ConversionsDiscuss converting RPG materials from older editions of D&D and other systems to D&D 3rd Edition. Monster conversions should go in the Creature Catalog forums.
H2 Mines of Bloodstone conversion to 3.5 (For anyone who cares..)
Spoiler:
I changed my mind. And frankly I think I'm crazy but...
I can't really find a high level published adventure that I want to run so I'm converting over the Bloodstone quartet (really trilogy since I'm skipping the first one) over to 3.5 and moving it to the Silver Marches. First because I really like it, and also because it has some cool high level encounters in there.
The bandit war was fought and won at Deadsnows and the adventurers are going to pick up where that leaves off.
The players will be level 16.
Names and dates need to be changed. (I'll do that internally)
Encounters will need to be updated naturally.
So, suggestions?
Thanks!
__________________ I suffer from chronic apathy, I was going to go see a doctor about it, but I didn't really care.
Last edited by Mystery Man; 22nd August 2005 at 01:19 AM..
Large village (pop. 1000) situated in the foothills of the Nether Mountains. Population has increased recently due to a big gold rush in the area. Deadsnows is part of the Confederation so it enjoys the protection of the league, but holds no seat.
Key NPC's of Deadsnows -
Lady Arletha Icespear (authority)
Observer Kerrilla Gemstar (dwarf cleric)
Ashnar the Humble (human cleric leader of morningstar watchtower)
Feldy Oakshadow (halfling druid)
Captian Mannock (human ftr, captian of the watch)
The Lady's Guard
Town watch
Arn Forest -Regarded as Empty wilderland -rock ghome village (Graevelwood p.8 SM) to the eastern drier area leading to Anauroch.
-northwest and western Arn is wet and swampy plagued by Kobolds and several mysterious ruins dating back to old Netheril
Vordorn Forest
-dangerous and rarely explored -largely of pine and muskeg bogs, endless chill due to proximity to the Ice Mountains
called Ghostwood because of being haunted by undead
-beneath is shallow but extensive maze of caverns dating back to Illuskan
cult of sorcerers, death-priests and warriors practiced fell necromancy to a dark god but eventually died out
left store of necromantic knowledge and potent curses
- doomsphere guards crypts
__________________ I suffer from chronic apathy, I was going to go see a doctor about it, but I didn't really care.
Last edited by Mystery Man; 22nd August 2005 at 01:08 AM..
More trouble from the Frostfell and High Ice... It is winter, snow covers much of the Silver Marches. The PC have defeated a githyanki incursion and have settled into a long winter at their keep. Many things have changed in and around the area. A small town has sprung up around the keep. Mostly due to the money geverated by the gem mine and for protection.
Recent news of the Silver Marches:
War with the bandit army led by the Witch King and the Grandfather of Assassins came from the High Ice in Anauroch. This culminated in a major pitched battle at Deadsnows with the league of Silver Marches coming together just in time to defeat the army and rout the enemy before the first snows set in. Rebuilding has begun, some insurgencies are left over and scouts are convinced that there are camps and hideouts scattered throughout the nether mountains, the Vordorn and Arn Forests. The Witch King still controls a vast portion of the east from the High Ice to Impiltur, and the grandfather of assassins has retreated to his winter holdings for now...
Rumor - Amazing gold mines in the Nether mountains, great wealth can be found there.
Rumor - battles to come, some say the war is not over and if the bandit hideouts cannot be found war will come again in the spring...
Rumor - the bandit army is a front for something sinister, a deeper evil than just conquest.
I'll probably begin by having Alustriel (since they have a good rep with her) ask them (more like charge them) to investigate the area and look for any major powers that might be hiding out. If that doesn't get them motivated, money will most definitely get them off their arses.
__________________ I suffer from chronic apathy, I was going to go see a doctor about it, but I didn't really care.
Last edited by Mystery Man; 22nd August 2005 at 01:07 AM..
Hopefully, these may help. I think the consensus has been because of the nature of 100th level AD&D characters, and 100th level 3E characters, it would actually be for much lower level - say, 30th to 40th. Good luck!
__________________ "Conversely, I'm amazed at the number of people queueing up to tell people that don't like 4e that they are wrong. Why can't people just agree to disagree, and get on with actually playing the game?" --Delericho
If there's one dragon, it's a solo monster.
If there's five dragons, they're standard monsters.
If there's a dozen dragons, either most of them are minions or your DM is tired of the campaign.
--Lizard
I'm going to be starting with H2 - The Bloodstone Mines for 16th level characters.
Edit: This is turning out to be a 15th level adventure on the low end so far. Having to add hit dice to at least make the encounters even remotely challenging for 3rd edition characters.
__________________ I suffer from chronic apathy, I was going to go see a doctor about it, but I didn't really care.
Last edited by Mystery Man; 22nd August 2005 at 01:10 AM..
Chapter I - Horror in the night section is a worg attack with a handful of Wereworgs.
Thinking about adding this template to goblin fighters - probably at least level 3, probably level 5. With the added CR, a few should at least put up a good fight against 16th level characters
From Andy Collins site:
Creating a Wereworg "Wereworg" is a lycanthropic template that can be added to any humanoid, though goblinoids are by far the most common.
Hit Dice: As character plus 5d10. Space/Reach: 10/5 Speed: As character or 50 ft., depending on form. AC: Natural armor increases by +4 in all forms. Attacks: As character or bite, depending on form. Add the base worg's base attack bonus (+4) to the creature's base attack. Damage: As character or 1d6, depending on form. Special Attacks: As character plus trip (as worg) in worg form. Gains lycanthropic empathy and curse of lycanthropy (see MM). Special Qualities: As character plus scent. Can shift into animal and bipedal hybrid form as standard action. Regains 1 hp/HD upon assuming new form. Gains DR 15/silver. Saves: Add the worg's base saves (Fort +4, Ref +4, Will +1) to those of the character. Abilities: Gains Str +6, Dex +4, Con +4 in worg or hybrid form. Skills: A wereworg gains the following racial skill bonuses: Hide +4, Listen +8*, Move Silently +4, Search +4*, Spot +8*. It also has a +4 racial bonus to Wilderness Lore checks when tracking by scent. (These racial bonuses include the worg's normal racial bonuses.) *Increase by +4 in worg or hybrid form. Feats: Gains Alertness, Improved Initiative, and Iron Will. Climate/Terrain: Any forest, hills, plains, and mountains. Organization: Solitary, pair, or pack (6-11). Challenge Rating: As character +4. Treasure: Same as character. Alignment: Always neutral evil. Advancement: By character class.
What do you think of this template? Good as is or do any changes need to be made?
__________________ I suffer from chronic apathy, I was going to go see a doctor about it, but I didn't really care.
Gather information DC 10
- rains turn streets and fields to mud followed by an unseasonable freeze ruining crops of wheat and hay
- with little to feed on the wolves will make this an exceptionally dangerous winter to be cought outside at night.
- the Baron is looking for heroes to investigate the situation.
So I figure that would be enough to get things going at least. Strange weather, the towns authority figure needs heroes to investigate what is going on.
__________________ I suffer from chronic apathy, I was going to go see a doctor about it, but I didn't really care.
Last edited by Mystery Man; 11th August 2005 at 05:35 PM..
What's going on:
Gather info DC 20
-Brother Aldric has been acting strange lately
-Aldric refuses to see anyone during the day, always at night
-Attacks are alway in the vicinity of the Abbey (although this should become apparent after repeated "Horror in the Night" encounters)
If PC's investigate at night repeat "Horror in the Night" encounter.
Abbey
-Strong wooden Door - Thickness 4 in, Hardness 5, 20 hp, Break DC 23, Open Lock 25
-Secret trap door behing altar Search DC 25 Iron door, Thickness 2 in., Hardness 10, Hitpoint 60, Break DC 28, Open locks DC 28
-Chest under altar trapped- Chest hardness 5, hitpoints 15, Break DC 23, Open lock DC 25 Trapped, CR 4; spell; spell trigger; no reset; spell effect (glyph of warding [blast], 5th-level cleric, 2d8 acid, DC 14 Reflex save half damage); multiple targets (all targets within 5 ft.); Search DC 28; Disable Device DC 28. Cost: 350 gp to hire NPC spellcaster.
Contains:
Eversmoking Bottle, ring of featherfalling, (1) Scroll of resurrection.
If PC's attempt to search during the day, Aldric will not be about but they will find a coffin in the cellar. Any attempts to open it will result is rousing Aldric and will fight to the death.
If at night Aldric summons 1d10+3 worgs and 2d10 dire rats and attempts to escape using gaseous form, if escape fails he will fight until either captured or killed.
Aldric the VampireCR 13
Augmented humaniod Cleric 11
CE Medium Undead Init +1 Senses Listen +4, Spot +7 Languages Common
--------------------------- AC 26, touch 11, flat-footed 25, dodge hp 88 (11 HD) DR 10/Silver and Magic, Turn Resistance +4, Fast Healing 5, Resistance to cold and electricity 10 Fort +7 Ref +6 Will +11 Weakness garlic, holy symbol, running water, daylight
----------------------------- Speed 20 ft. Melee slam +12/+7 (1d6+4 plus energy drain) Base Atk Grp +12/+12 Attack Options Blood Drain, Children of the Night, Create Spawn, Dominate, Energy Drain Special Actions rebuke undead 7/day, spontanious casting, spells, domain access (2), Death domain power, Evil domain power, alternate form, gaseous form Combat Gear Ring of Force Shield Cleric Spells Prepared (CL 11th) 6,6+1/5+1/5+1/4+1/2+1/1+1
6th - Create Undead (d), Quicken Bull's Strength
5th - Slay Living (d), Quickened Divine Favor
4th - Divine Power, Poison, Spell Immunity, Unholy Blight (d) 3rd - Animate Dead (d), Deeper Darkness, Dispel Magic, Protection from Entergy, Water Walk 2nd - Darkness, Death Knell (2), Desecrate (d), Owl's Wisdom, Undetectable Alignment 1st - Cause Fear (2), Doom, Entropic Shield, Protection from Good (d), Protection from Law ------------------------------ Abilities STR 19, DEX 12, CON --, INT 12, WIS 18, CHA 19 SQ +2 turn resistance, damage reduction 5/silver, darkvision 60 ft., fast healing 2, gaseous form, resistance to cold 10 and electricity 10, spider climb, undead traits Feats Alertness, Combat Reflexes, Divine Might (CW), Divine Vigor (CW), Dodge, Improved Initiative, Lightning Reflexes, Power Attack, Quicken Spell Skills Balance +0, Bluff +7, Climb +3, Concentration +12, Diplomacy +14, Disguise +7, Escape Artist +0, Gather Information +7, Heal +11, Hide +0, Intimidate +7, Jump +3, Knowledge +4 (Arcana, Religion, Planes), Move Silently +0, Spellcraft +10, Swim +3 Possessions +2 Breastplate, Caster's Shield, Amulet of Natural Armor +2, Bracers of Armor +4, Circlet of Persuasion, Cloak of Charisma +2, Ring of Force Shield, Periapt of Wisdom +4
__________________ I suffer from chronic apathy, I was going to go see a doctor about it, but I didn't really care.
Last edited by Mystery Man; 12th August 2005 at 05:54 PM..
*is just wondering one thing...* Are you using Orcus or not?!!
I plan too, but...
There's a couple of different options that I'd like to explore looking ahead to Throne of Bloodstone. Naturally Orcus is going to be incredibly powerful on his home turf so I was thinking it would make more sense to have the "Orcus" summoned in the Mines to be more of an aspect of, or an avatar of Orcus rather than the real deal. And save the real deal, the big man himself for the last module. I'd love some input on this.
__________________ I suffer from chronic apathy, I was going to go see a doctor about it, but I didn't really care.
Sounds good. If you'd like use Dicefreaks version (but slightly modified) for the full scale Orcus, and for the aspect and/or avatar, use the combined versions of ToH Orcus and BoVD Orcus, using the better of the two's stats and other parts to make him that much more bad ass.
Sounds good. If you'd like use Dicefreaks version (but slightly modified) for the full scale Orcus, and for the aspect and/or avatar, use the combined versions of ToH Orcus and BoVD Orcus, using the better of the two's stats and other parts to make him that much more bad ass.
Well I wanted to use the dicefreaks version but I cant seem to find their website.
__________________ I suffer from chronic apathy, I was going to go see a doctor about it, but I didn't really care.
From the SRD on severe weather focusing on Blizzards:
Spoiler:
Storms
The combined effects of precipitation (or dust) and wind that accompany all storms reduce visibility ranges by three quarters, imposing a -8 penalty on Spot, Search, and Listen checks. Storms make ranged weapon attacks impossible, except for those using siege weapons, which have a -4 penalty on attack rolls. They automatically extinguish candles, torches, and similar unprotected flames. They cause protected flames, such as those of lanterns, to dance wildly and have a 50% chance to extinguish these lights. See Table: Wind Effects for possible consequences to creatures caught outside without shelter during such a storm. Storms are divided into the following three types.
Snow
Falling snow has the same effects on visibility, ranged weapon attacks, and skill checks as rain, and it costs 2 squares of movement to enter a snow-covered square. A day of snowfall leaves 1d6 inches of snow on the ground.
Heavy Snow
Heavy snow has the same effects as normal snowfall, but also restricts visibility as fog does (see Fog, below). A day of heavy snow leaves 1d4 feet of snow on the ground, and it costs 4 squares of movement to enter a square covered with heavy snow. Heavy snow accompanied by strong or severe winds may result in snowdrifts 1d4×5 feet deep, especially in and around objects big enough to deflect the wind—a cabin or a large tent, for instance. There is a 10% chance that a heavy snowfall is accompanied by lightning (see Thunderstorm, below). Snow has the same effect on flames as moderate wind.
Sleet
Essentially frozen rain, sleet has the same effect as rain while falling (except that its chance to extinguish protected flames is 75%) and the same effect as snow once on the ground.
Strong Wind
Gusts that automatically extinguish unprotected flames (candles, torches, and the like). Such gusts impose a -2 penalty on ranged attack rolls and on Listen checks.
Severe Wind
In addition to automatically extinguishing any unprotected flames, winds of this magnitude cause protected flames (such as those of lanterns) to dance wildly and have a 50% chance of extinguishing these lights. Ranged weapon attacks and Listen checks are at a -4 penalty. This is the velocity of wind produced by a gust of wind spell.
If a PC does a spellcraft - DC 22 to recognize a control weather spell.
Spellcraft DC 25 to know to use control weather to make the storm subside (that's if they just don't try it themselves, I'm open to better ideas)
__________________ I suffer from chronic apathy, I was going to go see a doctor about it, but I didn't really care.
1. Aldric the Vampire EL 14
see stats above, run encounter as you see fit. Any low level mooks that may be tagging along with the party are majorly screwed here.
2. Avalanche! EL7
Survival DC 15 to recognize the signs of impending avalanche. Avalanche info from the SRD:
Spoiler:
Avalanches (Cr 7)
The combination of high peaks and heavy snowfalls means that avalanches are a deadly peril in many mountainous areas. While avalanches of snow and ice are common, it’s also possible to have an avalanche of rock and soil.
An avalanche can be spotted from as far away as 1d10×500 feet downslope by a character who makes a DC 20 Spot check, treating the avalanche as a Colossal creature. If all characters fail their Spot checks to determine the encounter distance, the avalanche moves closer to them, and they automatically become aware of it when it closes to half the original distance. It’s possible to hear an avalanche coming even if you can’t see it. Under optimum conditions (no other loud noises occurring), a character who makes a DC 15 Listen check can hear the avalanche or landslide when it is 1d6×500 feet away. This check might have a DC of 20, 25, or higher in conditions where hearing is difficult (such as in the middle of a thunderstorm).
A landslide or avalanche consists of two distinct areas: the bury zone (in the direct path of the falling debris) and the slide zone (the area the debris spreads out to encompass). Characters in the bury zone always take damage from the avalanche; characters in the slide zone may be able to get out of the way. Characters in the bury zone take 8d6 points of damage, or half that amount if they make a DC 15 Reflex save. They are subsequently buried (see below). Characters in the slide zone take 3d6 points of damage, or no damage if they make a DC 15 Reflex save. Those who fail their saves are buried.
Buried characters take 1d6 points of nonlethal damage per minute. If a buried character falls unconscious, he or she must make a DC 15 Constitution check or take 1d6 points of lethal damage each minute thereafter until freed or dead.
The typical avalanche has a width of 1d6×100 feet, from one edge of the slide zone to the opposite edge. The bury zone in the center of the avalanche is half as wide as the avalanche’s full width.
To determine the precise location of characters in the path of an avalanche, roll 1d6×20; the result is the number of feet from the center of the path taken by the bury zone to the center of the party’s location. Avalanches of snow and ice advance at a speed of 500 feet per round, and rock avalanches travel at a speed of 250 feet per round.
3. Remorhaz (2) EL 13
Remorhaz Lair: dungheap search DC 15, emeralds and rubies worth 3000gp, figurine of wonderous power: Ebony Fly
Remorhaz (Advanced to 21HD) Size/Type: Gargantuan Magical Beast Hit Dice: 21d10+147 (262 hp) Initiative: +1 Speed: 30 ft. (6 squares), burrow 20 ft. Armor Class: 20 (-2 size, +1 Dex, +11 natural), touch 9, flat-footed 19 Base Attack/Grapple: +18/+42 Attack: Bite +30 melee (4d6+18) Full Attack: Bite +30 melee (4d6+18) Space/Reach: 20 ft./15 ft. Special Attacks: Improved grab, swallow whole Special Qualities: Darkvision 60 ft., heat, low-light vision, tremorsense 60 ft. Saves: Fort +19, Ref +13, Will +8 Abilities: Str 34, Dex 13, Con 25, Int 5, Wis 12, Cha 10 Skills: Listen +14, Spot +16 Feats: Awesome Blow, Cleave, Dodge, Improved Bull Rush, Improved Natural Armor, Improved Natural Attack (bite), Power Attack, Weapon Focus (bite) Environment: Cold desert Organization: Solitary Challenge Rating: 11 Treasure: None Alignment: Usually neutral Advancement: 8-14 HD (Huge); 15-21 HD (Gargantuan) Level Adjustment: —
A remorhaz is whitish-blue in color but pulses with a reddish glow from the heat its body produces. The creature is a little more than 20 feet long, with a body about 5 feet wide. It weighs about 10,000 pounds.
Remorhazes cannot speak.
Combat
Remorhazes hide under the snow and ice until they hear movement above them, then attack from below and surprise prey.
Improved Grab (Ex)
To use this ability, a remorhaz must hit an opponent least one size category smaller than itself with its bite attack. It can then attempt to start a grapple as a free action without provoking an attack of opportunity. If it wins the grapple check, it establishes a hold and can attempt to swallow the opponent the following round.
Swallow Whole (Ex)
When a remorhaz begins its turn with a grappled opponent in its mouth, it can swallow that opponent with a successful grapple check. Once inside, the opponent takes 2d8+12 points of bludgeoning damage plus 8d6 points of fire damage per round from the remorhaz’s gizzard. A swallowed creature can cut its way out by using a light slashing or piercing weapon to deal 25 points of damage to the gizzard (AC 15). Once the creature exits, muscular action closes the hole; another swallowed opponent must cut its own way out. A Huge remorhaz’s interior can hold 2 Large, 4 Medium, 8 Small, 32 Tiny, 128 Diminutive, or 512 Fine or smaller opponents.
Heat (Ex)
An enraged remorhaz generates heat so intense that anything touching its body takes 8d6 points of fire damage. Creatures striking a remorhaz with natural attacks or unarmed attacks are subject to this damage, but creatures striking with melee weapons do not take damage from the remorhaz’s heat. This heat can melt or char weapons; any weapon that strikes a remorhaz is allowed a DC 18 Fortitude save to avoid destruction. The save DC is Constitution-based.
Skills
Remorhazes have a +4 racial bonus on Listen checks.
4. Worgs EL11
11 12HD Large Fiendish Worgs.
Worg
Fiendish Worg (CR 7 HD 12d10+48)
NE Large Magical Beast Init +5 Spd 50 Senses Scent (Ex); Darkvision (Ex): 60 ft.; Low-light Vision (Ex); | Listen +9, Spot +9
________________________________________ AC 14 (FF 13, Touch 10) hp 114 (Disabled -4/Dying -19/Injury 19) Saves: Fort +14, Ref +9, Will +6 Damage Reduction (Su): 10/Magic, Spell Resistance (Ex): 17, Resistance: Fire (Ex): 10, Resistance: Cold (Ex): 10
________________________________________ Atk +18 Grapple +23; Melee +18 Melee (Bite 1d8+10/crit 20/x2); SA: Trip (Ex) , Smite Good (Su) SQ:
________________________________________ Abilities STR 25, DEX 13, CON 19, INT 6, WIS 14, CHA 10 Feats: Alertness, Blind-Fight, Great Fortitude, Improved Initiative, Track. Skills: Hide + 3, Jump + 15, Listen + 9, Move Silently + 5, Spot + 9.
________________________________________ Special Attacks: Trip (Ex): A worg that hits with a bite attack can attempt to trip the opponent as a free action (see page 139 in the Player's Handbook) without making a touch attack or provoking an attack of opportunity. If the attempt fails, the opponent cannot react to trip the worg.
__________________ I suffer from chronic apathy, I was going to go see a doctor about it, but I didn't really care.
Last edited by Mystery Man; 14th August 2005 at 03:04 PM..
Burnt Othur Vapor Trap
This trap is located in a high traffic area in the dwarven fortress, behing the wall. The gas is released by a small hole in the wall disguised to blend in by a permanent image spell, the magical properties hidden by a magic aura and undetectable alignment has been cast on it.
; mechanical; proximity trigger; repair reset; gas; multiple targets (all targets in a 10-ft.-by-10-ft. room); never miss; onset delay (3 rounds); poison (burnt othur fumes, DC 18 Fortitude save resists, 1 Con drain/3d6 Con); Search DC 40; Disable Device DC 21.
Find traps, locate object, augery or some other type of divination could provide a clue.
If this trap is found and disabled add +5 to any diplomacy rolls when dealing with the dwarves.
__________________ I suffer from chronic apathy, I was going to go see a doctor about it, but I didn't really care.
Last edited by Mystery Man; 16th August 2005 at 04:30 PM..
Hewn Stone Floors Rough and uneven, hewn floors are usually covered with loose stones, gravel, dirt, or other debris. A DC 10 Balance check is required to run or charge across such a floor. Failure means the character can still act, but can’t run or charge in this round.
Cave-Ins And Collapses (Cr 8)
Cave-ins and collapsing tunnels are extremely dangerous. Not only do dungeon explorers face the danger of being crushed by tons of falling rock, even if they survive they may be buried beneath a pile of rubble or cut off from the only known exit. A cave-in buries anyone in the middle of the collapsing area, and then sliding debris damages anyone in the periphery of the collapse. A typical corridor subject to a cave-in might have a bury zone with a 15-foot radius and a 10-foot-radius slide zone extending beyond the bury zone. A weakened ceiling can be spotted with a DC 20 Knowledge (architecture and engineering) or DC 20 Craft (stonemasonry) check. Remember that Craft checks can be made untrained as Intelligence checks. A dwarf can make such a check if he simply passes within 10 feet of a weakened ceiling.
A weakened ceiling may collapse when subjected to a major impact or concussion. A character can cause a cave-in by destroying half the pillars holding the ceiling up.
Characters in the bury zone of a cave-in take 8d6 points of damage, or half that amount if they make a DC 15 Reflex save. They are subsequently buried. Characters in the slide zone take 3d6 points of damage, or no damage at all if they make a DC 15 Reflex save. Characters in the slide zone who fail their saves are buried.
Characters take 1d6 points of nonlethal damage per minute while buried. If such a character falls unconscious, he must make a DC 15 Constitution check. If it fails, he takes 1d6 points of lethal damage each minute thereafter until freed or dead.
Characters who aren’t buried can dig out their friends. In 1 minute, using only her hands, a character can clear rocks and debris equal to five times her heavy load limit. The amount of loose stone that fills a 5-foot-by-5-foot area weighs one ton (2,000 pounds). Armed with an appropriate tool, such as a pick, crowbar, or shovel, a digger can clear loose stone twice as quickly as by hand. You may allow a buried character to free himself with a DC 25 Strength check.
__________________ I suffer from chronic apathy, I was going to go see a doctor about it, but I didn't really care.
If the mods need to move it, feel free.
Linear Mode
And yet another word from our sponsors
