The Fall of Fairhaven

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THE FALL OF FAIRHAVENby Brian J. Fruzen

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Forward ... 2

Introduction .3

Part 1: The Journey to Fairhaven 4

Part 2: Fairhaven 11

Part 3: The Fall of Fairhaven . 25

Conclusion . 27

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INTRODUCTIONThe Fall of Fairhavenis designed for four players, levels

4-5. It is recommended that the GM read the adventure

fully before beginning play. Unlike standard adventures,

read aloud text blocks have not been included, and it

will be up to the GM to paraphrase elements from the

descriptive text given. The Fall of Fairhaven is meant tobe an unfolding story that can be placed in any campaign

setting with little additional effort required by the GM.

Certain elements are meant to foreshadow a greater threat

that will be the focus of future adventures, though they

may be changed without affecting the overall adventure.

If you are a player who will be a part of The Fall of

Fairhaven, then dont tell yourGM if you decide to keep

reading. Also, dont ruin anything for your fellow players.

Seriously.

ADVENTURE SUMMARYA wounded messenger falls to the earth, and once saved

from his pursuers informs the PCs that they may well bethe town of Fairhavens best hope against the swelling

armies of the regional warlord, Ymial.

After gaining entry to Fairhaven, the towns

multitude of problems stands in the way of it presenting a

defense against Ymials army. The PCs will encounter a

grieving noblewoman hiding a demonic secret, a trio of

dwarf spirits holding the Hammers Rest staff hostage,

and an ancient necromantic threat thats feeding off the

few remaining healthy townsfolk. With these threats

aligned against them, the PCs will have to find time to

venture into the mountain depths and return with

Fairhavens militia, who were trapped in the mines

beneath the town. It isnt only tired, hungry miners thatwill greet them in the cavernous dark. Dark elf slavers

have found their way into the mines as well, and are ready

to make the PCs their next catch.

When Ymials strike against Fairhaven comes at last,

it comes in the form of a current that will threaten to wash

away the tranquil mountain town. Fairhaven is doomed,

but perhaps its people will live on to tell its story, should

the PCs prevail

ADVENTURE BACKGROUNDNestled on the edge of a vast mountain range, overlooking

a fertile forest is the idyllic mining community of

Fairhaven. Though forged out of conflict, Fairhaven hasknown peace for countless generations, but not without a

cost.

Goramial, an ancient red dragon laired nearby, was

content to let the settlement remain unmolested in

exchange for a monthly tribute in the form of art produced

from the mines gems and metals. Over the course of

many years, Fairhaven has become a refuge for the

artistically inclined, and has produced some of the most

fantastic pieces the realm has ever known, all of which

reside in the dragons private collection.

Goramials growing collection beckoned to Lomiria,

a succubus looking for a life of opulence. She found the

dragons nefarious personality to her liking and has

remained with him ever since. Their enduring relationship

produced a half-dragon offspring named Ymial, who

inherited the worst traits of his draconic and abyssal

parentage.

Beneath the unassuming town, a drow elf slaving

patrol was making its slow trek through the cavernous

dark with a newly captured clutch of goblin slaves. They

aimed to pass through the abandoned portions of the

Fairhaven mines and be on their way home, without an

incident that would cost them their catch.

Unattended for centuries, the original Fairhaven

crypts are home to the remains of heroes lost first to war,

and now to memory. An enterprising necromancer had

long coveted the ancient crypts as a place to practice his

craft but has recently found something of even greater

value. Investigating it would have aroused suspicion inthe town above, until now.

The earth is stirring.


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For weeks, gentle rumblings have shaken the region.

Fairhaven had suspended mining operations for as long as

it could, and used stockpiled materials to meet the

dragons demands. With those stockpiles nearly depleted,

and the rumblings continuing, Fairhavens best trained

citizens were forced to enter the mine to procure enough

riches to keep the artisans of the town busy, and able to

meet the dragons insatiable desire for riches.

Then, a devastating earthquake ripped through the

region, collapsing the entrance to Fairhavens mines and

trapping most of the towns best defenders underground.

Unknown to all but Ymial and his mother, the earthquake

also claimed the life of the ancient dragon, collapsing

Goramials lair and trapping his body, and his hoard,

beneath the mountain. Ymial and his mother both have

designs for the entombed hoard, and are prepared to go to

war for it.

Lomiria has an influential role in Fairhaven under the

guise of a wealthy noblewoman, and planed to use her

charms to enthrall key members of the city. She planned

to use the towns resources to secure Goramialstreasures, but her son has forced an alteration of her plans.

Ymial seeks to make his fathers wealth his own as

well, and possesses enough influence with the monsters in

the region to secure their loyalties. He only needs to keep

Lomiria from challenging him. Knowing she would look

to Fairhaven for aid, Ymial is marching his army to

Fairhaven, where hell ensure neither the town, nor his

mother, will present any further threat to his dominance in

the region.

Blocked from their path through the underworld, the

drow slavers have entererd the Fairhaven mines in hopes

of finding a new route to their homeland. Taking

advantage of the earthquake, they release their goblinhorde and set their sights on more valuable slaves, the

miners of Fairhaven.

Fairhaven now stands alone against dark elf slavers, a

cadre of goblins, an army of the dead, a demonic dragon

offspring and his mother, as well as the earth itself.

PART ONE: THE JOURNEY

TO FAIRHAVEN

The PCs are deep in the Peaks Path Wood. Though the

reasons for their presence here can vary, they are

currently waking from camping that night, having takenshelter against a newly formed rock ledge, the results of

the earthquake about a week ago. The rays of the sun have

not yet crested the mountains to the east, and the sky is

painted in deep purple hues.

Against the faintest morning light, the tiny silhouettes

of thousands of birds can be made out against the morning

sky. Theyre too far off to hear, but a DC 15 Knowledge

(nature) check will tell the PCs that their numbers and the

direction of travel are unusual for the season.

IT CAME FROM ABOVE (CR 5)As the PCs rouse themselves for the day, the trees burst

outward into the clearing, their foliage exploding into the

air leaving bits of splintered wood, leaves and other plant

matter to settle to the forest floor. With a thunderous

crack, two of the impacted trees fall toward the PCs,

crashing to the ground between them. Avoiding thefalling trees requires a DC 14 Reflex save, with failure

resulting in 3d6 damage.

Creatures: Amidst the PCs is a haggard looking

griffon, clearly injured from the fall. It rolls to its feet,

scattering the remnants of the PCs fire in a cloud of

sparks and ash.

Its still for a moment, its great chest heaving as it

tries to reclaim its breath. A poorly hafted arrow held

together with twine and fletched with chicken feathers

protrudes from its left wing. An elaborate saddle of

exquisite craftsmanship is buckled to the beasts back, but

no rider is to be found. As soon as the PCs get close

enough to touch it, it stirs to action.Fatigued and injured, the griffon is shaken as well

and will attack any who approach it. A round after

engaging the griffon, a band of goblins appears, all armed

with short bows. At the time they enter the scene though,

each is guiding a pair of dire rats, collared to chains they

carry in each of their hands.

ZARAFIR CR 3

XP 1200

Fatigued shaken griffon (Pathfinder RPG Bestiary)

N Large magical beast

Init +2; Senses darkvision 60 ft., low-light vision, scent;

Perception +12

DEFENSE

AC 17, touch 11, flat-footed 15 (+2 Dex, -1 size, +6

natural)

hp 29/42 (5d10+15)

Fort +7, Ref +6, Will +4

OFFENSE

Speed 30 ft., flight (80 feet, average)

Melee Bite +8 (1d6+3) and 2 claws +7 (1d6+3) plus rake

(1d4+3)

Space 10 ft.; Reach 5 ft.

Special Attackspounce

TACTICS

During Combat The griffon is hostile toward the PCs

until the goblins appear, at which point it willrandomly attack anyone within range. The griffon

will realize the PCs are trying to defend it if they

make an effort to and will stop attacking them,

though it stops attacking the rats as well and attempts

to put the PCs between it and the goblin archers.

Morale If for any reason the griffon is reduced to fewer

than 10 hit points, it will make an effort to flee


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through the woods, though it cannot fly while the

arrows protrude from its wing.

STATISTICS

Str 16, Dex 15, Con 16, Int 5, Wis 13, Cha 8

Base Atk +5; CMB +9; CMD 21 (25 vs. Trip)

Feats Iron Will, Skill Focus (Perception), Weapon Focus

(Bite)Skills Acrobatics +10, Fly +6, Perception +12, Stealth -2

Languages Common (cannot speak)

Gear Masterwork riding saddle, Rations (10 days), +1

woundingarrows (2)

GUB CR 1

XP 400Goblin warrior 3

CE Small humanoid (goblinoid)

Init +4; Senses darkvision 60 ft.; Perception +0

DEFENSE

AC 17, touch 15, flat-footed 13 (+2 armor, +4 Dex, +1

size)

hp 19 (3d10+4)


OFFENSE

Speed 30 ft.

Meleeshort sword +4 (1d6+1/19-20)

Ranged mwk composite short bow (Str +1) +9

(1d4+1/x3)

TACTICS

During CombatAfter letting loose his dire rats, Gub will

first attempt to injure each of the PCs with one of his

wounding arrows, and then will turn his attention to

killing the griffon if his companions havent already.

Morale Gub will heroically order his goblin friends to

fight to the death, but will run back to the main patrol

that is waiting in the next encounter as soon as hes

the last one standing.

STATISTICS


Base Atk +3; CMB +3; CMD 17

Feats Point Blank Shot, Precise Shot

Skills Fly +6, Handle Animal +5, Ride +8, Stealth +12,

Survival +5

Languages Goblin

Combat Gear Leather armor, Masterwork Composite

shortbow (Str +1), +1 wounding arrows (6); Other

Gear 29gp

SPECIAL ABILITIESPoint Blank Shot +1 to attack and damage rolls with

ranged weapons at up to 30 feet.

Precise Shot You don't get -4 to hit when shooting or

throwing into melee.

GOBLINS (2) CR 1/3

XP 135 each

hp6 each (Pathfinder RPG Bestiary)

TACTICS

During Combat On the first round, they gleefully set

loose their dire rats and draw their bows as they

move to an elevated position, either at the top of the

rock outcropping or on top of one of the fallen trees.

On the next round theyll fire into the melee

attempting kill the griffon, and then the PCs.Moral Theyll fight to the death as long as Ded-is is

around.

DIRE RATS (6) CR 1/3

XP 135 each


Development: If the PCs successfully calmed the

griffon and made an effort to protect it from the goblins, it

will attempt to lead them back to where its rider fell. It

cannot fly while the arrow protrudes from its wing. If the

PCs remove the arrow with a DC 15 Heal check, or with

magical healing, the griffon will be able to fly, but will

not accept an unknown rider. It can be persuaded to assist

in combat with a DC 20 Diplomacy or Intimidate check.

GETTING THE MESSAGE (CR 4)Following the trail of the goblins is relatively easy with a

DC 10 Survival check, and will lead the PCs northward

about a mile before they hear a tortured scream. Here, a

second set of tracks diverges from the goblin rat patrol.

Some of them are goblinoid, but there are also tracks of

something much bigger, with clawed feet and a broad

sweeping tail.

If the PCs were not able to follow the trail, they will

still be able to locate the area by following the agonizing

scream that pierces the forest walls. Following the sound

is easy and will lead the PCs to a pair of lizardfolk

warriors and a cadre of goblins, who are interrogating the

man who fell from the griffon. One of the lizardfolk is

attempting to open a scrollcase while the goblins busying

themselves torturing the messenger.

LIZARDFOLK (2) CR 1

XP 400 each


GOBLINS (4) CR 1/3

XP 135 eachhp6 each (Pathfinder RPG Bestiary)

TACTICS

During CombatOnce the goblins are aware of the PCs,

three will aid the Lizardfolk in combat while the

other takes up a position adjacent to the human.

Moral If the PCs win in battle against his comrades, the

lone surviving goblin will try to bargain for his life.


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Regardless of how the negotiation goes, hell stab the

tortured messenger and then make a break for it.

If the PCs successfully followed or tracked the goblin

here, then the messenger will survive the goblins last

attack. If they had to rely on his tortured screams to find

him, the parting blow will be enough to kill him.

If saved, the messenger reveals himself as Daren

Velese (NG male human aristocrat 3), a messenger of

Fairhaven charged with reaching the nearest settlement to

the south in hopes of obtaining aid in the form of armed

troops. He goes on to ask if the PCs are heading to

Fairhaven in response to the other messengers the town

has sent. If the PCs admit to knowing nothing of the other

messengers, he grows increasingly distraught, saying that

someone should have returned by now, and that he fears

Ymials agents must have prevented the other messengers

from leaving the Peaks Path Wood.

Hell plead with the PCs to try to assist the town, as

every able bodied man, woman and child is needed in

Fairhaven. The recent earthquakes have collapsed the

mines, trapping most of the militia below, the dragons

ransom is nearly due, and there is evidence to suggest that

Ymial will move to strike the city if it isnt made.

Though hesitant after enduring torture at the hands of

Ymials troops, Daren insists on continuing his mission,

on foot if necessary. He appreciates the return of his

griffon though, and will tell the PCs to seek a reward from

the guildmasters when they arrive in Fairhaven.

If Daren has died, the PCs will have to succeed where

the lizardfolk failed in opening the scrollcase. The

messenger case is an ornately built scrollcase with

gorgeous metalwork that secures the contents. A DC 20

Disable Device is needed to open it, though a DC 15

Strength check can break the case open.

Treasure:Engraved scrollcase worth 75g.


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Player Handout #1

To our most esteemed neighbors,

Fairhaven will soon be under siege, if it is not already.

Recent movements within the earth have made procuringmaterials suitable for Goramials tastes difficult. It was withgreat reservation that our most capable miners delved into thetrembling depths to find those materials. Most unfortunately,

they were entombed when the most recent earthquake struck.Now, Goramial has sent his son, the half-demon Ymial to takehis tribute in blood.

He raises an army of savages as I write this, and I fear theprice hell extract will be too much for Fairhaven to bear. It isnot easy to ask this of you, and I know the price for taking uparms against Goramial will be steep, but Fairhaven has manyriches, and we are prepared to share them. If Fairhaven mustshed blood, let it be with allies at our side, and a hope thatvictory can be achieved.

The messenger who delivered this has been authorized torepresent me in negotiating for your assistance.

-Unais Pratt

Guildmaster of Fairhavens Metalshapers


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--- TAKING PRISONERS ---If any of Ymials troops are captured and interrogated,

theyll make every effort to stay silent. If persuaded to

talk by some means, theyll disclose that Ymial is indeed

making preparation to attack the city of Fairhaven.

Theyll describe in great detail how Ymial will destroy

the PCs if they attempt to interfere. If forced into givingup a location, theyll say the army is forming up at the

base of Goramials mountain lair, where Ymials red

dragon father is personally putting fire into the heart of

the troops, readying them for battle with the insignificant

whelps of Fairhaven. This is a lie, but if it is discovered as

such, the captured patrol cannot answer to Ymials true

location, as his orders come down a chain of command

that doesnt include them.

ENCOUNTERS IN

PEAKS PATH WOODThough dangers are typical of such a place, the recent

earthquake has stirred many creatures of the Peaks Path

Wood from their usual routines, making the forest even

more hazardous.

In addition to the local fauna, Ymial is organizing

forces loyal to him and has patrols seeking out citizens of

Fairhaven who have attempted to escape the city, with

instructions to kill anything they encounter. It will take

about two days to reach Fairhaven on foot, and a quiet

journey is unlikely.

Roll percentiles twice per day and once per night

while navigating the Peaks Path Wood. There is a 20% of

encountering one of the woods denizens with each roll.

Consult the table below to determine what is encountered.

RANDOM ENCOUNTER TABLE

d% Creature CR Source

1-9 Aftershock 1 See below

10-19 Goblin Patrol 1 Pathfinder Bestiary

20-29 Refugees 2 See below

30-49 Orc Patrol 2 Pathfinder Bestiary

50-55 Quickling 3 Pathfinder Bestiary 2

56-65 Lizardfolk

Patrol

3 Pathfinder Bestiary

66-72 Hell Hound 3 Pathfinder Bestiary

73-79 Owlbear 4 Pathfinder Bestiary

80-94 Looters 5 See below95-100 Medusa 7 Pathfinder Bestiary

Aftershock: The earth continues to tremble, albeit with

far less impact than the earlier earthquake. The effect

lasts for 1 round. Creatures on the ground must make

a DC 10 Reflex save or fall prone. Spellcasters must

make a Concentration check (DC 10 + spell level) or

lose any spell they are attempting to cast. If the PCs

are in a structure, heavily wooded area, or

mountainous region, falling debris will cause 3d6

bludgeoning damage. A DC 15 Reflex save will

reduce this by half.

Refugees: PCs encounter 1d4+1 humanoid refugees from

Fairhaven. They are attempting to navigate the

Peaks Path Wood without encountering Ymials

patrols. Some may not even be aware of the danger

theyre in.

Goblin Patrol: Three goblins leading a single dire rat are

searching the woods for humans who may have

escaped Fairhaven.

Orc Patrol: Five orcs are pursuing their bloodlust

through the woods and will pit their skills at combat

to the test against anything they encounter. Theyre

convinced their god has told them the end of the

world is near.

Quickling: A solitary fey creature has been disturbed by

the increased activities in the Peaks Path, and is

gleefully interfering in a murderous fashion.

Lizardfolk Patrol: Three lizardfolk warriors are on a

mission to recruit additional forces for the invasionforce.

Hell Hound: Ymial tended to a litter of hell hound pups

as a past time in his youth. Now that theyre old

enough, he lets them roam the woods surrounding his

fathers lair.

Owlbear: The mate of the owlbear that makes its home

near the old crypt. See page 17.

Looters: 1d4+1 humanoid level 3 rogues are encountered

as they are making the trek through the woods. They

are hauling ill-gotten gains in the form of looted

goods from Fairhaven. See Persey Pendersnup as an

example.

Medusa: The PCs stumble upon the abode of a medusa.Shes already been asked to join Ymials army, but

had no interest as evident by party of stone lizardfolk

and goblins just outside of her doors. Shes not

particularly happy to see the PCs either.

NO REST

FOR THE WICKED (CR 2)As the PCs make their way closer to Fairhaven, theyll

encounter Persey Pendersnup who is on the bank of a

river, covered in mud and doing his best to break the lock

on sturdy chest. Hes breathing heavily, and stops

periodically to wipe his eyes of tears and sweat. When he

sees the PCs, hell back away, having already had more

than enough strife thanks to his ill-gotten gotten gains.

He had two other companions, both of whom fell to

an encounter with a harpy that was watching the mountain

pass that leads out of Fairhaven.When he last saw them,

they were being eaten alive by the winged woman and he

hadnt the heart or courage to try to save them.


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If the PCs succeed with a DC 14 Diplomacy or DC

18 Intimidate check, hell succumb to the guilt he feels

for his lost friends and leave the chest and everything in

it, muttering to himself as he goes. If the PCs realize hes

a looter and insist on bringing him in for justice, hell

become angry and lash out at them with his dagger.

PERSEY PENDERSNUP CR 2

XP 600

Male human rogue 3

CN Medium humanoid (human)

Init +2; Senses Perception +6

DEFENSE

AC 15, touch 12, flat-footed 13 (+3 armor, +2 Dex)

hp 22 (3d8+6)

Fort +2, Ref +5 (+1 bonus vs. traps), Will +1

Defensive Abilities evasion, trap sense +1

OFFENSE

Speed 30 ft.

Melee dagger +2 (1d4/19-20) and

mwk shortsword +3 (1d6/19-20)

Special Attacks sneak attack +2d6

STATISTICS



Feats Agile Maneuvers, Two-weapon Fighting, Weapon

Finesse

Skills Acrobatics +7, Climb -1, Disguise +5, Escape

Artist +7, Fly +1, Perception +6 (+7 to locate traps),

Ride +1, Sense Motive +6, Sleight of Hand +7,

Stealth +7, Swim +5

Languages Common

SQ rogue talents (resiliency [1/day]), trapfinding +1

Other Gear studded leather armor, dagger, masterworkshort sword, 71 GP

SPECIAL ABILITIES

Resiliency (1/day) (Ex) When brought to 0 Hp or less,

gain 3 temporary hp for 1 min.

Treasure:On his way out, Gaelin had little time to

be particular about what he was going to steal. He

grabbed the biggest chest he could find that was still small

enough to carry, and hide. The chest is locked, but a DC

20 Disable Device can open it. Inside the chest is an

assortment of documents and paperwork, mostly detailing

accounts and tax information for an establishment called

The Hammers Rest, an apparently lucrative inn andtavern in Fairhaven. Included in the documents is a deed

to the property, signed by the owner, Warl Bernington

and a notary. Another stack of papers is bound in twine

and appears to be printed vouchers for free drinks at the

establishment. There is also a beautiful wooden box worth

50gp that, when opened, reveals four neatly packed rows

of gold pieces, totaling 400gp.

ROOSTING EVIL (CR 4)There is one major road that leads to the south from

Fairhaven and to the nearest other major city. To reach

Fairhaven, the PCs must leave the Peaks Path and follow

the road up the mountains. Theyll come across a bridge

that has no railings, and is about 40 feet from one end to

the other and is 15 feet wide. Its built about 30 feet fromthe forest floor and spans the breadth of a ravine that digs

deep into the mountain. While on the bridge a PC can see

into the ravine where a large nest is visible in the cliffs

above.

Creature:Ymial has placed an agent here, a clever

harpy that has been on the watch for messengers leaving

Fairhaven.

She has slain a few looters making their escape, as

well as the first messenger the town attempted to send.

She is somewhat dour about the griffon outpacing her and

will try to incapacitate the party as fast as possible so she

can finish what she started. If the PCs are willing to

betray the whereabouts of the griffon or its rider, she willallow them access to the city and flies off to reacquire her

lost prey.

HARPY CR 4

XP 1,200

hp42 (Pathfinder RPG Bestiary)

Treasure:Scaling the cliff face to reach the harpys

nest 60 feet above requires DC 15 Climb checks. The

rocks are slick with blood that is seeping through the

sticks and mud of the harpys nest, increasing the last

check by +5 if climbing up from directly below it. Once

above the nest, two partially eaten corpses are revealed.

Beyond the nest are bones from at least four more

corpses, in varying states of decay. Rummaging through

the refuse, the PCs can find an ornate messenger

scrollcase worth 75 gp. It is the same as the one Darin

had, and contains the same message. Other loot to be

lifted from the corpses includes a spyglass of exceptional

quality worth 1500gp, 6 smokesticks, 2 tanglefoot bags, a

potion of invisibility, a climber's kit, a pouch containing

dust of tracelessness, a coin purse containing 35pp, and

another 150gp from amongst the remains.


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PART TWO: FAIRHAVEN

Though not enormous in size, the buildings of Fairhaven

are dwarfed only by the mountain that rises behind them

in terms of majesty. Fairhavens structures are built in

fashions that make even the richest foreigners sick with

envy, the product of expert craftsmen obsessing for yearsand even centuries on their labors. It would be a mistake

to think of Fairhaven as simply a mining town. In fact,

Fairhavens mines are not industrial in nature, and serve

only to supply the community with stone, metals and

gems for the creation of great artistic masterpieces.

Citizens and guests alike are encouraged to nurture

their talents in the arts, both for themselves and for the

dragon overseer that demands regular tribute. Threat of

the Goramials reprisal against any who disrupt the flow

of finely crafted goods has kept the town safe for

hundreds of years, though many say that Fairhaven has

been flirting with disaster. Oddly enough, the disaster

came not in the form of an angry dragon, but from thevery earth beneath them.

Fairhaven is nearly in ruins. Much of its outer walls

have collapsed, and a large fissure has opened through the

center of town. Walls upon which once stood some of the

most grandiose sculptures ever made by mortal hands lie

crumbled in the lakebed bellow. Where segments of the

wall remain, large ornately carved effigies stare in silent

vigil over broken paths. They almost appear to breathe, so

lifelike are their renditions, a testament to the skill of the

artisans that dwell in Fairhaven.

The town is built on three relatively flat plateaus on

the side of a mountain, overlooking the lake formed by

the water runoff from the mountains peaks. Craftsmanlong ago tamed the rivers flow, creating a dam deeper in

the mountains to form the idyllic water flow for

Fairhavens four waterfalls.

FAIRHAVEN

N small town

Corruption+4; Crime+3; Economy-4; Law-5; Lore

+2; Society-3

Qualitiesacademic, insular

Danger+20; Disadvantagesanarchy

DEMOGRAPHICS

Governmentcouncil (anarchy)

Population1,250 (895 humans, 192 dwarves, 110 elves,

53 other)

Notable NPCs

ActingMilitia CaptainRegina Garin(LN female

human aristocrat 3/fighter 1)

Tobias Shortwall(LG male dwarf expert 6)

GuildmasterUrick Frostwarden(LG male dwarf

fighter 5)

Miranda Aramil (CE female succubus)

MARKETPLACE

Base Value1,000gp; Purchase Limit5,000gp;

Spellcasting2nd

Minor Items3d4; Medium Items1d6; Major Items

NOTES

Leaderless: With the two ruling guild masters missing,

one in the mines and the other dead, Fairhaven iseffectively leaderless. If Regina is made aware of

Guildmaster Pratts fate, order canbe restored.

F1. THE GATES

OF FAIRHAVEN (CR 2)A path runs steeply upward along the base of the

mountains edge until it reaches the city gate. It is on this

path that the colossi can be seen carved directly into the

side of the mountain. The massive stone guardians are in

poor shape however, with one severely cracked, and the

other laying in pieces across the mountain path.

The great oaken doors that marked the citys entrance

are still standing, though not much of the surroundingwall is. When the PCs approach, a team of laborers are in

the process of erecting wood palisades where the sections

of the wall collapsed. They work to hoist trees from the

side of the lake below up onto the path, where they are

worked into the segments of the new wall. Little more

than half of the broken wall has been filled in. At their

current pace, it could take days to close the gaps, and the

fires of Ymials army can be seen sending smoke through

the canopy of the Peaks Path Wood.

Regina Garin(LN female human aristocrat 3/fighter

1) is in charge of the work detail, and shell immediately

mount her horse and move to intercept the PCs as they

approach the gate. Third in command of Fairhavensmilitia, she hasnt been in charge of much more than

paperwork until now. With the head of the militia trapped

in the mines, and the second in command lost to Ymials

approaching army, the defense of the city has fallen to

her. She is covered in mud and sweat, and her hands are

bloody with burns from long hours of helping to hoist the

timber.

At first, shes wary of the PCs, and questions them

outright about their knowledge of Ymial and Goramial.

Her initial attitude is unfriendly unless presented with

evidence the PCs met with Daren. If she starts unfriendly,

a DC 22 Diplomacy check is needed to gain entry into the

city. If she is presented with evidence of the PCsgoodwill, shell allow them entry, but a DC 17 Diplomacy

check will endear the PCs to Regina, improving her

attitude to helpful. She can impart that help in a number

of ways, but the most basic is a +2 bonus to Diplomacy

checks made within Fairhaven, as word of the PCs

involvement and aid will spread faster with her influence.

Shell direct the PCs to the Guildhall to speak with

Guildmaster Pratt.


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FAIRHAVEN DIPLOMACY RESULTS0-5:1d4+1 rumors, 6-10:1d6+1 rumors, 11-15:1d8+1 rumors, 16-20:1d10+1 rumors, 21+:2d6+1 rumors

EXTRA FLAVOR

Gillian is helping the Stoneshapers dig out the mines,so dont expect to be able to get into his studio for thenext few days.

Its easy for people to lose track of one another in allthe tragedy, but there are some people are going

missing and no one knows where theyve gone.

Warls been teaching himself and his staff dwarven.Who know one man could have so many talents!

Guildmaster Pratt sent Darin and his griffon out witha message as soon as they got back from scouting for

Ymials army. I dont know why they bothered. Im

sure my son is already on his way back with a host oftroops to help us out.

The Bonerattle tribe of lizardfolk has long covetedthe clear waters that run through Fairhaven.

Ymial killed a messenger of Fairhaven once-dismounted him from his griffon en route back to

Fairhaven. For his disobedience, Goramial tore his

wings off. I doesnt seem right that Goramial would

let him do this to us.

People from the farms around the lake below havecome to the city for safety, though for many, it meansliving in the streets.

ENCOUNTER FORESHADOWING

The peaks around Fairhaven wont allow for a fullarmy to move through them, but small bands of

soldiers could probably navigate the narrow trails.

Ymial won the allegiance of the Bonerattle lizardfolkby calling lightning from the heavens and then

standing calmly in a lake of fire that erupted around

him.

I helped Gillian move a crate into his place a fewmonths back. I dont know what was in it, but I think

it was alive. We stashed it in a hidden crawlspace at

the back of the studio.

Over a century ago, when the deepest tunnels of themines were in use, the miners found many natural

tunnels. Some say they led into the lands ruled by the

underfolk, which is why those sections of the mines

had to be closed.

At least the earthquake hasnt damaged the dam upthere. If that reservoir broke...

FALLACIOUS

Many young men of Fairhaven claim to have hadliaisons with Lomiria, the succubus consort of the

dragon, Goramial. They say their prowess in the art

of love saved their souls from being claimed by the

demon.

Goramial is just an old kobold wizard thats finallyfound a way to make it in this crazy world.

ENCOUNTER HOOKS

Gillian tried his luck getting out of town. No onesseen him for days. Guildmaster Pratt is in charge of Fairhaven while

Krenna is stuck in the mines, but no ones seen him

since the last messenger left.

The Hammers Rest closed its doors for the first timein years.

Whenever someone tries to go into the HammersRest, the staff start throwing things at them!

Cherish Brayburn is such a nice young girl. I hopethat adventurer spirit of hers hasnt gotten her into

trouble.

Late last night, I swear I saw someone pokingaround by the fissure in front of the Hammers Rest. I

went back there with a lantern, and saw beady yellow

eyes staring back from deep below. It ran off,

whatever it was.

Goramial didnt get so old by broadcasting hiswhereabouts. Only one representative of Fairhaven

knows the location of his lair at any given time, and

poor Ergan was trapped in the mines with the others.

DETERRENTS

Ymials horde is as plentiful as the trees of the Peakspath. The Fairhaven militia rode out tomeet him aweek back, and their heads came back to us in

bags.


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F2. THE RISEFairhavens mainroad is a clay tiled, gently sloping path that

connects the citys three tiers. The hardened clay tiles form

intricate mosaics that colorfully depict dragons in varying

states of grandeur. While all of the known dragons are

represented in the mosaic, the largest of the images, placed at

the top tier, depicts a massive red dragon with its wings spreadwide.

F3. TOWN SQUAREFairhavens town square is in a pitiable state. Where the

wagons of visiting merchants or the bright colors of festival

tents normally dominate the square, it is now full of displaced

citizens whose homes have been damaged or outright

destroyed. The towns primary concerns are with digging out

the mines and repairing the walls, leaving many townsfolk to

fend for themselves. Hastily erected shanty homes and burning

piles of refuse now litter the square. The PCs will draw some

ireful glares from envious townsfolk, while others will look tothem for news, or help.

F4. GUILD HALL (CR 3)Fairhaven exists under the governance of two influential

guilds, the Stonecutters Guild and the Metalshapers Guild.

They, in combination with other minor guilds, form the ruling

entities of Fairhaven. They meet in the guildhall, a marvelous

tower of glossy marble arches and stained glass windows.

There are two entrances, one that opens to into the town

square, where most of the public traffic enters and exits, and

another entrance on the upper tier that gives easy access to the

upper offices of the tower, including the residential quartersthat house the guild leaders.

The leader of the Stoneshapers Guild, Urick

Frostwardens quarters are vacant now, as he went into the

mines with the towns best miners on the search for materials

suitable for the dragons ransom. The Metalshaper leader,

Unias Pratt is an aging man, and while he is generally well

loved, recent events have started to turn the peoples will

against him. He has refused to leave his chambers since the

day after the earthquake, having taken to the counsel of

Miranda Aramil, an influential widow that he has been known

to have frequent liaisons with. Miranda is actually the late

Goramials succubus consort, who wears the face of Miranda

to influence the local politics of Fairhaven.When Goramial perished in the earthquake, Lomiria

devised a plan to eliminate competition for the hoard he left

behind. She aimed to both murder her son, Ymial, the only

other creature currently aware of the unguarded treasure, and

utilize Fairhavens easily seduced leaders to dig out and secure

the fortune. Following the earthquake, she doubled her

attentions on Guildmaster Pratt and convinced him to send the

remaining militia to preemptively strike at Ymial, a tactic that

proved disastrous. The militias failure has presented a hurdle

to her plan, and shes been looking for an alternative to bring

about her offsprings demise. As the PCs have presented the

best chance of bringing that about so far, shell aim to put on a

show that will convince them to help her.

The doors to the Guildhall are locked, and there is no

response to any attempts to hail those residing within. If the

PCs attempt to force their way in, the doors on either level are

a pair of ornate, sturdy wood doors, bound in brass and iron.

(AC 3; hardness 7; hit points 37; Break DC 27) and locked

(DC 30 Disable Device). Windows are built at regular

intervals high into the side of the building, and can be reached

with a climb DC 25. The windows are ornamental however,

and do not open. They can easily be broken however, which

will alert those within.

Attempting to knock the doors down will result in

attracting attention from citizens in the town square, many

who are angry at their current state of homelessness, or

inability to assist with defending the town at the gate or in the

mines. Theyll see storming the guildhall as a viable

alternative and be quick to join the PCs in attempting to gain

entry. It should be quickly apparent that theyre workingthemselves into a frenzy. A DC 14 Diplomacy check is

required each minute to steer their intentions away from

rioting. A DC 21 Diplomacy check will convince them to

disperse.

FAIRHAVEN TOWNSFOLK (VARIES) CR 1/2

XP 200 eachHuman Commoner 2

N Medium Humanoid (human)


DEFENSE

AC 10, touch 10, flat-footed 10

hp 9 each (2d6+2)Fort +1, Ref +0, Will -1

OFFENSE

Speed 30 ft.

Melee Club +2 (1d6+1)

Rangedstone -3 (1d2+1)

TACTICS

Morale A townsperson flees as soon as he or she takes any

damage.

STATISTICS



Feats Skill Focus (Craft [any]), Skill Focus (Profession [any])

Skills Climb +6, Craft (any) +5, Perception +3, Profession(any) +7, Swim +5

Languages Common

Gear club, stones

AUDIENCE HALL (CR 4)If alerted to someone attempting to gain entry, the guards

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benches in the audience chambers (town square entrance) or

behind ornamental pillars in the foyer of the residential

(upper) tier entrance. If the PCs attempt to reason with them,

they say that no one is to enter by order of Guildmaster Pratt

and that they are authorized to bar entrance to the building

with lethal force.

Townsfolk who see combat break out between the PCs

and the guards will attempt to storm the tower with the PCs.

Some will attack the guards, while others will start looting,

tearing the tapestries from the walls and stripping paintings

from their frames.

During each round of combat, 1d4+1 townsfolk appear to

join the attack on the guildhall.

GUILDHALL GUARDS (2) CR 2

XP 600 each

Human Fighter 3

LN Medium Humanoid (human)


DEFENSE

AC 18, touch 10, flat-footed 18 (+5 armor, +3 shield)

hp 27 each (3d10+7)

Fort +4, Ref +1, Will +0 (+1 vs. fear)

Defensive Abilitiesbravery +1

OFFENSE

Speed 20 ft.

Melee mwk longsword/ +7 (1d8+2/19-20)

Ranged mwk repeating hvy crossbow +4 (1d10/19-20)

TACTICS

During Combat As soon as anyone enters the building,

theyll fire at them with their crossbows, then switch to

sword and shield when engaged in melee.

MoralThe guards have all been charmed by Lomiria, and will

fight to the death.STATISTICS



Feats Alertness, Exotic Weapon Proficiency (Repeating heavy

crossbow), Quick Draw, Shield Focus, Weapon Focus

(Longsword)

Skills Acrobatics -3, Climb -1, Escape Artist -3, Fly -3,

Handle Animal +4, Intimidate +5, Perception +4, Ride

+2, Sense Motive +1, Stealth -3, Swim -1

Languages Common

Combat Gear Masterwork Scale mail, Masterwork Heavy

steel shield, Masterwork Repeating heavy crossbow,

Masterwork Longsword, Silken ceremonial armor

HALL OF RECORDSThis large circular room is lined with shelves of books from

floor to ceiling, with reading stands arranged in two rows at

the center. Around the outer wall are six doors, all of which

lead to moderately sized chambers on the exterior of the

building. A DC 10 Perception will glean the historical nature

of the texts, and details of the towns history can be found

within the tomes around the room.

Research in the library and a DC 15 Knowledge (local)

check will uncover an old brittle tome, which reveals the last

days of the ancient mines deep beneath Fairhaven. It includes

one of the last detailed maps of the area before they were

abandoned, and mentions the intersecting of the mines with

the old crypt. The miners sealed the breach in reverence of the

deceased.

Possessing the map will provide a +4 circumstance bonus

to avoid getting lost while navigating the mines.

GUILDMASTER QUARTERS (CR 7)Lomiria spends most of her time waiting in her chambers,

puzzling out her next strategy for the oncoming confrontation

with Ymial. The lush, richly adorned room has a large draped

bed against one wall where rests the corpse of Guildmaster

Pratt. Hes gone cold, but does not yet show any visible signs

of rot. An empty cup sits at the side of his bed, a pungentsticky residue lines the inside of the cup. A DC 15 Knowledge

(nature) or Alchemy check is needed to know it is the

remnants of crushed hemlock.

When the PCs enter the room, a pale, dark haired woman

(Lomiria guised as Miranda) dressed only in a delicate robe is

on her knees at the side of the bed. Her eyes are red with grief

and her breaths come in ragged sobs. The robe is parted, and

her torso is slick with blood seeping from a deep cut just

below her left breast. Her hands are at her side. In one, rests a

bloody dagger.

LOMIRIA CR 7

Succubus (Pathfinder RPG Bestiary)

XP 3,200

hp42

Lomiria will attempt to convince the PCs that she and

Pratt devised the preemptive strike against Ymial (true) and

that the devastation and shame of their failure drove them to

attempt suicide before the imminent fall of the city (half true).

She was going to join Unais by drinking the rest of the

hemlock, (false)but found that she couldnt bring herself to do

it. When she heard the sounds of fighting, she figured an angry

mob was coming for her, and attempted again to finish the

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If the PCs suspect her of anything, she plays the desperate

victim, owning to her and Pratts grave error in judgment. If

the party detects her evil alignment, she confesses her desire to

have a ruling interest in Fairhaven, and her willingness to

resort to unconventional means to secure it. She points out that

their goals can be congruent for now though. The PCs arrival

presents Fairhavens best chance at finding the other militia

members lost to the mine collapse, and presenting a better

defense against Ymial and his army. Secretly, she hopes it will

be a defense that will prove fatal to her offspring. Shell make

an effort to ensure the PCs follow this course, extending a

reward on behalf of the city to secure the PCs assistance.

During the course of the encounter, shell make no special

effort to hide the knife she used to cut herself, though she

wont do anything more to draw attention to it. A DC 20 Craft

(metalsmithing), or similar skill, is needed to recognize that

the blade is made of cold iron.

Development:Shell offer the PCs a place to stay at the

guildhall, though the unrest of the people outside might

convince them to seek lodgings elsewhere. If the PCs contact

Regina with information of what has occurred withGuildmaster Pratt, she can work with Miranda and the PCs

to restore order to Fairhaven by addressing the crowd that has

gathered in the town square. If the PCs are successful in

restoring order under Reginas leadership, use the adjustments

to Fairhavensstat block below.

Treasure:The reward Lomiria speaks of is the personal

effects of Unais Pratt. She says that he would want them to

have his belongings if the PCs can help to save the city he

loved, the city he had thought beyond saving. Among those

belongings are two noble outfits, masterwork artisans tools

purposed for metalcrafting, a set tungsten tongs that can be

used to heat metal per the spell on any metal object within

their grasp and 350gp. Additionally, with the GuildmasterPratt now deceased, Regina will reward the PCs a sum of

300gp each for their assistance in helping Darin.

FAIRHAVEN

Corruption+0; Crime-1; Economy+0; Law-1; Lore+0;

Society+5

Danger+0; Disadvantagesnone

Demographics

Governmentcouncil

--- AN UNHOLY GIFT ---If any of the PCs seem like they would be open to it, and

if she can arrange to be alone with them, Lomiria willvisit said PC in the night and offer to perform a ritual that

would help them to find the militia and defeat Ymial. If

the PC agrees, she grants them her profane gift. If

questioned about the ritual, shell say that her family has

long been tainted by a pact with infernal masters, but will

admit that she finds the powers they bargained for useful.

When Ymial reaches the city, shell use her suggestion

ability with the PC to help ensure Ymials demise.

F5. NEGLECTED TALENT (CR 4)Gillians Studio of the Study of Form is a place where artists

have gone to draw, paint and sculpt a wide variety of subjects.

Benton Gillian is known for hiring the best talent in the land to

model for his students. Unknown to all but a few, one of the

ways Horace has been able to find such incredible pieces for

his still life classes is that he has trained a mimic to adoptforms on command.

Benton had been helping to remove stone from the

entrance to the collapsed mine, and in doing so neglected to

procure a meal for the aberration. Upon returning to his studio

for the evening, he was ambushed and eaten by his pet.

A DC 22 Perception check reveals minute splatters of

blood across one of the works in progress, a painting of a dark

haired, fair skin noble woman sending ripples across an

otherwise tranquil pond by tracing her finger across it. The

buildings of Fairhaven are sketched like ghostly vapors behind

her, but the painter has not yet filled the details in.

Creature:The mimic has hidden itself among the props

Horace had been accumulating for a piece that would depictGoramials fabled horde. Against a cavernous backdrop is

arrayed a wide assortment of gems, gold and other precious

treasures. Picking any of the treasure up reveals it to be made

of plaster and painted to resemble the real thing. Doing so also

triggers the hidden mimic.

Treasure:Gillian was a skilled painter, and three of his

completed pieces are set at the rear of the shop. The three

paintings together are currently worth 500gp, but word of

Gillians demise will entice serious collectors to pay far more

for them.

MIMIC CR 4

XP 1,200


F6. THE HAUNTING OF THE

HAMMERS REST (CR 4)Even in its current state, with cracked walls and debris

littering the front lawn, the Hammers Rest appears more

richly adorned and well preserved than most inns. But as you

get closer, the solid oaken doors that seemed invitingly open

from afar feels more akin to a long abandoned ruin than a

comforting place to rest. An oppressive darkness lies beyond

the threshold

The Hammers Rest is Fairhavens sturdy inn, consistingof three levels, an attached stable and a spacious garden area

that overlooks the first of Fairhavens four waterfalls. The

bottom floor is accented with beautiful wood cuts fit into

stone, masterfully carved, and depicting scenes of travelers,

festivals and other forms of revelry common to taverns and

inns.

Until recently, it was often the busiest place in Fairhaven,

especially with the mine workers prevented from accessing the

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Now, the building has a few broken sculptures and a crack

here and there on the exterior stonework. While the Hammers

Restcould have fared worse in terms of the damage, especially

considering the gaping fissure that opened in the street out

front, the same cannot be said for the staff of the revered

establishment.

When the earthquake struck, a powerful undead creaturewas released from a prison that predates even the dwarf crypt.

A necromancer, looking to lure the creature from the

mountains depths began to abduct townspeople in the hopes

that a dark ritual or two would entice it. His dabbling roused

the spirits of the dwarf warriors, who soon fell prey to the

ancient undead creatures maddening attacks.

Confused, and unsure of what is happening, the dwarf

spirits, Haedrick Silverspinner, Barl Giantbaneand Undir

Spellweaver have found purchase in the bodies of the three

Hammers Restemployees, and are prepared to go to war with

any who try to send them back into the dark pit.

When entering the Hammers Rest, the PCs will be

greeted by Warl Bernington (LN male human expert 5),

Madam Ava Brayburn (N female human aristocrat 4/rogue2) and Cara Brayburn(NG human commoner 3), who are the

three who have been possessed by spirits of the ancient

dwarven warriors. When encountered, theyre hovering in the

air at the center of the inns common area. Their eyes glow

with a pallid unearthly light. Around them floats a field of

utensils, furniture and other goods from around the inn.

Though the dwarf spirits speak both dwarven and

common, they do so in an ancient dialect that is difficult to

understand. A common speaking character will need to

succeed at a DC 15 Linguistics check to understand them

correctly, while a dwarf speaking PC can communicate with

the spirits with a DC 10 Linguistics check. If they can find a

way to communicate with the spirits, they can be persuaded toreturn to their tombs if the undead creature and the

necromancer are dealt with.

If the PCs attempt to fight the possessing spirits, each of

them is similar to a poltergeist. While in the bodies, the

poltergeists lose their natural invisibility, yet retain the use of

their frightener ability by distorting and twisting the flesh of

their victims. While this does no harm to the human subject, it

is unsettling.

Attacking them will harm the host, who will die as normal

if enough damage is dealt to them. Losing the host body is

enough to disperse the spirit until its rejuvenation ability

restores it. Forcing the poltergeists from their hosts by other

means restores their normal statistics as detailed in Pathfinder

RPG Bestiary 2.

POSSESSIVE POLTERGEISTS (3) CR 2

LN Medium Undead (corporeal)

XP 600 each

hp19 each (Pathfinder RPG Bestiary 2)

TACTICS

During Combat Theyll fly above the offending characters,

hurling pieces of debris indiscriminately until they leave

the building.

F7. THE FISSURE (CR 4)The fissure that opened outside the inn leads into the deep of

the mountain where the tomb resides. The walls are jaggednatural stone and loose broken earth that has become mud in

places thanks to water seeping in through the first of the pools

behind the inn. In some areas, the water runs freely into the

depths of the fisher, creating a spray that is making the rock

walls slick.

If PCs use a rope in their descent, add +5 to the normal

DC due to the water spray clinging to the rope. Scaling the

fissure is a DC 25 climb check, where failure results in the PC

falling 1d4x10 feet before being allowed a DC 15 climb check

to catch themselves on a jagged outcropping or piece of debris

lodged in the crevice. If they fail the check, they will fall

another 1d4x10 feet, counting each interval as a separate fall.

The fissure extends to about 160 feet beneath the surface, with

a pool of water 10 feet deep at the bottom.

A DC 20 Perception reveals that a small tunnel has

opened at the bottom of the pool. Swimming through it leads

to the old dwarf crypt (see Mr. Bones Cometh on page 19).

Treasure: Numerous buildings have collapsed into the

fissure, some of which rest precariously between the fissure

walls, poised to careen into the depths below. As the PCs

make the climb down, theyll find all manner of debris, some

of which includes the contents of a deceased jewelsmiths

home. Searching the waters below will turn up a silver

bracelet worth 50gp, a ruby amulet worth 250gp, a single

sapphire earring worth 100gp, a spool of mithril wire worth

150gp, a mithril ingot worth 250gp, and a gold ring worth

250gp.

Another way exists to reach the tomb as well, the old

crypt entrance built into the side of the mountain, reachable by

following the mountain trail in area F10.People of Fairhaven

are only vaguely aware of the tombs entrance these days, but

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F8. THE GARDENSThe gardens of Fairhaven are lush, beautiful and dominate the

lowest tier of the city. The waterfalls are diverted into two

small rivers that feed the flora, all of which is tended to a

meticulous degree. While many of the citys buildings have

suffered greatly from the earthquake, the gardens growth

seems unimpeded. A cracked path here and there is all thatthere is to indicate a calamity ever transpired here.

The current state of the gardens is largely owed to Nelbin

Jameson (NG male human expert 6), who has made it his

duty to tend them. Hes made it a point to open the gardens to

people whose homes were destroyed, and numerous tents can

be found in amidst the flora. Nelbin is a master herbalist, and

is busying himself using the gardens resources to produce

healing poultices and ointments to relieve some of those less

seriously injured during the earthquake. He can provide the

PCs with most alchemical items.

F9. COLLAPSED MINE ENTRANCEThe mountain walls part for a finely crafted brick path that

leads past four massive statues, much like the ones that stand

vigilant on the path leading into the city. The two that were

built into the west side of the path have suffered greatly in the

earthquake. One has fallen from its base and hangs between

the two sides of the path. The other is in pieces. Dozens of

capable Stoneshapers and Metalsmiths who werent in the

mines when the collapse occurred are located here, attempting

to clear the debris to reach their entombed brethren.

Tobias Shortwall (LG male dwarf expert 6) is directing

the efforts here. When encountered, hes angrily shoeing away

one of his students that is urging him to get some sleep. Tobias

has been awake for days, and while he still seems clearheaded,his movements and betray a lack of dexterity that accompanies

exhaustion. The going is agonizingly slow, but hes a patient

dwarf that wont risk causing an additional collapse by rushing

the job. When the PCs declare their intention to help, hell

shake the dust and stone debris from his beard and greet them

cordially,but hell make it clear he doesnt have much time to

answer questions. If the PCs are sincere in helping, hell

suggest they try to find another way into the mines. Hell

suggest they go to the guildhall to search through mining

records, or brave the fissure to see if it connects with any of

the old tunnels. They sent a crew to survey the fissure a few

days ago without any success, but the aftershocks might have

opened up a new passage.

F10. THE MOUNTAIN TRAILAn old winding trail snakes its way through the rocky slopes

behind Fairhavens gardens and leads deeper into the

mountains. About nine miles out of Fairhaven exists the nearly

overgrown tomb entrance (area M4). It has been quite some

time since anyone has visited the tomb to revere the forgotten

dead though.

CRYPT ENTRANCE (CR 4)

There isnt much on the outside that betrays the existence of a

dwarven crypt, with the old stone arches having weathered

down to a shadow of their former glory. The surrounding area

is thick with overgrowth, over which the stone wall of the

mountain rises. Evidence of the old dwarf door is barely

perceptible in the rock face, the impressions of ancient runes

having been worn down by centuries of exposure to the

elements.

As the PCs approach, a DC 15 Perception check will

reveal the presence of bits of bone and fur matted in clumps in

the underbrush as they near the door. A DC 10 Knowledge

(nature) check can confirm these are giant owl pellets, and aDC 15 Knowledge (arcana) check can further identify them as

owlbear droppings.

The old stone doors of the crypt were long ago broken

from their pivot points. One door yet remains upright, though

it is slightly ajar. The other has fallen inward, and is cracked

in multiple places. Each door consists of a slab of stone about

5 feet high, 3 feet wide and 6 inches thick, weighing about

1,300 pounds.

Numerous bits and pieces of the ceiling and walls have

broken off and form the rubble that litters the floor. Plant life

has reclaimed some of the stone floor near the entrance,

pushing up through the tiles cracked by the door when it fell.

Creature:Dried leaves scatter the area, and are clumpedin a heap at the back of the chamber, where stirs an angry

owlbear.

OWLBEAR CR 4

XP 1,200


TACTICS

During CombatWhile not really a tactic, the hulking owlbear

will charge any creature that enters its lair, striking the


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standing stone door in the process, causing it to topple

over and do 2d6 damage to any in the square it fell into. A

DC 15 Reflex save will halve the damage.

At the rear of the cave is set of dilapidated stone doors

(DC 24 to break, Hardness 4, hp 45). Unlike the exterior doors

though, these ones remain closed, with a lock still intact,

though completely rusted over. A chunk of the door has

broken off near the top of the right door though, and is large

enough for a small character to squeeze through with a DC 10

Escape Artist check. From the other side of the door, the

locking mechanism can be reached and easily bypassed with a

DC 15 Disable Device check.

INTO THE DARKNESS (CR 4)The long tunnel that leads to the old crypt originated as a

result of following a vein of mithril that dwarves say was how

the gods led an exhausted people to the site that would become

Fairhaven, for they would come to build the town above thecrypts. Undisturbed for centuries, hundreds of thousands of

bats made their home here following the crumbling of the

tunnel entrance. During the earthquake, a vent of natural gas

was routed into the tunnel and the bats began to die. While

some of them have found breathable air deeper in the cave,

most lie dead and are scattered upon the floor upon thick

layers of guano.

When the PCs enter, theyll notice the dead bats, and

while guano is dried on its upper most layers, it still presents a

slick surface to walk upon and can reach two feet deep in

places. Treat the floors of the tunnel as dense rubble (half

movement, +5 to acrobatics checks and +2 to stealth checks)

due to large portions of the ceiling and the walls breaking and

falling on the floors. In addition to this, the earthquake hascaused stretches of the floor to become even more uneven than

they already were. Creatures moving more than half speed are

required to make a DC 15 Acrobatics check at the start of their

movement or fall prone. This DC is increased by 5 when

running or charging.

The air is thick with a heavy ammonia smell in areas

where the guano is particularly deep, and helps further mask

the virtually odorless natural gas. Detecting the gas is a DC 25

Survival check. Each hour the PCs remain in the tunnel

prompts a Fortitude save (DC 15 + 1 per previous check).

Failure results in the PC becoming fatigued. Once fatigued,

slow suffocation sets in and the character takes 1d6 points of

nonlethal damage every 15 minutes. When reduced to zero,this becomes lethal damage.

If an open flame is used within the tunnel, it will ignite

the gas, causing 4d6 points of damage (Reflex save DC 15 for

half) to all within the tunnel, or within 5 feet of the entrance.

After the explosion, the air will not be breathable for 2d4

minutes.

The path reaches deep into the mountains back towards

Fairhaven, approximately nine miles. Moving at half speed, it

will take the average party four hours to traverse the gassed

area of the tunnel.

DONT BREATHE THIS (CR 1)A large section of the tunnel has sunken deeper into the earth,

creating a pit 30 feet deep and 10 feet across, and spanning 20feet to the left and right of the dwarf-made passage. A

successful DC 20 Acrobatics check is needed to attempt a long

jump via a running start, and the jump itself is DC 15. If the

PCs explore the crevice, they can find the source of the natural

gas leak with a DC 10 Survival check, which is a 2 feet wide

crack near the bottom of the crevice. A swift current of natural

gas can be felt moving through the area.

Treasure: When investigating the current, a DC 15

Perception check will reveal a glimmering surface in the

broken rock at the base of the fissure. Its an uncut chunk of

tanzanite worth 1,200gp.

BATS! (CR 3)The tunnel moves upward and the PCs will come upon a

section high enough to escape the worst parts of the natural

gas. Its also where the rest of the living bats have gone .

Theyre starving and easily excitable, forming into a swarm

and attacking the PCs as soon as they make their way into the

area. The tunnel leading into the area is still filled with

dangerous natural gas. If the PCs havent dealt with the vapors

yet, they will threaten an explosion if the right conditions are

presented.

BAT SWARM CR 2

XP 600hp9 (Pathfinder RPG Bestiary)

END OF THE LINE (CR 5)When the PCs reach the end of the tunnel theyll find hanging

from the tunnel ceiling numerous stringy clumps containing

the dried husks of bat corpses. Theyll also see a door thats in

much better condition than the ones theyve bypassed

previously. This one is a sturdy stone door set on a central

pivot and carved to the likeness of a shield bearing dwarf. The

features of the statuesque door is mostly obscured beneath

thick layers of webs, and a DC 14 Perception check reveals a

shifting stringy substance writhing just beneath the surface.The door is not locked, but is a massive block of stone

that is fitted expertly into the door. Rotating it to gain entry

requires a DC 12 Strength check.

Creatures: Two giant spiders make their home in the

webs, and can be spotted with a DC 22 Perception check. The

two giant spiders have spawned a brood that makes its home

on the door beneath the webbing there. If disturbed, two spider

swarms will burst through the webs and attack the PCs.


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SPIDER SWARMS (2) CR 1

XP 400 each


GIANT SPIDERS (2) CR 1

XP 400 each


MR. BONES COMETH (CR 6)

Entering the main hall of the dwarf crypt reveals a large

central chamber with four rows of sarcophagi at the center,

and small antechambers on each corner of the room. The

northeastern corner of the room has been collapsed by the

earthquake, and is the entry point to the scene should the PCs

decide to find their way through the fissure.

Creatures:At the farthest end is a large ornately detailed

sarcophagus, upon which is a woman fighting against

restraints that are holding her to the lid. Above her floats a

large cloud of black vapors, from which extend numerous

boney arms that are stretching forth to caress her face. Skulls

ebb and flow through the vapors, a stream of cacophonous

babble emanating from them. When the PCs hear it, they areaffected by the babble ability of the giant allip.

A robed figure, wearing a bloody bone mask looks up

from the captive girl with knife in hand as the PCs enter. He

orders the undead horde surrounding the coffin to form a

barrier between the coffin and the PCs, but the commotion

disturbs the vaporous entity which briefly envelops the

sarcophagus and the girl as it descends into the floor, its

incorporeal form disappearing beneath the stone tiles.

MR. BONES CR 4

XP 1200Male dark slayer necromancer 2 (Pathfinder RPG Bestiary 2)

CE Small humanoid (dark folk)

Init +5; Senses detect magic,see in darkness; Perception +3

DEFENSE

AC 19, touch 19, flat-footed 16 (+3 Dex, +1 size, +4deflection)

hp 44 (4d8+2d6+18)


Weakness light blindness

OFFENSE

Speed 20 ft.

Melee +1 kukri +11 (1d3+2/18-20 plus poison)

Special Attacks death throes, poison use, sneak attack +2d6,

soul harvest

Spell-Like Abilities(CL 6th; concentration +8)

Constantdetect magic

At will bleed (DC 12), chill touch (DC 13), darkness,

spectral hand3/daydaze monster(DC 14), death knell(DC 14), inflict

moderate wounds(DC 14)

Wizard Spells Prepared (CL 2nd; concentration +4):

1st -- cause fear (DC 13), ray of enfeeblement (2) (DC 13)

0 (at will) -- ray of frost, touch of fatigue (DC 12),

open/close (DC 12)

TACTICS

Before Combat Before making his most recent and successful

attempt to lure the allip, Mr. Bones took the precaution of

casting mage armorupon himself.

During CombatMr. Bones will first attempt to bolster his hit

points for the battle ahead by ordering his undead to block

the PCs entry into the room while he uses his soul harvestability on Cherish. Once the PCs gain entry into the room,

hell unveil the skull of a crypt thing that he carries with

him. At the time he exposes the skull, all present within

the room must make a DC 14 Will Save or be randomly

relocated around the room. Mr. Bones will then make use

of the confusion to flank the PCs, utilizing undead from

his robe of bonesto create additional troops if necessary.

Moral Mr. Bones has spent weeks devising a strategy to lure

the allip to him. The PCs interruption will send him into a

rage and hell realize only too late that he should have

fled.

STATISTICS



Feats Combat Casting, Scribe Scroll, Skill Focus (Use Magic

Device), Command Undead (5/day) (DC 13), Weapon

Finesse

Skills Acrobatics +2 (-2 jump), Climb +2, Escape Artist +2,

Fly +4, Heal +6, Linguistics +9, Perception +3, Ride +2,

Spellcraft +11, Stealth +10, Survival +8, Swim -2, Use

Magic Device +14


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Languages Aklo, Common, Dark Folk, Draconic, Dwarven,

Goblin, Undercommon

SQ arcane bonds (+1 kukri), death throes (dc 15), grave touch

(5/day), magical knack, opposition schools (enchantment,

illusion), poison use, soul harvest, specialized schools

(necromancy)

Combat Gear +1 kukri, robe of bones,large scorpion venom

(3 doses); Other Gear wand of gentle repose (16 charges),

potion of hide from undead (2), scroll of speak with dead,

210gp.

SPECIAL ABILITIES

Arcane Bond (+1 kukri) (Sp) Cast any spell in spellbook

1/day. Without it, Concentration required to cast spells

(DC20 + spell level).

Combat Casting +4 to Concentration checks to cast while on

the defensive.

Death Throes (DC 15) (Su) When a dark slayer is slain, its

body implodes violently into nothingness, leaving its gear

in a heap on the ground. All creatures within a 10-foot

burst take 1d8 points of sonic damage and must make a

DC 13 Fortitude save or be deafened for 2d4 rounds.Grave Touch (5/day) (Sp) Melee touch attack, shakes then

frightens target.

Poison Use (Ex)Large Scorpion Venominjury; save Fort

DC 17; frequency 1/round for 6 rounds; effect 1d2

strength; cure1 save.

See in Darkness See perfectly in darkness of any kind,

including magical darkness.

Soul Harvest (Su) When a dark slayer damages a flat-footed

foe or a foe it is flanking with a melee touch spell or spell

like ability that deals hit point damage, the spell does an

additional 1d6 points of damage and the dark slayer gains

an equal amount of temporary

SKELETONS (4) CR 1/3

XP 135 eachhp5 each (Pathfinder RPG Bestiary)

ZOMBIES (2) CR 1/2

XP 200 each


The girl is Cherish Brayburn (CG female human

commoner 2), the sister of Madam Ava and Cara from the

Hammers Rest. She was exploring the fissure, against her

sisters advice, when Mr. Bones abducted her. Shes been held

here for three days now, and knows nothing about what ishappening at the Hammers Rest. If the PCs prove themselves

to be heroes and rescue her from the allip, and the PCs

bypassed the Hammers Rest encounter, shell seek them out

later to request their assistance in exorcising the spirits. For

now, shes thankful to be alive and will take her chances

climbing out of the fisher. Shes a capable climber and wont

have trouble making her way slowly to the surface. If the PCs

entered the fissure, shell attempt to leave by way of the

constructed entrance, triggering the encounter with the spiders

upon opening the door. Shell then change her mind and climb

out.

In parting, shell mention a curious creature she met when

Mr. Bones would leave in search of the allip. On her first day

of imprisonment, the creature came out of the mine entrance,

to explore the room. It took great care not to attract attention

by the skeletons and zombies, but on subsequent visits worked

up the courage to bring her some meat it had picked off a dead

rat. When it brought her food, she noticed the bloody bands

around its wrists and ankles. She asks the PCs to treat it gently

should they chance upon it later. She isnt sure where it came

from though. The door into the mines is well hidden, and can

be found with a DC 25 Perception check.

-- MINE ENTRANCE --If the PCs dont yet know to look for the mine entrance

have one of the skeletons or even one of the PCs get

transported randomly behind the covered entrance.

From the other side, you can see the light in the main

chamber. If a skeleton is used, have the PCs hear itscratching against the stone in an effort to reach them

again. Alternatively, what remains of the crypt thing

could prove useful by disclosing the location of the

mines breach into the crypt. Hes mostly decayed

though and cannot speak unless through the use of

magic. If taken from the crypt, the skull wastes away

into dust.

ENTERING THE MINES OF

FAIRHAVEN (CR Varies)Finding the trapped miners will mean traversing a section of

the mine that has been long abandoned and also ravaged bythe recent earthquake. The tunnels of the ancient section of the

mine were abandoned precisely because they had become too

difficult to navigate, and getting lost here is easy. Areas in this

section of the mine are broken by natural cave systems and

collapsed tunnels. The PCs will have to make survival checks

to stay on course. It will take two hours of travel to traverse

the old mines.

The tunnels themselves are only about 5-feet wide in most

places. The mines of Fairhaven were never industrial in

nature, and they are only meant for one or two miners

traveling together, often in single file.

The crudely mined tunnels are often broken by natural

caverns that, in addition to being difficult to traverse, are alsodangerously unstable in places. A DC 20 Knowledge

(engineering) or DC 20 Craft (stonemasonry) check will

reveal unstable areas.

If such an area is subject to a major impact or concussion

it will have a 10-foot bury zone radius and a 5-foot-wide slide

zone around it. Being caught in the bury zone causes 4d6

damage, or half that with a successful DC 15 Reflex save,

though they are still buried. Creatures in the slide zone take

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Buried creatures incur 1d6 points of nonlethal damage per

minute of being buried. Once unconscious, the creature must

make a DC 15 Constitution check each minute or take 1d6

points of lethal damage each minute until freed or dead.

Many of the natural tunnels are unworked stone, and

narrow, requiring characters of average size to squeeze

through them. Each of these squares counts as 2 squares when

moving through them. Additionally creatures suffer -4 to

attack rolls and -4 to AC while squeezing through one of these

tunnels.

Creatures: While traversing the tunnels of the ancient

mines, the PCs will hear the soft ramblings of a drow warrior,

driven quite mad by repetitive attacks of the allip. When

encountered, hell be virtually oblivious to the PCs presence,

feeling his way through their midst and unsteadily walking

back into the dark. If the PCs can understand undercommon,

theyll hear him whisperdisconnected words and phrases for

the most part. Very briefly, hell mention that hes trying to

get away, and that itseems to come for him less often now.

DROW WARRIOR CR 1/3XP 135

hp 5 (Pathfinder RPG Bestiary)

TACTICS

During Combat Hell put up no fight if the PCs attack,

almost relieved that death will end his madness.

HARRASSED FROM BEYOND THE

GRAVE (CR 5)The allip is an insatiable creature, and having departed the

scene of their last encounter, will use the narrow tunnels of the

natural caverns to its advantage. As the PCs traverse the

mines, the allip will periodically drift through the walls,attacking one of the PCs, and then drifting back into the rock.

Moments before an attack, the PCs will have a chance to

hear the undead monster with a DC 14 Perception check, as

the walls will begin to reverberate with its unearthly

cacophonic babbling.

ALLIP CR 4

XP 1200Giant allip (Pathfinder RPG Bestiary 3)

CE Large undead (incorporeal)

Init +6; Senses darkvision 60 ft.; Perception +8

Aurababble (60 ft., DC 17)

DEFENSEAC 16, touch 16, flat-footed 14 (+2 Dex, -1 size, +5

deflection)

hp 46 (4d8+20)

Fort +6, Ref +5, Will +5; +2 bonus vs. channeled energy

Defensive Abilities channel resistance +2, incorporeal

Immune ability drain, bleeds, critical hits, death effects,

disease, energy drain, exhaustion, fatigue, mind-affecting,

non-lethal damage, paralysis, physical ability damage,

poison, precision damage, sleep, stunning, undead traits

OFFENSE

Speed 0 ft., flight (30 feet, perfect)

Space 10 ft.; Reach 10 ft.

Meleeincorporeal touch +3 (1d4 Wisdom damage)

Special Attacksbabble,touch of insanity (dc 17)

STATISTICS

Str, Dex 15, Con, Int 14, Wis 13, Cha 20Base Atk +3; CMB +6; CMD 23

Feats Improved Initiative, Lightning Reflexes

Skills Fly +15, Intimidate +12, Perception +8, Stealth +5

Languages Aklo, Common

SQ madness

SPECIAL ABILITIES

Babble (Su) An allip constantly mutters to itself, creating a

hypnotic effect. All sane creatures within 60 feet of the

allip must succeed at a DC 17 Will save or be fascinated

for 2d4 rounds. While a target is fascinated, the allip can

approach it without breaking the effect, but an attack by

the allip does end the effect. Creatures that successfully

save cannot be affected by the same allip's babble for 24

hours. This is a sonic, mind-affecting compulsion effect.

The save DC is Charisma-based.

Madness (Su)Anyone targeting an allip with a thought

detection, mind control, or telepathic effect makes direct

contact with its tortured mind and takes 1d4 points of

Wisdom damage.

Touch of Insanity (Su)The touch of an allip deals 1d4 points

of Wisdom damage (DC 17 Will negates). A successful

critical hit causes 1d4 points of Wisdom damage and 1

point of Wisdom drain (instead of double Wisdom

damage). With each successful attack, an allip gains 5

temporary hit points. The save DC is Charisma-based.


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PROFESSOR PODUM (CR 1)In the quiet dark of the ancient mines wanders a solitary

kobold named Podum. Once a prisoner of the drow slavers

who recently passed through here, he was set free on the

condition that he assists in capturing the Fairhaven miners in

the areas above. He has bloody rings around his wrists and

ankles to prove it. Unlike many of his fellow slaves, Podumknew what would come of drow promises, and so he

engineered a tunnel collapse and escaped into the maze of

ancient mining passages.

Hes been getting water from the allips tomb and

catching a rat here and there for food . Hes also been doing his

best to avoid drow patrolling the area, as well as the allip that

has been moving between the lower mines and the ancient

crypt. In one case, he was able to route a drow patrol into the

allip, letting that particular problem resolve itself.

Podum isnt interested in staying in the mines, but hasnt

yet found a way past the drow encampment (See Denizens of

the Dark below) or Mr. Bones. He became quite familiar with

much of the mining network and can assist the PCs innavigating them if they promise to protect him and let him go

once they reach the surface. His aid will negate the need to roll

survival checks to avoid getting lost in the mines.

Hell guide them down a deep fissure to show them the

chamber where he believes the allip came from as well (See

Forgotten Guardian below). Hes observed that the allip

remains close to the area, but will not e

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