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Tank7563: /* Scene III (150 xp) */

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Scene III (150 xp)

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	This encounter can take place at any point on the road, but works more fluidly if before entering the Thal.		This encounter can take place at any point on the road, but works more fluidly if before entering the Thal.

	===~~The Tavern~~===		===Entering Thal===
	[[Image:The Thal Collectors Map.jpg\|thumb\|right\|375px\|The road to the Thal]]Regardless of location, this encounter will take place using this map. The road is very wide, but also pictures a large amount of greenery and trees. The set up for this map, however, depend on a few factors, largely depending on stealth and tactics of the party. Two of the "toll collectors" appear to be walking towards them, but they have many friends hiding in the foliage.		[[Image:The Thal Collectors Map.jpg\|thumb\|right\|375px\|The road to the Thal]]Regardless of location, this encounter will take place using this map. The road is very wide, but also pictures a large amount of greenery and trees. The set up for this map, however, depend on a few factors, largely depending on stealth and tactics of the party. Two of the "toll collectors" appear to be walking towards them, but they have many friends hiding in the foliage.

	No other NPC can be seen on the road at this time. This allows for a clear view of enemies and allies without accidentally killing innocent people in the crossfire (but then again, it is your choice).		No other NPC can be seen on the road at this time. This allows for a clear view of enemies and allies without accidentally killing innocent people in the crossfire (but then again, it is your choice).




			==Continue Here==

	===The Rooms===		===The Rooms===

Tank7563: /* The Toll Collectors of Thal */

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The Toll Collectors of Thal

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	''The bell tower and town hall can be seen over the trees amassing in the distance, it would seem as if though you will be able to reach arrive in no time. The stench coming from your armor and dust collecting on your boots tell you the rest will be well appreciated.''		''The bell tower and town hall can be seen over the trees amassing in the distance, it would seem as if though you will be able to reach arrive in no time. The stench coming from your armor and dust collecting on your boots tell you the rest will be well appreciated.''

	~~==== Setup: ====~~		This encounter can take place at any point on the road, but works more fluidly if before entering the Thal.
	~~What happens next is up to the players. As the DM narrates the following sequence, players may insist~~ on ~~a check to hide. Two men are walking down~~ the road~~. This will require a DC 17 Stealth Check~~, ~~due to~~ the ~~two figures watching the party traveling. Keep whether the rolls were a success or failure a secret and continue with the encounter~~.

	If the ~~entire party hides successfully~~, ~~the two~~ will ~~continue one~~, ~~awarding experience equivalent for the two~~ of ~~them~~. ~~If anyone in the party fails~~, ~~the two men will stage~~ a ~~conversation about whether one remembered~~ the ~~money for~~ the toll ~~ahead. They will then~~ be ~~attacked with surprise as other members of~~ the ~~Scarlet Eye sneak up on those who failed~~.		===The Tavern===
			[[Image:The Thal Collectors Map.jpg\|thumb\|right\|375px\|The road to the Thal]]Regardless of location, this encounter will take place using this map. The road is very wide, but also pictures a large amount of greenery and trees. The set up for this map, however, depend on a few factors, largely depending on stealth and tactics of the party. Two of the "toll collectors" appear to be walking towards them, but they have many friends hiding in the foliage.

	If the ~~party chooses to confront~~ the ~~two men with words~~, ~~the following will take place:~~		No other NPC can be seen on the road at this time. This allows for a clear view of enemies and allies without accidentally killing innocent people in the crossfire (but then again, it is your choice).

	~~''Upon~~ the ~~path in~~ the ~~distance~~, ~~two men are approaching you from~~ the ~~road~~, ~~seeming as if though they~~ are ~~traveling to '''Valea'''~~. ~~As you approach one another~~, ~~they call out~~ to ~~you~~.''		===The Rooms===
			The rooms are located using the stairwell from the tavern area. The players rooms are located at 1 and possibly 2, should the party exceed four beds. Other occupants include a local noble and family of the barkeep, but are away at this time. Within their rooms, there is only their personal belongings. Should a player be seen within these rooms, an NPC will alert the authorities immediately. A door leads to a bridge connecting the two buildings at the southern east wall. This is a restricted area and any employee of The Salty Dog will alert the authorities.

	~~''"Hold traveler!~~ ~~The toll for this road is 10 gold pieces. You'll have~~ to ~~turn back if you can't pay it~~.~~"''~~		Combat here remains largely open. Enemies will avoid going close to the rooms and stay within the main area.

	~~Then it~~ is ~~up to~~ the ~~players~~ to ~~pay or not to pay~~. The ~~two can not be persuaded to ignore~~ the ~~toll~~ and ~~if questioned about~~ the ~~reason~~, ~~will respond~~ with ~~threats~~ and ~~violence~~, ~~possibly charging more for things such as horses~~, ~~races~~, ~~weapon possession, etc~~. If the ~~party pays~~ and ~~continues, no experience~~ is ~~given~~. ~~Choosing~~ to ~~fight will invoke an encounter~~.		===The Barn===
			The barn is the ground floor of the building next to The Salty Dog. The ground floor is abandoned and is largely in a state of disarray. This is the location of the former Salty Dog, and has long since been rebuilt. A curtain divides the barn, with the northern room holding a table and chairs, a fireplace, and a stairwell leading to the gambling area, and the southern room holding an abandoned kitchen and preparation area. A porch is located on the western side of the building and is dangerous to trespass over. Making a mental note of where rotting boards are can add to this combat environment.

	If the ~~party failed a stealth check or refuse~~ to ~~pay~~, ~~begin the encounter. Refer to Prologue Scene Levels for the battle map of this area~~.		Combat here is open, with advantages being for long ranged players. Floorboards may break under creatures feet (DC 10 Dexterity saving throw) and the rotten furniture can be toppled over to make difficult terrain. The curtain provides total cover, but a creature can pass through it as if it were difficult terrain.

	===~~= Tactics: =~~===		===The Gambling Attic===
	The ~~two collectors will use a whistle to alert those who are hiding to come out~~ of ~~hiding (DC 25~~ to ~~spot)~~. ~~They will then draw their weapons~~, ~~attacking~~ the ~~party as~~ a ~~distraction~~. ~~The remaining attackers (See Prologue Scene Levels) will fire from their hiding spots~~ and ~~surround~~ the ~~players (1st playthrough lycanthrope clan)~~. ~~These enemies would rather die than be captured, hoping~~ to ~~contain their purpose, but will flee if they are over run~~. ~~If captured, they will drink~~ a ~~poison~~ to ~~kill themselves, hiding~~ the ~~information~~.		The gambling attic is located on the second floor of the barn, where rich merchants, traders, and sailors gather to gamble. Gambling is illegal in Valea, but this provides a safe haven for them, due to the barkeep keeping a blinded eye to the area. Two circle tables of equal side are located to the north and the south of the larger circle table due to a large mass of sailors wanting to gamble. Floorboards are unsteady in the southern area and could cause a player to fall through the floor into the barn below. There is also a door within this room that leads to the rooms of The Salty Dog.

	~~==== Features~~ of ~~the Area: ====~~		The majority of this combat is blocked by tables, chairs, and broken floorboards, making this a difficult area to fight in. It is important to make mental notes of where loose floorboards are and have tokens at the ready for the holes and furniture that creates difficult terrain.
	~~Illumination: Bright on the road~~, ~~dim if within~~ the ~~shadows of~~ the ~~trees~~.

	~~Terrain Features: Flat dust and dirt on~~ the ~~road, dense foliage off~~ the ~~path requires a DC 12 Athletics or Acrobatics~~ to ~~pass through 5 feet~~.		===Outside===
			And of course, combat can also take place outside. A well is located to the north of the barn and horses are ties to the western hitching post of The Salty Dog.

	~~Treasure: 70 gold dispersed among them~~.		This encounter provides a lot of cover between buildings and behind the well and potential horses. Have tokens ready for horses and possible guards, should an NPC escape to the south.

	===~~= Conclusion: =~~===		=== Tactics ===
	~~Whether~~ the ~~toll collectors are avoided or attacked~~, the ~~path~~ to the ~~Thal~~ is ~~now clear~~. ~~Upon investigation~~ of the ~~bodies,~~ the ~~players will find a symbol much like~~ Glorik ~~had~~ with a ~~labeling~~ of ~~"Scarlet Eye" below it~~. It is ~~unclear~~ as ~~to what this could mean~~, ~~but if citizens in the Thal are questioned about it, they~~ will ~~claim~~ them ~~to be mercenaries for hire but not~~ a ~~bandit group~~. ~~Be sure to show~~ the ~~players IMAGE#1 for memories sake (The Scarlet Eye~~ is a ~~group hired by Magnus~~ to ~~stop the travelers~~.)		[[Image:The Salty Dog GF.jpg\|thumb\|right\|375px\|The Salty Dog Ground Floor Interior]]The following is assumed for the first floor of The Salty Dog. Should an encounter take place elsewhere, readjust to match the scenario.

			Once combat has begun, '''Glorik''' will attack ferociously, using his first turn to break a leg off of a chair using Sailor's Rage. He will then use this makeshift club (simple club) on the nearest target. '''Glorik’s''' friends will attack a party member that is not engaged using their fists against them. Should a player draw a weapon against an unarmed sailor, they will disengage and flee to find the law.

			=== Features of the Area: ===

			#'''Player starting point.''' The party will be seated at the table except for the chair closest to the door.
			#'''Glorik's starting position.''' Glorik may have one or two close friends sitting with him.
			#'''Glorik's gang starting position.''' Glorik's friends will be seated at point 3 and 4, depending on party number.
			# See 3.
			#'''Reinforcements.''' Should the party allow more than one sailor to escape if a weapon is drawn, one will sprint to the port (by exiting south off of the map) and another will summon more sailors from upstairs.

			'''Illumination''': Bright light

			'''Terrain features''': Any overturned furniture will become difficult terrain. To pass over a five foot area that is difficult terrain (such as a chair or stool), creatures must make a DC 10 Athletics or Acrobatics check. To knock over a fleeing sailor will require a DC 20 Athletics check to push them 10 feet prone.

			'''Treasure''': '''Glorik''' is carrying 20 gp and possesses a long sword. Between them, '''Glorik’s''' gang members are carrying 60 gp.
			===Statblocks===
			<gallery mode="packed-hover" heights="400">
			File:Glorik Mastbreaker Statsblock.jpg\|''[[The World Tree/Glorik Mastbreaker\|Glorik Mastbreaker]]'' Statblock
			File: Sailor Thug.jpg\|''Sailor Thug'' Statblock
			</gallery>

			=== Scene II Conclusion: ===
			When the scene is concluding, it is revealed '''Glorik''' has a tattoo of a large eye on his shoulder and if he is able to speak and conscience, will attempt to find out as much information as possible.

	=== Tough Dogs ===		=== Tough Dogs ===

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Scene II

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	===The Tavern===		===The Tavern===
	This is where combat is most likely to take place, where the initial meeting with Glorik takes place. This room as a lot of difficult terrain creating elements, such as knocking over a table or chair. Be sure you have tokens or markers to show where these take place, should a creature do so. There is also a dual sided fireplace in the center, facing north and south and a bar that runs along the center of the west wall. A stairwell and storage room are also on this floor, although it is not very likely that they will be used should combat take place here.		[[Image:The Salty Dog GF.jpg\|thumb\|right\|375px\|The Salty Dog Ground Floor Interior]]This is where combat is most likely to take place, where the initial meeting with Glorik takes place. This room as a lot of difficult terrain creating elements, such as knocking over a table or chair. Be sure you have tokens or markers to show where these take place, should a creature do so. There is also a dual sided fireplace in the center, facing north and south and a bar that runs along the center of the west wall. A stairwell and storage room are also on this floor, although it is not very likely that they will be used should combat take place here.

	As far as other NPCs, there is the tavern owner and other sailors and traders who have decided to stay, roughly filling 3/4 of its total capacity. They will avoid danger and should only be considered if their immediate harm is imminent, causing any NPC that exits to contact the law.		As far as other NPCs, there is the tavern owner and other sailors and traders who have decided to stay, roughly filling 3/4 of its total capacity. They will avoid danger and should only be considered if their immediate harm is imminent, causing any NPC that exits to contact the law.
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	This encounter provides a lot of cover between buildings and behind the well and potential horses. Have tokens ready for horses and possible guards, should an NPC escape to the south.		This encounter provides a lot of cover between buildings and behind the well and potential horses. Have tokens ready for horses and possible guards, should an NPC escape to the south.

	=== Tactics: ===		=== Tactics ===
	[[Image:The Salty Dog GF.jpg\|thumb\|right\|375px\|The Salty Dog Ground Floor Interior]]Once combat has begun, '''Glorik''' will attack ferociously, using his first turn to break a leg off of a chair using Sailor's Rage. He will then use this makeshift club (simple club) on the nearest target. '''Glorik’s''' friends will attack a party member that is not engaged using their fists against them. Should a player draw a weapon against an unarmed sailor, they will disengage and flee to find the law.		[[Image:The Salty Dog GF.jpg\|thumb\|right\|375px\|The Salty Dog Ground Floor Interior]]The following is assumed for the first floor of The Salty Dog. Should an encounter take place elsewhere, readjust to match the scenario.

			Once combat has begun, '''Glorik''' will attack ferociously, using his first turn to break a leg off of a chair using Sailor's Rage. He will then use this makeshift club (simple club) on the nearest target. '''Glorik’s''' friends will attack a party member that is not engaged using their fists against them. Should a player draw a weapon against an unarmed sailor, they will disengage and flee to find the law.

	=== Features of the Area: ===		=== Features of the Area: ===

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Scene 1 Conclusion:

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	=== Scene 1 Conclusion: ===		=== Scene II Conclusion: ===
	When the scene is concluding, it is revealed '''Glorik''' has a tattoo of a large eye on his shoulder and if he is able to speak and conscience, will attempt to find out as much information as possible.		When the scene is concluding, it is revealed '''Glorik''' has a tattoo of a large eye on his shoulder and if he is able to speak and conscience, will attempt to find out as much information as possible.

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Scene II

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	==Scene II==		==Scene II==

			This encounter can take place one of five places, each with their own unique advantages and disadvantages.

			===The Tavern===
			This is where combat is most likely to take place, where the initial meeting with Glorik takes place. This room as a lot of difficult terrain creating elements, such as knocking over a table or chair. Be sure you have tokens or markers to show where these take place, should a creature do so. There is also a dual sided fireplace in the center, facing north and south and a bar that runs along the center of the west wall. A stairwell and storage room are also on this floor, although it is not very likely that they will be used should combat take place here.

			As far as other NPCs, there is the tavern owner and other sailors and traders who have decided to stay, roughly filling 3/4 of its total capacity. They will avoid danger and should only be considered if their immediate harm is imminent, causing any NPC that exits to contact the law.

			===The Rooms===
			The rooms are located using the stairwell from the tavern area. The players rooms are located at 1 and possibly 2, should the party exceed four beds. Other occupants include a local noble and family of the barkeep, but are away at this time. Within their rooms, there is only their personal belongings. Should a player be seen within these rooms, an NPC will alert the authorities immediately. A door leads to a bridge connecting the two buildings at the southern east wall. This is a restricted area and any employee of The Salty Dog will alert the authorities.

			Combat here remains largely open. Enemies will avoid going close to the rooms and stay within the main area.

			===The Barn===
			The barn is the ground floor of the building next to The Salty Dog. The ground floor is abandoned and is largely in a state of disarray. This is the location of the former Salty Dog, and has long since been rebuilt. A curtain divides the barn, with the northern room holding a table and chairs, a fireplace, and a stairwell leading to the gambling area, and the southern room holding an abandoned kitchen and preparation area. A porch is located on the western side of the building and is dangerous to trespass over. Making a mental note of where rotting boards are can add to this combat environment.

			Combat here is open, with advantages being for long ranged players. Floorboards may break under creatures feet (DC 10 Dexterity saving throw) and the rotten furniture can be toppled over to make difficult terrain. The curtain provides total cover, but a creature can pass through it as if it were difficult terrain.

			===The Gambling Attic===
			The gambling attic is located on the second floor of the barn, where rich merchants, traders, and sailors gather to gamble. Gambling is illegal in Valea, but this provides a safe haven for them, due to the barkeep keeping a blinded eye to the area. Two circle tables of equal side are located to the north and the south of the larger circle table due to a large mass of sailors wanting to gamble. Floorboards are unsteady in the southern area and could cause a player to fall through the floor into the barn below. There is also a door within this room that leads to the rooms of The Salty Dog.

			The majority of this combat is blocked by tables, chairs, and broken floorboards, making this a difficult area to fight in. It is important to make mental notes of where loose floorboards are and have tokens at the ready for the holes and furniture that creates difficult terrain.

			===Outside===
			And of course, combat can also take place outside. A well is located to the north of the barn and horses are ties to the western hitching post of The Salty Dog.

			This encounter provides a lot of cover between buildings and behind the well and potential horses. Have tokens ready for horses and possible guards, should an NPC escape to the south.

	=== Tactics: ===		=== Tactics: ===

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Overview

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 ==Overview==
 The prologue was designed to get players engaged in the action and develop a "hooked" party for the campaign [[The_World_Tree|The World Tree]].  Characters are asked to make their backstories begin at [[The_World_Tree/The_Salty_Dog|The Salty Dog]] tavern in '''[[The_World_Tree/Valea|Valea]]''', a sea port town, and at least one of the characters having a connection to an old elf named '''[[The_World_Tree/Orland_Earcoro|Orland Earcoro]]'''.  While there, the players are gathered and informed of their summons by the [[The_World_Tree/Thal_Council|Thal Council]] and are asked to leave immediately.  When doing so, a drunk patron named '''[[The_World_Tree/Glorik_Mastbreaker| Glorik Mastbreaker]]''' claims the party didn't pay for their drinks, creating an early game scene with little to no cost of life or impact on story hooks.  While traveling, the group is halted by "Thal Toll Collections Agency", which are actually members of a secret cult disguised as Toll Collectors (''Werewolves'' 1st playthrough). If the clues are pieced together, they will be revealed as the [[The_World_Tree/Scarlet_Eye|Scarlet Eye]], a mercenary group that have sought out the players specifically.  This is not required for experienced or social groups and does not affect further story if prologue is not completed.
 ==Scene II==

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 ==Overview==
 The prologue was designed to get players engaged in the action and develop a "hooked" party for the campaign [[The_World_Tree|The World Tree]].  Characters are asked to make their backstories begin at [[The_World_Tree/The_Salty_Dog|The Salty Dog]] tavern in '''[[The_World_Tree/Valea|Valea]]''', a sea port town, and at least one of the characters having a connection to an old elf named '''[[The_World_Tree/Orland_Earcoro|Orland Earcoro]]'''.  While there, the players are gathered and informed of their summons by the [[The_World_Tree/Thal_Council|Thal Council]] and are asked to leave immediately.  When doing so, a drunk patron named '''[[The_World_Tree/Glorik_Mastbreaker| Glorik Mastbreaker]]''' claims the party didn't pay for their drinks, creating an early game scene with little to no cost of life or impact on story hooks.  While traveling, the group is halted by "Thal Toll Collections Agency", which are actually members of a secret cult disguised as Toll Collectors (''Werewolves'' 1st playthrough). If the clues are pieced together, they will be revealed as the [[The_World_Tree/Scarlet_Eye|Scarlet Eye]], a mercenary group that have sought out the players specifically.  This is not required for experienced or social groups and does not affect further story if prologue is not completed.
 ==Scene II==

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Statblocks

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	===Statblocks===		===Statblocks===
	<gallery mode="packed-hover" heights="400">		<gallery mode="packed-hover" heights="400">
	File:Glorik Mastbreaker ~~Statblock~~.jpg\|''[[The World Tree/Glorik Mastbreaker\|Glorik Mastbreaker]]'' Statblock		File:Glorik Mastbreaker Statsblock.jpg\|''[[The World Tree/Glorik Mastbreaker\|Glorik Mastbreaker]]'' Statblock
	File: Sailor Thug.jpg\|''Sailor Thug'' Statblock		File: Sailor Thug.jpg\|''Sailor Thug'' Statblock
	</gallery>		</gallery>

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Statblocks

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	'''Treasure''': '''Glorik''' is carrying 20 gp and possesses a long sword. Between them, '''Glorik’s''' gang members are carrying 60 gp.		'''Treasure''': '''Glorik''' is carrying 20 gp and possesses a long sword. Between them, '''Glorik’s''' gang members are carrying 60 gp.
	===Statblocks===		===Statblocks===
	~~[[Image~~:Glorik Mastbreaker Statblock.jpg\|~~thumb\|left\|300px~~\|Glorik Mastbreaker]] ~~[[Image~~:Sailor Thug.jpg\|~~thumb\|right\|300px\|~~Sailor ~~Thugs]]~~		<gallery mode="packed-hover" heights="400">
			File:Glorik Mastbreaker Statblock.jpg\|''[[The World Tree/Glorik Mastbreaker\|Glorik Mastbreaker]]'' Statblock
			File: Sailor Thug.jpg\|''Sailor Thug'' Statblock
			</gallery>

	=== Scene 1 Conclusion: ===		=== Scene 1 Conclusion: ===

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Statblocks

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	'''Treasure''': '''Glorik''' is carrying 20 gp and possesses a long sword. Between them, '''Glorik’s''' gang members are carrying 60 gp.		'''Treasure''': '''Glorik''' is carrying 20 gp and possesses a long sword. Between them, '''Glorik’s''' gang members are carrying 60 gp.
	===Statblocks===		===Statblocks===
	[[Image:Glorik Mastbreaker Statblock.jpg\|thumb\|left\|~~250px~~\|Glorik Mastbreaker]] [[Image:Sailor Thug.jpg\|thumb\|right\|~~250px~~\|Sailor Thugs]]		[[Image:Glorik Mastbreaker Statblock.jpg\|thumb\|left\|300px\|Glorik Mastbreaker]] [[Image:Sailor Thug.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|Sailor Thugs]]

	=== Scene 1 Conclusion: ===		=== Scene 1 Conclusion: ===