The children of House Pharn returned to Menzoberranzan following a successful raid against the city of Oaxaptupa. The victory while gaining three wagons of treasure, the family suffered the loss of their brother Garlyn and sister Talice in the battle with the Tlincallis.
The siblings were comforted with the breeze of the fresh air, following two weeks exposed to the moldy and damp conditions of the underdark caverns. Their journey also afforded them with stale and barely potable water, the expectation of finally reaching the sweet flavor of fresh water enticed the family to push through the final steps of their journey.
Walking through Menzoberranzan's streets, the family's sixth senses were alarming them to possible danger, though nobody was able to pinpoint any detail to confirm their suspicions. The crowd in the bazaar went about their business as usual, the males walked two steps behind their priestesses, and yet the urgency to respond to danger continued to be heightened.
The group had just entered the walls of their home when the shadows began to rustle. A swarm of demons, drow, and Duergar crossbowmen flooded the streets converging on multiple households in the city. Soon, monstrous slaves were released and armed in their pursuit to destroy their tormentors.
Arcane spells slammed into the walls of House Pharn, stone obstacles cracked and crumbled into piles of rubble. An army of male drow leading slaves into the structure swarmed the buildings. The group maneuvered through the hallways to the main chamber, surrounded by the intruders. From the darkness, guards of the Baenre army stepped forward and dropped the drow males. Loryne Baenre stepped in front of her guard
"I have been instructed by Matron Mother to bring you all to the main chapel, immediately."
House Agrach Dyrr sent their forces into the compound of House Baenre. The minor House Despana was comprised of an unusually high number of males casting arcane spells while others appeared from the shadows struck down their foe before disappearing in the same shade they arrived in.
1st lvl class
2 lvls race
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Characters: 4
Monsters: 4 (group) (CR 1/2 Giant Maggots)
XP to award: 400 XP (100 XP each)
Difficulty multiplier: 2 (Medium Dif)
Adjusted Difficulty Rating: 800 XP
Encounter Challenge Rating: 3
550 gold pieces and Gems: [(7): Banded Agate-50 gp, Lapis Lazuli-25 gp, Aquamarine-750 gp, Moss Agate-25 gp, Ruby-1000 gp, Lapis Lazuli-10 gp, Carnelian-75gp. Total Value: 1935 gp.] stored in bags hidden in a secret compartment in container.
2200 silver pieces and 2200 silver pieces is uncontained (loose) and hidden in a secret room nearby.
1650 electrum pieces and 2200 copper pieces is uncontained (loose) and hidden by Illusion to change or hide appearance. Gems: [(7): Chrysoprase-75 gp, Tiger Eye Agate-10 gp, Eye Agate-25 gp, Banded Agate-50 gp, Hematite-50 gp, Eye Agate-10 gp, Black Opal-1000gp. Total Value: 1220 gp.] and 550 gold pieces stored in metal urns hidden by Illusion to change or hide appearance.
2200 copper pieces and 2200 copper pieces stored in pottery jars guarded by contact poison on treasure.
2200 copper pieces and 2200 copper pieces stored in bags hidden by Invisibility.
1650 electrum pieces and 2200 silver pieces is uncontained (loose) guarded by contact poison on container.
2200 silver pieces and 2200 copper pieces stored in huge chests hidden under a loose stone in the floor.
2200 copper pieces and 220 platinum pieces is uncontained (loose) and hidden trash.
550 gold pieces and 2200 silver pieces stored in small coffers hidden under a loose stone in the floor.
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Characters: 4
Monsters: 6 (group) (CR 1/4)
XP to award: 300 XP (75 XP each)
Difficulty multiplier: 2 (Medium Dif)
Adjusted Difficulty Rating: 600 XP
Encounter Challenge Rating: 2
2200 silver pieces and 2200 copper pieces stored in bags hidden in a secret room nearby.
550 gold pieces and 2200 copper pieces stored in huge chests guarded by spring fire darts firing up from inside bottom of container.
2200 copper pieces and 2200 copper pieces stored in huge chests guarded by poisonous insects or reptiles living inside container.
2200 silver pieces and 550 gold pieces stored in pottery jars hidden by Invisibility.
1650 electrum pieces and Gems: [(7): Sardonyx-100 gp, Jasper-75 gp, Turquoise-50 gp, Aquamarine-500 gp, Banded Agate-10 gp, Sardonyx-75 gp, Chrysoberyl-500gp. Total Value: 1310 gp.] stored in iron trunks hidden in a secret room nearby.
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Characters: 4
Monsters: 10 (gang) (CR 1/8)
XP to award: 250 XP (62.5 XP each)
Difficulty multiplier: 2.5 (Medium Dif)
Adjusted Difficulty Rating: 625 XP
Encounter Challenge Rating: 2
825 electrum pieces and 825 electrum pieces stored in stone containers hidden trash.
275 gold pieces and 825 electrum pieces is uncontained (loose) guarded by contact poison on container.
1100 copper pieces and 825 electrum pieces stored in pottery jars guarded by poisoned needles in lock.
1100 copper pieces and 1100 silver pieces stored in stone containers hidden under a loose stone in the floor.
1100 copper pieces and 1100 silver pieces stored in iron trunks guarded by poisonous insects or reptiles living inside container.
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Characters: 4
Monsters: 2 (pair) (CR 1)
XP to award: 400 XP (100 XP each)
Difficulty multiplier: 1.5 (Medium Dif)
Adjusted Difficulty Rating: 600 XP
Encounter Challenge Rating: 2
2200 copper pieces and 1650 electrum pieces stored in bags hidden under a loose stone in the floor.
2200 silver pieces and 550 gold pieces stored in bags guarded by spears rleased from walls when container opened.
2200 copper pieces and 2200 silver pieces stored in chests hidden by being disguised to appear as something else.
2200 silver pieces and 550 gold pieces stored in bags hidden by Invisibility.
2200 silver pieces and 2200 copper pieces stored in chests guarded by stone block dropping in front of the container.
1650 electrum pieces and 1650 electrum pieces stored in chests hidden by Illusion to change or hide appearance.
2200 silver pieces and 2200 copper pieces stored in pottery jars guarded by gas released by opening container.
220 platinum pieces and 220 platinum pieces stored in stone containers hidden by Invisibility.
550 gold pieces and 2200 copper pieces stored in huge chests guarded by blade scything across inside. Gems: [(5): Sapphire-1000 gp, Malachite-50 gp, Hematite-25 gp, Banded Agate-50 gp, Tiger Eye Agate-25gp. Total Value: 1150 gp.] and 2200 silver pieces stored in stone containers guarded by Symbol.
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Characters: 4
Monsters: 3 (group) (CR 1)
XP to award: 600 XP (150 XP each)
Difficulty multiplier: 2 (Hard Dif)
Adjusted Difficulty Rating: 1200 XP
Encounter Challenge Rating: 4
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Armor: +1 Shield, light steel - Value: 1000gp.
Potion: Protection from (Alignment) - Value: 50gp.
Scroll: Undetectable Alignment - Value: 150gp.
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Wand: Detect Secret Doors - Value: 750gp.
Wondrous Item: Feather Token, Anchor - Value: 50gp.
Wondrous Item: Feather Token, Tree - Value: 400gp.
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Players are family members of the 4th house of Pharn in Menzoberranzon.
Whether through birth or adoption/absorption. The city of Menzoberranzon ((20,000 Drow (((13,000 females/7,000 males))), 40,000 slaves)).
House Agrach Dyrr (5th House) ((1,100)) Betrayed Menzoberranzon. Allied with Duergar of Clan Xornbane (mercenary company)((2,500)), and the Jaezred Chaulssin ((9,000)) posing as members of the merchant house Nurindyn (Nagyon Nurindyn; which held the 48th rank). Attackers 47,600 Defenders 25,000<table></table>
<table>Creatures|###|HP|AC|BAB|DMG|Notes|
Slaves (weak)|25000|8 HP|AC 12|+1|1D6|None|
Slaves (Strong)|3,000|20 HP|AC 18|+3|1D8|None|
Duergar|2,500|14 HP|AC 16|+6|1D8|None|
Drow Traitors|1,100|12 HP|AC 20|+5|1D6|None|
Jaezred Chaulssin|9,000|35 HP|AC 24|+8|4D6|Poison, Backstab|</table>
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