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Note: I was a player, not the GM.

This is a nicely written, intelligent dungeon crawl for a team of new Pathfinders where languages, diplomacy, fey and nature knowledge and subtlety are rewarded. The author has done a good job on an adventure about sewer dungeon delving. I have run this game for a table of 5 at low tier. I'd give this 3.5 out of 5.

First off, I can't believe Jiggy and Sieylianna gave this fantastic and refreshing scenario such a low score. Perhaps the GM did not do it justice? I have played and GM'ed this scenario. I completely agree with Sir Wulf's view of the scenario - it is refreshing, dramatic and exciting.

Disappeared is a challenging scenario to GM properly. Every room has unique events or clues in place that the GM must describe to the players before the players allowed to act. Yes it is ridiculous that getting 30 feet would take 5 minutes. But getting through 30 feet of extremely well dressed and crowded Chelish socialites flanked by highly vigilant armoured guards on the lookout for anything suspicious? That is not so easy. Again, everything is up to the GM to paint the scene accordingly. Brutes are set up to fail. That is the way this works - if you are dumb, you get punished. If you're subtle and quick-witted, you thrive.

The other reviewers have noted that this is the 'Mission Impossible' scenario of Pathfinder Society and I completely agree - and love it. It is truly refreshing to have an infiltration and roleplay heavy scenario that is light on combat. If I had my way, there would be at least two of these infiltration missions per season - something that rewards all the great rogues, ninjas, enchanters and role players of the Society who like to think on their feet.

I would love to give this scenario five stars, however there are some factors that flaw an otherwise wonderfully crafted scenario.

Pro:
-Great use of archetypes and classes.
-Great cartography.
-Great flavorful adventure locale.

Cons:
-No roleplaying whatsoever.
-Nothing but combat.
-Falls into the same trap as a lot of other Tapestry missions, which is, go into the temple/tomb, kill all Aspis, get out. It gets very samey and shows a lack of imagination with what Pathfinder rules can do.

This is a good, yet brief, adventure for combat obsessed players.

Please read Jim Rudnick's review. I echo his sentiments entirely.

This purchase is great value and will keep a GM and his unsuspecting players occupied with deadly and intriguing dungeon delving in a fascinating locale for hours. Just buy it - this is one of those releases that should live on in players minds for years.