Setting: Road from Eben’s Spur to town of X
Cast: Party, Elle, Bandits
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The party is travelling along a winding road that parallels the river. The countryside is dominated by rolling hills and green valleys similar to Sonoma county. There are many stands of trees, most of which are large oaks or elms. Many of the hills are covered by such groves. The road is a simple dirt track still a bit muddy from the manastorm. The day is clear, with only a few clouds in the sky. It’s a warm day, particularly for early winter.
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Events
- DC 15 perception check. Success reveals a loan figure on a hill overlooking the road. The figure disappears into the trees a few moments later. DC 20 reveals that the figure appears to be from the bone eater tribe. DC 25 reveals that it is too short and skinny to be an Orokh.
- If the PCs notice the figure they can make whatever plans they wish. They will spot the ambush before it occurs. This will prevent them from being surprised, but will not grant them surprise.
-If the PCs fail the check they will be ambushed and the bandits will get a surprise round against them. They will launch a hail of arrows, two per person. Then the bandits will rush out to assault the survivors.
-After the combat if the PCs search the bodies they will find 200 strange silver coins in the bandit’s pouches. They will also find a note from Egren. See below.
Encounters
- Six human mercenaries & one warleader. First level fighters.
Note
- There can be no survivors. You may keep the Eldimagi, but bring the half-blood’s head to me. -E
