, 19
bolts, potion of cure light wounds, everburning torch, mas-
terwork thieves’ tools, pouch containing 17 pp, 24 gp, 25
sp, 9 cp, a violet garnet worth 600 gp, an amber worth 150
gp, a chrysoberyl worth 130 gp.
bNeva: Female human bard 1; CR 1; Medium human-
oid; HD 1d6+1; hp 7; Init +5; Spd 30 ft.; AC 14, touch 11,
flat-footed 13; Base Atk +0; Grp +0; Atk +1 melee (1d3,
masterwork whip) or +2 ranged (1d6/x3, masterwork
shortbow); Full Atk +1 melee (1d3, masterwork whip) or +2
ranged (1d6/x3, masterwork shortbow); SQ Bardic knowl-
edge 3, countersong 5/day, fascinate 5/day, inspire cour-
age 5/day; AL N; SV Fort +1, Ref +3, Will +1; Str 10, Dex
13, Con 12, Int 14, Wis 8, Cha 15.
Skills and Feats: Bluff +3, Concentration +5, Diplo-
macy +3, Gather Information +6, Knowledge (arcana) +4,
Knowledge (history) +6, Knowledge (local) +6, Perform
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(sing) +6, Perform (string instruments) +6, Spellcraft +6,
Use Magic Device +6; Extra Music, Improved Initiative.
Languages: Common, Dwarven, Gnome.
Countersong (Su): Neva can use her music or
poetics to counter magical effects that depend on sound
(but not spells that simply have verbal components). Each
round of the countersong, she makes a Perform check.
Any creature within 30 feet of Neva (including Neva
herself) that is affected by a sonic or language-dependent
magical attack may use Neva’s Perform check result in
place of its saving throw if, after the saving throw is rolled,
the Perform check result proves to be
higher. If a creature within range of
the countersong is already under
the effect of a noninstantane-
ous sonic or language-de-
pendent magical attack,
it gains another saving
throw against the ef-
fect each round it
hears the coun-
tersong, but it
must use Neva’s
Perform check
result for the
save. Counter-
song has no ef-
fect against ef-
fects that do not
allow saves. Neva
may keep up the
countersong for
10 rounds.
Fascinate
(Sp): Neva can
use her music or
poetics to cause
one creature to
become
fascinated
with her.
The crea-
ture to be
fascinated
must be
within 90
feet, able to
see and hear
Neva, and able to pay attention to her. Neva must also be
able to see the creature. The distraction of a nearby com-
bat or other dangers prevents the ability from working.
To use the ability, Neva makes a Perform check. Her
check result is the DC for each affected creature’s Will
save against the effect. If a creature’s saving throw suc-
ceeds, Neva cannot attempt to fascinate that creature
again for 24 hours. If its saving throw fails, the creature sits
quietly and listens to the song, taking no other actions, for
as long as Neva continues to play and concentrate (up to a
maximum of 1 round). While fascinated, a target takes a –
4 penalty on skill checks made as reactions, such as Lis-
ten and Spot checks. Any potential threat requires Neva to
make another Perform check and allows the creature a
new saving throw against a DC equal to the new Perform
check result.
Any obvious threat, such as someone drawing a
weapon, casting a spell, or aiming a ranged weapon at the
target, automatically breaks the effect. Fascinate is an
enchantment (compulsion), mind-affecting ability.
Inspire Courage (Su): Neva can use song or poetics
to inspire courage in her allies (including herself), bolster-
ing them against fear and improving their combat abilities.
To be affected, an ally must be able to hear Neva sing.
The effect lasts for as long as the ally hears Neva sing and
for 5 rounds thereafter. An affected ally receives a +1
morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear
effects and a +1 morale bonus on attack and weapon
damage rolls. Inspire courage is a mind-affecting ability.

Bard Spells Known (2; save DC 12 + spell level): 0 –
daze, lullaby, message, prestidigitation.
Possessions: Masterwork whip, masterwork studded
leather armor, masterwork shortbow, 17 arrows, harp,
pouch containing 3 gp, 6 sp, 9cp.
bNira: Female human rogue 1; CR 1; Medium hu-
manoid; HD 1d6+1; hp 7; Init +6; Spd 30 ft.; AC 15, touch
12, flat-footed 13; Base Atk +0; Grp +1; Atk +2 melee
(1d6+1/19-20, masterwork short sword) or +3 ranged
(1d8/19-20, masterwork light crossbow); Full Atk +2 melee
(1d6+1/19-20, masterwork short sword) or +3 ranged
(1d8/19-20, masterwork light crossbow); SA Sneak attack
+1d6; SQ Trapfinding; AL N; SV Fort +1, Ref +4, Will +0;
Str 12, Dex 15, Con 13, Int 14, Wis 10, Cha 8.
Skills and Feats: Balance +4, Bluff +3, Climb +3, Dis-
able Device +4, Escape Artist +4, Hide +6, Intimidate +1,
Jump +3, Listen +4, Move Silently +6, Open Lock +4,
Search +4, Sleight of Hand +8, Spot +4, Swim +3, Tumble
+4, Use Rope +6; Deft Hands, Improved Initiative.
Languages: Common, Dwarven, Gnome.
Trapfinding: Nira can use the Search skill to locate
traps when the task has a DC higher than 20.
Possessions: Masterwork short sword, masterwork
studded leather armor, masterwork light crossbow, 20
bolts, thieves’ tools, pouch containing 7 pp, 27 gp, 25 sp,
12 cp.
bOdegon: Male human rogue 4; CR 4; Medium hu-
manoid; HD 4d6+4; hp 20; Init +6; Spd 30 ft.; AC 15, touch
12, flat-footed 13; Base Atk +3; Grp +3; Atk +4 melee
(1d4/x3, masterwork punching dagger) or +6 ranged
(1d8/19-20, masterwork light crossbow); Full Atk +4 melee
(1d4/x3, masterwork punching dagger) or +6 ranged
(1d8/19-20, masterwork light crossbow); SA Sneak attack
+2d6; SQ Alcohol addiction, evasion, trapfinding, trap
sense +1, uncanny dodge; AL NE; SV Fort +2, Ref +6, Will
+1; Str 11, Dex 15, Con 12, Int 15, Wis 11, Cha 9.
Skills and Feats: Appraise +11 (+2 circumstance bo-
nus on Appraise checks involving any item that is small or
highly detailed), Bluff +4, Decipher Script +7, Diplomacy
+4, Disable Device +7, Disguise +2 (+2 bonus on Disguise
checks made when he knows he’s being observed and
tries to act in character), Escape Artist +3, Forgery +3,
Gather Information +8, Hide +9, Intimidate +1, Knowledge
(local) +7, Listen +3, Move Silently +9, Open Lock +7,
Search +5, Sense Motive +7, Sleight of Hand +13, Spot
+3, Tumble +3, Use Rope +4; Deft Hands, Diligent, Im-
proved Initiative.
Languages: Common.
Alcohol Addiction in Effect (Ex): Odegon is an alco-
holic. He takes 1d4 points of Constitution damage each
day unless he succeeds on a DC 15 Fortitude save or
drinks some alcohol. Treat alcohol addiction as a disease
for the purpose of recovery and healing.
Evasion (Ex): If Odegon is subject to an attack that
normally allows a Reflex saving throw for half damage, he
takes no damage on a successful save.
Trapfinding: Odegon can use the Search skill to lo-
cate traps when the task has a DC higher than 20.
Trap Sense (Ex): Odegon gains a +1 bonus on Reflex
saves made to avoid traps and a +1 dodge bonus to AC
against attacks made by traps.
Uncanny Dodge (Ex): Odegon retains his Dexterity
bonus to AC (if any) even if he is caught flat-footed or
struck by an invisible attacker. However, he still loses his
Dexterity bonus to AC if immobilized.
Possessions: Masterwork punching dagger, master-
work studded leather armor, masterwork light crossbow,
18 bolts, potion of delay poison, potion of invisibility, bottle
of ale, magnifying glass, masterwork thieves’ tools, pouch
containing 7 pp, 30 gp, 26 sp, golden key (opens chest in
his private chamber inside the thieves’ guildhouse).
bOpado: Male human rogue 2; CR 2; Medium human-
oid; HD 2d6; hp 9; Init +6; Spd 30 ft.; AC 15, touch 12, flat-
footed 13; Base Atk +1; Grp +2; Atk +3 melee (1d4+1/19-
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20, masterwork dagger) or +4 ranged (1d4, masterwork
sling); Full Atk +3 melee (1d4+1/19-20, masterwork dag-
ger) or +4 ranged (1d4, masterwork sling); SA Sneak at-
tack +1d6; SQ Evasion, trapfinding; AL LE; SV Fort +0,
Ref +5, Will +1; Str 12, Dex 15, Con 10, Int 14, Wis 13,
Cha 8.
Skills and Feats: Climb +6 (+2 bonus on Climb checks
made to climb a rope, a knotted rope, or a rope-and-wall
combination), Decipher Script +3, Disable Device +11,
Disguise +2, Escape Artist +2 (+2 bonus on Escape Artist
checks when escaping from rope bonds), Hide +7, Listen
+6, Move Silently +7, Open Lock +11, Search +7, Spot +6,
Survival +1 (+2 bonus on Survival checks to find or follow
tracks), Swim +6, Tumble +3, Use Rope +7; Improved Ini-
tiative, Nimble Fingers.
Languages: Common, Dwarven, Orc.
Evasion (Ex): If Opado is subject to an attack that
normally allows a Reflex saving throw for half damage, he
takes no damage on a successful save.
Trapfinding: Opado can use the Search skill to locate
traps when the task has a DC higher than 20.
Possessions: Masterwork dagger, masterwork stud-
ded leather armor, masterwork sling, 9 sling bullets, potion
of cure light wounds, ring of virtue (see New Magic Items),
stone salve (1 oz.), masterwork thieves’ tools, moonrod
(see New Special Item), wooden unholy symbol, pouch
containing 1 sp, a black pearl worth 200 gp, Ruther’s keys
(opens entrance and back door to Ruther’s Goods).
bPedra: Female human commoner 1; CR 1/2; Me-
dium humanoid; HD 1d4; hp 2; Init -1; Spd 30 ft.; AC 9,
touch 9, flat-footed 9; Base Atk +0; Grp +1; Atk +1 melee
(1d8+1/19-20, longsword) or +1 melee (1d3+1, unarmed
strike); Full Atk +1 melee (1d8+1/19-20, longsword) or +1
melee (1d3+1, unarmed strike); AL N; SV Fort +0, Ref -1,
Will -1; Str 13, Dex 8, Con 11, Int 12, Wis 9, Cha 10.
Skills and Feats: Appraise +2, Climb +2, Gather Infor-
mation +6, Jump +2, Ride +0, Speak Language (Dwar-
ven), Spot +0, Swim +2, Use Rope +0; Martial Weapon
Proficiency (longsword), Skill Focus (Gather Information).
Languages: Common, Dwarven, Gnome.
Possessions: Longsword, pouch containing 6 sp.
bPoot Pernor: Male gnome expert 1; CR 1/2; Small
humanoid; HD 1d6; hp 3; Init +0; Spd 20 ft.; AC 13, touch
10, flat-footed 13; Base Atk +0; Grp -6; Atk -1 melee (1d3-
2/19-20, small dagger) or +1 ranged (1d6/19-20, small light
crossbow); Full Atk -1 melee (1d3-2/19-20, small dagger)
or +1 ranged (1d6/19-20, small light crossbow); SA Spell-
like abilities; SQ Gnome traits; AL LN; SV Fort +0, Ref +0,
Will +2; Str 7, Dex 11, Con 10, Int 13, Wis 10, Cha 12.
Skills and Feats: Appraise +3, Balance -1, Climb -3,
Craft (alchemy) +7, Decipher Script +3, Escape Artist -1,
Forgery +8, Gather Information +3, Handle Animal +3,
Hide +3, Jump -9, Knowledge (arcana) +3, Listen +2,
Move Silently -1, Ride +2, Spellcraft +5, Swim -4, Use
Magic Device +5; Skill Focus (Forgery).
Languages: Common, Dwarven, Gnome.
Spell-like Abilities: 1/day dancing lights, ghost sound
(DC 10), prestidigitation (DC 10), speak with animals (bur-
rowing mammal only, duration 1 minute). Caster level 1st.
The save DCs are Charisma-based.
Gnome Traits: Poot Pernor has a +4 dodge bonus to
Armor Class against creatures of the giant type, a +1 racial
bonus on attack rolls against kobolds and goblinoids, and
a +2 racial bonus on saving throws against illusion spells.
Poot Pernor also has low-light vision.
Possessions: Small dagger, small studded leather
armor, small light crossbow, 15 small bolts, pouch contain-
ing 6 gp, 12 sp.
bSalsamat aka Shade: Male human fighter 3/rogue 3;
CR 6; Medium humanoid; HD 3d10-3 plus 3d6-3; hp 25;
Init +7; Spd 30 ft.; AC 16, touch 13, flat-footed 13; Base
Atk +5; Grp +7; Atk +8 melee (1d6+2/18-20, masterwork
rapier) or +9 ranged (1d4+2/19-20, masterwork dagger);
Full Atk +8 melee (1d6+2/18-20, masterwork rapier) or +9

ranged (1d4+2/19-20, masterwork dagger); SA Sneak
attack +2d6; SQ Evasion, trapfinding, trap sense +1; AL N;
SV Fort +5, Ref +7, Will +2; Str 14, Dex 16, Con 8, Int 13,
Wis 10, Cha 12.
Skills and Feats: Appraise +1 (+2 bonus on Appraise
checks related to items made with the chosen Craft skill),
Bluff +8, Craft (locksmithing) +7, Craft (trapmaking) +6,
Diplomacy +12, Disable Device +7, Disguise +8 (+2 bonus
on Disguise checks made when he knows he’s being
observed and tries to act in character), Gather Information
+4, Intimidate +7, Knowledge (local) +2, Open Lock +10,
Ride +4, Search +2, Sense Motive +7, Sleight of Hand +6;
Combat Expertise, Improved Feint, Improved Initiative,
Leadership (Leadership score 8), Negotiator, Persuasive.
Languages: Common, Dwarven.
Evasion (Ex): If Salsamat is subject to an attack that
normally allows a Reflex saving throw for half damage, he
takes no damage on a successful save.
Trapfinding: Salsamat can use the Search skill to
locate traps when the task has a DC higher than 20.
Trap Sense (Ex): Salsamat gains a +1 bonus on
Reflex saves made to avoid traps and a +1 dodge bonus
to AC against attacks made by traps.
Possessions: Masterwork rapier, masterwork studded
leather armor, 3 masterwork daggers, Shade (see New
Magic Items), disguise kit (6 uses left), Jeweled Key (worth
2,000 gp, opens chest in the guild’s treasure chamber),
masterwork thieves’ tools, vial of antitoxin, pouch contain-
ing 4 pp, 16 gp, 21 sp.
bScrit: Male dwarf fighter 2; CR 2; Medium humanoid;
HD 2d10+6; hp 21; Init +5; Spd 15 ft.; AC 19, touch 10,
flat-footed 19; Base Atk +2; Grp +4; Atk +6 melee
(1d10+2/x3, masterwork dwarven waraxe) or +4 ranged
(1d6+2, masterwork throwing axe); Full Atk +6 melee
(1d10+2/x3, masterwork dwarven waraxe) or +4 ranged
(1d6+2, masterwork throwing axe); SQ Dwarf traits; AL N;
SV Fort +5, Ref +1, Will +1; Str 15, Dex 13, Con 16, Int 10,
Wis 12, Cha 6.
Skills and Feats: Climb -7, Intimidate +1, Jump -6,
Ride +2, Speak Language (Common Sign Language),
Swim -16; Improved Initiative, Power Attack, Weapon Fo-
cus (dwarven waraxe).
Languages: Common, Common Sign Language,
Dwarven.
Dwarf Traits: Scrit has a +4 dodge bonus to Armor
Class against creatures of the giant type, a +1 racial bonus
on attack rolls against orcs and goblinoids, a +2 racial
saving throw bonus against spells and spell-like effects,
and a +2 racial saving throw bonus against poison. Scrit
also has darkvision with a range of 60 feet and stonecun-
ning (+2 racial bonus on checks to notice unusual stone-
work; can make a check for unusual stonework as though
actively searching when within 10 feet and can use the
Search skill to find stonework traps as a rogue can; intuit
depth).
Possessions: Masterwork dwarven waraxe, heavy
steel shield, half-plate armor, 2 masterwork throwing axes,
potion of cure light wounds (2), impressive gold earring (2
in. in diameter, worth 480 gp), pouch containing 15 pp, 28
gp, 22 sp.
bYon: Male human bard 1; CR 1; Medium humanoid;
HD 1d6+1; hp 7; Init +1; Spd 30 ft.; AC 14, touch 11, flat-
footed 13; Base Atk +0; Grp +0; Atk +1 melee (1d6/19-20,
masterwork short sword) or +2 ranged (1d6/x3, master-
work shortbow); Full Atk +1 melee (1d6/19-20, masterwork
short sword) or +2 ranged (1d6/x3, masterwork shortbow);
SQ Bardic knowledge 3, countersong 1/day, fascinate
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1/day, inspire courage 1/day; AL LN; SV Fort +1, Ref +3,
Will +1; Str 10, Dex 13, Con 12, Int 14, Wis 8, Cha 15.
Skills and Feats: Appraise +4, Concentration +5, Craft
(bookbinding) +4, Decipher Script +4, Diplomacy +4,
Gather Information +3, Knowledge (arcana) +4, Knowl-
edge (geography) +4, Knowledge (history) +4, Knowledge
(local) +4, Knowledge (religion) +4, Perform (wind instru-
ments) +5, Perform (sing) +4, Speak Language (Elven and
Orc) 2, Spellcraft +8, Use Magic Device +6; Magical Apti-
tude, Scribe Scroll.
Languages: Common, Dwarven, Elven, Gnome, Orc.
Countersong (Su): Yon can use his music or poetics
to counter magical effects that depend on sound (but not
spells that simply have verbal components). Each round of
the countersong, he makes a Perform check. Any creature
within 30 feet of Yon (including Yon himself) that is
affected by a sonic or language-dependent magical attack
may use Yon’s Perform check result in place of its saving
throw if, after the saving throw is rolled, the Perform check
result proves to be higher. If a creature within range of the
countersong is already under the effect of a noninstantane-
ous sonic or language-dependent magical attack, it gains
another saving throw against the effect each round it hears
the countersong, but it must use Yon’s Perform check re-
sult for the save. Countersong has no effect against effects
that do not allow saves. Yon may keep up the countersong
for 10 rounds.
Fascinate (Sp): Yon can use his music or poetics to
cause one creature to become fascinated with him. The
creature to be fascinated must be within 90 feet, able to
see and hear Yon, and able to pay attention to him. Yon
must also be able to see the creature. The distraction of a
nearby combat or other dangers prevents the ability from
working.
To use the ability, Yon makes a Perform check. His
check result is the DC for each affected creature’s Will
save against the effect. If a creature’s saving throw suc-
ceeds, Yon cannot attempt to fascinate that creature again
for 24 hours. If its saving throw fails, the creature sits
quietly and listens to the song, taking no other actions, for
as long as Yon continues to play and concentrate (up to a
maximum of 1 round). While fascinated, a target takes a –
4 penalty on skill checks made as reactions, such as
Listen and Spot checks. Any potential threat requires Yon
to make another Perform check and allows the creature a
new saving throw against a DC equal to the new Perform
check result.
Any obvious threat, such as someone drawing a
weapon, casting a spell, or aiming a ranged weapon at the
target, automatically breaks the effect. Fascinate is an en-
chantment (compulsion), mind-affecting ability.
Inspire Courage (Su): Yon can use song or poetics to
inspire courage in his allies (including himself), bolstering
them against fear and improving their combat abilities. To
be affected, an ally must be able to hear Yon sing. The
effect lasts for as long as the ally hears Yon sing and for 5
rounds thereafter. An affected ally receives a +1 morale
bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects
and a +1 morale bonus on attack and weapon damage
rolls. Inspire courage is a mind-affecting ability.
Bard Spells Known (2; save DC 12 + spell level): 0 –
dancing lights, detect magic, open/close, read magic.
Possessions: Masterwork short sword, masterwork
studded leather armor, masterwork shortbow, 19 arrows,
flute, scroll of dancing lights, pouch containing 11 sp, 10
cp.
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