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Two events related to the return (and later disappearance) of the Vallis moon have jolted the Pactlords of the Quaan into action. The first was the opening of the Banewarrens and subsequent location of (but failure to retrieve) the ''black grail''. The second was failure of the magic powering several potent traps within a section of Ghul's Labyrinth, leading to the Pact's discovery of the mural room allowing teleportation into Goth Gulgamel (see ''Ptolus'', pg. 421). | Two events related to the return (and later disappearance) of the Vallis moon have jolted the Pactlords of the Quaan into action. The first was the opening of the Banewarrens and subsequent location of (but failure to retrieve) the ''black grail''. The second was failure of the magic powering several potent traps within a section of Ghul's Labyrinth, leading to the Pact's discovery of the mural room allowing teleportation into Goth Gulgamel (see ''Ptolus'', pg. 421). | ||
The primary backer of the mission into the Banewarrens, a scylla named Iariono, took a massive hit to her credibility and power within the Pact. Further, the death of the | The primary backer of the mission into the Banewarrens, a scylla named Iariono, took a massive hit to her credibility and power within the Pact. Further, the death of the beholder leading the mission has left a power vacuum which ambitious pactlords are rushing to fill. As this struggle plays out, loyalties are shifting, old scores are being settled and the Pact in general is in turmoil. | ||
Meanwhile, having long sought a way into that particular section of Ghul's Labyrinth, a high ranking pactlord named Dronnmos (an advanced neothelid) discovered the mural room, and has since centered his operations around it. When the reports of the scouts sent into Goth Gulgamel reached Dronnmos, Iariono and several other pactlords, a mad dash erupted to get boots on the ground within the fortress. | Meanwhile, having long sought a way into that particular section of Ghul's Labyrinth, a high ranking pactlord named Dronnmos (an advanced neothelid) discovered the mural room, and has since centered his operations around it. When the reports of the scouts sent into Goth Gulgamel reached Dronnmos, Iariono and several other pactlords, a mad dash erupted to get boots on the ground within the fortress. | ||
Iariono largely won this race, tapping a gug priest of the demon-god Ochremeshk named Quiral to lead blood troll and hellfire giant members of his flock into the fortress to secure it and begin explorations of the Utterdark. At least, that is the story told to the rest of the Pact. Iariono is really hoping to find the ''staff of the magi'' floating in some detached room within the Utterdark. Also part of this mission is Vendarlik, the only survivor of the Banewarrens mission. Knowing the location of where the ''black grail'' was within the Spire relative to the apparent position of Goth Gulgamel, the mind flayer believes that it may be possible to get back to the ''grail'' from within the fortress. Vendarlik has enlisted the aid of Chrindurn, an intellect devourer, whose blindsense allows it to "see" in the Utterdark. Chrindurn has already stolen the body of one of the hellfire giants. | Iariono largely won this race, tapping a gug priest of the demon-god Ochremeshk named Quiral to lead blood troll and hellfire giant members of his flock into the fortress to secure it and begin explorations of the Utterdark with the help of a moon-beast. At least, that is the story told to the rest of the Pact. Iariono is really hoping to find the ''staff of the magi'' floating in some detached room within the Utterdark. Also part of this mission is Vendarlik, the only survivor of the Banewarrens mission. Knowing the location of where the ''black grail'' was within the Spire relative to the apparent position of Goth Gulgamel, the mind flayer believes that it may be possible to get back to the ''grail'' from within the fortress. Vendarlik has enlisted the aid of Chrindurn, an intellect devourer, whose blindsense allows it to "see" in the Utterdark. Chrindurn has already stolen the body of one of the hellfire giants. | ||
Not willing to be muscled out of his own discovery, Dronnmos has attached a Zavayss, a noble salamander, and his followers to the mission, using the argument that they share the religion and love of fire with Quiral's flock. Zavayss watches Quiral and the exploration, reporting back to Dronnmos regularly. The salamander quite likes the environment within Goth Gulgamel and secretly plots to take Quiral's position. | Not willing to be muscled out of his own discovery, Dronnmos has attached a Zavayss, a noble salamander, and his followers to the mission, using the argument that they share the religion and love of fire with Quiral's flock. Zavayss watches Quiral and the exploration, reporting back to Dronnmos regularly. The salamander quite likes the environment within Goth Gulgamel and secretly plots to take Quiral's position. | ||
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Dronnmos also convinced a pair of blue dragon allies (Usieth and Okthun) to donate a dozen [[dvontoi]] to the endeavor. The dragons insisted on entering the fortress themselves to "oversee" the operation. Unbeknownst to Dronnmos or Iariono, the dragons couldn't care less about the mission, instead intent on mating and hatching their brood within the confines of the fortress. | Dronnmos also convinced a pair of blue dragon allies (Usieth and Okthun) to donate a dozen [[dvontoi]] to the endeavor. The dragons insisted on entering the fortress themselves to "oversee" the operation. Unbeknownst to Dronnmos or Iariono, the dragons couldn't care less about the mission, instead intent on mating and hatching their brood within the confines of the fortress. | ||
While Aggah-Shan was none too pleased to see the Pact's intrusion into Goth Gulgamel, the lich has come to an understanding with the Pact presence. They have provided the lich an occasional | While Aggah-Shan was none too pleased to see the Pact's intrusion into Goth Gulgamel, the lich has come to an understanding with the Pact presence. They have provided the lich an occasional minion to probe the Ageless Titan for information. Meanwhile, the pact is cheering on the [[Malady]] for removing so many humanoids, but otherwise giving the lich a wide birth. | ||
=== The Cult of Ochremeshk === | === The Cult of Ochremeshk === | ||
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* Vendarlik, mind flayer (CR 8): Wants to gain entrance to the Banewarrens to get the ''black grail''. Secondarily, he is ambitious, having already claimed most of the beholder's clout for himself and trying to keep Iariono from falling. | * Vendarlik, mind flayer (CR 8): Wants to gain entrance to the Banewarrens to get the ''black grail''. Secondarily, he is ambitious, having already claimed most of the beholder's clout for himself and trying to keep Iariono from falling. | ||
* Chrindurn, intellect devourer (CR 8): Wants to get back into the good graces of the Pactlords, which Vendarlik has promised; however, Chrindurn's past transgressions are such that many of the Pactlords would kill Chrindurn on sight, and slay Vendarlik for helping him. | * Chrindurn, intellect devourer (CR 8): Wants to get back into the good graces of the Pactlords, which Vendarlik has promised; however, Chrindurn's past transgressions are such that many of the Pactlords would kill Chrindurn on sight, and slay Vendarlik for helping him. | ||
* Thanss, [[pfsrd:bestiary/monster-listings/aberrations/moon-beast|moon-beast]] (CR 11): find the ''staff of the magi'' within the Utterdark, as Iariono has promised much for it. | |||
* Dronnmos, advanced [[pfsrd:bestiary/monster-listings/aberrations/neothelid|neothelid]] (CR 18): Not present, but looking to exploit Goth Gulgamel and his control of the mural leading to it for all he can. As a Pactlord, ultimately wants to destroy all humanoids. Would like to see Iariono eliminated. | * Dronnmos, advanced [[pfsrd:bestiary/monster-listings/aberrations/neothelid|neothelid]] (CR 18): Not present, but looking to exploit Goth Gulgamel and his control of the mural leading to it for all he can. As a Pactlord, ultimately wants to destroy all humanoids. Would like to see Iariono eliminated. | ||
* Iariono, advanced [[pfsrd:bestiary/monster-listings/aberrations/scylla|scylla]] (CR 18): Not present, but looking to use Goth Gulgamel to restore her prestige within the Pact. As a Pactlord, ultimately wants to destroy all humanoids. Would like to see Dronnmos eliminated. | * Iariono, advanced [[pfsrd:bestiary/monster-listings/aberrations/scylla|scylla]] (CR 18): Not present, but looking to use Goth Gulgamel to restore her prestige within the Pact. As a Pactlord, ultimately wants to destroy all humanoids. Would like to see Dronnmos eliminated. | ||
Revision as of 19:15, 6 August 2013
Banewarrens (8-10)
See Dissolution Notes Banewarrens
The Malady (10-12)
| d100 | Occupant |
|---|---|
| 01-25 | unoccupied |
| 26-29 | banshee |
| 30-32 | dybbuk |
| 33-36 | frost worm |
| 37-40 | giant, frost (3-5) |
| 41-42 | golem, brass (1-2) |
| 43-45 | golem, iron (1-4) |
| 46-49 | golem, stone (1-4) |
| 50-54 | nightwing (1-2) |
| 55-59 | shadow mastiff (3-8) |
| 60-75 | shadows (7-12): 50% chance being led by greater shadow |
| 76-84 | spectre (7-12) |
| 85-93 | wight, frost (7-12) |
| 94-95 | winterwight |
| 96-00 | wraith, dread (1-3) |
| d100 | Contents |
|---|---|
| 1-41 | empty |
| 42-75 | trap |
| 76-89 | story clues |
| 90-99 | random treasure |
| 00 | artifact: 1 = knucklebone of fickle fortune 2 = runeslave cauldron 3 = hourglass of shadows 4-5 = card from the pandemonium deck 6 = staff of the magi |