My First Attempt (unfinished) Scenario Writing


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Scarab Sages

Here was my attempt to write an adventure. Not done. Maybe someone could use it for something.

Introduction

Two unicorns appear before the group, telling them they are going to “an adventure” to Candy Mountain. They will annoy everyone with their high pitched begging for the group to go to Candy Mountain. When asked why they want to go, they reveal Candy Mountain is made out of sweets.
Any Knowlegde checks (DC 15) will come back with no knowledge of any Candy Mountain in the region, history or legends. However, the more the group resists the more the unicorns beg, and won’t give up until the group goes.

If the group tries to kill the unicorns, everyone around will attack them until they relent and agree to accompany the unicorns to Candy Mountain, because, hey, they are unicorns. Come on guys, who would stand by while people kill unicorns.

Encounters

The Liopleurodon:
The party and follow the unicorns and encounter a Liopleurodon, a prehistoric creature. The unicorns ask it for the way, and it makes some kind of sound. The unicorns reveal it has told them the way to Candy Mountain. Anyone who can speak with animals may make a Knowledge (Nature) check to reveal the sound was more like a groan than speech. If anyone can speak to the Liopleurodon, he reveals only he hates those damn unicorns. In any case the unicorns beg the party to push on.

If the party turns back the townspeople attack them for being evil, because only evil beings would not offer to help a creature like a unicorn. They will continue to attack until the party is dead, or they relent and continue on helping the unicorns. (This encounter should be used at every encounter in case the party turns back. If any of the players complain they are being railroaded, kill their character and make sure nothing is left for resurrection).

The Bridge:
The unicorns lead the party across a rickety hanging footbridge, suspended high above a ravine. It will take five turns to cross. Each turn the wind gusts. Each character must make a Reflex save vs. a DC of 10 + d10. If they fail they fall off and die. The unicorns, being magical, do not need to make these rolls. Instead they keep insisting they move forward because they are near Candy Mountain.

Candy Mountain:
Amazingly, they make it. Candy Mountain is a very small mountain, about 10 feet high at its peak. It appears to be made of a pink canvas around some kind of frame. It is decorated with candy, and a sign saying “Candy Mountain” is over the entrance, a hole into darkness. The unicorns insists the character go in and get their candy treasure. If they are not sure the letters on the sign come alive, and sing a song about Candy Mountain:

Oh, when you're down and looking for some cheering up,
Then just head right on up to the candy mountain cave.
When you get inside you'll find yourself a cheery land,
Such a happy and joyful and perky merryland.
They've got lollypops and gummy drop and candy things,
Oh so many things that will brighten up your day.
It's impossible to wear a frown in Candy Town,
It's the mecca of love the candy cave.

They've got jelly beans, and coconuts with little hats,
Candy rats, choco bats, it's a wonderland of sweets.
Ride the candy train to town and hear the candy band,
Candy bells, it's a treat as they march across the land.
Cheery ribbons stream across the sky into the ground,
Turn around, it astounds, it's the dancing candy tree.
In the candy cave imagination runs so free,
So now, adventurers, please will you go into the cave.

After the song, each player makes a Will save vs. DC 30 (it was a damn good song). If they fail they walk into the opening. If they make it and refuse to go in, send in the townsfolk to kill them unless they relent.

Inside Candy Mountain:
The opening shuts. There is no light. Six Shades come out and subdue the group. Fudge the fight. They can't win. You are the DM. Have some guts.

Conclusion:
When they wake up Candy Mountain has disappeared. They are all in the road. Their backs hurt. A quick look reveals stitches on their backs. A Heal check (DC 15) reveals their kidneys are gone.

Thoughts?

Paizo Employee Director of Brand Strategy

How this wasn't accepted for publication I'll never know. But what nation is Candy Mountain located in? I don't see it on any of the maps. And what would the faction missions be?

Liberty's Edge Contributor, RPG Superstar 2012

LOL!

If this scenario had raccoons in it, I would play it in a heartbeat.

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