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Pathfinder Society Scenario #519: The Horn of Aroden is a Pathfinder Society Scenario designed for 1st- to 5th-level characters
(Tier 15; Subtiers 12 and 45). This scenario is designed for play in the Pathfinder Society Organized Play campaign,
but can easily be adapted for use with any world.
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River
the clarity and power of an archons trumpet, bringing Brevoy Gronzi
terror to Deskaris armies and emboldening the forces of Forest
law and good. With this note, the horn glowed with holy Silverhall
Silver River
power and in a flash changed from iron into silver. An New Stetven
inscription in Celestial ran along its length, promising,
Always will I sound in humanitys defense.
Since that day, the Horn of Aroden has been a prized
heirloom of the Lebeda family. Although centuries have
passed, the Lebedas have sounded the horn only twice
since its transformation into a holy relic. In 4499 ar, the Lebeda. The Lebedas have no intention of rekindling war
Horn blew to signal a combined assault of Rostlandic in Brevoy and have spent much effort courting the favor
soldiers and Aldori swordlords against the forces of of House Surtova, the current ruling family of the restless
Choral the Conqueror. The final time the Horn was nation. Indeed, young Elenna Lebeda is betrothed to King
sounded was in 4678 ar during a skirmish between Noleski Surtova, and her mother, Dame Sarrona Lebeda,
House Lebeda forces and bandits of the River Kingdoms. intends to turn over the Horn of Aroden to House Surtova
This time, though the music of the Horn was as beautiful as part of her daughters dowry. Dame Sarronas attentions
as it was in the past, it no longer bore any magic; in fact, have thus been focused on political maneuvering with
House Lebedas scholars theorized that the horn had lost the Surtovas, and her son, Lander, has been using this
its magic in the wake of Arodens death. The horn has reduced oversight to shirk the proper responsibilities of
remained unused since then, and it now collects dust as a a young lord. He has taken to practicing swordplay above
keepsake in the family seat of Silverhall. all other skills and has developed a fascination with the
Because of its role in the war against Choral the history and the style of the original Baron Aldori. This
Conqueror, many in Brevoy see the Horn of Aroden fascination with Aldori is seen by many as an admission
as a symbol of an independent Rostland. Since the that House Lebeda still bears aspirations of independence,
disappearance of House Rogarvia, there have been no weakening the developing bonds between their house and
fewer than three failed attempts to steal it from Castle House Surtova.
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his rescue, and the PCs must befriend him and convince
GM RESOURCES him to return to Silverhall in order to prevent him from
This adventure makes use of the Pathfinder RPG Core
charging off into the wilderness once more. If they fail,
Rulebook, Pathfinder RPG Bestiary, Pathfinder RPG
he refuses their advice and continues to endanger himself
Bestiary3 (B3), Pathfinder RPG GameMastery Guide (GMG),
in his quest for glory. In the bandits camp, the party can
the Pathfinder RPG NPC Codex (NPC), and Pathfinder RPG
find evidence of Mareks involvement with the bandits,
Ultimate Combat (UC). The rules from these books can be
which may lead to tensions with LanderLander has
found online for free as part of the Pathfinder Roleplaying
discovered his mentors secret identity and is deeply hurt
Game Reference Document at paizo.com/prd.
at being betrayed by the mentor hed idolized, he seeks
to conceal the betrayal out of embarrassment at being so
easily duped.
Unbeknownst to Dame Sarrona Lebeda, Landers On the return journey to Silverhall, the PCs and Lander
obsession with swordplay has also opened her house are attacked by a mated pair of axe beaks guarding their
to greater dangers than wagging tongues. Lander has nest. How Lander acts during this battle depends on how
taken as a master the blacksmith Marek Bogdan, whose friendly he has become with the PCs, and the party may
hospitality and tutelage disguise a long-borne grudge be forced to save him from his own reckless actions once
against authority in general and Issia in particular. more. Upon the return to Silverhall, the PCs are given the
Marek coordinates the activities of a gang of bandits, Horn of Aroden and must choose whether to turn Marek
and has managed over the past months to extract over to the authorities or conceal evidence of his actions.
enough information from Lander to launch a series of
precise strikes against caravans carrying House Lebedas GETTING STARTED
wares to market. These attacks have been growing in The PCs have traveled to the town of Silverhall in Brevoy,
frequency and ferocity thanks to the combination of the fortified capitol of the Lebeda familys territory, on a
Mareks intelligence and the increasing bloodlust of diplomatic mission for Lady Gloriana Morilla; give the
his lieutenant, the afflicted werewolf Aldona. Lander players Player Handout #1. The PCs begin the adventure in
has taken an interest in the growing number of bandit the audience hall of Silverhall, awaiting their hosts arrival.
attacks, and 2 days ago set out to prove his skills by
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defeating the bandits single-handedly. He failed. Lander A fire burns merrily in the large hearth of the audience chamber,
now sits in a trunk in Aldonas camp while the werewolf casting warm light over the long wooden table and high-backed
waits for word from Marek on how best to handle the chairs. A pair of guards opens the engraved wooden doors, and
ransoming of a noble heir. a regal woman enters, her hair tied into a tight bun. The guards
stay by her side as she scans the room and then takes a seat at
SUMMARY the head of the table.
The PCs have been sent by Lady Gloriana Morilla to meet You must be Lady Morillas Pathfinders. I am Dame Sarrona
with Dame Sarrona Lebeda and negotiate for the Horn Lebeda, and I am well aware of your desire for the Horn of
of Aroden. Dame Sarrona is willing to give the Horn Aroden. I am sympathetic to the cause of the crusade, and am
of Aroden to the Pathfinder Society in exchange for curious to learn whether the Horns magic can be returned;
finding her wayward son Lander and returning him to however, the horn has already been pledged to King Noleski
Castle Lebeda. Her only lead to his whereabouts is the Surtova as a fitting part of the dowry for my daughters hand
blacksmith Marek Bogdan. Marek has not seen Lander in marriage, and such promises cannot be overturned lightly.
for several days, but knows that he headed into the Nonetheless, I am willing to find a replacement gift in exchange
wilderness in an attempt to stop the bandits who have for one kindness on your part: bring my son back home.
been preying on his familys caravans out of a desire to As of late, my son Lander has been neglecting his duties
relive become a mighty warrior whose valor equals that in favor of playing the part of an adventurer. His swordplay
of his hero, Baron Aldori. admittedly shows promise, but wielding a weapon is only one
Following Landers trail into the wilderness, the PCs facet of being a proper lord. Worse, the style and legacy that
come across a scouting party of bandits attempting he has become obsessed with is that of Baron Aldori, which
to cover their tracks and hide evidence of Landers many houses perceive as a sign that we are not as committed
kidnapping. After combat, the PCs can either interrogate to a unified Brevoy as we may appear. The truancy of a second
the surviving bandits or track them back to their camp. child may not seem much of a threat, but with his older sister
Lander has been imprisoned inside of a trunk in the spending her days in the capitol negotiating the web of Surtova
bandits camp and is guarded by the afflicted werewolf politics, the increase of bandit activity and wolf attacks in our
Aldona and her subordinates. Lander is not grateful for lands, and Lander neglecting his responsibilities within our
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holdings, I am concerned that he is as much a liability to our What does the Horn of Aroden do? Many years ago, it
family as an asset. You are adventurous types yourselves, was capable of sounding a note so pure and wondrous that
and understand the hazards and difficulties of the lifestyle. the hearts of goodly folk filled with awe and courage, and
Perhaps you could find Lander and convince him that the way the hearts of the wicked filled with fear. It gained these
of the sword is not the life he romantically envisions? powers when it was blown to sound the arrival of Aroden
at the Lake of Mists and Veils, when he shattered the
The PCs have the opportunity to ask Dame Lebeda armies of Deskari and drove Deskaris demon avatar into
about either their mission or the Horn of Aroden. The the lake. Alas, whatever magic the horn once contained
following are questions the PCs are likely to ask and appears to have been lost with Arodens disappearance.
Dame Lebedas responses. Now, it is little more than a memento of our familys
Why not just send your retainers to find proud history.
Lander? My son is a proud and headstrong Why is the Horn of Aroden such a fitting gift for
individual. Each time one of the household the Surtovas? It is less a matter of the Surtovas
retrieves him, he becomes increasingly desiring the horn itself than it is a symbolic
resistant to persuasion. I am hoping that gesture. In the past, the horn was used in battle
he might be more willing to listen to against forces seeking to unify Brevoy. By
capable strangers. giving the Horn as part of my daughter
Where was Lander last seen? Lander Elannas dowry, our family can show the
has taken to associating with a Surtovas that we hold no ambitions
blacksmith named Marek Bogdan. to relive the days when our
Marek is a retired soldier and houses were at war. Denying the
a practitioner of the Aldori Surtovas the horn may be seen
style, and Lander says hes a as equivocation, but the fate of
fine instructor, but my son the world is more important
spends too many hours at the than the bickering of nobles.
Three Tongs smithy practicing
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killed on his recent excursion. He hasnt received word steer the topic away from bandits to the many dangerous
from his bandits that theyve captured Lander, so he creatures rumored to live in the woods and fields nearby.
discounts that as the reason Lander hasnt returned, but If called out on this continued deception, Marek insists
he knows that the longer Lander is out in the Rostland that he must return to work and attempts to usher the
Plains, the greater the chance that the teen might discover PCs out of his home.
Mareks connection to the bandits. Marek hopes that the It is in the PCs interests to avoid combat with Marek,
PCs can find Lander and return him to civilization before for he is a very powerful combatant. If the PCs try to
he stumbles onto the bandits. bully him or attack, he responds with a nonlethal show
The following are questions the PCs are likely to ask as of force or a grim warning that his guests not embarrass
well as Mareks responses. themselves by taking his hospitality for granteda
Where is Lander Lebeda? I last saw Lander two days polite way of promising that any altercation would end
ago. He was headed out of town on the southwestern painfully. If the PCs insist on fighting Marek, the GM
road. Over the past month or so, hes been trying to put can approximate his statistics by using the scheming
his training to good useslaying monstrous vermin in fencer (Pathfinder RPG NPC Codex 86) with the following
the outskirts of town, that sort of thing. With the recent changes: Melee +1 merciful Aldori dueling sword +19/+14
attacks by bandits, Lander was convinced that he could (1d8+9/1720); replace his Double Slice, Improved Two-
stop them himself and live up to Baron Aldoris legacy. Weapon Fighting, and Two-Weapon Fighting feats with
Baron Aldoris legacy? Before Baron Aldori founded Dazzling Display.
his school of combat, he bet his fortune to a bandit lord
that he could defeat the bandit in single combat. He failed B. IN PURSUIT OF LANDER
and spent years in exile before returning and defeating After learning from Marek that Lander left Silverhall
the bandit in seconds. It was this battle that established in pursuit of the bandits, the PCs take the southwestern
his reputation as a master swordsman. Landers always road out of town in the hope of picking up Landers
been fascinated by tales of Aldoris deeds, and attempts to trail. After traveling along the road for about 50 miles,
duplicate them whenever possible. Lander left the main road to follow a deer trailmore on
Could Lander succeed? Although Lander has a hunch than based on any evidence that it would lead to
improved quite a bit in the months Ive been teaching the bandits. Worried that he might get lost, Lander tied
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him, he is still likely no match for any bandits. Though a handkerchief to a tree near the point where the deer
its unlikely hed even find themhe doesnt have much trail intersects the road to mark his path. The PCs can
of a head on his shoulders for the wilderness, and is far spot Landers tracks leaving the road with a successful
more likely lost somewhere. If hes lucky, hes lost out DC 18 Survival check or see his handkerchief with a
in the countryside somewhere, playing the hero. If hes successful DC 15 Perception check. Investigating the
unlucky, hes encountered some of the nastier critters handkerchief reveals that it bears the crest of House
that live in the back country. Im worried for his safety. Lebedaa white swan on a blue background with a rising
Do you have a problem with Dame Sarrona? I have no sun in the background. If the PCs miss both of these
problem with her; Lander has only the nicest things to say signs, they encounter several country folk bearing the
about his mother. In my heart, Im a Rostlander through handkerchief and speculating loudly about whether some
and through, so all her work to bring Silverhall closer to noble might be missing and the possibility of a reward
those Northerners just rubs me the wrong wayI hope for information. In exchange for 10 gold pieces (or 1 gold
Lander wont make the same mistakes when hes grown. piece if the PCs succeed at a DC 19 Bluff, Diplomacy, or
What is your relationship with Lander? I was just his Intimidate check), the PCs can convince these citizens to
tutor for sword-fighting, at first. He needed a teacher, guide them to where they found the handkerchief.
and Im the best around. He would come in to ask me
about the Aldori style and watch me make swordsI had B1. Watering Hole (CR 3 or CR 6)
to shoo him away to keep him from getting too close to About 2 miles from the road, the game trail leads past a
the forge. Over the past couple of months, though, weve reed-choked spring.
gotten pretty close. Hes a good kid. A little scatterbrained,
maybe, but his hearts in the right place. I see him sort of The deer trail winds past a large pond fed by a spring. Reeds
like the son I never had. and sedges grow around the pond, and piping birds are audible
Development: During their conversation with Marek, over the gurgling of running water. The pond drains from a
each PC can attempt a DC 20 Sense Motive check (DC 24 stream flowing southwards. A section of grasses has been
in Subtier 45) to get a sense that Marek is concealing cleared away near the north edge of the pond, revealing a
something and notice that he consistently attempts to small fire pit caked with ashes.
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The reeds around the pond act as difficult terrain and to ambush the bandits. If not, the bandits rapidly attempt
provide concealment to creatures within them. The pond to lay an ambush of their own.
varies in depth, being approximately 2 feet deep in its Wicent is a tall, thin, ruddy-faced man who walks with
shallow reaches and 5 feet deep at its deepest point. Treat a slight limp and sports a long, greasy mustache. He is a
the shallower sections of the pond as a shallow bog, and sadist in combat, grunting with glee over every cracked
treat the deeper sections as a deep bog (Pathfinder RPG bone and bruised muscle left in the wake of his mace.
Core Rulebook 427).
Creatures: After traveling for a day and a half, Lander Subtier 12 (CR 3)
Lebeda chose the shore of this pond as his camp.
Unfortunately, this pond also serves as a source of water BRIGANDS (2) CR 1/2
for Mareks gang of bandits. As Lander was settling in hp 15 each (Pathfinder RPG NPC Codex 266)
for the night, a party of bandits led by Wicent, Mareks TACTICS
third-in-command, came to the pond to fill their barrels. During Combat The brigands prefer to use their bows to fight
Lander challenged Wicent to single combat and was at a distance, but they eventually oblige Wicents demands
quickly beaten unconscious. Wicent then dragged Lander that they join him in fighting the PCs at close range.
back to the bandits camp to turn over to his superior, Morale A brigand surrenders if reduced to 3 or fewer hit points
the werewolf Aldona. She ordered Wicent to return to the or if Wicent capitulates.
scene of the abduction to clean up the evidence and watch
for pursuers, but the greedy bandits have instead been WICENT CR 1
searching the area around the pond for any valuables that Male human ranger 1/rogue 1
Lander may have dropped. CN Medium humanoid (human)
Wicent and two bandits are distracted, as they busily Init +6; Senses Perception +6
comb the reeds for any missed coins or jewelry. If the PCs DEFENSE
have been traveling stealthily, they have the opportunity AC 15, touch 12, flat-footed 13 (+3 armor, +2 Dex)
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hp 18 (2 HD; 1d10+1d8+4)
Fort +4, Ref +6, Will +1
SCALING ENCOUNTER B1
To accommodate a party of four PCs, remove one brigand
OFFENSE
from the encounter.
Speed 30 ft.
Melee mwk heavy mace +4 (1d8+2)
Ranged longbow +3 (1d8/3)
Special Attacks favored enemy (humans +2), sneak attack +1d6 Special Attacks combat style (two-weapon), favored enemy
TACTICS (humans +2), sneak attack +2d6
During Combat Wicent moves to flank with his allies whenever TACTICS
possible to maximize his damage. Eager to prove his worth Before Combat Wicent drinks his potion of bulls strength
and capture prisoners, he uses his Bludgeoner feat to deal before combat if possible.
nonlethal damage. During Combat Wicent moves to flank with his allies in order
Morale If reduced to 5 or fewer hit points, Wicent attempts to maximize his sneak attacks. Eager to prove his worth
to surrender to the PCs, offering to trade information in and capture prisoners, he uses his Bludgeoner feat to deal
exchange for his life. nonlethal damage.
STATISTICS Morale If reduced to 9 or fewer hit points, Wicent attempts to
Str 15, Dex 15, Con 14, Int 8, Wis 12, Cha 10 surrender by offering to trade his life for information.
Base Atk +1; CMB +3; CMD 15 Base Statistics Without his potion of bulls strength, Wicents
Feats BludgeonerUC, Improved Initiative statistics are as follows: Melee +1 heavy mace +6 (1d8+4),
Skills Acrobatics +7, Bluff +5, Handle Animal +4, Intimidate+5, mwk light mace +6 (1d6+3); Str 16; CMB +8; CMD 20.
Knowledge (geography) +3, Knowledge (nature) +3, STATISTICS
Perception +6, Stealth +7, Survival +6 Str 20, Dex 15, Con 14, Int 8, Wis 12, Cha 10
Languages Common Base Atk +5; CMB +10; CMD 22
SQ track +1, trapfinding +1, wild empathy +1 Feats BludgeonerUC, Double Slice, Endurance, Improved Initiative,
Combat Gear mwk arrows (5), tanglefoot bags (2), Two-Weapon Fighting, Weapon Focus (heavy mace)
thunderstones (2); Other Gear mwk studded leather, mwk Skills Acrobatics +10, Bluff +7, Disable Device +7, Handle
heavy mace, longbow with 20 arrows, silver ring worth Animal +6, Intimidate +9, Knowledge (geography) +5,
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The bandits do not deny that they recently kidnapped B2. Bandit Camp (CR 4 or CR 7)
a weak lordling, but they try to avoid revealing the The bandits camp is about 3 miles away from the
location of their camp for fear of angering Aldona. watering hole.
Getting the bandits to reveal the location of their hideout
requires a successful Intimidate check (DC 13 for Subtier A half-dozen tents form a semi-circle around a large fire pit
12, DC 17 for Subtier 45) or improving the bandits in this clearing on a hillside. The smell of roasting meat wafts
attitude to helpful through magic or clever wordplay. through the air, and a plume of smoke rises from the fire.
Alternatively, the PCs can follow the bandits tracks from Several large barrels sit beside the opening of the largest of
the watering hole to their camp with a successful DC 14 the tents.
Survival check.
Only Wicent is aware that the real leader of their gang The PCs can use the trees surrounding the camp for
is not Aldona, but even he does not know the name of the cover or climb them to gain the higher ground. Creatures
true mastermind of the gang. He knows only that Aldona moving through or forced into the lit fire take 1d6 points
receives her orders from a smith from town. The of fire damage and must succeed at a DC 15 Reflex save or
smitha bald, bearded, and tanned manhas visited catch on fire (Pathfinder RPG Core Rulebook 444).
the camp once or twice. Wicent does not reveal this Creatures: Mareks second-in-command, the vicious
information unless the PCs both ask about the bandits Aldona, keeps order in the bandit camp. Three months
leader and either exceed the DC of the Intimidate check ago, a werewolf bit and infected Aldona, but the
by 5 or more or improve Wicents attitude to helpful. warrior has learned to control her condition, more or
Rewards: If the PCs fail to defeat Wicent and the less. Ignorant of the differences between afflicted and
brigands, reduce their gold earned as follows. natural werewolves, she has been enticing the rest of the
Subtier 12: Reduce each PCs gold earned by 126 gp. bandits into allowing themselves to be bitten so they can
Out of Subtier: Reduce each PCs gold earned by 313 gp. experience the power of the moon. Aldona is unclear
Subtier 45: Reduce each PCs gold earned by 500 gp. as to why her efforts have failed, but she is sure that once
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45, a dire wolf also dozes in front of the fire. CE Medium humanoid (human, shapechanger)
During the encounter, Lander hears the sounds of Init +6; Senses low-light vision, scent; Perception +5
combat and begins to pound on the inside of his trunk DEFENSE
and scream for help through his gag. The PCs hear the AC 22, touch 12, flat-footed 20 (+6 armor, +2 Dex, +4 natural)
commotion he makes over the sound of fighting with hp 47 (5d10+15)
a successful DC 10 Perception check (modify the DC to Fort +7, Ref +3, Will +5 (+1 vs. fear)
account for their distance from the trunk). Rescuing Defensive Abilities bravery +1; DR 5/silver
Lander in the thick of the combat is possible, but it may OFFENSE
not be wise; he is still injured from his previous battles Speed 30 ft.
and is unarmored. Melee +1 longsword +14 (1d8+10/1920), bite +6 (1d6+3 plus trip)
Ranged mwk longbow +8 (1d8/3)
Subtier 12 (CR 4) Special Attacks weapon training (heavy blades +1)
TACTICS
ALDONA CR 2 Before Combat Aldona drinks her potion of bulls strength if
Afflicted werewolf (Pathfinder RPG Bestiary 198) she expects trouble.
DEFENSE During Combat Aldona treats the rest of the bandits like her
AC 20, touch 12, flat-footed 18 (+4 armor, 2 Dex, +4 natural) pack and coordinates her attacks with them. She favors
hp 21 targets who are wearing little armor and are separated
DR 5/silver from their comrades. She adjusts her position to flank
OFFENSE whenever possible.
Melee shortsword +6 (1d6+4/1920), bite +1 (1d6+2 plus trip) Morale Convinced that she is virtually unbeatable, Aldona
TACTICS fights to the death.
During Combat Aldona delights in showing off how powerful Base Statistics Without her potion of bulls strength,
she is now that shes a lycanthrope. She uses Cleave when Aldonas statistics are as follows: Melee +1 longsword +12
possible, tries to fight multiple foes at once, and becomes (1d8+8/1920), bite +5 (1d6+2 plus trip); CMB +9; CMD 21;
increasingly reckless if she feels she is winning the fight. Str 18; Climb +7.
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A set of keys able to unlock the trunk hangs on a peg on While rash, Lander is not stupid, and he has noticed
one of the tents support poles. In addition, Aldona has that the bandits equipment bears Mareks makers mark
stashed a note (see Player Handout #2 on page 20) on a and also overheard Aldona muttering Mareks name in the
table that sits next to a bedroll covered in matted fur. The tent while she was writing her letter. Lander is ashamed
table is surrounded by pigeon feathers, splintered avian that he has unwittingly associated with a bandit. The fact
bones, and the fragments of a cageall that remains of that this particular bandit was preying on his familys
Mareks trained messenger pigeons. caravans does not rankle as strongly as does the fact that
All of the weapons belonging to the bandits bear Lander was duped and used by someone he trusted and
Mareks makers mark: an eagle clutching a pair of tongs. looked up toand someone of low class at that!
By this point, the PCs ought to be highly suspicious of Lander has a renewed determination to hunt bandits,
this coincidence, especially in light of the letter found in both to restore his pride and born from a desire to
the camp. In addition to the bandits gear, one of the tents hurt Marek by proxy for his betrayal. He is reluctant
holds two Aldori dueling swords. to expose Marek, however, fearing that if Mareks
Development: If the PCs didnt hear Lander pounding criminal activities were made public, Lander would be
on the inside of the trunk during the encounter, they made a laughingstock in Silverhall and perhaps even be
automatically do so once the battle is over. Lander is punished by his mother for aiding and abetting an enemy
ruffled by his defeat at the hands of the bandits, but once of the family. Lander does not volunteer any information
freed, he immediately attempts to take control of the about Mareks association with the bandits unless the
situation. In his eyes, the PCs are merely his assistants, PCs make him friendly or helpful and then succeed at a
not his saviors. Landers reaction to and treatment of the Diplomacy check to get him to reveal an important secret.
PCs are detailed in the section that follows. The last few days have been very difficult for the
Rewards: If the PCs fail to defeat Aldona and the young noble, and being rescued wounds his pride. As a
brigands, reduce their gold earned as follows. result, his attitude toward the PCs begins as unfriendly.
Subtier 12: Reduce each PCs gold earned by 135 gp. A PC can improve his attitude with a successful DC 20
Out of Subtier: Reduce each PCs gold earned by 366 gp. Diplomacy check, and once his attitude is indifferent or
Subtier 45: Reduce each PCs gold earned by 597 gp. better, he agrees to accompany the PCs back to Silverhall;
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however, he remains a reckless combatant who ignores hardened toughness rather than threatening him. Once
the Pathfinders tactical advice unless his attitude is during the scenario, one of the PCs can challenge Lander
friendly or helpful. to a duel (or accept his boisterous challenges). Feel free to
Even though he is rash and opinionated, Landers years run this as a simple combat, or use the rules presented
of training in etiquette make him reticent to attack for dueling on page 150 of Pathfinder RPG Ultimate Combat.
those who help him; if he is unfriendly and a PC fails If the PC wins and doesnt taunt the defeated noble,
a Diplomacy check his attitude worsens only if the PC Landers attitude improves by one step out of admiration
failed the check by 10 or more. If the PCs cannot improve and respect; if Lander wins, all skill check DCs made
Landers attitude soon after freeing him, they may find to influence him increase by 1 for the
themselves hounding him across southern Brevoy as remainder of the scenario.
he hunts for nonexistent bandits (see area C1 on page Finally, a character proficient
14). Physically restraining Lander automatically with at least one melee martial
resets his attitude to unfriendly, and attempting weapon can elect to take Lander
to beat him into submission automatically under her wing as a student. So
resets his attitude to hostile. Doing long as she treats Lander with
either of these actions makes it a modicum of respect during
virtually impossible to improve their travels, she can add her
the young mans attitude until the base attack bonus to her
abuse ends. Diplomacy or Intimidate
Depending on what the PCs checks to influence him.
actually tell Lander, they may The GM can also grant as
have an easier or harder time much as a +5 bonus on any
winning his trust and one check to reward excellent
cooperation. Mentioning roleplaying or actions taken
that they were sent by his during combat to teach
mother, berating him Lander particular skills
for his lack of combat or special techniques.
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does not call for it. Unless he has been made friendly, he each encounter, the PCs are allowed to attempt another
charges into combat without regard for his own safety or for Diplomacy check or similar skill check as detailed on
supporting the tactics of his allies. If his attitude toward the page 13. Several encounters could further embarrass
PCs is friendly or helpful, he follows the PCs suggestions and Lander, and the PCs could gain bonuses or penalties
supports them using flanking and aid another actions. on any checks to improve his attitude depending on
Morale Lander may be foolhardy, but he isnt stupid. If reduced how they handle a particular encounter and respond to
to 5 or fewer hit points, he attempts to flee, using the PCs Landers misfortune. The young noble gets upset if the
as shields as he does so. He drinks his potion of cure light PCs do not let him participate in encounters.
wounds if given the chance. Several of these encounters take place in copses of
STATISTICS trees that dot the plains; for these encounters, use the
Str 11, Dex 13, Con 10, Int 12, Wis 8, Cha 11 map on page 15. Other encounters take place in the
Base Atk +2; CMB +2; CMD 13 open grasslands; to represent these relatively featureless
Feats Exotic Weapon Proficiency (Aldori dueling sword), Iron areas, use a blank map, such as the grasslands version of
Will, Skill Focus (Knowledge [history]) Pathfinder Flip-Mat: Basic.
Skills Bluff +5, Diplomacy +5, Intimidate +5, Knowledge Creatures: True to Mareks words, the Rostland Plains
(history) +9, Knowledge (local) +6, Knowledge (nobility) are home to many pests and menaces, and Lander Lebeda
+6, Perception +4, Perform (oratory) +5, Ride +3, Sense has no difficulty stumbling upon trouble.
Motive +3 Atomie: An atomie spots the PCs as they travel through
Languages Common, Skald a lightly wooded region, and it decides to have some fun
Combat Gear potion of cure light wounds; Other Gear studded at their expense. After playing a simple prank or two,
leather, buckler, daggers (3), mwk Aldori dueling sword, such as pelting the PCs with rotting berries, it reveals
nobles outfit, signet ring, sunrods (5), jewelry worth 100 gp, itself with great pomp, taunts Lander and the PCs, and
74 gp challenges the groups mightiest warrior to a duel. Lander
heartily accepts unless one of the PCs intercedes. The
Development: If the PCs fail to improve Landers atomie fights until reduced to 3 or fewer hit points before
attitude to indifferent of better, he insists on tracking conceding the duel. It delights in using its flight and
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ATOMIE CR 1
hp 9 (Pathfinder RPG Bestiary 3 28)
CARBUNCLE CR 1
hp 13 (Pathfinder RPG Bestiary 3 44)
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T1
T2
D2
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STATISTICS
This bridge arches 5 feet over the stream, which is about Str 14, Dex 19, Con 12, Int 2, Wis 11,
5 feet deep. The water flows fairly slowly, but Cha 10
small eddies making swimming Base Atk +1; CMB +4; CMD 18
somewhat difficult; traversing the
water requires a successful DC 12
Swim check.
Creatures: In the days since
the PCs last crossed this
bridge, a mated pair of axe
beaks has taken up residence near
the bridge. The axe beaks built a
nest atop a rise above the bridge to
the southeast; they just laid their
eggs and are extremely aggressive as a result. They
view anyone crossing the bridge as a threat and strike
first with their savage beaks. When the PCs reach the
bridge, the axe beaks sprint toward them to chase off the
threats to the birds offspring.
Subtier 12 (CR 3)
DIATRYMAS (2) CR 1
Variant axe beak (Pathfinder RPG Bestiary 3 29)
N Medium animal
Init +4; Senses low-light vision; Perception +8
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Feats Skill Focus (Perception) the day, taking into account any relevant modifiers for
Skills Perception +8 the skill check (see the Lander Lebeda section on page
SPECIAL ABILITIES 13). The young Lebeda heir finds the birds eggs endlessly
Sudden Charge (Ex) When making a charge attack, a diatryma fascinating, and if the PCs give him one, they gain an
makes a single bite attack. If successful, it may also attempt additional +4 bonus on their skill check to influence him
to trip its opponent as a free action without provoking an after the battle.
attack of opportunity. If the attempt fails, the diatryma Assuming Landers attitude is indifferent or better and
cannot be tripped in return. the PCs refuse to follow him on more misadventures, the
rest of the PCs journey to Silverhall is uneventful.
Subtier 45 (CR 6) Rewards: If the PCs fail to defeat the axe beaks, reduce
their gold earned as noted below. If the PCs find the eggs
TERROR BIRDS (2) CR 4 but give one to Lander, instead reduce their gold earned
Variant axe beak (Pathfinder RPG Bestiary 3 29) by the amount listed in parentheses.
N Large animal Subtier 12: Reduce each PCs gold earned by 250 gp (or
Init +3; Senses low-light vision; Perception +11 125 gp).
DEFENSE Out of Subtier: Reduce each PCs gold earned by 500 gp
AC 16, touch 13, flat-footed 12 (+3 Dex, +1 dodge, +3 natural, (or 187 gp).
1 size) Subtier 45: Reduce each PCs gold earned by 750 gp (or
hp 37 each (5d8+15) 250 gp).
Fort +7, Ref +7, Will +1
OFFENSE CONCLUSION
Speed 50 ft. Once the PCs return Lander Lebeda to Silverhall, Dame
Melee bite +7 (1d8+4/1920), 2 talons +6 (1d4+4) Sarrona Lebeda is overwhelmed with gratitude. She
Space 10 ft.; Reach 10 ft. quizzes both the PCs and Lander on their expedition,
Special Attacks sudden charge hoping to get Lander to confess that he was overwhelmed
TACTICS and is more suited for the role of a landed noble than a
Use the tactics for Subtier 12. wandering adventurer. How Lander responds to this
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followers of Iomedae. Pathfinder scholars and Morillas of the scenario was hostile or unfriendly, check box B.
own agents quickly set to work studying the horn and If Landers attitude toward the PCs at the end of the
attempting to restore its magic. If successful, they will scenario was friendly or helpful, check box C.
have recovered a powerful weapon against the armies
of the Worldwound. Each PC earns the Horn of Aroden Primary Success Condition
boon on his or her Chronicle sheet. If the PCs return Lander Lebeda to Silverhall alive and
The PCs have the opportunity to thwart the bandit obtain the Horn of Aroden, the mission is a success, and
activities of Marek Bogdan. If they turn the evidence each of the PCs earns 1 Prestige Point.
of Mareks involvement with the bandit raids over to
Dame Sarrona, she sends for a patrol of guards to arrest Secondary Success Condition
him. After a hard-fought battle, Marek is dragged to The PCs successfully complete their secondary success
the dungeons in chains, completely unrepentant for condition if they accomplish all three of the following:
his actions. If the PCs found no evidence of Mareks complete the scenario with Landers attitude toward them
involvement with the gang or conceal such evidence in being indifferent or better, gather three or more pieces
order to appease Lander, Marek soon gathers a new band of evidence to indict Marek Bogdan as the mastermind
of like-minded scoundrels and resumes his raids. Lander of the bandit attacks, and deliver this evidence to Dame
knows that Marek is associated with the bandits, but he Sarrona Lebeda. Possible evidence includes one or more
hesitates to act on the knowledge until he is older, fearing of the bandits weapons stamped with Mareks makers
that the public revelation of Mareks treachery would also mark, Wicents description of the blacksmith ringleader
embarrass the Lebeda name. (Wicent need not be alive and present, but the PCs
Treasure: So long as Landers attitude toward the PCs must have interrogated him), Aldonas letter to M,
at the end of the scenario is friendly or helpful, he gives and Landers willing testimony against Marek. If the
the PCs one or more gifts in gratitude for their timely PCs fulfill these conditions, they each earn 1 additional
rescue and patience in dealing with him. In Subtier 12 Prestige Point for ending the bandit raids on House
this includes a ring of swimming and boots of the winterlands. Lebedas caravans.
In Subtier 45 this also includes an amulet of natural armor
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condition (or defeat Marek in combat), they also receive Members of the Taldor faction have two different goals
his sword, a +1 merciful Aldori dueling sword, as a bounty during this scenario. The first goal is identical to the
for ending the blacksmiths banditry. These items do not primary success condition: retrieving the Horn of
contribute to the PCs gold earned, but if they fail to meet Aroden. In addition, Taldor faction PCs should develop
any of these conditions, cross the corresponding items of a positive relationship with house Lebeda and ensure its
their Chronicle sheets. noble line remains strong. If Lander Lebedas attitude
toward the PCs is helpful by the end of the scenario,
Reporting Notes his time spent with the PCs helps prepare him for his
If the PCs report Mareks treachery and have sufficient future responsibilities and secures a brighter future for
evidence to indict him (see the secondary success southwestern Brevoy. If Taldor faction PCs accomplish
conditions below), check box A on the scenario reporting both goals, they each receive the Horn of Aroden boon on
sheet. If Landers attitude toward the PCs at the end their Chronicle sheets.
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PLAYER HANDOUT #1
Noble Pathfinders,
As the Worldwounds threat grows, the forces of many nations unite
with the common goal of beating back the demon horde. I have been
building my own army that I intend to field alongside the Pathfinders.
In order to increase our numbers and bolster our resolve, we must have
a symbol to rally around, one that embodies might equal to that of the
golden age of Taldor. My agents have recently discovered that one such
item, the Horn of Aroden, has survived since the Age of Enthronement,
and is still in the possession of its original owners, House Lebeda. Alas,
whatever magic was bestowed on it when it helped to drive Deskaris
forces into the Lake of Mist and Veils has since faded, but through careful
study, we may be able to find a way to restore its powers. Dame Sarrona
Lebeda has graciously offered to allow us access to this item, though how
much access is yet unclear. Ideally, it would remain in possession of the
Pathfinder Society while being studied andgods willingrestored, and
then will be sent to the Mendevian front.
Do your best to persuade Dame Lebeda to permit this transfer. No
doubt she will require some task of you in order for you to claim the
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whim! Remember that she and her family are influential in Brevoy
and beyond, and winning their friendship could bring great benefits in
the future.
PLAYER HANDOUT #2
M,
Wicent found some rich whelp snooping around our watering hole. We roughed
him up and have stashed him away while we figure out how to make some coin off
of him. Who do you think we can ransom him off to? That lordly pet hanging
around your shop probably knows someone we could get in touch with, right?
Aldona
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A.K.A.
Player Name Character Name Pathfinder Society # Faction
SUBTIER Slow Normal
MAX GOLD
subtier
Horn of Aroden: You recovered the Horn of Aroden, a relic once used to bolster the forces of good and SUBTIER Slow Normal
defeat Deskaris minions. This instrument is powerless now, but the Pathfinder Society is certain that it
45 923 1,847
may be useful in the upcoming expedition to Jormurdun and in Mendevs fight against the Worldwound.
EXPERIENCE
GMs
Initials
Notes +
XP Gained (GM ONLY)
=
Final XP Total
+
Prestige Gained (GM ONLY)
FAME
Prestige Spent
Current Final
Prestige Fame
Starting GP
GMs
Initials
+
GP Gained (GM ONLY)
GMs
Initials
+
GOLD
Gold Spent
=
Total
For GM Only