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Raid on Medeska

Introduction

This module is planned as a small adventure for 8-10 law-breaking characters (no lawful or good aligned) at 7th level or less. It is intended for multiplayer use, with or without a DM. Maps and notes for the players in the form of web files will be provided.

Medeska

In a (hopefully snowy) valley along the Ilsendyr Road is found the town of Medeska. Rich on the gold and silver mines in the surround hills, Medeska also extracts considerable revenue from travellers for tolls, food, and lodging. Deep in the canyons to the east of the town lies Narutha Temple, home to the worshippers of Gorenn the Lawgiver. The Bishop of Narutha holds Medeska in fief and the revenues go into the temple treasury, along with tithes and several items of power over the years.

Temple guards protect the town and temple as well as patrol the nearby canyons. The guard is made up of archers and heavy infantry wielding glaives. They are fanatical servants of their god and have excellent morale. There are 3 constables and a Sheriff and many residents are in the village militia.

Gorenn the Lawgiver is a lawful-neutral god. His laws are enforced without mercy or rancor. His domains are TBD.

There are two dungeons in the vicinity. One is west of Medeska, the other to the east.

The Caper

A mysterious stranger calling himself Greysnake has brought together a crew of bandits to plunder Medeska and Narutha Temple. They can keep all the loot except one item that will be found in the cellars under the temple. There is a traitor in the temple that will be assisting the operation.

The plan has 5 phases, of which the group of players will be involved in four.

One: the group will arrive in Medeska without drawing attention to themselves and reconnoiter the area. Two: the group will go the dungeon east of town and find an item that will allow access to the temple cellars (this item was lost by a priest of the temple but the location of his body is known). Three: minions of Greysnake will set fire to some farms to the north of town so as to draw off some of the guards around the town. Four: raid the town and temple and collect gold and items. Five: escape through the canyons to the west and enter the dungeon there. Inside is a teleporter that will allow the group to escape. They are to meet Greysnake later in another town to deliver his item.

Due to the religious fanaticism of the residents, the group should expect to have to inflict severe casualties on both the guards and the civilian population if they are going to accomplish the mission. The use of excessive force has been authorized.