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Pathfinder Society Scenario #5–05: The Elven Entanglement (PFRPG) PDF

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Pathfinder Society Scenario #5–05: The Elven Entanglement (PFRPG) PDF

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A Pathfinder Society Scenarios for levels 7–11.

Nearly every nation has contributed to the Mendevian Crusade, but few are willing to send additional aid to assist the Pathfinder Society directly. Owed a favor the elves cannot refuse, Pathfinders travel to Kyonin to secure a force of some of the finest demon-hunters in Avistan only to find that the hunters are missing in action. Can the Pathfinders extract the lost elves from the depths of Tanglebriar, or will they become the latest casualties of Treerazer’s domain?

Written by Ryan Costello, Jr.

This scenario is designed for play in Pathfinder Society Organized Play, but can easily be adapted for use with any world. This scenario is compliant with the Open Game License (OGL) and is suitable for use with the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game.

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Refreshing, unique and challenging!

5/5 —

This is a truly great and exciting scenario. My players felt very rewarded overcoming the intense challenges presented. Elven Entanglement has become my favorite scenario. It provides unique encounters and great role play opportunities. I really enjoyed GMing and preparing it. It is a pleasure to read. Both players and the GM need to bring their A-game. Especially GM. Brush up on all the rules, monster abilities and all the details. The GM Resources thread is crucial. It will save your ass... and most of your players.

I'm looking forward to GMing this again!

p.s. Don't miss out on the poetry in the GM Resource thread. It set an amazing tone.

Meat Grinder

5/5 —

From the first round of the first combat this scenario is brutal. I loved it, but I had a combat focused character. If might be very difficult for non-combat focused groups.

Also: There is an appearance by one of my favorite monsters of all time.

Dat first encounter.....

4/5 —

Thank Abadar I had 135 HP.
Other than that,Fun,challenging adventure.Better bring your A game, though

what

1/5 —

I don't even.

This mod makes it possible for a TPK to happen on the first action of the first round of the first combat.

What?

Four to five hours of getting kicked in the face

3/5 —

This is not a scenario for the faint of heart. The first encounter is the long drop after the short ride to the top, followed by encounters that build you up to the final twisting and turning rush. Do not come light, do not come unprepared. You will TPK the same as my table did.

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Announced for September!
Liberty's Edge
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Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Superscriber

Wonderful to see this listed.

Congrats Ryan,
Grand Lodge
Pathfinder Lost Omens, Rulebook Subscriber

I am very excited about this for SOOOOOOOOOOOO many reasons

Spoiler:

*the briefing
*Kyonin
*Potential for Treerazer
*Ryan wrote it
*it's going to be awesome!

Congrats Ryan!
Scarab Sages

Only three weeks to go!!
Can't wait.....
Scarab Sages
Pathfinder Lost Omens Subscriber

A Kyonin adventure by a great guy; can't wait!
Scarab Sages
1 person marked this as a favorite.

9 days later, apparently I can wait.... Does't mean I Iike the wait.
Is it two more weeks yet? No? Pah!
Dang it - in October it would already be out.

Stupid September.
Sulk.
Liberty's Edge
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Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Superscriber

Soon
Paizo Employee Developer
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Ryan. Costello wrote:
Soon

Bad news, Ryan. I had to remove the subterranean sewer horses from your turnover during development.

Liberty's Edge
Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Superscriber

What? WHAT?! What about the "riding in tight spaces underground and in the darkness" subsystem that went along with it?
Paizo Employee Developer
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Ryan. Costello wrote:
What? WHAT?! What about the "riding in tight spaces underground and in the darkness" subsystem that went along with it?

I replaced them all with talkative otyughs. People just can't seem to get enough of those things!

Liberty's Edge
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Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Superscriber

Talkative otyughs? All is forgiven, sir!
Silver Crusade

As a person who had to deal with a talkative otyugh at PaizoCon, I applaud the editorial change.
Pathfinder Adventure Path, Rulebook Subscriber

I've never played Pathfinder Society, probably won't get the chance to for the foreseeable future, but I think I'm going to buy this anyway. After listening to all of "Know Direction" over the summer, I'm really curious to read some of Ryan's writing.

Cheers, sir.
Liberty's Edge
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Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Superscriber

While no motivation to buy this is unwarrented, Nate, I recommend you give PFS a try. Heck, if you're buying this scenario anyway, offer to run The Elven Entanglement at your FLGS. Most regions have a core group of veterans begging for higher tier scenarios.
Contributor

Congrats, Ryan!
Scarab Sages

*chomping at the bit*

Can't wait!
Liberty's Edge
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Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Superscriber

Soon.
Paizo Employee Developer
Ryan. Costello wrote:
Soon.

This is not an otyugh. I am confused.

*Returns to reviewing otyugh-laden milestones and assigning otyugh-heavy scenarios*

But yes, soon.
Liberty's Edge
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Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Superscriber

It's an otyugh druid. He wild shaped.
Paizo Employee Developer
Ryan. Costello wrote:
It's an otyugh druid. He wild shaped.

I want one.

Liberty's Edge
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Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Superscriber

Yes you do. Not only is it a talkative otyugh, it talks a secret language.
Paizo Employee Developer
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Give it the Wild Speech feat. People so rarely expect an otyugh to talk; it would blow their minds to hear a bear talk and then find out that the bear is an otyugh...that can also talk.
Digital Products Assistant

This scenario has been pushed out to release tomorrow. Scenario #5-04 will still be releasing tonight.
Liberty's Edge
Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Superscriber

A small detail. It's still coming soon.
Liberty's Edge
Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Superscriber

Available now! Woo!
Alright Pathfinders, time to prove your worth. Tanglebriar awaits.
Scarab Sages

Squeee! From a quick skim through, this looks really interesting. Nice job Ryan.
Sczarni

I think I'm gonna buy this and work it into my home campaign -- the PCs just happen to be in the Tanglebriar right now, and in need of building some trust with the elves of Kyonin.

EDIT: And I am a Know Direction/Private Sanctuary fan, and want to throw some business Ryan's way!

Does this scenario have any recommended factions? I haven't seen any mentioned anywhere...yet.

If not, does this mean that Season 5 Tier 7-11 scenarios will follow a slightly different paradigm than the lower tiers have so far, or does this fall under the category of "one does not constitute a pattern"? :P

TIA!
Paizo Employee Developer
OpinionOrSatire wrote:

Does this scenario have any recommended factions? I haven't seen any mentioned anywhere...yet.

If not, does this mean that Season 5 Tier 7-11 scenarios will follow a slightly different paradigm than the lower tiers have so far, or does this fall under the category of "one does not constitute a pattern"? :P

TIA!

Not every scenario will have a faction-related opportunity. It so happens that #5–05 does not have such a faction goal, and I'm sure that there will be others—not all of them Tier 7-11—that will similarly have no faction association.

Shadow Lodge
John Compton wrote:
OpinionOrSatire wrote:

Does this scenario have any recommended factions? I haven't seen any mentioned anywhere...yet.

If not, does this mean that Season 5 Tier 7-11 scenarios will follow a slightly different paradigm than the lower tiers have so far, or does this fall under the category of "one does not constitute a pattern"? :P

TIA!

Not every scenario will have a faction-related opportunity. It so happens that #5–05 does not have such a faction goal, and I'm sure that there will be others—not all of them Tier 7-11—that will similarly have no faction association.

Except, of course, for those of us with Lantern Bearer characters who see this entire scenario as one big glorious opportunity to do some work for their true faction. ^w^

Pathfinder Adventure, Adventure Path, Lost Omens, Rulebook, Starfinder Roleplaying Game, Starfinder Society Subscriber

Any idea what factions are front and center on this? Also, can that information be added to all the Season 5 module adverts?
Soluzar wrote:
Any idea what factions are front and center on this? Also, can that information be added to all the Season 5 module adverts?

It is added to future season 5 scenarios...but John answered this two comments up. There are no faction favors to do in this scenario.

Congrats Ryan! I really enjoyed playing this one...
Liberty's Edge
Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Superscriber

Thanks lastblacknight. And thanks to everyone who has reviewed the scenario so far. Sorry for those who fell victim to an early encounter, although from one of the write-ups, I can see an error or two the GM made that increased the lethality of the encounter exponentially. I’ve posted some advice for GMs thinking of running this scenario in the thread in the Pathfinder Society GM Discussion forum.
Dark Archive

I'm running this tomorrow, and I'm really looking forward to it. I think I might bring a copy of Queen of Thorns to lend to anyone who seemed incredibly into the setting.

By the way, that last fight is ridonkulous.
Liberty's Edge
Pathfinder Lost Omens, Rulebook, Starfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber

Typo

Spoiler:
The Briarborn Juggernaut (a not quite advanced version of the Titan Centipede) Didn't have the fact that it can not be tripped in the CMB/CMD section. I assume that the same would apply as it did in the lower tier monster.
Dark Archive
thaX wrote:
Typo ** spoiler omitted **

Alternatively, just give it +196 to its CMD against trip manoeuvres based on its extra legs.

Liberty's Edge
Pathfinder Lost Omens, Rulebook, Starfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber

Giggle.
Scarab Sages

I think we broke it.

Spoiler:
Animate Dead on Briarborn Juggernaut. It's a horsey!

You may need to consider how to handle that. Our GM had to take a break to figure out what would happen. And we still ended up effectively ignoring a large part of the module. Official ruling may be necessary.
Liberty's Edge
Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Superscriber
PathfinderDad wrote:

I think we broke it.

** spoiler omitted **

You may need to consider how to handle that. Our GM had to take a break to figure out what would happen. And we still ended up effectively ignoring a large part of the module. Official ruling may be necessary.

Not official, but...

Spoiler:
Given how many reviews mention that the first encounter led to a TPK, I think this is a just reward for a well fought encounter.

I have personally witnessed that tactic once and read about it happening on two other occasions. It's not a tactic available to every party, and just happens to make a few parts of the scenario easier.
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