LufiaLillystorm
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Hello hello ^_^
Well my friends are mean <cries> and they don't want to play with me so I have this silly adventure that I wanted to run that I can't use <sigh> and I thought by doing Oriental Adventures i would be set. I guess not.
So here you GO ^_^
Welcome to the little town of Sencho. Sencho is a small community of farmers. The PC's are decendants of the settlers of Sencho and high upidty ups in the town. Sencho WAS accually a large city long ago, but something happened and it was destroyed and the town was forced to relocate. As it was many didn't want to start a city again so they headed to other places. But the PC's Ancestors said 'heck no, we can start it all again' And rebuilt Sencho.
Sencho is a human town (PC's are not obligated to be human however, things such as adoption and other forms of family intrigration is possible but will lower the PC's standing in the town) of about 400. THe town is made up mostly of farmers and Sencho covers a lot of area, while it has a rather small population.
Directly to the north of Sencho is Niajja woodlands. Above Niajja woodlands and to the right ^_^ because we all know the world is two D like maps, is Fornishia, a rather large city of about 35,000 people. The main trade between Sencho is with Fornishia and the trade route goes through Niajja Woodlands. It takes about 3 days to travel between Fornishia and Sencho. So the Niajja Woodlands is rather large ^_^.
The PC's all hold possitions of 'law officials' in the town. While they are not really low men or women, they are investigators of peace. Their job is to look into complaints and investigate problems in the town and keep things running smoothly. Their Father Fen and mother Miyian do a lot for the town and ask that their children take an active part as well.
Being well known around the town has its advantages. The towns people treat them with respect (if they are doing things that deserve it) and know that they represent their family and will help with problems. And of course that they shouldn't be crossed as it would mean crossing Fen. He has such a temper you know.
The PC's day starts early in the morning with their report. It is givin to them every morning and compiles they things they have to do.
The town has two complaints they will be looking into. 1) There is a disturbance in the northern fields that needs investiagation. Possible lost crops. 2) Ferlo at the Broken Spoon Tavern has some information about a siteing in the Niajja woodlands that could be dangerious.
2 things to do that day. The PC's can do whichever first. If they choose to go to the Forest first then they find that the three fields Right, center and left are all having problems.
Right - Available in the Morning and Afternoon but not at night. He says that 300SP in Crop has been stolen from him. All in grain from his field that borders the Center Farm. He KNOWS that the center field is responsable. Of course he can't back that up with proof, but he doens't need proof. He knows. True he didn't see anything, but he knows. And the Center Field owner is a 'crook'.
Center- Available only in the Late Afternoon. He says that the Right Field owner has been taking his crops. He has a reciet statting that 600sp has been stolen. He is a much more calm man and owns the larger of the northern farms. He says that his field boardering the right hand field has been the one that has been loosing the crop. He wants something done. He has been sending out stable hands to keep watch at night, but they have been falling asleep. He is very upset and wants something done. He feels obligated to mention the land dispute that was resolved three years ago that allowed the Right field owner to have some of the Center farmers land. The Right field owner is "greedy' and "underhanded" he says.
Left- The left field owner is always available and owns the smallest of the farms in the north. He says he has had NO crop stolen but feels like he is being blamed for the theft from the center crop owner. He wants this whole thing straightened out because he swears to have done nothing wrong.
Well the grain has been stolen for the past three weeks and it is getting on all the farmers nerves.
Ferlo is at the broken spoon (where he lives) and tells the PC that he saw a bear of a creature in teh woodlands. "It was about the size of a human and had claws for hands SHINEY claws for hands, there was blood on them, I know it I saw it." He saw them on the road out of town that heads into the Niajja Woodlands that happens to run inbetween the Right and Center Farms. he is scared, he doesn't want to die to the 'beast' and wants something done to keep it away from town
The PC's are reminded that they have to report back to their father at some time that day. it is at that time that they report back, that there is someone meeting with their father. Apperently the only two servivors of an attack on a trade caravan that was headed for town. 32 people are missing. They say they saw nothing. They were riding in the front of the caravan when suddenly everything went black and there they were alive, and everything was gone. It was scarey to say the least. They ran to town as quickly as they could. They blame ghosts and tree spirits that must be angry at their passing. They dont' want to return to the site of the attack, but will if asked and told they will be kept safe.
Clue time ^_^ here are all the clues that exist scattered around. If the PC's investigate the crop (the area that was harvested) as it was grain...searching for anything, they will find nothing but human footprints and the crop was harvested properly, which would point at another farmer doing the job. Or at least someone that knew what they were doing.
A look at the woodlands where the 'beast' was seen will reveal a 'trail' of grain. it requires a high search check to find (17) and leads into the woodlands for about half an hour. At which point it just stops at the foot of a tree. Investaging the tree reveals nothing but large claw marks (two inches across) about 10 feet up the tree. But no further clues exist or path to follow.
The site where the attack was is about six hours out of town. Searching the site will reveal nothing, it doesn't even appear that the caravan was ever there. A good search (16 or better) or a slow search (auto 20) reveals that there was something here (something) but it has been covered up very carefully. All trace has been erased but it is evident that there was time taken to cover the trail. If the surrounding woodlands are searched it is found that pieces of the caravan have been broken up and hidden in the underbrush very carefully so that no one passing on the road would be able to see it. Hiden under roots and under bushes the reminants of the caravan are scattered in a circle from the point of attack outward for 80 feet in all directions (except for directions that would be on the road).
Goblins attack ^_^ after time is spent investigating at some point have Goblins attack. They live near the path here and at first there is only a small number 5 (3 normal 1 adpt 1 big guy) but after 10 rounds of combat more come, and are coming anyway so the PCs should get out of there.
So it could be goblins, it could be the farmers, it could be bear men from mars, the PC's have no idea. However, certain things can be done at this point.
The goblin lair can be raided. The Goblins should be whipped out anyway, but the PC's probly can't do it at their level ( I started this thing at level 1) and so that will probley be out.
They PC's can wait in the Field and see what happens. If they do it is a good idea. ^_^ they will have to make a Fort save of 14 to stay 'awake' at about 1 am.
The PC's can question the farm hands to find out if any have been ordered to steal from the other farms. This leads to just a lot of questioning and that it still looks like the Right farmer did it. His farm hands say no, but have this kinda 'maybe I am lieing' attitude.
The Truth?
I dont' know if I should say <giggles> well alright, here it is. 6 weeks ago a race of humans known as the Yiania left their home after a disasterious forest fire. They live only in the woodlands and have bone claws attatched to their hands (made, not natrually, they construct them) they are their weapons and also their climbing tools. They are perty scary looking though. The race is very isolated and hates other races, all of them. Even other humans. They want to be alone, however after their disaster they have little food and need to leech off of the town to get their food and supplies till they can get on their feet again. They are the ones that raided the caravan and have been stealing grain...well most of it (they only stole 400sp value from the Center farm, the rest was teh Right farm who was an opertunist once he realized that someone was stealing and wanted to get in on it without being blamed) They are not evil, they are aligned nutrally, but see themselves as very important. They use their claws to climb trees and travel along the tree tops avoiding all other life. Their city is in the trees as well ^_^ like elves aren't they. They don't have much magic though lol figures, but they do have priests that worship wood gods or nature gods. No Arcane magic at all.
hmm there is more but goodnes i am done typing <whew>
Tell me whatcha think ^_^ Ask questions too it will help to tell what I missed.
Well my friends are mean <cries> and they don't want to play with me so I have this silly adventure that I wanted to run that I can't use <sigh> and I thought by doing Oriental Adventures i would be set. I guess not.
So here you GO ^_^
Welcome to the little town of Sencho. Sencho is a small community of farmers. The PC's are decendants of the settlers of Sencho and high upidty ups in the town. Sencho WAS accually a large city long ago, but something happened and it was destroyed and the town was forced to relocate. As it was many didn't want to start a city again so they headed to other places. But the PC's Ancestors said 'heck no, we can start it all again' And rebuilt Sencho.
Sencho is a human town (PC's are not obligated to be human however, things such as adoption and other forms of family intrigration is possible but will lower the PC's standing in the town) of about 400. THe town is made up mostly of farmers and Sencho covers a lot of area, while it has a rather small population.
Directly to the north of Sencho is Niajja woodlands. Above Niajja woodlands and to the right ^_^ because we all know the world is two D like maps, is Fornishia, a rather large city of about 35,000 people. The main trade between Sencho is with Fornishia and the trade route goes through Niajja Woodlands. It takes about 3 days to travel between Fornishia and Sencho. So the Niajja Woodlands is rather large ^_^.
The PC's all hold possitions of 'law officials' in the town. While they are not really low men or women, they are investigators of peace. Their job is to look into complaints and investigate problems in the town and keep things running smoothly. Their Father Fen and mother Miyian do a lot for the town and ask that their children take an active part as well.
Being well known around the town has its advantages. The towns people treat them with respect (if they are doing things that deserve it) and know that they represent their family and will help with problems. And of course that they shouldn't be crossed as it would mean crossing Fen. He has such a temper you know.
The PC's day starts early in the morning with their report. It is givin to them every morning and compiles they things they have to do.
The town has two complaints they will be looking into. 1) There is a disturbance in the northern fields that needs investiagation. Possible lost crops. 2) Ferlo at the Broken Spoon Tavern has some information about a siteing in the Niajja woodlands that could be dangerious.
2 things to do that day. The PC's can do whichever first. If they choose to go to the Forest first then they find that the three fields Right, center and left are all having problems.
Right - Available in the Morning and Afternoon but not at night. He says that 300SP in Crop has been stolen from him. All in grain from his field that borders the Center Farm. He KNOWS that the center field is responsable. Of course he can't back that up with proof, but he doens't need proof. He knows. True he didn't see anything, but he knows. And the Center Field owner is a 'crook'.
Center- Available only in the Late Afternoon. He says that the Right Field owner has been taking his crops. He has a reciet statting that 600sp has been stolen. He is a much more calm man and owns the larger of the northern farms. He says that his field boardering the right hand field has been the one that has been loosing the crop. He wants something done. He has been sending out stable hands to keep watch at night, but they have been falling asleep. He is very upset and wants something done. He feels obligated to mention the land dispute that was resolved three years ago that allowed the Right field owner to have some of the Center farmers land. The Right field owner is "greedy' and "underhanded" he says.
Left- The left field owner is always available and owns the smallest of the farms in the north. He says he has had NO crop stolen but feels like he is being blamed for the theft from the center crop owner. He wants this whole thing straightened out because he swears to have done nothing wrong.
Well the grain has been stolen for the past three weeks and it is getting on all the farmers nerves.
Ferlo is at the broken spoon (where he lives) and tells the PC that he saw a bear of a creature in teh woodlands. "It was about the size of a human and had claws for hands SHINEY claws for hands, there was blood on them, I know it I saw it." He saw them on the road out of town that heads into the Niajja Woodlands that happens to run inbetween the Right and Center Farms. he is scared, he doesn't want to die to the 'beast' and wants something done to keep it away from town
The PC's are reminded that they have to report back to their father at some time that day. it is at that time that they report back, that there is someone meeting with their father. Apperently the only two servivors of an attack on a trade caravan that was headed for town. 32 people are missing. They say they saw nothing. They were riding in the front of the caravan when suddenly everything went black and there they were alive, and everything was gone. It was scarey to say the least. They ran to town as quickly as they could. They blame ghosts and tree spirits that must be angry at their passing. They dont' want to return to the site of the attack, but will if asked and told they will be kept safe.
Clue time ^_^ here are all the clues that exist scattered around. If the PC's investigate the crop (the area that was harvested) as it was grain...searching for anything, they will find nothing but human footprints and the crop was harvested properly, which would point at another farmer doing the job. Or at least someone that knew what they were doing.
A look at the woodlands where the 'beast' was seen will reveal a 'trail' of grain. it requires a high search check to find (17) and leads into the woodlands for about half an hour. At which point it just stops at the foot of a tree. Investaging the tree reveals nothing but large claw marks (two inches across) about 10 feet up the tree. But no further clues exist or path to follow.
The site where the attack was is about six hours out of town. Searching the site will reveal nothing, it doesn't even appear that the caravan was ever there. A good search (16 or better) or a slow search (auto 20) reveals that there was something here (something) but it has been covered up very carefully. All trace has been erased but it is evident that there was time taken to cover the trail. If the surrounding woodlands are searched it is found that pieces of the caravan have been broken up and hidden in the underbrush very carefully so that no one passing on the road would be able to see it. Hiden under roots and under bushes the reminants of the caravan are scattered in a circle from the point of attack outward for 80 feet in all directions (except for directions that would be on the road).
Goblins attack ^_^ after time is spent investigating at some point have Goblins attack. They live near the path here and at first there is only a small number 5 (3 normal 1 adpt 1 big guy) but after 10 rounds of combat more come, and are coming anyway so the PCs should get out of there.
So it could be goblins, it could be the farmers, it could be bear men from mars, the PC's have no idea. However, certain things can be done at this point.
The goblin lair can be raided. The Goblins should be whipped out anyway, but the PC's probly can't do it at their level ( I started this thing at level 1) and so that will probley be out.
They PC's can wait in the Field and see what happens. If they do it is a good idea. ^_^ they will have to make a Fort save of 14 to stay 'awake' at about 1 am.
The PC's can question the farm hands to find out if any have been ordered to steal from the other farms. This leads to just a lot of questioning and that it still looks like the Right farmer did it. His farm hands say no, but have this kinda 'maybe I am lieing' attitude.
The Truth?
I dont' know if I should say <giggles> well alright, here it is. 6 weeks ago a race of humans known as the Yiania left their home after a disasterious forest fire. They live only in the woodlands and have bone claws attatched to their hands (made, not natrually, they construct them) they are their weapons and also their climbing tools. They are perty scary looking though. The race is very isolated and hates other races, all of them. Even other humans. They want to be alone, however after their disaster they have little food and need to leech off of the town to get their food and supplies till they can get on their feet again. They are the ones that raided the caravan and have been stealing grain...well most of it (they only stole 400sp value from the Center farm, the rest was teh Right farm who was an opertunist once he realized that someone was stealing and wanted to get in on it without being blamed) They are not evil, they are aligned nutrally, but see themselves as very important. They use their claws to climb trees and travel along the tree tops avoiding all other life. Their city is in the trees as well ^_^ like elves aren't they. They don't have much magic though lol figures, but they do have priests that worship wood gods or nature gods. No Arcane magic at all.
hmm there is more but goodnes i am done typing <whew>
Tell me whatcha think ^_^ Ask questions too it will help to tell what I missed.
