Endless Night: The Saloon Concluded

ENDLESS NIGHT

A Fantasy Core Adventure

© Jerry Harris 2014

Published here as Open Game Content.

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Saloon Concluded

If the characters aren’t on the Goblin mission, things might go south for them here anyway.  If they already hadn’t gotten a hint to leave after Torren’s entrance, as he looks out over the crowd, receiving their adulation, he stops and points, “My cloak!  What are you doing with my cloak, thief!”  (This assumes one of the characters is wearing it.)  The crowd parts as Torren stomps towards them with his sword drawn.

Perhaps the characters pull out their crystal rose and embarrass him, maybe try to fast talk, in any case, Torren will want a duel, either with whoever is wearing his cloak or an appointed champion.  He’ll fight by either sword or magic.  Prince Alex will step in, “The Queen would be more than offended by a gross spilling of blood.”  “Very well then, to first blood (the first hit to score damage),” says Torren, “You may keep the cloak and the rose in the unlikely event of your triumph, but when I win, I get back what is mine and any item of yours I desire.”

This fight is likely to be a quick draw affair.  Regardless of the outcome, the characters will suddenly find themselves alone in the Saloon.  If they lost, they’ll be missing the cloak and rose and something else (I’d suggest some magic item they picked up in the house, such as the Music Box).  If they win, they’ll hear the crowd applaud, but Torren will sneer, “Very well, keep your ill-gotten gains.  Be gone!”

  

Elf Warriors (10)

HD 1, Hp 4, AC 15 (non-magical Elvish chain mail)

Fort +0, Ref +2, Will +2

(Immunity to sleep spells and effects, ghoul paralysis, and a +2 racial saving throw bonus against enchantment spells or effects.)

Melee: Rapier +2 to hit 1d6+1

Ranged: +1 Magic Longbow +3 to hit 1d8+1 (10 arrows)

Spell: To cast +2 Spellcheck DC 13, Save Against DC 13, 3 failures/encounter  

Charm Person: Makes one person your friend. 1 turn. (Will Sv)

Duke Torren (Elf Noble)

HD 6, Hp 36, AC 17 (+2 magical Elvish chain mail shirt), Enhanced Init +3

Fort +2, Ref +8, Will +5

(Immunity to sleep spells and effects, ghoul paralysis, and a +2 racial saving throw bonus against enchantment spells or effects.)

Melee: Rapier +9 to hit 1d6+3

Ranged: +1 Magic Longbow +10 to hit 1d8+1 (10 arrows), However, Torren doesn’t have his bow with him at the party.

Spells: To cast +5 Spellcheck, Save Against DC 15, 3 failures/encounter

1^st Level Spells, DC 13 to cast

Magic Missile: 9 impact damage + Knocked down. (Ref Sv all damage) Short range.

Shield: Invisible disc gives + 4 to AC, blocks magic missiles. Encounter.

2nd Level Spell, DC 14 to cast

Web: Fills 20-ft.-radius spread with sticky spiderwebs. Entangled 4 rds (Ref Sv to avoid. DC 18 Str to break or Escape Artist skill)

3^rd Level Spells, DC 15 to cast

Dispel Magic: Cancels magical spells and effects. Roll a normal spellcheck to cast, then also compare that to DC 11 + ½ the original caster’s level.  Both must be successful to dispel the magic.  If the just the spellcheck is successful, it doesn't count as a spell failure (Caster Check)

Displacement: Successful attacks miss subject 50%. Encounter.

Fly: Subject flies at speed of 60 ft./rd, 6 turns

Hold Person: Paralyzes one humanoid for 6 rds. (Will Sv)

Lightning Bolt: 11 electrical damage + Stun 1 rd + Knocked Down. (Ref Sv ½ damage) Medium range.

Baron Louis (Fey Pixie)

HD 1 (d6), Hp 6, AC 18 (none) Enhanced Init +4

Fort +0, Ref +6, Will +4

Melee: Rapier +5 to hit 1d6

Ranged: Repeating Pistol Bow +5 to hit 1d4 + Poison DC 18 Fort Sv or Paralyze 1 turn (5 shots)

Can Fly

Spell-Like Abilities: Can automatically cast each once per encounter/turn

Ghost Sound or Lights: DC 12 Will Sv to distract

Greater Invisibility: Can remain invisible even when attacking.  0 Bonuses for any attacker to hit, +4 to Saving Throws.  Invisibility is disrupted by any hit.    

Mirror Image: Creates 4 decoy duplicates (illusions) until touched or successfully attacked or Encounter/turn.  DC 18 Will Sv to disbelieve them.

Dispel Magic: Cancels magical spells and effects up to a 6^th level caster.

Glitterdust: Blinds creatures, outlines invisible creatures. Fills confined area or 20' sq. Encounter. (DC 18 Ref Sv)

(Prince Alex will not be fighting in this venue.  Anyone assaulting him or the Queen, will simply result in the group’s expulsion from the party.)