Foxglove Manor Mission Briefing.

[BrotherBen]

Hello.

I'll be running Foxglove Manor sometime and I'm looking for ways to tie it to the goals of the Pathfinder Society. I've played the AP before and I think it would be a shame for players to miss out on Aldern's obsession towards one of the PC's. A local VO has suggested that the PCs are sent by Major Colson Maldris to clear out the house.

[Rei]

There are a few PFS scenarios that deal with the Foxgloves. Unfortunately they're of too high a level to run before it, but there might be something helpful there.

Spoiler:

The Green Market and The Golden Serpent.

[Fromper]

Given the geography, so close to Magnimar, it's more likely to Sheila Heidmarch who sends them, possibly as a favor to Mayor Deverin of Sandpoint.

[BrotherBen]

It may be a spoiler for those who plan on playing RotR, but I've decided on the following:

Spoiler:

Thassilonian ruins under Sandpoint have been discovered and are already being studied by the pathfinder society. The recent grisly murders that begin plaguing Sandpoint effectively halt all progress as the hired work crews become increasingly fearful. The players are sent by VC Sheila Heidmarch to provide aid for the agents already there.
Once in sandpoint the PCs meet with Sheriff Belor Hemlock and renowned pathfinder Koriah Azmeren. (Shattered Star) They brief the PCs on the progress of their investigation. They suspect the culprit is the person identifying himself as "Your Lordship". Hemlock comes to the conclusion that the murderer has taken up residence in Foxglove Manor. They place the PCs in charge of ending the threat as they continue to stand sentry over Sandpoint.
During her stay in Sandpoint to supervise the Thassilonian excavation, Koriah became the object of Aldern's obsession. His lordship's attention has greatly disturbed even this headstrong agent. While she is afraid to take part in bringing him to justice she hasn't shared her fears with anyone. Under scrutiny (Sense motive and diplomacy checks?) she shares the nature of her dread to the PCs and shows them the Skinsaw man's notes.

It's a little long and complex for a hook for a dungeon crawl, but I feel it will let me foreshadow the elements I want to present.

[kinevon]

BrotherBen wrote:

It may be a spoiler for those who plan on playing RotR, but I've decided on the following:

** spoiler omitted **

It's a little long and complex for a hook for a dungeon crawl, but I feel it will let me foreshadow the elements I want to present.

The problem with that is that it means you are foregoing a couple of elements in the end game.

Spoiler:

Add a couple of days in-town, investigating, and make one of the PCs the subject of either the Lust or Wrath options. Those do have an effect in the manor, and having the object of AF's obsession not involved would be problematical, IMO.

That way, during the days, some RP items can disappear, and the notes can start appearing in their place. Maybe a generic note or two to cover the time of the murder, since it is not part of the sanctioned content...