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 (<- [[Frost Cave|The Frost Cave]]) ([[adventures|Back to Adventures Index]]) ([[Sea Cave|The Sea Cave]] ->)
-==== I-M) Elárion's Castle ====
+==== I-M) Elárion's Castle: The Great Search I ====
 //This is the first [[Good Party]] adventure with a backstory.  All previous sessions had been
 stand-alone stories with no real point.  This one started the party on the quest for the
 [[Ten Artifacts]] of [[Aurén Ilay]] -- a quest which led them meet the great wizard [[Edric]].//
-== Page 1 -- Elárion's Castle: The Great Search I ==
+=== Introduction and Exterior descriptions ===
+== Page 1 ==
 <del>Two centuries</del> Several decades ago a wizard named [[Melchar]]
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 entire city.  These artifacts, once in Melchar's hands,
 were combined and augmented with his own magic.</del>
-Unfortunately for him, <del>King Lari Dahln</del> someone((even the word "someone" was crossed out here))
+Unfortunately for him, <del>someone</del> <del>King Lari Dahln</del> infiltrated his encampment
-infiltrated his encampment
 and exposed his plans.  In a lightning-swift raid,
 Melchar's stronhold was ruined.  In the interests of
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 but only <del>two</del> one reported back successfully.
+Now, Melchar's stronghold has once again become
+active.  A lady by the name of Elárion (a <del>descendant</del> granddaughter
+of Melchar) has tried to finish up where her ancestor
+left off.  She, however, has only found the location of
+the first of the <del>eleven</del> ten artifacts.  <del>To aid in her
+task it is possible that an evil deity has set up
+clues do that all eleven can be found.</del>  This<del>, however,</del>
+can be used to the party's advantage in that if
+Elárion is neutralized and the first clue found, all
+artifacts can be found and used or destroyed.
+== Page 2 ==
-//(more to come)//
+Elárion's castle is located on [[Dauthia]] Island off
+the NE coast of the island(([[Lendore]] Island -- where
+the [[Good Party]] campaign originated)).  From the mainland, the
+castle can be seen clearly.  Getting to the island
+can be accomplished quite easily and with no chance
+for water encounters.  Once on the main island, however,
+there is a 1/6 chance per hex of having an
+encounter.  These encounters are special and have nothing
+to do with the roster for this castle.
+^  d20:  ^ Encounter  ^  # on island  ^
+|  1  | Dragonne, 1  |  1  |
+|  2-3  | Hill Giant, 1  |  1  |
+|  4-9  | Goblins, 2-12  |  30  |
+|  10-14  | Kobolds, 3-18  |  40  |
+|  15-16  | Ogres, 1-2  |  4  |
+|  17-20  | Orcs, 1-8  |  20  |
+^ Lairs:((Locations refer to hexes on a map that I seem to have lost long ago)) ^^^
+| 1. | Dragonne | AC6 HD9 Dd8/d8/3d6+Roar hp42 Location: H26 |
+| | | Treasure: 4000 ep, 4 gems (500, 80, 70, 50), 3 scrolls: MU (Prot Norm Missiles 3, Prot Evil 10' Rad 3, Hall Terrain 4, Feeblemind 5), Druid (Feign Death 2), Cleric (Spirit Hammer 2) |
+| 2. | Hill Giant | AC4, HD8+1, D 2d8 or d8+7  hp 46 Location: X30 |
+| | | Treasure: 600 gp |
+| 3. | Goblins | AC6 HD1-1 Dd6 or short sword hp 4 ea. Location: I20 |
+| | | Treasure: 100 sp, gem (50), gold w/gems pin (200) |
+| 4. | Kobolds | AC7 HD1/2 Dd4 or d6(club) hp 3 ea. Location: T15 |
+| | | Treasure: 300 ep, 100 sp, gem (60) |
+| 5. | Ogres | AC5 HD4+1 Dd10 or d6+6 hp 20 ea. Location: N29 |
+| | | Treasure: 600 cp, 1 potion (Diminution) |
+| 6. | Orcs | AC6 HD1 Dd8 or battle axe hp 7 ea. Location: BB20 |
+| | | Treasure: 400 sp, gem (15), silver idol (30), cursed scroll (Reader polymorphed to random level IV monster -- Dispel vs. 7th level). |
+== Page 3 ==
+* Castle Descriptions:
+**Main Entrance** -- There are always 12 GOBLINS on guard
+on the wall (6 on either side of the door).
+(guards) will always be Archers((Red Squadron)).  There are two
+portcullis here (spaced 20 feet apart).  The first
+is raised while the inner is not.  If the
+party is foolish enough to enter these gates, the
+Goblins will <del>lower the outer gate so as to
+trap them</del> attack immediately in full force.
+At this point oil will be poured onto
+the party and all of the goblins will attack
+(throwing flaming torches first).
+Along the the other walls there are 12 more <del>goblins</del> guards
+patrolling((2 are Blue Squadron Archers)).  (4 on each of the three other walls).  In
+the moat around the castle there is one POISONOUS
+GIANT SNAKE who will attack anybody in the water
+(20% chance he will be near enough to notice.
+If so, each character has a chance [detect unusual]
+to see him).
+**Stables** -- There are 14 horses hre (3 are warhorses
+with Chain barding, the others are light riding) as
+well as 4 Goblins (unarmed) tending the horses.
+== Page 4 ==
+**Kitchen Area** -- See detail map 1((seems to have been lost)).
+There are 20 KOBOLDS
+living and working here at all times.  They are
+divided as follows: 10 in the kitchen area, 5 at
+the table north of the curtain, and 5 in the living
+area.  In the living area is a sack with 200 cp
+in it.  In the storage area nearest to the wall,
+all of the barrels are empty and the chest in
+the corner (unlocked) contains 1000 cp and 10 gems
+(10 gp each).  The other storage area contains grains,
+salted meats, fresh (and not-so-fresh) fruits and
+vegetables, as well as seasonings.
+**Barn/Farmhouse** -- Here, there are 6 cows, 17 chickens,
+pigs, and 5 goats as well as 4 GOBLINS.
+There is no treasure, yet there are 2 butchered
+pigs and a side of beef hanging nearby as well
+as several jugs of fresh milk and baskets of
+eggs.  In the garden nearby are many vegetables
+and nothing of interest.
+<del>**Stables**</del>
+**Guard Quarters East** -- See detail map 2.  There are
+GOBLINS in this building as well as the Red and
+Blue Orc Archer squadrons (5 each).  The goblins
+are divided as follows: the leader behind the curtain
+in the corner (w/the treasure), 3 others around the fire
+pit and 21 in the Rec Area.  The Orcs are all in
+their rooms except for 2 from each squadron that are
+on duty.  There are also 6 Goblin wenches who will not
+fight.  Section A contains Red squadron, Section B contains
+Blue squadron, and Sectionc C and D contain food
+and weapons for the archers.  The other storage areas
+contain some food, quite a bit of ale, and an
+enormous amount of weapons.
+== Pages 5 & 6 ==
+**Collapsed Building** -- This area is the only other entrance
+to the castle other than the main entrance.  As a
+result, Elárion has tried to block it up as
+much as possible and has stationed 7 GOBLINS
+on guard here.  These goblins are not alert and
+may be asleep (40% chance per goblin).
+**Main Castle** -- See detail map 3.  Individual descriptions
+are on the next few pages.
+^ Castle Roster (excluding Main Building) ^^^
+| 1. | Kobolds, 20 | AC7 HD1/2 Dd4 (daggers) hp 3ea. Treasure: 5 cp each |
+| 2. | Goblins, 20 on wall | AC6 HD1-1 Dd6(short bow) hp 7 ea. Treasure: 10 sp ea. |
+| | Goblins, 4 in stables | AC6 HD1-1 Dd6(spear) hp 5 ea. Treasure: 10 sp ea. |
+| | Goblins, 3 in Barn | AC6 HD1-1 D2d4(m star) hp 4 ea. Treasure: 10 sp ea. |
+| | Goblins, 7 in collapsed | AC6 HD1-1 Dd6(shrt swd) hp 5 ea. Treasure: 10 sp ea. |
+| | Goblins, 3 in fire pit area | AC6 HD1-1 Dd6+1(m pick) hp 7 ea. Treasure: 10 sp ea. |
+| | Goblins, 12 in rec area | AC6 HD1-1 Dd6(shrt swd) hp 7 ea. Treasure: 10 sp ea. |
+| | Goblin Leader | AC5 HD1 Dd6(shrt swd) hp 8 Treasure: 200 sp + ring (gold w/gems valued at 800 gp!) |
+| 3. | Orc Archers, 6 (Red Squadron) | AC4 (Chain+Dex) HD2 Fight as 1st lvl Ftr, +1 To Hit w/Bow (50') at point blank |
+| | | D d6, d8 in hand-to-hand (battle axe), hp 13 ea., Treasure: 10cp, 12sp, 3ep, 6gp, 3pp ea. |
+| | Orc Archers, 6 (Blue Squadron) | AC3 (Chain+Dex) HD3 Fight as 2nd lvl Ftr, +2 To Hit @ short range, +1 Damage point blank |
+| | | D d6+1 (d8 in hand-to-hand), hp 18 ea., Treasure: 19cp, 9sp, 7ep, 3gp, 2pp ea. |
+| | | Magic Items: |
+| | | #1 Longsword +1 I0 |
+| | | <del>#2 Longsword +1 I0</del> |
+| | | #3 <del>2</del> 1 Potion: <del>Cloud Giant Control &</del> Hill Giant Strength (w/special bow) |
+| | | #4 <del>2</del> 1 Potion: <del>Clairvoyance &</del> Speed |
+| 4. | Poisonous Giant Snake | AC5 MV15"/12" HD4+2 Dd3+poison type B (3d6) hp 34 |
+=== Interior descriptions ===
+== Page 1 ==
+**Main Castle Descriptions**
+**Entry West**
+There are 5 GOBLINS on guard here at all times
+(AC6 HD1-1 D2d4(morning star) hp 7 ea., 15 sp ea.).
+If they are slain in one round (or surprise) there
+is no chance that the OGRES will hear and respond.
+On the second round there is a 25% chance, on the
+third a 50% chance, and on the fourth a 75% chance.
+On the fifth round, the Ogres will definitely hear.  Besides
+their weapons and money these goblins also carry
+the following: A ring of six keys (West door to cell
+block, East door to cell block, West and East doors to
+cell block storage, and two keys for 1) all cell
+doors and 2) all cell manacles).
+**Entry East**
+There are 5 GOBLINS on guard here as above.  These
+ones also have a set of keys and have the same
+chance of alerting the Ogres.
+**Cell Block**
+There are 47 5x5' cells in this block as well as
+storage areas.  The East storage area has the
+equipment of ATHENA, the prisoner.  The West storage area
+is empty.  Cells with no letters have two pair of manacles
+on short chains.  Otherwise: A) Has no manacles B) Has a dead
+goblin in manacles C) Has a corpse of a goblin (not in manacles)
+and a Human (in only 2 manacles) D) Has ATHENA (see below)
+E) Has a recently dead human (Athena's partner).  Athena is
+a beautiful half-elf who heard of the story of Melchar
+and decided to investigate the castle.  She was surprised
+to find it occupied and as a result, she and her
+partner (a paladin) were captured.  She is currently at
+-2 hit points and will gladly help the party if
+freed and cured.  Note that two of the cells near the
+west are collapsed to the point where collapsed
+room C can be accessed.
+== Page 2 ==
+**Collapsed Room C**
+Searching this room will cause considerable
+noise and will certainly draw the Ogres from
+Storage C will hear//(sic)//.  There is nothing of interest
+here.
+**Storage C**
+While this room is primarily for storage, there
+are 3 OGRES (AC5, MV9", HD4+1, Dd6+6(club), hp
+, 20, 19).  They each have 10 gp.  In this room are
+several casks of wine (11) and 2 empty barrels.  There
+are also 80 bottles of fine wine and brandy.
+**Weapons Locker**
+None of the weapons in this room are magic, however,
+there are the following: 237 arrows in 10 large quivers,
+battle axes, 15 hand axes, 2 short bows, 2 heavy
+crossbows, 19 daggers, 61 darts, 4 flails, 3 halberds, 1
+Ranseur, 4 slings and 31 bullets, 3 long swords, 4
+short swords, 1 two-handed sword, and 5 javelins.
+== Page 3 ==
+**Dining Area**
+This area is empty.
+**Main Hall**
+Any combat with the Ogres will attract Elárion's
+rd henchman.  Any person in the main hall has a
+chance (detect unusual) to see Fighter III appear in
+the south hallway during the second round.  On the fourth
+round all 3 fighters will <del>appear</del> arrive in the main hall.
+On the fifth round, Elárion will arrive.  The statues
+in this room are various grecian-style males and females.
+**Recreation Room**
+There is no treasure here.
+**Collapsed Room B**
+See Room C for details
+**Fighter III***
+A covered bed, a round table w/cards on it, a
+dresser, and a cabinet are here.  The dresser has
+clothing on it, the cabinet has some wine.  Under
+the bed is an unlocked box with 50 gp and a platinum
+necklace set w/gems (200 gp).
+**Guest Room**
+Entirely empty
+**Treasure Vault**
+Contrary to the title to this room there is nothing here.
+== Page 4 ==
+**Collapsed Room A** -- As rooms B & C.\\
+**Storage B** -- Empty\\
+**Storage A** -- Quite a bit of foodstuffs, several barrels
+of water, casks of wine, and linen, etc.\\
+**Fighter I** -- As Fighter III but no treasure\\
+**Fighter II** -- As Fighter I
+**Master Bedroom**
+In this room are the following items:
+  - A round table
+  - A large table
+  - A cabinet w/fine dresses
+  - A bed surrounded by drapes
+  - A dresser
+  - A throne (stripped of gold & gems) on a raised platform.
+In a secret compartment under the throne is Elárion's
+spell book.  The lid has a Leomund's Trap on it.
+Under the bed is a chest w/60 gp and a golden, silver-enlaid
+goblet set w/gems valued at 1000 gp.
+**Temple**
+On the altar here is a magic mouth triggered
+when anybody other than Elárion touches the altar.
+This will alert Elárion and her guards.  The characters
+may note that the small stone blocks to
+either side of the altar are blood-stained.  There
+are 5 breaks in the curtain.  A long stone
+slab only about 1 1/2' wide rests (3' high) in
+front of the curtain.
+== Page 5 ==
+* Elárion will do her best to escape from this
+castle if it appears that she is losing the
+battle.  If possible, she shouldnot be killed
+here so that she can re-appear in The Great
+Search II.
+* If the party is captured, they will be placed in
+the cells for a day or so and then questioned
+by Elárion one by one.  She will always have
+guards with her during the questioning.  After
+this there will be another day of pause after
+which she will have the guards execute them
+one after another.
+* To escape, Elárion must get her spell book, rush out
+to the stables, get a horse, and ride out and down
+to hex X24 where she has a rowboat.  Note that
+she will take with her all of her magic items and
+(50% chance) her treasure.
+== Page 6 ==
+In a large underground cavern under the castle is the
+first clue in the great search.
+A single mummy guards the caverns here.  On the
+raised central platform is an ornate wooden casket
+covered w/gold sheets and inlaid with silver and gems.
+All in all there are 16 gems valued at 10x100, 4x500
+and 2x1000 and 50 gp worth of gold and 25 gp
+worth of silver.
+The mummy (AC3, MV6", HD6+3, Dd12+disease+fear,
+hp 38) will attack as soon as the party arrives at
+the pedestal.
+In the alcove to the south are two chests, a dead
+elf wearing chain mail, and a broken bow.  In the
+chests are 500 sp and 500 gp respectively and the
+elf is wearing +1 Chain and carries 4 +2 Arrows (as
+well as 20 others).
+Carved around the platform is the clue to the
+location of the <del>next</del> first of the <del>eleven</del> ten magic
+items.  It reads:
+^  In a cavern of cold on an island of fire\\ lies the first ring of old still guarded by Myre.  ^
+<del>The reference to Myre is of a medium-level good magic
+user who is trying to stop Elárions plans.</del>
+The [[island of fire]] is a highly volcanic island to the SE
+of [[Lendore]] island.
+=== Character Sheets, etc. ===
-Character Sheets:
 | {{elarion1.jpg?200}} | {{elarion2.jpg?200}} | {{athena1.jpg?200}} | {{athena2.jpg?200}} |
-^ Elárion's Spell Book: (* = Memorized) ^^^^
+^ Elárion's Spell Book: ^^^^
 | I | Affect Normal Fires | II | Fools Gold |
 | | Burning Hands | | Forget |
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 | | D d8+2 | D d8+1 | D 2d4+3 |
 | | +1 To Hit | | +1 To Hit |
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