I'm not sure how to reward XP to my party after the encounter with the assassins at the start of Secrets of the Soul Pillars. They were attacked by the assassins, and, as indicated in the tactics notes, after Tulrak went down in combat, the other two retreated and escaped to the Cathedral of Wee Jas.
Do I award full XP for all three opponents? I'm not really sure if that is correct, since two of the opponents were not really "overcome", they retreated not because they were defeated, but to strike back from a better position later. Should I give partial XP, or full, or even none for them to the characters?
Regards,
Stefan.
The hardback says to award 150% XP since the Assassins are preped for the battle. I would aware 50%XP for the ones that escaped and then the other 100% if they are defeated in the temple.
Are your PCs where they need to be xp-wise? If they are behind, this might be a good time to give them a boost.
Are your PCs where they need to be xp-wise? If they are behind, this might be a good time to give them a boost.
They are a bit behind - levels 10 to 11, but mostly optimized by experienced players. However, they are seven, so this balances out in the end.
It think I'm awarding the full 150% for the defeated half-orc and 50% for the two escaped villains, as Sean suggested. Thanks.