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Flying Thief

Adventurous * Acquisition * Icy Road
When a fellow traveller is attacked by a Griffon and loses some very important paperwork, the party are charged with tracking the creature and recovering the documents. The trip to the Griffon's nest won't be easy, owever, as there is more than one threat lurking nearby.

Starting the Adventure

"Deep snowdrifts and heavy clouds seem to absorb the sound around you as you hike along the ice road. Suddenly, a screech and the beating of large wings break the silence. A griffon swoops high above with a horse gripped tightly in its talongs. As the creature carries its prey back to its net, the horse's rider lies on the cold ground, clutching her injured ankle."

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Important Characters

Nerina Burnbell

Elf, Female, 394 (Commoner)

Elegent Nerina is a travelling merchant who egs the party to help her recover her missing papers.


"Sat despondently in the snow, Nerina's cloak is ripped and her worried eyes dart upwards."

Gnursh the Wanderer

Human-Orc, Male, 63 (Druid)

The self-appointed protector of this land, Gnursh patrols he area and lays traps for trespassers.


"Wearing grey and white dappled furs, Gnursh is well camouflages in the snowy landscape."


Key Locations

Trade Route

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A new roat has been built to encourage trade in the area. A number of ancient trees were chipped down during the road's construction.


The road is overlooked by a dominating mountain, which is home to all kinds of creatures.

Griffons' Nest

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The huge nest sits upon a rugged plateau, which can only be reached by an ascent up a mountain covered in frost and fresh bird excrement.


The nest is made of branches, and it is filled with feathers, animal pelts, and Nerina's saddlebags.


Quick Stats

Commoner

Armour Class: EEE, Health Points: EEE, Initiative: EEE, Key Ability: EEE

Druid

Armour Class: EEE, Health Points: EEE, Initiative: EEE, Key Ability: EEE

Griffon

Armour Class: EEE, Health Points: EEE, Initiative: EEE, Key Ability: EEE

Swarm of Ravens

Armour Class: EEE, Health Points: EEE, Initiative: EEE, Key Ability: EEE

Hippogriffs

Armour Class: EEE, Health Points: EEE, Initiative: EEE, Key Ability: EEE

Scout

Armour Class: EEE, Health Points: EEE, Initiative: EEE, Key Ability: EEE

Wyvern

Armour Class: EEE, Health Points: EEE, Initiative: EEE, Key Ability: EEE


Suggested Story

Set the scene, describe the Griffon's attack on Nerina's horse, introduce Nerina, then continue:

In a Flap

  • Nerina offers the art a large fee to recover the saddlebags her horse was carrying whe it was snatched and taken to the Griffon's nest.

The Griffons' Nest

  • AS they travel off the snow-cleared road, the party must traverse slippery [atches of ice, whic can crack and plunge them into freezing-cold puddles.
  • The party ,ust climb the vertical mountainside to get to where two Griffons have made their nest.
  • The roosting Griffons attack as soon as the party atte,pt to remove the saddlebags from the nest.

A Drid's Threat

  • As the party make their way back to the road, Gnursh cofronts them. If the Griffons or their eggs have been harmed, combat ensues. Gnursh is aided in combat by a Swarm of Ravens.
  • If the party return to the road with nerina's papers, she will give them a reward as promised.

Secrets and Clues

  1. Nerina was carrying order forms in her saddlebags. If they go missing, she will lose a yar's business.
  2. Gnurs was fiercely opposed to the new road being built, knowing it would disrupt local flora and fauna.
  3. The Griffons' nest contains threee, unhatched eggs, which can fetch a high price from the right buyer.
  4. Gnursh carries a Staff of the Woodlands, allowign im to cas the Wall of Thorns spell to block the party

Quest Rewards

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Level 3-4 Adventure

Easier: Replace the Griffons witha pair of nesting Hippogriffs. Gnursh is a Scout insead o a Druid.

Harder: Replace the Griffons with a singly Wyvern who is tending to a brood.


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