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	==Adventure Background==		==Adventure Background==

	~~TBD~~		Northwest of the town of [[Meamnar:Threshold\|Threshold]], set into a hillside, are a pair of massive stone doors. Each of the doors is approximately 15' high and 10' wide. They bear no markings, nor any visible means of opening them. In fact, no living creature across all of Meamnar knows how, or even if, they do open.

			All attempts to circumvent the doors have failed. No magic is able to penetrate the hillside, and any attempts to tunnel around them encounter solid, unpenetrable stone several feet from the surface.

	==Adventure Synopsis==		==Adventure Synopsis==

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	Read or paraphrase the following when the characters reach the caravan.		Read or paraphrase the following when the characters reach the caravan.

	Rounding a bend in the forest, you come upon a grisly scene. Two wagons are parked in the middle of the trail, their dead horses still harnessed to them. The driver of the lead wain is slumped over in his seat, the back of his shirt soaked in blood. Several other bodies, of both men and horses, are strewn throughout the clearing.		'''''Rounding a bend in the forest, you come upon a grisly scene. Two wagons are parked in the middle of the trail, their dead horses still harnessed to them. The driver of the lead wain is slumped over in his seat, the back of his shirt soaked in blood. Several other bodies, of both men and horses, are strewn throughout the clearing.'''''

	The carts were hauling grain and salted pork from the fields surrounding Dunkirk. Some of the crates carrying the grain have been pulled from the carts and smashed open, while most of the barrels containing the pork have received such treatment. A few of the barrels are missing, though this is not readily apparent.		The carts were hauling grain and salted pork from the fields surrounding Dunkirk. Some of the crates carrying the grain have been pulled from the carts and smashed open, while most of the barrels containing the pork have received such treatment. A few of the barrels are missing, though this is not readily apparent.

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	Read or paraphrase the following when the characters reach the caravan.		Read or paraphrase the following when the characters reach the caravan.

	~~'''''~~Rounding a bend in the forest, you come upon a grisly scene. Two wagons are parked in the middle of the trail, their dead horses still harnessed to them. The driver of the lead wain is slumped over in his seat, the back of his shirt soaked in blood. Several other bodies, of both men and horses, are strewn throughout the clearing.~~'''''~~		Rounding a bend in the forest, you come upon a grisly scene. Two wagons are parked in the middle of the trail, their dead horses still harnessed to them. The driver of the lead wain is slumped over in his seat, the back of his shirt soaked in blood. Several other bodies, of both men and horses, are strewn throughout the clearing.

	The carts were hauling grain and salted pork from the fields surrounding Dunkirk. Some of the crates carrying the grain have been pulled from the carts and smashed open, while most of the barrels containing the pork have received such treatment. A few of the barrels are missing, though this is not readily apparent.		The carts were hauling grain and salted pork from the fields surrounding Dunkirk. Some of the crates carrying the grain have been pulled from the carts and smashed open, while most of the barrels containing the pork have received such treatment. A few of the barrels are missing, though this is not readily apparent.

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	'''''Rounding a bend in the forest, you come upon a grisly scene. Two wagons are parked in the middle of the trail, their dead horses still harnessed to them. The driver of the lead wain is slumped over in his seat, the back of his shirt soaked in blood. Several other bodies, of both men and horses, are strewn throughout the clearing.'''''		'''''Rounding a bend in the forest, you come upon a grisly scene. Two wagons are parked in the middle of the trail, their dead horses still harnessed to them. The driver of the lead wain is slumped over in his seat, the back of his shirt soaked in blood. Several other bodies, of both men and horses, are strewn throughout the clearing.'''''

			The carts were hauling grain and salted pork from the fields surrounding Dunkirk. Some of the crates carrying the grain have been pulled from the carts and smashed open, while most of the barrels containing the pork have received such treatment. A few of the barrels are missing, though this is not readily apparent.

	The party should be able to determine that two of the guards died from multiple wounds from bludgeoning weapons, one of the drivers died from a spear wound, and the other three have scorch marks on their bodies. A Spellcraft check (DC 10) will yield that the scorch marks are from Magic Missile spells. A Search (DC 10) of the area surrounding the site will turn up the body of a goblin with three arrows protruding from it. The Search check may also reveal (DC 15) that the body was dragged to its current location, presumably in order to hide it.		The party should be able to determine that two of the guards died from multiple wounds from bludgeoning weapons, one of the drivers died from a spear wound, and the other three have scorch marks on their bodies. A Spellcraft check (DC 10) will yield that the scorch marks are from Magic Missile spells. A Search (DC 10) of the area surrounding the site will turn up the body of a goblin with three arrows protruding from it. The Search check may also reveal (DC 15) that the body was dragged to its current location, presumably in order to hide it.
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	'''''Standing at the entrance to this cavern, you notice that it is about 10' wide and about 8' tall. It is obvious that this passageway was carved from the rock, and not a natural occurrence. The walls are rough stone, but straight and even, as are the floor and ceiling.'''''		'''''Standing at the entrance to this cavern, you notice that it is about 10' wide and about 8' tall. It is obvious that this passageway was carved from the rock, and not a natural occurrence. The walls are rough stone, but straight and even, as are the floor and ceiling.'''''

	There is an Arrow Trap triggered by a stone in the floor just past the right-hand passage. The goblins have reset this trap.		A Craft (Stonework) check (DC 10) will reveal that this passage slopes slightly downward toward the Meeting Hall (room 6). There is an Arrow Trap triggered by a stone in the floor just past the right-hand passage. The goblins have reset this trap.

	'''Arrow Trap:''' CR 1; +10 ranged (1d6/x3 crit); Search (DC 20); Disable Device (DC 20). Note: 200 ft. max range, target determined randomly from those in its path.		'''Arrow Trap:''' CR 1; +10 ranged (1d6/x3 crit); Search (DC 20); Disable Device (DC 20). Note: 200 ft. max range, target determined randomly from those in its path.

	====2. Guard Room====		====2. Guard Room====

			Read or paraphrase the following when the characters enter the cavern.

			'''''This small room is nearly empty, with only a half dozen spears stacked in one far corner.'''''

			Though the heads of these 6 Shortspears are rusted, they are still usable.

	====3. Mess Hall (EL 0)====		====3. Mess Hall (EL 0)====
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	'''''Swords, spears, helmets, shields, and a myriad of other weapons and armour are strewn about the floor in this room. A few crates and barrels are present as well, some open and others completely smashed. At first glance, none of the contents appear to be in very good condition.'''''		'''''Swords, spears, helmets, shields, and a myriad of other weapons and armour are strewn about the floor in this room. A few crates and barrels are present as well, some open and others completely smashed. At first glance, none of the contents appear to be in very good condition.'''''

	Hidden among ~~the items~~ are 10 +1 Arrows (Search DC 10). Detect Magic will reveal these easily.		The items in the room, by and large, are rusted, rotted, and unusable. Hidden among them, though, are 10 +1 Arrows (Search DC 10), still in perfect condition due to their enchantment. Detect Magic will reveal these easily.

	====6. Meeting Hall====		====6. Meeting Hall====
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	'''''This large room appears to be a meeting hall or worship chamber of some sort. Several stone arches support a vaulted ceiling. A raised dais is centered on the far wall, and passages lead off from both sides of the room.'''''		'''''This large room appears to be a meeting hall or worship chamber of some sort. Several stone arches support a vaulted ceiling. A raised dais is centered on the far wall, and passages lead off from both sides of the room.'''''

	Due to the small remnant of magical energy in this room, all healing spells cast here have their effects doubled.		Due to the small remnant of magical energy in this room, all healing spells cast here have their effects doubled. Any significant noise in this room may (Listen DC 15) alert the awake goblin in room 8 to the party's presence.

	====7. Eastern Passage (EL 1)====		====7. Eastern Passage (EL 1)====
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	Once any party members not in the pit have either fallen or fled, they will continuously guard the pit, striking at any who attack or attempt to climb out. Only after all remaining party members are disabled or dead will the goblins attempt to enter the pit or bring anyone out of it.		Once any party members not in the pit have either fallen or fled, they will continuously guard the pit, striking at any who attack or attempt to climb out. Only after all remaining party members are disabled or dead will the goblins attempt to enter the pit or bring anyone out of it.

			If the party does not set off the trap, a Listen check (DC 10) will alert them to the goblins in room 9.

	====8. Storage Room (EL 1)====		====8. Storage Room (EL 1)====

	This room contains bedding for two of the goblins and a small barrel in one corner. The barrel is about half-full of salted pork.		This room contains bedding for two of the goblins and a small barrel in one corner. The barrel is about half-full of salted pork. If the goblins were not alerted to the party's presence, one will be sleeping while the other is busy eating some of the pork.

	'''Creatures:''' Two of the goblins have made their home in this room.		'''Creatures:''' Two of the goblins have made their home in this room.
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	====9. Private Chambers (EL 1)====		====9. Private Chambers (EL 1)====

	In addition to the filthy bedding used by the goblins, this room contains a pair of small barrels, each about half-full of salted pork.		The solid oak door to this room is closed, but not locked. In addition to the filthy bedding used by the goblins, this room contains a pair of small barrels, each about half-full of salted pork. If the goblins were not alerted to the party's presence, they will be busy playing a game of some sort involving some small unidentifiable bones.

	'''Creatures:''' Three of the goblins, including their leader, have made their home in this room.		'''Creatures:''' Three of the goblins, including their leader, have made their home in this room.
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	=====10c. Cell 3=====		=====10c. Cell 3=====

			The door to this cell is missing. There is nothing of interest inside the room.

	=====10d. Cell 4 (EL 0)=====		=====10d. Cell 4 (EL 0)=====
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	''Skills and Feats:'' Improved Initiative		''Skills and Feats:'' Improved Initiative

			Each round of combat with the skeleton may (Listen DC 20) alert the awake goblin in room 8 to the party's presence.

	=====10e. Cell 5=====		=====10e. Cell 5=====

			The door to this cell is closed and locked (Disable Device, DC 15). A Strength check (DC 20) could open the door by force. Inside the room is a single gold coin in the middle of the floor.

	=====10f. Cell 6=====		=====10f. Cell 6=====

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	====6. Meeting Hall====		====6. Meeting Hall====

			Read or paraphrase the following when the characters enter the cavern.

			'''''This large room appears to be a meeting hall or worship chamber of some sort. Several stone arches support a vaulted ceiling. A raised dais is centered on the far wall, and passages lead off from both sides of the room.'''''

			Due to the small remnant of magical energy in this room, all healing spells cast here have their effects doubled.

	====7. Eastern Passage (EL 1)====		====7. Eastern Passage (EL 1)====

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	The caravan was a small one, traveling from Dunkirk to Threshold. It consisted of only two wagons, each with a driver (Com1), and four guards (War1). The party will discover the caravan about 15 miles from Threshold, in the heart of the Hylarean forest. How they arrive on the scene is up to the DM. Note that it is another 9 miles to Dunkirk from the site of the battle. The entire journey generally takes 3 days by wagon.		The caravan was a small one, traveling from Dunkirk to Threshold. It consisted of only two wagons, each with a driver (Com1), and four guards (War1). The party will discover the caravan about 15 miles from Threshold, in the heart of the Hylarean forest. How they arrive on the scene is up to the DM. Note that it is another 9 miles to Dunkirk from the site of the battle. The entire journey generally takes 3 days by wagon.

			Read or paraphrase the following when the characters reach the caravan.

			'''''Rounding a bend in the forest, you come upon a grisly scene. Two wagons are parked in the middle of the trail, their dead horses still harnessed to them. The driver of the lead wain is slumped over in his seat, the back of his shirt soaked in blood. Several other bodies, of both men and horses, are strewn throughout the clearing.'''''

	The party should be able to determine that two of the guards died from multiple wounds from bludgeoning weapons, one of the drivers died from a spear wound, and the other three have scorch marks on their bodies. A Spellcraft check (DC 10) will yield that the scorch marks are from Magic Missile spells. A Search (DC 10) of the area surrounding the site will turn up the body of a goblin with three arrows protruding from it. The Search check may also reveal (DC 15) that the body was dragged to its current location, presumably in order to hide it.		The party should be able to determine that two of the guards died from multiple wounds from bludgeoning weapons, one of the drivers died from a spear wound, and the other three have scorch marks on their bodies. A Spellcraft check (DC 10) will yield that the scorch marks are from Magic Missile spells. A Search (DC 10) of the area surrounding the site will turn up the body of a goblin with three arrows protruding from it. The Search check may also reveal (DC 15) that the body was dragged to its current location, presumably in order to hide it.
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	====8. Storage Room (EL 1)====		====8. Storage Room (EL 1)====

			This room contains bedding for two of the goblins and a small barrel in one corner. The barrel is about half-full of salted pork.

	'''Creatures:''' Two of the goblins have made their home in this room.		'''Creatures:''' Two of the goblins have made their home in this room.
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	====9. Private Chambers (EL 1)====		====9. Private Chambers (EL 1)====

			In addition to the filthy bedding used by the goblins, this room contains a pair of small barrels, each about half-full of salted pork.

	'''Creatures:''' Three of the goblins, including their leader, have made their home in this room.		'''Creatures:''' Three of the goblins, including their leader, have made their home in this room.
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	''Skills and Feats:'' Hide +5, Listen +2, Move Silently +5, Ride +4, Spot +2; Alertness		''Skills and Feats:'' Hide +5, Listen +2, Move Silently +5, Ride +4, Spot +2; Alertness

	The lead goblin carries a Wand of Magic Missiles. He will not hesitate to use it on the most threatening party member. ~~Although~~ the Use Magic Device check ~~is normally~~ DC 20~~, the goblin only needs to succeed against DC 5 (note his -2 penalty from low Charisma~~)~~. Unbeknown to him,~~ this ~~is due to magical effects from the mines from which they escaped. The mines are detailed in the next adventure in the series, Hidden in Plain Sight~~.		The lead goblin carries a Wand of Magic Missiles. He will not hesitate to use it on the most threatening party member. Through weeks of trial and error (and a bit of luck; the command word is identical to a slur in the goblin language), his Use Magic Device check (against DC 20) for just this wand has a +12 modifier.

	''Wand of Magic Missiles:'' Range 110'; ST none; Damage 1d4+1; 28 charges.		''Wand of Magic Missiles:'' Range 110'; ST none; Damage 1d4+1; 28 charges.

	~~In addition to~~ the ~~goblins' filthy~~ bedding~~, the room contains~~ a small pouch with 20gp, 30 sp, 25cp, and two azurites (9gp and 11gp).		Searching the bedding (DC 10) will reveal a small pouch with 20gp, 30 sp, 25cp, and two azurites (9gp and 11gp).

	====10. Prison Cells====		====10. Prison Cells====

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	''Skills and Feats:'' Hide +5, Listen +2, Move Silently +5, Ride +4, Spot +2; Alertness		''Skills and Feats:'' Hide +5, Listen +2, Move Silently +5, Ride +4, Spot +2; Alertness

	The lead goblin carries a Wand of Magic Missiles. He will not hesitate to use it on the most threatening party member.		The lead goblin carries a Wand of Magic Missiles. He will not hesitate to use it on the most threatening party member. Although the Use Magic Device check is normally DC 20, the goblin only needs to succeed against DC 5 (note his -2 penalty from low Charisma). Unbeknown to him, this is due to magical effects from the mines from which they escaped. The mines are detailed in the next adventure in the series, Hidden in Plain Sight.

	''Wand of Magic Missiles:'' Range 110'; ST none; Damage 1d4+1; 28 charges.		''Wand of Magic Missiles:'' Range 110'; ST none; Damage 1d4+1; 28 charges.
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	==Notes==		==Notes==

	The slavers were guided to the cavern by information provided by their employer, a wizard named Janek. Janek had previously dispatched his familiar~~, a raven,~~ to follow the goblins. ~~The party is unaware of this~~, ~~yet may speculate on why the slavers knew how~~ to ~~find~~ the goblins ~~without following their trail~~.		The slavers were guided to the cavern by information provided by their employer, a wizard named Janek. Janek had previously dispatched his raven familiar to follow the goblins. Therefore, they did not need to physically track the goblins.

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	The entrance to the cavern is along a low ridge that extends from east to west for about ten miles. At the point of the entrance, the ridge is at its highest point, about 40' high. The face of the ridge is a mixture of stone, earth, and plantlife that clings to the side. It is climbable (DC 10), and the terrain beyond is much like that in front of the ridge.		The entrance to the cavern is along a low ridge that extends from east to west for about ten miles. At the point of the entrance, the ridge is at its highest point, about 40' high. The face of the ridge is a mixture of stone, earth, and plantlife that clings to the side. It is climbable (DC 10), and the terrain beyond is much like that in front of the ridge.

	====1. Entrance Chamber====		====1. Entrance Chamber (EL 1)====

	Read or paraphrase the following when the characters enter the cavern.		Read or paraphrase the following when the characters enter the cavern.
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	====6. Meeting Hall====		====6. Meeting Hall====

	====7. Eastern Passage====		====7. Eastern Passage (EL 1)====

	There is a Pit Trap triggered by pressure on either of two stones in the floor above it.		There is a Pit Trap triggered by pressure on either of two stones in the floor above it.