I still haven't received my copy of issue 146, so I finally gave in and ordered another issue. While at my friend's house I scanned his issue and saw that the Jade Ravens aren't supposed to continue past this adventure... but I wasn't able to read it carefully. So I have a few questions:
I saw the "fates" of Zan and Liamae, but what about the other Ravens?
In the Birdcage, who was the Young Master? Was it the slaymate?
How important is it that the PCs have met Harliss before? When my group played the Bullywug Gambit, they rested so much between encounters by the time they finally got to the room Harliss was supposed to be in, all they found were some dried puddles of slime, as well as a couple of daggers stuck into the walls where humanoid outlines of green dust appeared. Clear signs there was a battle where someone quite skilled took out several of the savage pirates. Is the fact they've never met her going to impact them negatively? Should I introduce her nowishly? My players are currently in Fogmire during HTBM, where should I bring her in and how?
Any feedback would be appreciated! Thanks.
Wyatt
All of the Ravens have their fates detailed in the module, though often very briefly - it's easy to miss. Kaskus has been killed, and his corpse is hanging in the square. To the best of my recollection, Tolin is in Porphyry House, though I might be wrong.
As for Harliss - how did the PCs learn about Drevoraz's attack on the Vanderboren estate, if they didn't meet her?
The simplest answer would be to eliminate Harliss all together for your needs. Especially if the PCs have a strong attachment to them, have one of the Jade Ravens contact them. Liamae for instance would be a good choice as she is in the exact same spot, and it'd be pretty minimal as far as changing things. Failing that you can have Harliss fight alongside the Crimson Fleet in Tides of Dread and then switch sides mid-battle. This will both let the PCs know who she is and also that she isn't exactly a friend to the Crimson Fleet.
~ Bryon ~
