Pathfinder Society Scenario #5–10 Tier 7–11

Where Mammoths
Dare Not Tread
By Jerall Toi
 Where Mammoths Dare Not Tread
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 Where Mammoths
Dare Not Tread
By Jerall Toi

W hen the Pathfinder Society first turned

its attention to the dwarven Sky Citadel,
Jormurdun, the Decemvirate decided to
base operations in Nerosyan, the crusader nation of
Mendev’s capital city. Already considered an ally of the
WHERE ON Golarion?
Where Mammoths Dare Not Tread takes place across the
northeastern reaches of the Realm of the Mammoth Lords.
The PCs travel from warm and humid Tolguth, across the
Society and home to two of its lodges, Nerosyan was open tundra of the Thunder Steppes, to the foothills of the
the logical choice to serve as a staging ground for an snowcapped Tusk Mountains—and potentially across the
expedition into the Worldwound. Mammoth Lord’s eastern border to the barren Sarkorian
The arrival of hundreds of agents in Nerosyan, Steppe along the Worldwound’s western border. For more
however, was poorly timed, as it coincided with the information about the Realm of the Mammoth Lords, its
failure of the wardstones and concerted attacks from Kellid inhabitants, and the Worldwound, see Pathfinder
demonic armies. Though Mendev remains an ally that Campaign Setting: The Inner Sea World Guide, Pathfinder
the Society intends to aid, the Pathfinder Society’s Player Companion: People of the North, and Pathfinder
Master of Swords, Marcos Farabellus, has reassessed Campaign Setting: The Worldwound.
the logistics of using Nerosyan as a staging ground for
the expedition to Jormurdun—doing so would involve
a trek from the Worldwound’s southeastern edge to • Icestair • Tolguth
its northwestern extreme. With the increased levels of
demonic activity, Farabellus is rightly concerned that Realm
the costs of the resources required for such a venture, of the
including potential Pathfinder casualties, would be far Mammoth Lords
too high. Hillcross •
Farabellus petitioned the Decemvirate to instead
Tusk
establish a base camp on the eastern edge of the Realm
Mountains
of the Mammoth Lords. From there, agents should be
able to travel to the camp through the Hao Jin Tapestry Wyvernsting •
or overland, follow the Tusk Mountains, and reach
Jormurdun with minimal losses.
The Pathfinder Society’s leaders haven’t yet approved
Farabellus’ proposal. Instead, they’ve authorized the the Worldwound and to the lost Sky Citadel Jormurdun.
Master of Swords to send a small force into the region to Farabellus thereafter explains the merits of establishing
scout out a suitable site, secure the location, and ensure the staging ground along the eastern border of the Realm
the cooperation of any locals. of the Mammoth Lords before asking the PCs to make
the journey north and survey sites that may suit the
SUMMARY Society’s needs.
The PCs begin in Absalom, where Marcos Farabellus, In an attempt to prepare the PCs, Aram Zey informs
the Pathfinder Society’s Master of Swords, and Aram them of some of the cultural norms and expectations
Zey, the Society’s Master of Spells, detail the various’ of the Mammoth Lords, stating that the PCs may need
concerns over the Society’s current plans to use Nerosyan to negotiate with the barbarians for information about
as the staging ground for the Society’s expedition into potential sites and for the rights to make use of those

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the Pathfinders’ presence and sends scouts to intercept

GM RESOURCES them soon after they finish surveying their second site.
Where Mammoths Dare Not Tread makes use of the
In dealing with the scouts (and the Red Winter tribe as a
Pathfinder RPG Core Rulebook, Pathfinder RPG Advanced
whole) the PCs can use diplomacy or violence. Dispersing
Player’s Guide (APG), Pathfinder RPG Bestiary (B1), and
the tribes by force of arms grants the Pathfinder Society
Pathfinder RPG Bestiary 2 (B2), Pathfinder RPG Ultimate
uncontested control of the area. Alternatively, the PCs can
Combat (UC), Pathfinder RPG Ultimate Equipment (UE),
win the trust of the Red Winter tribe with words, though
and Pathfinder RPG Ultimate Magic (UM). This adventure
its leader insists on allying only with strong warriors. To
assumes the GM has access to these sourcebooks. In addition
seal the treaty, the PCs must enter the Worldwound and
to being available for purchase in bookstores and game
slay a powerful demon to prove their worthiness—and
stores worldwide, all rules referenced in this adventure can
the more dangerous, the more impressive.
be found in the free online Pathfinder Reference
While traveling into the Worldwound, the PCs may
Document at paizo.com/prd.
encounter the ghostly remains of Kellid raiders.
Thereafter, following the Red Winter tribe’s
information, the PCs encounter their prey. If
sites. Once the PCs are ready to the PCs manage to slay the demon and return
depart, Zey teleports them to the with evidence of the deed, the Red Winter
jungles surrounding Tolguth, tribe accepts the Society’s petition to
along with a collection of gifts establish a camp with the Realm of the
and trade goods. Zey leaves them Mammoth Lords.
a magical beacon that would allow
him to reach them through the Hao GETTING STARTED
Jin Tapestry and with instructions to Read or paraphrase the following
seek out information at Tolguth. to get the adventure underway.
En route to Tolguth, the PCs
encounter a predatory dinosaur Before the Pathfinder Society’s Master
in combat with a small group of of Swords, Marcos Farabellus, a large map
vrocks—a raiding party from of northern Avistan lies spread across the
the Worldwound. Following the table. A notched and battered longsword
encounter, a hunting band from
Marcos weighs the map down on one side,
Tolguth, which had been tracking Farabellus preventing it from furling closed, while
the dinosaur, makes it presence known. its sheathe does the same on the other
The band’s initial attitude towards the side. Farabellus has placed all manner of
PCs depends on what the Kellids witnessed during the objects upon the map, each indicating a different landmark
battle against the vrocks. or Pathfinder Society resource. Aram Zey, the Master of Spells,
After dealing with the hunters, the remainder of the frowns as Farabellus places another piece down upon the map.
journey to Tolguth is uneventful. Once within the walled “This is the lost Sky Citadel Jormurdun, in the very northwestern
settlement, the settlement’s elders soon grant the PCs extreme of what is now the Worldwound,” Farabellus explains,
an audience wherein they can petition for information pointing towards a dwarven-minted gold coin, “And this red stone
and assistance. With the support of the hunting band, is Nerosyan, Mendev’s capitol city. As you can see, any expedition
the PC can win the elders’ favor with ease; otherwise, launched from Nerosyan has to cross the entire demon-infested
the PCs may have to give gifts to win Tolguth’s trust Worldwound to reach the Sky Citadel. With the recent failure of
and support, reducing the PCs’ resources later in the the wardstones and increased demonic attacks along the border,
adventure. Ultimately, the elders agree to assist the PCs, such a journey would be suicide. It makes more strategic sense to
informing them of three potentially viable locations and enter the Worldwound from the west—from the Tusk Mountains,
of the Red Winter tribe, which still lays claim to any or home of the Mammoth Lords. It’s a shorter distance and there’d
all of those sites. be a whole lot fewer demon armies along the way.”
The PCs are then free to explore the three sites in any “Though that may be true, we have no allies or holdings in
order, which takes several days of hard travel across the the Realm of the Mammoth Lords,” Aram Zey interrupts, pushing
Thunder Steppes and the rugged terrain surrounding over a miniature marble elephant, much to Farabellus’ clear
the Tusk Mountains. As the PCs survey the sites, the Red annoyance. “However, though we do not intend to forsake our
Winter tribe—a Kellid tribe that still claims the lands allies in Mendev, the Master of Swords makes a valid point. The
along the edge of the Worldwound—quickly learns of Decemvirate has therefore authorized a small reconnaissance

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mission to the Realm of the Mammoth Lords. We are sending

you to scout along the eastern border of the Worldwound, find
TRADE GOODS
Aram Zey provides several trade goods to aid the PCs’
and secure a suitable location that we could use as a staging
negotiations. Offering one or more of the eight goods as
ground for our expedition, and ensure the cooperation of the
gifts grants the PCs a cumulative +2 bonus on Diplomacy
local barbarian tribes.”
checks during that encounter. Offering one or more goods
after failing a Diplomacy check allows the PC to attempt the
The PCs undoubtedly have questions for the two
check again at no penalty but does not increase the bonus on
senior Pathfinders. Answers to some of the most
the check any further. Some individuals react more favorably
common questions the PCs may have are provided
to specific goods as detailed in the respective encounters’
below. Should the PCs not ask questions, Farabellus,
descriptions, potentially granting a larger bonus. The PCs
eager to see his proposed plan through to fruition
may use any goods that they do not trade, and they
volunteers some of the information anyway, with
may give away their own possessions as gifts
Zey interjecting when the discussion tends
so long as the gift has a market value of
towards the travel arrangements.
at least 750 gp. The Society provides the
How do we get there and back? Zey
following for trade: five masterwork
answers this question. “I’ll teleport us
cold iron bastard swords; 750 gp worth
to a spot just outside of the barbarian
of silver jewelry; 20 pounds of Taldan
settlement of Tolguth. Not too close
chocolate; a chest of alchemical
though—these are people easily
remedies including six flasks each of
startled by magic. Once you find a
antiplague and antitoxin; three potions
suitable location, simply snap this
of cure moderate wounds; three
ceramic disc,” he instructs, placing
firefoot fennec pelts; six bottles of fine
a palm-sized, intricately carved
Chelish wine; and a fur-lined cloak of
disk on the table. “It will form
resistance +2.
a temporary beacon that I can
use to create a waypoint for
the Hao Jin Tapestry. With the
waypoint, we can easily move Farabellus and Zey allow the PCs
agents and supplies to the new ample time to prepare for their
base camp, but it takes time to set up; Aram Zey journey. Once they are ready, Zey
don’t think of this as an emergency hands over two parcels of trade
evacuation device.” goods (see the sidebar above) before
Where should we start looking? teleporting the group to Tolguth.
Zey answers this question. “I suggest that you visit If none of the PCs speak Hallit, Zey
Tolguth first. If you can befriend the barbarians there, provides one potion of tongues, though he also suggests
they should be able to tell you of a few possible locations. that they may want to find or acquire additional means
I intend to send a number of gifts and trade goods with of communication.
you to smooth negotiations. Of course, this does require
that one of you can at least understand Hallit.” Knowledge (geography) or Knowledge (local)
What type of location would suit our needs? Farabellus The PCs may already know about the Realm of the
answers this question. “The Realm of the Mammoth Mammoth Lords, its people, and their culture.
Lords is a dangerous place, especially that close to the 15+ The Realm of the Mammoth Lords is a savage and
Worldwound. Therefore, any staging ground has to be untamed wilderness, inhabited by great beasts such as
secure and defensible. Ease of access and availability of mammoths, herds of bison and aurochs, and the tribes of
local resources is a secondary concern, since we can move a nomadic Kellid barbarians that hunt them.
limited number of supplies through the Hao Jin Tapestry.” 20+ Despite its remoteness, the Realm of the Mammoth
What dangers could we expect? Farabellus answers Lords sees many visitors. Raiding orcs from Belkzen to
this question. “It may be warm around Tolguth, but the south, servants of Irrisen’s Witch Queen seeking
beyond that lies cold and unforgiving tundra. We call it to expand their borders from the west, traders from
the Realm of the Mammoth Lords for a reason—think Tian Xia brave enough to cross the Crown of the World
giant animals with lots of insulation. That close to from the north, and—most dangerous of all—invading
the Worldwound, I wouldn’t be surprised to see some demonic forces from the Worldwound to the east. As most
evidence of demonic influence, as well.” of the land’s visitors are hostile, the indigenous Kellids

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A1. The Dinosaur and the Demon N

K K
K

= Dinosaur’s and Demon’s Combat Area

PCs
Enter
K = Kellid Hunter

1 square = 5 feet Pathfinder Flip-Mat: Forest

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are justifiably cautious around strangers and show a

particular dislike for anything demonic or any displays
SCALING ENCOUNTER A1
Make the following changes to the encounter to
of foreign magic—especially magic that harnesses cold.
accommodate a party of only four PCs:
25+ Tolguth is a surprisingly warm location, warmed
Subtier 7–8: Reduce the starting hit points of both
by chains of hot springs and volcanic vents that run along
creatures by 15. Anytime the allosaurus has the option
deep glacier-carved valleys. Predatory creatures, including
of attacking a PC or the vrock, give it an equal chance of
dinosaurs said to have crawled up from poorly understood
attacking any target instead of always attacking a PC.
underground caverns, overrun the jungles surrounding
Subtier 10–11: Remove one vrock from the encounter.
Tolguth. Few Kellids travel much farther to the east due
to their mammoths’ aversion to the Worldwound. The
resulting no-man’s land is called hrungara—the point
beyond which the mammoths do not willingly go. check. The dinosaur focuses on mauling any vrock it
30+ Deep beneath Tolguth and the Tusk Mountains can reach, though after being harassed by the demon, it
lies a primordial world forgotten by time. Known as Deep readily snaps at anything else that approaches. The vrock
Tolguth, the vast caverns feature their own subterranean delights in taunting the dinosaur for 1 minute before its
sun and are home to massive dinosaurs and other strange wrathful nature causes it to attack the animal in earnest.
and mighty beasts. Although the two combatants don’t go out of their way
to attack the PCs, both readily attack any Pathfinders that
A. TOLGUTH approach. Place the PCs in the starting area shown on
Aram Zey leaves the PCs in a clearing three miles south the map. The dinosaur and demon fight in the large, area
of Tolguth with directions to the Kellid settlement. The outlined at the center of the map, and any creature either
lands surrounding Tolguth are warm and support vast one spots approaching within 20 feet of this area draws
stands of great tropical plants such as cycads, ferns, and its attention and initiates combat with the PCs.
rhododendrons, which form a dense jungle at the bottom The PCs are not the only ones watching this melee. A
of a deep glacier-carved valley. The clearing features a small band of Kellid hunters have been tracking this
large, round boulder resting in the middle of bubbling dinosaur—known for having killed one of Tolguth’s prize
hot spring—a relatively good landmark for Aram Zey’s mammoths—for the better part of a day, having skirmished
teleport spells. with it earlier. Spotting these hunters requires a successful
DC 15 Perception check (not including penalties for
A1. The Dinosaur and the Demon (CR 10 or CR 13) distance), and a PC who sees them and succeeds at a DC
Aram Zey’s directions are accurate, and finding the route 20 Sense Motive check infers not only that the Kellids are
to Tolguth is an easy matter. As the PCs push deeper watching both the PCs and the large creatures, but also
through the jungle, they come across an increasingly that the warriors are judging the PCs’ actions.
common sight along the eastern reaches of the Realm of
the Mammoth Lords: demons. Subtier 7–8 (CR 10)

Despite the incessant heat, humidity, and buzzing of insects, Allosaurus CR 7

navigating the jungles surrounding Tolguth is relatively easy hp 93 (Pathfinder RPG Bestiary 2 90)
thanks to the trampled foliage, fallen trees, and footprint- TACTICS
scarred game trails that cut through the dense plant growth. During Combat The allosaurus snaps at any creature that
A gray, cloudless sky peers through the lush canopy as a stark strays within its reach. Given a choice, it favors fighting the
reminder of the northern latitude. PCs over struggling against the vrock’s damage reduction
and spores.
Creatures: A mile and half out of Tolguth, as the PCs Morale Thoroughly frustrated and incensed, the dinosaur fights
make their way down yet another one of the jungle’s many to the death unless driven off by fear effects, compulsions,
wide paths, a vrock (three vrocks in Subtier 10–11) charges or similar effects.
out of the jungle ahead of them, chattering loudly. A
massive dinosaur follows just seconds later, obviously Vrock CR 9
angry. With a successful DC 10 Perception check, a PC hp 112 (Pathfinder RPG Bestiary 69)
notices several spears embedded in its hide, each bearing TACTICS
colorful pieces of cloth wrapped around the hafts; from Before Combat The vrock is too busy tormenting the dinosaur
the decorations, a PC can identify the spears as those to pay much attention to its surrounding and takes a –10
of Tolguth warriors with a successful DC 15 Knowledge penalty on Perception checks.

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During Combat Eager for battle, the vrock first attempts to circumstance bonus on Diplomacy checks to influence
stun as many foes as possible with its stunning screech the Kellids. They have a starting attitude of unfriendly
before tearing into the nearest foes with its natural (Diplomacy DC 24) if the PCs either waited out the combat
weapons. The vrock delights in finding new enemies and or attacked from a distance, as the Kellids may respect
preferentially targets the PCs. such discretion but are otherwise cautious of these
Morale Driven by an insatiable bloodlust, the vrock fights to strangers. Any PC who used magic with easily observed
the death. components takes a –2 penalty on all Diplomacy checks
to influence the Kellids, with this penalty increasing to
Subtier 10–11 (CR 13) –5 if any spell cast had the cold descriptor.
Denur and her companions feel it is best to confront
Tyrannosaurus CR 9 any strangers and learn their intentions, but she trusts
hp 133 (Pathfinder RPG Bestiary 86) that the elders of Tolguth are better judges of character.
TACTICS She willingly leads the PCs to Tolguth so long as she is
See Subtier 7–8. at least indifferent toward them. If she has an attitude
of unfriendly, she only agrees to lead the PCs to Tolguth
Vrocks (3) CR 9 if they surrender their weapons. If her attitude worsens
hp 112 each (Pathfinder RPG Bestiary 69) to hostile, she sternly warns them to leave before
TACTICS withdrawing into the jungle to return home. Even if
See Subtier 7–8. Denur don’t guide them, the PCs can reach Tolguth by
following Aram Zey’s directions—though befriending
Treasure: Although neither the demon nor the dinosaur the hunters makes it easier for the PCs to negotiate with
carries any treasure, the elders of Tolguth sometimes the other Kellids in the area.
pay a bounty to warriors who defeat dangerous beasts. In the unlikely event that the PCs fight Denur and
So long as the PCs reduce any of the foes to 0 hit points her companions, use the statistics for the Red Winter
or fewer and succeed at improving Denur’s attitude to warriors on page 12 for all four characters.
indifferent or better (see below), she cedes her claim to Rewards: If the PCs do not acquire the trophies and
any trophies to the PCs and tells them that the people of receive the reward from Tolguth’s elders, reduce each
Tolguth often admire decorated hunters. These trophies PC’s gold earned as follows.
have no gold value on their own, but the elders of Tolguth Subtier 7–8: Reduce each PC’s gold earned by 1,566 gp.
(area A2) do give the PCs a gift of a fine smilodon pelt and Out of Subtier: Reduce each PC’s gold earned by 2,149 gp.
a +1 invigorating spear (Pathfinder RPG Ultimate Equipment Subtier 10–11: Reduce each PC’s gold earned by 2,733 gp.
144) to honor their achievement (in Subtier 10–11, it’s
instead a +2 invigorating spear). If the PCs fail to meet these A2. Negotiations with Tolguth
conditions, Denur takes any trophies for herself and her Whether or not the PCs have Denur as a guide, they reach
band and claims the prize instead. Tolguth without further incident.
Development: After the PCs defeat the dinosaur and
vrocks, the four Kellid hunters emerge from hiding and High walls, constructed from timber, stone, and earth surround
make their presence known. Denur, the group’s leader, Tolguth. The Kellids have cut away the foliage surrounding
speaks a smattering of Common and, with spear ready, the settlement, providing an unobstructed view for several
demands that the PCs identify themselves. Tall, lean, hundred feet from the walls. Three bipedal dinosaur carcasses,
and muscular, the Kellids are a menacing group; the each with rounded dome-like heads, lie crumpled and pressed
countless scars exposed beneath their piecemeal hide up against the fortifications—a clear indication of the need for
armor only add to their intimidating presence. such defensive measures.
Denur had been tracking the dinosaur to put an end to
its mammoth-killing ways, and her initial attitude toward Even at a distance, a PC can identify the corpses with
the PCs depends on what they did during the recent a successful DC 15 Knowledge (nature) check as those of
fight. Even though the Kellids typically let their enemies typically peaceful pachycephalosauruses. As the PCs draw
destroy each other undisturbed, the hunters have a deep closer, they can identify signs of mutation and fiendish
respect for anyone who would charge into a brutal melee; taint on the corpses with a successful DC 15 Knowledge
their starting attitude is indifferent (Diplomacy DC 19) if (planes) check.
any PC purposefully joined the combat and used melee Tolguth is a large settlement of several thousand, and
attacks, and any PC who reduced one of the enemies many of the inhabitants speak and understand Common.
to 0 or fewer hit points with a melee attack gains a +3 The buildings inside the walls are evenly divided

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between permanent structures of wood and moveable did in area A1. If the PCs improved Denur’s attitude to
yurts more common on the steppe. Warriors at the gate friendly or helpful, the PCs gain an additional +3 bonus
into the settlement inquire about the PCs’ business, but on Diplomacy checks during this encounter, and they
except in exceptional cases, they don’t prevent the PCs instead take a –3 penalty if Denur’s attitude toward the
from entering; PCs with particularly exotic appearances PCs is unfriendly or hostile.
(such as native outsiders) may be questioned or searched The PCs must offer at least one gift as well as succeed
more thoroughly, and have their weapons peace-bonded. at a DC 22 Diplomacy check (DC 25 in Subtier 10–11) to
In fact, if the PCs mention their mission to find a base win the elders’ support. Offering more gifts allows the
camp for an expedition, any Kellid here recommends PCs to attempt the Diplomacy check again, as detailed
speaking with Tolguth’s elders—referred to as elders out in the Trade Goods sidebar on page 5. The GM can
of respect as much as actual age. The PCs are shown to a grant up to an additional +4 bonus on the check if the
larger building to await their meeting before being led to PCs make a special effort to match their gifts to the
the elders later that day. elders’ interests or appeal to the elders’ interests. Even
if the PCs repeatedly fail the checks, they automatically
Diplomacy (gather information) or succeed if they give all eight of the gifts. Traros then
Knowledge (local) relents and speaks.

While the PCs are waiting, they have an opportunity to “You wish to explore hrungara, where even the mammoths dare
learn more about the leaders that they’re about to meet. not go? You are either very brave or very foolish, foreigners,”
15+ Three local leaders tend to meet with strangers: Traros begins, “But no matter how reckless or insane, any enemy
Traros, sometimes referred to as “the Father of Tolguth;” of the Worldwound is of value to Tolguth.”
Vanna Demonbreaker, a mammoth rider of great He smiles broadly before continuing, “We know of a few
skill; and Bloodspeaker Olovon, who is a shaman with locations that may serve as a campground for you; Vanna has
considerable influence. It’s customary for one to offer one used them in the past. The first is a small cave network among
or more gifts before asking a favor. the lower reaches of the Tusk Mountains. The caves would
20+ Traros oversees Tolguth with more fatherly provide shelter against the weather and the height provides
concern than strict authority, and he is seen as a good a good view of the surroundings. The second is an isolated
leader. Vanna often pushes for Traros to combat the hot spring, located among the foothills at the base of the Tusk
encroaching Worldwound directly, though so far he has Mountains, much like the springs that heat Tolguth. The third
taken a less aggressive approach by reinforcing Tolguth’s is an abandoned town, built by foreigners generations ago.
defenses. Bloodspeaker Olovon is fiercely loyal to Traros Vanna can tell you more about each, but before you set out, I
and often brandishes a holy symbol of a woman astride have one warning.
an elk—identifiable with a successful DC 15 Knowledge “The Red Winter tribe still ekes out an existence on the
(religion) check as a regional depiction of Desna. Thunder Steppes and foothills of the Tusk Mountains. They lay
25+ Vanna is quietly concerned that Traros has grown claim to those lands and have often challenged Vanna and her
soft with age, and the two frequently find themselves of raiders, thankfully without resorting to violence. I doubt they
different minds about how to handle the Worldwound. would be as accommodating to foreigners.”
Bloodspeaker Olovon often acts as a mediator between
the two, which has kept their relationship from souring Vanna gives the PCs directions to the three sites,
into bitter rivalry. helping them update maps as needed. Vanna then
30+ Some believe that Bloodspeaker Olovon struggles answers any other questions to the best of her knowledge.
to reconcile Traros’s increasingly defensive and If the PCs recovered trophies from encounter A1, she also
isolationist decisions with his personal faith, and he rewards them at this time.
is likely to welcome new allies who might remind his What do you know of the Red Winter tribe? “I have seen
colleagues that the outside world continues to move, even them fight once—wild beasts, all of them, some fighting
if Tolguth does not. with their bare hands alone, tearing demons apart. Even
When it’s time for the meeting, several Kellids lead with all of their individual strength though, they are a
the PCs to a larger stone and wood building. The three small and shrinking tribe, struggling to survive along
leaders are waiting for the PCs and invite them to sit, the Thunder Steppes. They were once a proud tribe,
enjoy Tolguth’s hospitality, and explain their reason roaming the Ginji Mesa until something drove them east
for visiting. The threes’ starting attitude is indifferent, and broke their spirit.”
and so long as Denur was able to return to Tolguth, the What dangers could we encounter? “The great beasts
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are difficult to predict these days. Within the mountains, B2. The Natural Spring
frost giants are common, and along hrungara, anything
is possible.” Nestled among the foothills along the base of the Tusk
Mountains, a large steaming pool of bubbling water warms the
B. SURVEYING THE EASTERN FRONT nearby area, providing a welcome break from the chill winds
The three sites are located relatively close to one another, that blow across the Thunder Steppes.
yet the closest of the three still lies 45 miles east of
Tolguth. A group with a base speed of 30 feet takes almost With a successful Survival check, the PCs can learn the
3 days to cover the distance, whereas a party with a base following based on the check’s result.
speed of 20 feet takes nearly a day longer to cover the 15+ Though hot, the spring water is safe and drinkable.
same distance. The weather is relatively mild but still It’s likely heated in the same manner as the springs
cold (Pathfinder Core Rulebook 442), and as long as the PCs surrounding Tolguth.
wear cold weather gear or have similar protection, there 20+ The surrounding terrain provides little shelter
is no threat of exposure. The three sites form an uneven from the elements and even less in the way of defense.
triangle, and each is within one day’s travel from the other
two. The PCs may visit the sites in any order. Surveying B3. The Abandoned Border Town
a site takes at least 1 hour, and the PCs can make a skill
check at each site to learn additional information. Each Twelve dilapidated, wooden buildings huddle around what
site’s entry lists the survey details. once was a crossroad. The structures creak in protest as the
wind howls through their empty window frames.
B1. The Giant’s Camp
This site is located in the foothills of the Tusk Mountains. A PC who makes a successful DC 15 Knowledge
Following a few hundred feet of gentle climbing, the PCs (history) check recalls that similar settlements line the
reach a relatively sheltered cave network that could easily Worldwound’s border. This abandoned village was likely
hold several dozen Pathfinders and their equipment. founded to house farmers, merchants, and tradesman
required to support the construction and fortifications
Although nowhere near as high as the Tusk Mountains’ of the wardstones. With a Survival or Knowledge
snowcapped peaks, the location provides a commanding view. (engineering) check, the PCs can learn the following
The Thunder Steppes and Sarkorian Steppe are both visible to based on the check’s result.
the east. To the west, a canyon of red rock forms an ugly scar 15+ The town has a well that—with a little
across the grays, browns, and greens of the mountains. maintenance—could provide water. The buildings,
though old, would be strong and sturdy enough to
With a successful DC 20 Knowledge (geography) check, withstand the elements with minor repairs.
a PC can identify the red rock formation as the Red 20+ There’s no evidence pointing to why the town was
Rune Canyon, a corrupted place that some hypothesize abandoned. Ancient tables remain set as if for dinner, the
is connected to the Worldwound and drives any animals cupboards still house the threadbare remains of clothing,
brave enough to enter it mad. Exploring Red Rune Canyon and there are no signs of looting or animal habitation.
is beyond the scope of this adventure, but its proximity
may still be a point of concern for the PCs when deciding C. THE RED WINTER TRIBE
which site to choose as the Society’s base camp. With As the PCs survey potential staging grounds, the Red
a successful Survival check, the PCs can also learn the Winter tribe—a Kellid tribe that still claims the lands
following based on the check’s result. along the edge of the Worldwound—quickly learns of
15+ The cave network is dry, sheltered, and spacious, but the Pathfinders’ presence and sends scouts to intercept
provides little else. The space can easily accommodate a the PCs.
few dozen Pathfinder agents, a handful of large animals,
and the supplies necessary to support them. C1. The Red Winter Scouts (CR 10 or CR 13)
20+ The cave network sees frequent use as a campsite Soon after the PCs finish surveying the second site,
by others, evidenced by the remains of fires and litter. scouts led by Dorok Bear’s Claw warily approach them
Some of the tracks left in the dust, though old, are large by using the minimal cover to cover their movements.
enough to belong to humanoids that could be at least Before the PCs even see Dorok and his band, they
15 feet tall. With a successful DC 19 Knowledge (local) might identify the Kellids’ tracks with a successful DC
check, a PC surmises that the footprints probably 25 Survival check. With a successful DC 29 Perception
belong to frost giants. check (which includes modifiers for distance and

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conditions), the PCs can spot the Kellids once they’re Which campsite would you recommend? “How can I
within 300 feet; the Kellids are able to move 20 feet answer that when Thanock has not yet agreed to let you
closer unseen for every point by which the PCs failed use our land?”
the Perception check.
Dorok is a giant of a man, and the story behind his Creatures: Dorok leads a small, but able group of Red
title is clear; he has strapped a large, preserved bear’s Winter warriors.
claw to the stump of what remains of his left arm. Before
approaching the PCs, he instructs his scouts to circle Subtier 7–8 (CR 10)
around them, thus allowing the scouts to observe and, if
necessary, attack the foreigners from multiple directions. Dorok Bear’s Claw CR 8
Once Dorok gets close enough that the PCs can clearly Male Kellid barbarian 9
hear his voice, he shouts out a challenge in N Medium humanoid (human)
Hallit, demanding to know why the PCs have Init +1; Senses scent; Perception +13
trespassed on Red Winter lands. DEFENSE
Dorok and his scouts are primarily AC 19, touch 11, flat-footed 17 (+5 armor, +1
interested in understanding why the deflection, +1 Dex, +1 dodge, +3 natural, –2
PCs have entered their lands without rage)
permission. Though Dorok would prefer hp 118 (9d12+54)
to run the PCs off by using the Fort +11, Ref +5, Will +7
threats or actual violence, he’s Defensive Abilities improved
willing to listen to any uncanny dodge, trap sense +3;
story they offer. If the DR 2/—
PCs respect the Red OFFENSE
Winter’s authority Speed 30 ft.
and succeed at a DC Melee 2 claws +17
19 Diplomacy check, (1d6+7) or
they can convince mwk longspear +14/+9
Dorok that they mean (1d8+9/×3)
no harm and that he Ranged javelin +10
should take them to meet (1d6+6)
the tribe’s leaders. If the Dorok Bear’s Claw Special Attacks rage (22
PCs meet Dorok’s challenge rounds/day), rage powers
with insults or violence, Dorok (beast totemAPG, increased damage
offers them one opportunity to flee reduction, lesser beast totemAPG, scent)
before he orders his scouts to attack. TACTICS
Dorok can’t speak for the tribe’s leaders, but still During Combat Dorok’s tactics are simple but efficient; he
answers questions to the best of his ability. When not begins to rage as soon as combat begins and targets any
in situation that requires snap decision-making, Dorok obvious arcane casters first. While raging, Dorok’s right hand
is a cautious speaker, tending to take a few moments to transforms into a vicious bear-like claw, similar to the claw
think his answers through properly. His only response to strapped to his left arm. Dorok frequently uses Power Attack
questions about his missing hand is a fierce scowl. as he claws enemies apart, relying on his rage powers to
How did you find us? “Southerners do not know how to overcome magical defenses.
hide themselves properly along the open Thunder Steppes. Morale With the pride of the Red Winter tribe at stake, Dorok
It is remarkable that a rhinoceros has not yet gored you or fights to the death unless otherwise commanded to stand
that a mammoth has not trampled you while you slept, if down by one of the tribe’s leaders.
one considers where you have left your tracks.” Base Statistics While he’s not raging, Dorok’s statistics are AC
How should we approach your tribe’s elders? “You 18, touch 13, flat-footed 16; hp 100; Fort +9, Will +5; Melee
should speak to them with the respect that their stations mwk longspear +12/+7 (1d8+6/×3); Str 19, Con 14; CMB +13,
and experiences demand. Thanock, strongest of us, CMD 26; Skills Climb +10, Swim +9.
guides the might of the Red Winter. Bloodspeaker Velka, STATISTICS
the lore keeper, has seen more winters than Thanock and Str 23, Dex 13, Con 18, Int 10, Wis 12, Cha 8
I together. To survive out here for as long as that, you Base Atk +9; CMB +15; CMD 26
must be strong—stronger than even Thanock. Feats Blind-Fight, Dodge, Power Attack, Step Up, Toughness,

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Melee +1 longspear +12/+7 (1d8+7/×3); Str 18, Con 14;

SCALING ENCOUNTER C1 CMB +11, CMD 22; Skills Climb +8, Swim +9.
Make the following adjustments to accommodate a party
STATISTICS
of four PCs.
Str 22, Dex 13, Con 18, Int 10, Wis 12, Cha 8
Subtier 7–8: Remove one Red Winter warrior from the
Base Atk +7; CMB +13; CMD 22
encounter.
Feats Combat Reflexes, Improved Initiative, Lunge, Power
Subtier 10–11: Remove two Red Winter warriors from the
Attack, Toughness
encounter.
Skills Acrobatics +9, Climb +10, Knowledge (nature) +6,
Perception +11, Stealth +3, Survival +11, Swim +11
Languages Hallit
Weapon Focus (claw) SQ fast movement
Skills Acrobatics +11, Climb +12, Knowledge (nature) +7, Combat Gear potions of cure moderate wounds (2); Other
Perception +13, Stealth +4, Survival +13, Swim +11 Gear +1 hide armor, +1 longspear, mwk composite longbow
Languages Hallit with 20 arrows, cloak of resistance +1, backpack, bedroll,
SQ fast movement, ursine prosthesis climber’s kit, rope, 46 gp
Combat Gear potions of cure moderate wounds (2); Other
Gear +1 hide armor, mwk longspear, javelins (5), amulet of Subtier 10–11 (CR 13)
mighty fists +1, cloak of resistance +1, ring of protection +1,
antitoxin, backpack, bedroll, climber’s kit, rope, 46 gp Dorok Bear’s Claw CR 10
Special Abilities Male Kellid barbarian 11
Ursine Prosthesis (Ex) Dorok is able to use his prosthetic N Medium humanoid (human)
“hand” to help him perform two-handed tasks. He takes no Init +1; Senses scent; Perception +15
penalties on skill checks due to his condition unless the task DEFENSE
requires fine detail or careful manipulation. He is also able AC 20, touch 11, flat-footed 18 (+6 armor, +1 deflection, +1 Dex,
to wield two-handed weapons with the aid of his prosthesis, +1 dodge, +3 natural, –2 rage)
albeit with a –2 penalty on attack rolls. hp 154 (11d12+77)
Fort +13, Ref +5, Will +8
Red Winter Warriors (2) CR 6 Defensive Abilities improved uncanny dodge, trap sense +3;
Kellid barbarian 7 DR 3/—
N Medium humanoid (human) OFFENSE
Init +5; Senses Perception +11 Speed 30 ft.
DEFENSE Melee 2 claws +21 (1d8+9/19–20/×3), or mwk longspear
AC 14, touch 9, flat-footed 13 (+5 armor, +1 Dex, –2 rage) +18/+13/+8 (1d8+12/×3)
hp 93 each (7d12+42) Ranged javelin +13 (1d6+8)
Fort +10, Ref +4, Will +6 Special Attacks greater rage (26 rounds/day), pounce, rage
Defensive Abilities improved uncanny dodge, trap sense +2; powers (increased damage reduction, scent, beast totemAPG,
DR 1/— greater beast totemAPG, lesser beast totemAPG)
OFFENSE TACTICS
Speed 30 ft. During Combat See Subtier 7–8.
Melee +1 longspear +14/+9 (1d8+10/×3) Morale See Subtier 7–8.
Ranged mwk composite longbow +9/+4 (1d8+4/×3) Base Statistics While not raging, Dorok’s statistics are AC 19,
Special Attacks rage (18 rounds/day), rage powers touch 13, flat-footed 17; hp 121; Fort +10, Will +5; mwk
(knockback, quick reflexes, rolling dodge +2) longspear +15/+10/+5 (1d8+7/×3); Str 21, Con 14; CMB +16,
TACTICS CMD 29; Skills Climb +13, Swim +10.
During Combat The Red Winter warriors begin to rage as STATISTICS
soon as combat begins. They use their reach, knockback Str 27, Dex 13, Con 20, Int 10, Wis 12, Cha 8
rage power, and additional attacks of opportunity to control Base Atk +11; CMB +19; CMD 30
melee threats. If targeted by ranged attacks, the warriors Feats Blind-Fight, Dodge, Improved Critical (claw), Power
utilize their rolling dodge rage power. Attack, Step Up, Toughness, Weapon Focus (claw)
Morale The Red Winter warriors fight bravely, but if Dorok dies, Skills Acrobatics +13, Climb +16, Knowledge (nature) +8,
they withdraw to warn the rest of the tribe. Perception +15, Stealth +5, Survival +15, Swim +13
Base Statistics While not raging, the barbarians’ statistics Languages Hallit
are AC 16, touch 11, flat-footed 15; hp 79; Fort +8, Will +4; SQ fast movement

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1 square = 5 feet

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Combat Gear potions of cure moderate wounds (2); Other from the local megafauna, from the yurts’ woolen felt to
Gear +2 hide armor, mwk longspear, javelins (5), amulet the cooking meat to the bones used to create various tools,
of mighty fists +1, belt of giant’s strength +2, cloak of supports, and decorations.
resistance +1, ring of protection +1, antitoxin, backpack,
bedroll, climber’s kit, rope, 246 gp The Red Winter tribe’s hunters recently had a spate of
good luck and have brought home two large aurochs. As
Red Winter Warriors (6) CR 6 the PCs enter the camp, they observe the fierce, scarred
hp 93 each (use stats from tier 7–8) hunters break out in smiles, joke about the day’s events,
and join the rest of the tribe in carving up the carcasses.
Development: If the PCs convince Dorok to introduce Cautious curiosity replaces mirth in the presence of
them to the tribe’s elders, he leads them back to the Red strangers, and the tribe’s leaders Thanock Sundered
Winter camp. The tribe is currently on the move, tailing Bear and Bloodspeaker Velka step away from the dead
a migratory herd of elk across the Thunder Steppes. aurochs to meet with visitors. They motion for their
Dorok easily finds his way back by following a series of guests to join them in the largest yurt and take a moment
cleverly placed markers and employing his knowledge to clean their hands before speaking. The structure is
of the ungulates’ migratory patterns. So long as Dorok modest, containing only a few wooden and earthenware
accompanies the PCs, the tribe welcomes them but containers, a neatly folded stack of bedding, and a few
still keeps them at arm’s length due to their ingrained furs that serve as seats.
suspicion of foreigners. Thanock Sundered Bear is a tough-looking warrior in
If the PCs defeat Dorok and his scouts or manage his early thirties who has seen his tribe fall from a respected
to evade him while en route to the final site, they can position in the Ginji Mesa to a shunned band pushed to eke
find the Red Winter tribe’s trail with a successful out a living in the undesirable Thunder Steppes. Much of
DC 15 Survival check. If the PCs arrive without Dorok, the its misfortune resulted from Thanock’s decisions early in
tribe’s warriors confront them and demand to know their his chieftainship that inadvertently upset other tribes and
purpose. The PCs can talk down the guards and negotiate initiated a series of serious disputes. Nonetheless, the Red
a meeting with the tribe’s elders with a successful DC 19 Winter tribe doesn’t blame Thanock for what they have
Diplomacy check. If Dorok or one of his scouts managed chosen to interpret as unavoidable difficulties. For years
to survive the PCs’ attack and alert the tribe, the tribe’s he has watched families leave to join stronger followings
warriors attack the PCs as described in encounter C2. while others remain to endure hardships. Now his face is
Rewards: If the PCs fight but fail to defeat Dorok Bear’s stern and commanding, and he struggles to convey any
Claw and the Red Winter warriors, reduce each PC’s gold emotion beyond neutral intensity to strangers. He cannot
earned as follows. speak Common, and relies on Bloodspeaker Velka to
Subtier 7–8: Reduce each PC’s gold earned by 1,208 gp. translate for him. However, in his youth, the Red Winter
Out of Subtier: Reduce each PC’s gold earned by 1,744 gp. tribe met with Tien merchants who had crossed the Crown
Subtier 10–11: Reduce each PC’s gold earned by 2,280 gp. of the World. One of the traders impressed Thanock’s
father so deeply that the then-chieftain invited him to join
C2. The Red Winter Caravan (CR 11 or CR 14) the tribe. Having grown up with stories of the wonders of
A handful of small family units are all that remain of Tian Xia and its fighting styles, Thanock greets Tien PCs
the Red Winter tribe, which is on the move as it tracks with relative warmth in their native language.
the ever-shrinking herds across the eastern Thunder Bloodspeaker Velka is a middle-aged woman who has
Steppes. The tribe’s current holdings are limited to what used her magic, insight, and way with words to keep the
the individual Kellids and few domesticated animals can Red Winter tribe united over the past two decades. In her
carry on their backs. As a result, when they do make camp, people’s time spent along hrungara, she has seen more
it consists of little more than a few yurts, fire pits, and a and more omens of terrible times to come, yet she silently
crude paddock for the tribe’s scant collection of livestock. bears the burden of her worst premonitions to keep her
When the PCs arrive at the camp, read or paraphrase people from despairing. She dresses in furs and wears an
the following. elaborate, elbow-length gauntlet threaded with spiritual
talismans and terminating in a trio of sharpened ivory
The camp is little more than a handful of yurts set up in a spikes on her left arm.
vaguely circular yet defensible arrangement partially Thanock finds the idea of sharing his seasonal lands
surrounded by a crude palisade. A few open spaces create with strangers unappealing, but he also recognizes the
communal work areas where two large animal carcasses lie importance of forging alliances. Thanock and Velka
ready for butchering. Nearly everything in the camp is derived negotiate carefully, for the Red Winter tribe may not

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survive another poor decision. During the negotiations, retaliating. Each Red Winter adult is a hardened warrior
the PCs must make a successful DC 22 Diplomacy check and keeps one or more weapons close by. A handful
(DC 25 in Subtier 10–11) to convince Thanock to deal with of guards accompany Thanock and Velka during the
the Society. If the PCs have any remaining trade goods, negotiation. If Dorok is still alive, he and his scouts
they may use them as part of the negotiations. Regardless respond to the sounds of battle and reach the camp in
of success or failure, Thanock holds his position on one 1d4 rounds.
particular point: the Red Winter will not welcome a weak If the PCs fought Dorok earlier in the encounter, and
Society that cannot share in defending the territory. one or more of his allies survived to warn the Red Winter
If the PCs are to prove their people’s worth, they must tribe of the PCs, most of the Kellids hide just
venture into the Worldwound, slay a powerful demon, out of sight within the yurts as a few remain
and return with proof of their victory. outside, going about their business to
If the PCs fail the Diplomacy check, Thanock lure the PCs into the camp. The Kellids
and Velka remain unimpressed by the prospect of then spring their trap by bursting from
allying with the Society, but accept that an enemy the tents to avenge the deaths of their
of their enemy is at least a neighbor worth having. kin. Once the Red Winter tribe identify
Building a lasting alliance with the Red Winter the PCs as attackers, negotiating a
tribe would help the Pathfinders significantly in peaceful solution is impossible.
their upcoming expedition, but simply earning
the tribe’s grudging permission to set up a Subtier 7–8 (CR 11)
camp by slaying a demon is sufficient to
fulfill the Pathfinders’ mission. The Thanock Sundered Bear CR 8
two leaders answer any questions to Male Kellid barbarian (savage
the best of their knowledge. barbarian) 7/monk (martial artist) 2
What type of demon should (Pathfinder RPG Advanced Players
we slay to prove our worth? Guide 79, Pathfinder RPG Ultimate
Velka answers. “Two types of Combat 59)
demon threaten our lands. N Medium humanoid (human)
The first and lesser of the two Init +1; Senses Perception +14
we have come to know as the
Thanock DEFENSE
corruptors—beast demons. They AC 21, touch 16, flat-footed 18 (+4
spread their taint through the
Sundered Bear armor, +1 deflection, +1 Dex, +2 dodge,
animals, twisting their spirits. We +2 Wis, +1 natural, –2 rage, +2 shield)
have put down many a corrupted calf and hp 103 (9 HD; 7d12+2d8+43)
the wild herds grow thin. These beast demons walk on Fort +12, Ref +6, Will +9; +1 vs. fear
the legs of a horse, and attack with claw and barbed tail, Defensive Abilities evasion, improved uncanny dodge, naked
but most frightening of all are the human faces between courage, naked toughness
their pincers. The second and far more powerful is a OFFENSE
floating, disease-ridden ball of fat and filth. Where the Speed 40 ft.
beast demons corrupts, the filth demon kills, spreading Melee unarmed strike +14/+9 (1d6+6), bite +9 (1d4+3)
disease and infecting the land. You need only bring us or flurry of blows +13/+13/+8 (1d6+6)
proof that you have killed one of these.” Special Attacks flurry of blows, rage (18 rounds/day), rage
Where can we find these demons? Thanock answers powers (animal fury, guarded stance [+2 dodge vs. melee],
as interpreted by Velka. “The beast demons range not no escape), stunning fist (3/day, DC 16)
far from hrungara, often crossing the border to corrupt TACTICS
healthy herds. We know how to identify signs of their Before Combat Wary of strangers, Thanock drinks his last
passage and can show what to look for. As for the filth potion of mage armor before meeting with the PCs.
demon, we know one lairs in the remains of an ancient During Combat Thanock begins combat by entering Snapping
burial ground two days’ journey from here.” Turtle Style. Thanock’s rage does not manifest as a wild,
What happens if we refuse? Thanock answers. “Then we nearly uncontrollable fury, but rather as a silent and
cannot come to an agreement. I shall then ask you to leave.” menacing promise of violence. He attempts to grapple
Creatures: Conceivably, the PCs could attack the Red the strongest opponent, using Snapping Turtle Clutch and
Winter tribe and forcefully take the land from them. If Stunning Pin whenever possible. Thanock focuses on one
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to prevent others from interfering. 1st (5/day)—cure light wounds, expeditious retreat, feather
Morale Thanock fights to the death, or until Velka calls him off fall, liberating commandUC, remove fear, summon
(see her tactics). nature’s ally I
Base Statistics When not raging, using Snapping Turtle Style, 0 (at will)—detect magic, light, mage hand, message, open/
or benefiting from mage armor, Thanock’s statistics are AC close, read magic
17, touch 16, flat-footed 14; hp 89; Fort +10, Will +7; Melee TACTICS
unarmed strike +12/+7 (1d6+4) or flurry of blows +11/+11/+6 Before Combat Wary of strangers, Velka casts see invisibility
(1d6+4); Str 19, Con 14; CMB +12, CMD 28; Skills Climb +10, before meeting with the PCs.
Swim +12. During Combat Velka begins combat by casting haste
STATISTICS and beginning her inspire courage bardic
Str 23, Dex 13, Con 18, Int 10, Wis 14, Cha 8 performance. In following rounds, she uses
Base Atk +8; CMB +14 (+20 grapple); CMD 30 (32 vs. her magic to impede the PCs, dispel their
grapple) magic, and summon elementals to engage
Feats Dodge, Greater Grapple, Improved Grapple, airborne threats. She also heals her
Improved Unarmed Strike, Power Attack, allies but prefers to save healing for
Stunning Fist, Stunning PinUC, Snapping Turtle after combat. She doesn’t enjoy
ClutchUC, Snapping Turtle ShellUC, Snapping unnecessary slaughter, and offers
Turtle StyleUC the PCs the opportunity to surrender
Skills Acrobatics +13 (+17 when jumping), whenever a PC suffers a critical
Climb +12, Intimidate +11, Linguistics hit, falls unconscious, or dies; she
+1, Perception +14, Survival +14, instructs her allies—using magic if
Swim +14; Racial Modifiers +4 necessary—to honor any surrender.
Acrobatics when jumping Morale Though Velka knows when
Languages Hallit, Tien a fight is lost, so long as Thanock
SQ fast movement lives, she cannot bring herself to
Combat Gear potion of mage surrender—even if it might save her
armor; Other Gear headband life or the lives of her kin. However,
of inspired wisdom +2, ring of if the PCs kill Thanock and Dorok,
protection +1, gauntlets of the Bloodspeaker Velka surrenders and commands any
skilled maneuver (grapple) Velka surviving Red Winter tribe members
to stand down.
Bloodspeaker Velka CR 7 STATISTICS
Female Kellid bard (animal speaker) Str 8, Dex 14, Con 14, Int 12, Wis 10,
8 (Pathfinder RPG Ultimate Magic 25) Cha 18
NG Medium humanoid (human) Base Atk +6; CMB +5; CMD 17
Init +6; Senses Perception +11 Feats Augment Summoning, Combat Casting, Extra
DEFENSE Performance, Improved Initiative, Spell Focus (conjuration)
AC 18, touch 12, flat-footed 16 (+3 armor, +2 Dex, +1 natural, Skills Acrobatics +13, Escape Artist +13, Knowledge (local) +16,
+2 shield) Perception +11, Perform (oratory) +15, Perform (percussion)
hp 63 (8d8+24) +15, Survival +8, Use Magic Device +15
Fort +5, Ref +9, Will +7 Languages Common, Giant, Hallit
OFFENSE SQ animal friend (bears, elephants) bardic knowledge +4, lore
Speed 30 ft. master 1/day, versatile performance (oratory, percussion)
Melee spiked gauntlet +5/+0 (1d4–1) Combat Gear potion of darkvision, wand of lesser restoration
Special Attacks bardic performance 28 rounds/day (move (9 charges); Other Gear +1 leather armor, +1 light wooden
action; attract rats, countersong, dirge of doom, distraction, shield, amulet of natural armor +1, cloak of resistance +1,
inspire courage +2, soothing performance) claws of the ice bearUE, 77 gp
Bard Spells Known (CL 8th; concentration +12)
3rd (3/day)—dispel magic, haste, see invisibility, summon Red Winter Warrior CR 6
nature’s ally III hp 93 (see page 12)
2nd (5/day)—blistering invectiveUC (DC 16), calm emotions
(DC 16), cure moderate wounds, glitterdust (DC 17), Red Winter Hunters (2) CR 4
summon nature’s ally II Trapper (Pathfinder RPG Gamemastery Guide 276)

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hp 30 each
SCALING ENCOUNTER C2
Make the following changes to accommodate a party of
Subtier 10–11 (CR 14)
four PCs.
Subtier 7–8: Remove the Red Winter warrior from the
Thanock Sundered Bear CR 12
encounter, and remove the potion of mage armor from
Male Kellid barbarian (savage barbarian) 11/monk (martial
Thanock Sundered Bear’s gear.
artist) 2 (Pathfinder RPG Advanced Players Guide 79,
Subtier 10–11: Use the Subtier 7–8 creature stats for
Pathfinder RPG Ultimate Combat 59)
Thanock Sundered Bear, and remove one Red Winter warrior
N Medium humanoid (human)
from the encounter.
Init +2; Senses Perception +18
DEFENSE
AC 24, touch 16, flat-footed 19 (+4 armor, +1 deflection, +2 Dex,
+3 dodge, +2 Wis, +2 natural, –2 rage, +2 shield) armor, potion of enlarge person; Other Gear belt of physical
hp 162 (13 HD; 11d12+2d8+76) might +2 (Str, Dex), headband of inspired wisdom +2, ring
Fort +15, Ref +8, Will +11; +2 vs. fear of protection +1, amulet of mighty fists +1, boots of the
Defensive Abilities evasion, improved uncanny dodge, trap winterlands, gauntlets of the skilled maneuver (grapple),
sense +3; naked courage, naked toughness 100 gp
OFFENSE
Speed 40 ft. Bloodspeaker Velka CR 10
Melee unarmed strike +22/+17/+12 (1d6+10), bite +17 (1d4+5) Female Kellid bard (animal speaker) 11 (Pathfinder RPG
or flurry of blows +21/+21/+16/+11 (1d6+10) Ultimate Magic 25)
Special Attacks flurry of blows, greater rage (26 rounds/ NG Medium humanoid (human)
day), rage powers (animal fury, body bludgeonUC, guarded Init +6; Senses Perception +14
stance [+2 dodge vs. melee], no escape, unexpected strike), DEFENSE
stunning fist (5/day, DC 18) AC 21, touch 12, flat-footed 19 (+6 armor, +2 Dex, +1 natural, +2
TACTICS shield)
Before Combat As Subtier 7–8. hp 86 (11d8+33)
During Combat Thanock begins combat by drinking his potion Fort +6, Ref +10, Will +8
of enlarge person and then enters the Snapping Turtle Style. OFFENSE
Thanock attempts to grapple the strongest opponent available, Speed 30 ft.
using guarded stance, Snapping Turtle Clutch, Body Shield, Melee spiked gauntlet +7/+2 (1d4–1)
body bludgeon, and Stunning Pin whenever possible. Thanock Special Attacks bardic performance 35 rounds/day (move
focuses on one target at a time until it’s incapacitated, relying action; attract rats, countersong, dirge of doom, distraction,
on his allies to prevent others from interfering. inspire courage +3, inspire greatness, soothing performance)
Morale As Subtier 7–8. Bard Spells Known (CL 11th; concentration +16)
Base Statistics When not raging, using Snapping Turtle 4th (3/day)—break enchantment (DC 19), dimension door,
Style, or benefiting from mage armor, Thanock’s statistics hold monster (DC 21), summon nature’s ally IV
are AC 20, touch 18, flat-footed 15; hp 129; Fort +12, Will 3rd (5/day)—daylight, dispel magic, haste, see invisibility,
+8; unarmed strike +19/+14/+9 (1d6+7) or flurry of blows summon nature’s ally III
+18/+18/+13/+8 (1d6+7); Str 22, Con 14; CMB +18, CMD 37; 2nd (5/day)—blistering invectiveUC (DC 17), calm emotions
Skills Climb +12, Swim +14. (DC 19), cure moderate wounds, glitterdust (DC 18), hold
STATISTICS person (DC 19), summon nature’s ally II
Str 28, Dex 15, Con 20, Int 10, Wis 14, Cha 8 1st (7/day)—cure light wounds, expeditious retreat, feather
Base Atk +12; CMB +21 (+27 grapple); CMD 39 (41 vs. grapple) fall, liberating commandUC, remove fear, summon nature’s
Feats Body ShieldUC, Dodge, Greater Grapple, Improved Grapple, ally I, unseen servant
Improved Unarmed Strike, Power Attack, Rapid GrappleUC, 0 (at will)—detect magic, light, mage hand, message, open/
Snapping Turtle StyleUC, Snapping Turtle ClutchUC, Snapping close, read magic
Turtle ShellUC, Stunning Fist, Stunning PinUC TACTICS
Skills Acrobatics +18, Climb +15, Intimidate +15, Linguistics +1, Use the tactics from Subtier 7–8.
Perception +18, Sense Motive +9, Survival +18, Swim +17 STATISTICS
Languages Hallit, Tien Str 8, Dex 14, Con 14, Int 12, Wis 10, Cha 20
SQ fast movement Base Atk +8; CMB +7; CMD 19
Combat Gear potion of cure moderate wounds, potion of mage Feats Augment Summoning, Combat Casting, Extra Performance,

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Greater Spell Focus (enchantment), Improved Initiative, Spell both encounters, and include all items recovered on their
Focus (conjuration), Spell Focus (enchantment) Chronicle sheets.
Skills Acrobatics +15, Escape Artist +15, Knowledge (local) +20,
Perception +14, Perform (oratory, percussion) +19, Survival +11, D1. The Sarkorian Dead (CR 10 or CR 13)
Use Magic Device +19 Those hardy inhabitants of the Realm of the Mammoth
Languages Common, Giant, Hallit Lords frequently range into the Worldwound, frequently
SQ animal friend (bears, dinosaurs, elephants), bardic raiding parties to sneak across the Sarkorian Steppe, slay
knowledge +5, lore master 2/day, versatile performance demons, and earn glory. Though many raiding parties
(acting, oratory, percussion) return successful, barbarian raiders frequently meet their
Combat Gear potion of darkvision, wand of lesser restoration demise against packs of plague beasts, tainted megafauna,
(9 charges), javelin of lightning; Other Gear +2 chain shirt, or the demonic foes that stalk across the Steppe. Tragically,
+1 light wooden shield, amulet of natural armor +1, cloak many of those that die upon the Sarkorian Steppe do not
of resistance +1, headband of alluring charisma +2, claws of rest easily, as the corrupting influence of the Worldwound
the ice bearUE, 37 gp traps and warps their souls.
Early in their exploration of the Worldwound, the
Red Winter Warriors (5) CR 6 PCs encounter no dire threats; the ground occasionally
hp 93 each (see page 12) ripples as if it were convulsing flesh, sickly grasses
sometimes snatch at ankles, and the sky often takes on
Development: If the PCs defeat Thanock Sundered a sickly, alien hue, but nothing actively attacks them. If
Bear and Bloodspeaker Velka, they scatter the tribe the PCs are in pursuit of a beast demon, they occasionally
and eliminate any challenge to the Pathfinder Society’s glimpse an aurochs with pure white hair and horns to the
use of the land. The PCs are then able to continue their east. This animal—actually a kithangian in disguise—
survey of the three sites at their leisure. Defeating watches the PCs from afar and gallops away in the
the Red Winter tribe effectively concludes the combat direction of their travel if they get approach within 500
portion of the adventure; once the PCs select a base camp feet. Using the undulating terrain of the steppe for cover,
site and signal Aram Zey, proceed to the Conclusion (see the demon disappears from sight only to reappear on the
page 26). next rise, playing the part of a spirit animal untouched
Alternatively, if the PCs choose to prove their worth to by the blighted landscape that wishes to guide the PCs
the Kellids, Thanock applauds their bravery and wishes to safety or a site of significance. In truth, it’s leading
them a good hunt. If the PCs have chosen to hunt the filth them toward an ambush involving hazardous terrain and
demon, Thanock warns them before they depart that he possibly several of its allies. The distance penalty on the
knows of no living Kellid defeating one. PCs’ Perception checks makes it unlikely that they will
Rewards: If the PCs fight but fail to defeat the Red see through the demon’s disguise, and a DC 20 Sense
Winter tribe, reduce each PC’s gold earned as follows; Motive check allows the PCs to deduce that the animal
note any reduction in gold earned from area C1 if the PCs seems to want to lead them somewhere.
encountered and fought Dorok Bear’s Claw here. Early on the second day, the PCs come upon a battlefield
Subtier 7–8: Reduce each PC’s gold earned by 1,669 gp. where a Kellid raiding party made its last stand against
Out of Subtier: Reduce each PC’s gold earned by 2,205 gp. rampaging demons. The spirits of the warriors and their
Subtier 10–11: Reduce each PC’s gold earned by 2,742 gp. mounts still linger, posing a threat to travelers. When the
PCs arrive, read or paraphrase the following:
D. INTo THE WORLDWOUND
After making their decision, the PCs can head into the Gigantic blackened bones protrude from the ground and
Worldwound in search of the beast demon (area D2) or break up the otherwise monotonous, barren landscape. Giant
directly to the filth demon’s graveyard (area D3). Both rib cages lie exposed to the stinging winds, forming strange
options take them more than a day’s travel into the avenues and tunnels, while enormous mammoth skulls, with
Worldwound. tusks still intact, stare vacantly across the open steppe.
The following three encounters assume that the PCs
accepted the challenge from the Red Winter tribe and As the PCs traverse through or near the graveyard,
did not attack them. If the PCs instead scattered the tribe the restless dead rise up from the ground to relive their
through combat and never enter the Worldwound, ignore final moments. Mammoth skeletons pull themselves
any rewards entries in these areas. If the PCs decide to upright while ghostly armed and armored Kellids
hunt down and slay both demons, only reduce their gold materialize mounted atop their skeletal mammoth
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N
M1

M2
PCs
Start
Here
M3

M4

M = Mammoth
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of a mighty war cry, as a second group of apparitions— demons and attack relentlessly.
ghostly demons—appear a short distance away. Within Morale The undead mammoth riders fight until incapacitated
seconds, the two sides collide in a spectral skirmish, but by their sunlight powerlessness or destroyed.
as they do one rider points over at the PCs and calls out Special Abilities
to his comrades in Hallit, “More demons! Don’t let them Spirit Rider (Ex) A spectral mammoth rider can ride and fight
surround us!” from atop a skeletal mammoth as though it were a corporeal
Creatures: Several barbarian raider ghosts and their creature, though it never needs to make Ride checks to
skeletal mammoth mounts break off from the main host control or fight with its mount. As long as it is mounted and
to attack the PCs. for 1d4+1 rounds thereafter, the rider ignores its sunlight
powerlessness weakness.
Subtier 7–8 (CR 10)
Subtier 10–11 (CR 13)
Skeletal Mammoth (2) CR 6
NE Huge undead Advanced Skeletal Mammoths (4) CR 7
Init +6; Senses darkvision 60 ft.; Perception +0 hp 91 each (see Subtier 7–8)
DEFENSE
AC 13, touch 10, flat-footed 23 (+2 Dex, +3 natural, –2 size) Spectral Mammoth Lord (4) CR 7
hp 63 each (14d8) Spectre (Pathfinder RPG Bestiary 256)
Fort +4, Ref +6, Will +9 hp 68 each
DR 5/bludgeoning; Immune cold, undead traits TACTICS
OFFENSE As Subtier 7–8. The spectral mammoth lords favor one-on-one
Speed 40 ft. combat, and it is rare for more than two of them to attack
Melee gore +20 (2d8+12), slam +20 (2d6+12) the same target at once.
Space 15 ft.; Reach 15 ft. Special Abilities
STATISTICS Spirit Rider (Ex) See Subtier 7–8.
Str 34, Dex 14, Con —, Int —, Wis 10, Cha 10
Base Atk +10; CMB +24; CMD 36 (40 vs. trip) Development: The battle between the mounted undead
Feats Improved Initiative barbarians and the spectral demons continues for only a
few minutes before the giant skeletons crumble back to
Spectral Mammoth Riders (2) CR 6 the ground and the ghosts fade away, leaving nothing but
Advanced Wraith (Pathfinder RPG Bestiary 281, 294) a deathly quiet behind. The PCs are then free to continue
hp 57 each their hunt.
TACTICS
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hazardous areas are obvious enough that a PC can spot

SCALING ENCOUNTER D1 them without needing to make a Perception check.
Make the following changes to accommodate a party of
Creatures: A kithangian lairs in this area (three in
four PCs.
Subtier 10–11). In a fashion atypical of its type, the beast
Subtier 7–8: Remove one skeletal mammoth; one of the
demon has taken several tokens to remind itself of
ghostly barbarians attacks on foot.
its failed spawn—the deformed and twisted bodies of
Subtier 10–11: Remove one of specter and one skeletal
its corrupted animal young. As the PCs approach, the
mammoth.
kithangian emerges from behind the house as the white
aurochs, motions to the structure with a toss of its head,
and lows mournfully to coax the PCs into approaching
and stepping closer to the abyssal geysers. In Subtier
OPTIONAL ENCOUNTER
10–11, the additional kithangians take the shape of
The Sarkorian Dead is an optional encounter. If there are
young aurochs and hide among the larger beasts before
fewer than 90 minutes remaining in which to complete the
initiating combat.
adventure, none of the ghostly Kellids notice the PCs; they
Several fiendish aurochs graze on the twisted grasses
and the spectral demons fight for several minutes before
that struggle to grow in this area. These ungulates are
fading away.
several of the surviving descendants of the demon’s
decades-long corruption of the area’s fauna, and they
respond favorably to the kithangian’s spoken commands.
D2. The Proving (CR 10 or CR 13)
As the kithangian uses teleportation to stay ahead of the Subtier 7–8 (CR 10)
PCs, it frequently assumes its true form to lay down tracks
for the PCs to follow. With a successful DC 15 Survival Kithangian CR 9
check, a PC can easily find and follow these tracks, noting CE Large outsider (chaotic, demon, evil, extraplanar)
its distinctive equine hoof prints. When the PCs catch up Init +4; Senses darkvision 60 ft., all-around vision; Perception +18
to the kithangian, towards the middle of the second day, DEFENSE
read or paraphrase the following. AC 25, touch 9, flat-footed 25 (+16 natural, –1 size)
hp 115 each (11d10+55)
The trail leads to a crumbling ruin, built on the edge of a Fort +12, Ref +9, Will +7
shallow crater. Noxious fumes billow up from several vents at DR 10/good; Immune electricity, fear, poison; Resist acid 10,
the base of the crater. cold 10, fire 10; SR 20
OFFENSE
This was once the home for a family of herders, but Speed 50 ft.
all that remains of the structure are its scorched walls of Melee 2 claws +16 (1d6+6/19–20 plus grab), 2 stings +16
crumbling fieldstones. The kithangian that the PCs hunt (1d6+6/19–20 plus poison)
uses this blasted shell as a landmark, storage cache, and Space 10 ft.; Reach 10 ft.
ambush site. Special Attacks hatred, rasping tongues
The raw abyssal energy thrumming throughout the Spell-Like Abilities (CL 12th; concentration +15)
Worldwound seeps up through the ground, forming low, Constant—speak with animals
rocky blisters that swell from the pressure of abyssal At will—greater teleport (self plus 50 lbs. of objects only),
geysers, which explode if disturbed. Crossing through hold animal (DC 15), unnatural lustUM (DC 14)
a square containing such a blister—represented on the 3/day—air walk, quickened unnatural lustUM (DC 14)
map by the orange lava flows numbered B1 through 1/day—baleful polymorph (DC 18), summon (level 3,
B5—without setting it off requires a successful DC 15 1 kithangian 35%)
Acrobatics check. When a geyser erupts, it explodes in TACTICS
a 30-foot-radius burst centered on the moving creature, Before Combat The kithangian activates air walk then tries
dealing 3d6 points of energy damage to all creatures to lure the PCs toward the old house and into range of the
in that area (Reflex DC 15 halved) plus an additional abyssal geysers.
1d6 points of damage (2d6 in Subtier 10–11) for each During Combat The kithangian commands the fiendish animals
additional geyser triggered by the creature’s movement. to charge the PCs—an act that likely triggers one or more of
Determine the damage’s energy type randomly (acid, cold, the hazards. It then uses its mobility to engage one or more
electricity, fire, or sonic). Once a blister has exploded, it PCs in melee, changing into its true form during its turn. It
presents no further threat during the encounter. The uses its melee attacks and spell-like abilities to sow confusion

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K
A2
A1
A4 A3

B1

B4 B5

B2

B3 A = Aurochs
B = Blister
K = Kithangian

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and slay its foes, though it endeavors to keep one animal Hatred (Ex) A kithangian gains a +2 bonus on all attack rolls and
companion or mount alive. It does not hesitate to step on a damage rolls made against all creatures of the animal type.
geyser, trusting its resistances to absorb the punishment. In addition, animals take a –2 penalty on all saving throws
Morale The kithangian fights to the death. against a kithangian’s supernatural or spell-like abilities.
STATISTICS Poison (Ex) Sting—injury; save Fort DC 20; frequency
Str 22, Dex 11, Con 20, Int 7, Wis 19, Cha 16 1/round for 6 rounds; effect 1d4 Str plus nauseated; cure 2
Base Atk +11; CMB +18 (+22 grapple); CMD 28 consecutive saves.
Feats Improved Critical (claw), Improved Critical (sting), Rasping Tongues (Su) The faces between a kithangian’s
Improved Initiative, Lightning Reflexes, Power Attack, claws have long rasping tongues covered with tiny teeth.
Quicken Spell-Like Ability (unnatural lust) Whenever a kithangian successfully grapples a foe with its
Skills Handle Animal +17, Intimidate +17, Perception +18, claws, a rasping tongue slithers out from the face within
Stealth +10 and burrows into the creature’s body. Each round that
Languages Abyssal, Celestial, Draconic; speak with animals, the creature is grappled, it takes 1d6 points of damage
telepathy 100 ft. and 1d4 points of Charisma damage as its sense of self-
SQ change shape (beast shape II, Medium or Large animal), identity is warped and twisted. A successful DC 18 Will
swift transformation saving throw negates the Charisma damage. The save DC
SPECIAL ABILITIES is Charisma-based.
Swift Transformation (Su) A kithangian can use its change
shape ability as a swift action.

Fiendish Aurochs (3) CR 2

hp 22 each (Pathfinder RPG Bestiary 174, 294)
Tactics
Before Combat The aurochs warily watch any approaching PCs
and snort with displeasure.
During Combat The aurochs charge at the PCs at the
kithangian’s command and continually gore their targets.
Taking energy damage, being targeted by area effects,
being blinded, and similar effects cause the small herd to
panic and trample their enemies, typically rampaging in a
straight line.
Morale The aurochs are both aggressive and fear the
kithangian’s wrath. They fight to the death.

Subtier 10–11 (CR 13)

Advanced Kithangians (3) CR 10

hp 137 each (see Subtier 7–8)
TACTICS
Use the tactics for Subtier 7–8.

Fiendish Aurochs (4) CR 2

hp 22 each (Pathfinder RPG Bestiary 174, 294)
Tactics
Use the tactics for Subtier 7–8.

Treasure: From its skirmishes with Kellid warriors,

the Kithangian has accumulated spoils of war that
it stores under debris in the old house. Finding this
treasure requires a successful DC 18 Perception check.
Kithangian In Subtier 7–8, this cache contains a gold torc, three
intricately carved ivory bracelets, a minor ring of inner
fortitude (Pathfinder RPG Ultimate Equipment 167), a suit

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of rhino hide, and a +2 cold iron greatsword. In Subtier

10–11, there is also a lesser belt of mighty hurling (Ultimate
SCALING ENCOUNTER D2
Make the following changes to the encounter to
Equipment 210), and the greatsword is instead a +2 cold iron
accommodate a party of only four PCs:
courageous greatsword (Ultimate Equipment 138)
Subtier 7–8: Remove the fiendish aurochs from the
Development: Once the PCs kill the kithangian, it’s a
encounter.
simple matter to return to Thanock and the Red Winter
Subtier 10–11: Remove one advanced kithangian from
tribe.
the encounter.
Rewards: If the PCs encounter but fail to defeat the
kithangian and recover its hidden cache, reduce each
PC’s gold earned as follows. If the PCs defeat the demon
but don’t find its treasure, only reduce their gold earned Init +8; Senses darkvision 60 ft., scent; Perception +25
by half the listed value. DEFENSE
Subtier 7–8: Reduce each PC’s gold earned by 2,794 gp. AC 25, touch 13, flat-footed 21 (+4 Dex, +12 natural, –1 size)
Out of Subtier: Reduce each PC’s gold earned by 3,895 gp. hp 137 (11d10+77)
Subtier 10–11: Reduce each PC’s gold earned by 4,997 gp. Fort +14, Ref +9, Will +10
Defensive Abilities amorphous; DR 10/good; Immune acid,
D3. The True Hunt (CR 11 or CR 14) disease, electricity, poison; Resist cold 10, fire 10; SR 22
Following Thanock’s directions and locating the OFFENSE
graveyard is a simple task. When the PCs arrive, read or Speed 10 ft., fly 40 ft. (good)
paraphrase the following. Melee +1 scorpion whip +18/+13/+8 (1d6+8/18–20 plus
disease), bite +12 (1d8+3 plus disease)
The air is heavy with the sickly sweet scent of putrefying flesh Ranged tumor +14 (2d6 acid plus disease)
in this ancient graveyard. The source of the smell is quickly Space 10 ft.; Reach 10 ft. (20 ft. with whip)
discernible: eight ancient crypts stand opened to the elements, Special Attacks disease, whip specialist
several stuffed from floor to ceiling with rotting, putrid corpses. Spell-Like Abilities (CL 13th; concentration +16)
At will—contagion (DC 17), grease (DC 14), greater teleport
This graveyard features numerous cairn-like crypts (self plus 50 lbs. of objects only), unholy blight (DC 17)
constructed from massive slabs of granite, assembled 3/day—stinking cloud (DC 16)
over the years to inter and honor those who fell in the 1/day—summon (level 4, 1 gibrileth 35%), waves of fatigue
defense of Sarkoris. As the Worldwound crept westward, (DC 18)
it eventually corrupted the burial ground, causing the TACTICS
honored dead to fester. Since then, several different During Combat The gibrileth uses stinking cloud to disorient
demons have called the site home. the PCs and flies up to stay out of reach while picking off
As the PCs approach the graveyard, the weather takes individual targets as they flee from the cloud. He uses
a sudden turn for the worse as the gray clouds that have unholy blight to strike foes who bunch together.
loomed above for most of the day burst open with a crack Morale A coward at heart, the gibrileth begs for mercy when
of thunder and a hail of frozen eyeballs. The ocular reduced to fewer than 20 hit points, but it fights to the death
precipitation functions as hail (see Pathfinder RPG Core if the PCs don’t accept the surrender.
Rulebook 438). STATISTICS
Creatures: The gibrileth has made the graveyard its Str 24, Dex 19, Con 24, Int 13, Wis 16, Cha 17
lair. The crypts provide it a convenient storage place for Base Atk +11; CMB +19 (+23 trip); CMD 35 (37 vs. trip)
its victims as it waits for their flesh to soften and partially Feats Combat Expertise, Combat Reflexes, Greater Trip,
liquefy before the demon consumes them. It takes shelter Improved Initiative, Improved Trip, Lightning Reflexes
from the falling eyes by wallowing atop the cadavers Skills Fly +20, Knowledge (dungeoneering) +15, Knowledge
in a partially empty crypt, but once it notices visitors, (planes) +15, Perception +25, Sense Motive +17, Stealth +14,
it prepares to ambush them. In Subtier 10–11, two Survival +17; Racial Modifiers +8 Perception
mammoth corpses have reanimated as plagued beasts Languages Abyssal, Celestial, Draconic; telepathy 100 ft.
and serve the gibrileth as guardians. SQ tumors
SPECIAL ABILITIES
Subtier 7–8 (CR 11) Disease Any weapon a gibrileth wields becomes a vector
for spreading the demonplague. A creature bitten by a
Gibrileth CR 11 gibrileth or damaged by a weapon it wields is exposed
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G
G = Gibrileth
M = Mammoth

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is needed to resist this creature’s particular strain of

demonplague—see the sidebar for more details. The save
DEMONPLAGUE
The demonplague is a disease that affects plants and animals
DC is Constitution-based.
alike. In more intelligent creatures, the demonplague causes
Tumors (Su) As a swift action, a gibrileth can rip a grapefruit-
madness, then death. Such an infected creature grows
sized tumor from its body with one of its many arms and
paranoid and is prone to increasingly realistic hallucinations.
throw it as a splash weapon with a range increment of 20
In late stages, the creature’s fingernails, teeth, and hair
feet. A direct hit deals 2d6 points of acid damage, and deals
fall out, before finally horrible, pustulant wounds tear
1d4 points of acid splash damage to all creatures within 5
open and the creature dies a painful death. In animals and
feet of the target. A creature can avoid the splash damage
unintelligent beasts, it continues beyond death, animating
with a successful DC 22 Reflex saving throw. The save DC is
them as undead horrors called plagued beasts.
Constitution-based.
Beyond the Worldwound’s borders, the plague is much
Whip Specialist (Ex) A gibrileth doesn’t provoke attacks of
less virulent. Creatures gain a +4 bonus on saving throws
opportunity when using a whip.
against demonplague outside of the Worldwound, and those
suffering from it are not contagious (although creatures like
Subtier 10–11 (CR 14)
plagued beasts can still infect victims).

Advanced Gibrileth CR 12
DEMONPLAGUE
hp 159 (see Subtier 7–8)
Type disease, injury or ingested; Save Fortitude DC 18
TACTICS
Onset 1 day; Frequency 1/day
Use the tactics for Subtier 7–8.
Effect 1d3 Con damage and 1d6 Wis damage, and victim
is fatigued if it takes any ability damage from the disease;
Plagued Mammoths (2) CR 10
certain creatures slain by demonplague rise as plagued
Plagued beast mammoth (Pathfinder RPG Bestiary 128,
beasts (see Pathfinder Campaign Setting: The Worldwound
Pathfinder Campaign Setting: The Worldwound 56)
29); Cure 3 consecutive saves
NE Huge undead
Init +2; Senses darkvision 60 ft.; Perception +23
DEFENSE
AC 24, touch 10, flat-footed 22 (+2 Dex, +14 natural, –2 size)
hp 105 (14d8+42)
Fort +6, Ref +6, Will +11
Defensive Abilities channel resistance +2; DR 5/slashing;
Immune cold, undead traits
OFFENSE
Speed 40 ft.
Melee bite +22 (2d6+14), gore +23 (2d8+14), slam +22
(2d6+14)
Space 15 ft.; Reach 15 ft.
Special Attacks disease, trample (2d8+21, DC 31)
Tactics
During Combat The plagued mammoths use their
natural attacks to crush their enemies.
Morale The plagued mammoths fight to the death.
STATISTICS
Str 38, Dex 14, Con —, Int 2, Wis 10, Cha 15
Base Atk +10; CMB +26 (+28 bull rush); CMD 38 (40 vs. bull
rush, 42 vs. trip)
Feats Endurance, Improved Bull Rush, Improved Iron Will,
Iron Will, Power Attack, Skill Focus (Perception), Toughness,
Weapon Focus (gore)
SPECIAL ABILITIES
Disease A plagued mammoth inflicts demonplague (DC 19; see Gibrileth
the sidebar above) with each successful bite attack.

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SCALING ENCOUNTER D3
CONCLUSION
If the PCs slay a powerful demon and return with proof of
Make the following adjustments to accommodate a party of
their victory to the Red Winter tribe, Thanock Sundered
only four PCs.
Bear declares that the Pathfinder Society is a welcome
Subtier 7–8: Apply the young template to the gibrileth.
neighbor and can take its pick of the campsites. If the PCs
Subtier 10–11: Remove one of the plagued mammoths
both won the support of the tribe using the Diplomacy
from the encounter.
skill in their earlier encounter at the camp and killed a
gibrileth, Thanock realizes that he has the opportunity
to make a very powerful ally indeed—he pledges his
Treasure: The gibrileth has scavenged a small fortune direct aid in the Society’s business in the area, trusting
from the bodies of its plague victims and from the ruins that should he require their aid or political capital in the
of old Sarkoris. It keeps most of this treasure buried future, the Pathfinders will remember him as a friend.
under several layers of bodies in the southernmost crypt, As a result, each PC earns the Accumulating an Army
and finding this wealth requires a successful DC 20 (Mammoth Riders) boon on their Chronicle sheets.
Perception check and several minutes of rearranging After the PCs have dealt with the Red Winter tribe—
disease-ridden corpses. Anyone who attempts such a either by earning its trust or scattering its people—they
Perception check is exposed to demonplague (see the are free to conclude their survey of potential campsites.
sidebar on page 25). Once they have selected a site, a PC simply needs to
The valuables include two dozen beautifully cut pieces break Zey’s disc to create a beacon for the wizard. Soon
of amber, a beaten silver tablet inscribed in Skald with an thereafter, Pathfinder agents are able to travel through the
extensive family tree, a platinum locket (the portrait within Hao Jin Tapestry to the chosen site. Aram Zey personally
has long since decayed), a lion’s shield that instead features teleports the PCs back to Absalom where Farabellus
a tusked mammoth, boots of the mastodon (Pathfinder RPG summons them to discuss the Society’s next move.
Ultimate Equipment 229), and a stone of good luck carved from
magically hardened soapstone. In Subtier 10–11, there is Reporting Notes
also a manual of gainful exercise +1 written on forty sheets of If the PCs selected the giant’s camp (area B1) for the
burnished steel and a frost brand. Pathfinder Society’s base camp, check box A on the
Note that a character in Pathfinder Society Organized reporting sheet. If the PCs selected the natural spring
Play must purchase the manual for its benefits to last (area B2), check box B instead. If the PCs selected
beyond the end of the scenario. abandoned border town (area B3), check box C instead.
Development: Once the PCs kill the gibrileth, it’s a If the PCs completed the scenario by defeating the Red
simple matter to return to Thanock and the Red Winter Winter tribe in combat or through diplomacy, also check
tribe. box D.
Rewards: If the PCs encounter but fail to defeat the
gibrileth and recover its hidden cache, reduce each PC’s Primary Success Condition
gold earned as follows. If the PCs defeat the demon but If the PCs successfully surveyed all three campsites,
don’t find its treasure, only reduce their gold earned by signaled Aram Zey to indicate the preferred site, and
half the listed value. ensured through negotiation or violence that the Red
Subtier 7–8: Reduce each PC’s gold earned by 2,794 gp. Winter tribe would not contest the Pathfinder Society’s
Out of Subtier: Reduce each PC’s gold earned by 3,895 gp. use of the land, award each PC 1 Prestige Point.
Subtier 10–11: Reduce each PC’s gold earned by 4,997 gp.
Secondary Success Condition
If the PCs successfully earned the respect of the Red
Winter tribe by slaying a powerful demon and winning
over the tribe’s leaders with words—thus earning the
Accumulating an Army (Mammoth Riders) boon—award
each PC 1 additional Prestige Point.

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Where Mammoths
Dare Not Tread
SUBTIER Slow Normal

– 7–8 2,180 4,360

A.K.A.
Player Name Character Name Pathfinder Society # Faction
SUBTIER Slow Normal

This Chronicle sheet grants access to the following: Out of

3,022 6,045

MAX GOLD
subtier

Accumulating an Army (Mammoth Riders): You successfully recruited the aid of a small, capable tribe SUBTIER Slow Normal
of Kellid people hardened by years of constant strife, and they are ready to aid you when the Pathfinder
10–11 3,865 7,730
Society embarks to secure and explore the Sky Citadel of Jormurdun. This boon is cumulative with
any other Accumulating an Army boons you possess, expands your options when preparing for the
SUBTIER Slow Normal
expedition, and grants you additional benefits when directly commanding the mammoth riders.
— — —
All Subtiers Subtier 6–7

+1 invigorating spear (18,302 gp; Pathfinder RPG +2 chain shirt (4,250 gp)
Ultimate Equipment 144) +2 courageous cold iron greatsword (20,400 gp; Starting XP

EXPERIENCE
GM’s
+2 cold iron greatsword (10,400 gp) Ultimate Equipment 138) Initials

amulet of mighty fists +1 (4,000 gp) +2 hide armor (4,165 gp)

+
XP Gained (GM ONLY)
amulet of natural armor +1 (2,000 gp) +2 invigorating spear (32,302 gp; Ultimate
boots of the mastodon (10,500 gp; Ultimate Equipment 144)
=
Equipment 229) belt of giant strength +2 (4,000 gp)
claws of the ice bear (1,300 gp; Ultimate Equipment 234) belt of physical might +2 (Str/Dex; 10,000 gp) Final XP Total
gauntlets of the skilled maneuver (grapple; 4,000 gp; boots of the winterlands (2,500 gp)
Ultimate Equipment 235) frost brand (54,475 gp)
headband of inspired wisdom +2 (4,000 gp) headband of alluring charisma +2 (4,000 gp) Initial Prestige Initial Fame
GM’s
mammoth’s shield (9,170 gp; this is a lion’s shield that lesser belt of mighty hurling (14,000 gp; Ultimate Initials

instead features a mammoth’s head) Equipment 210)

+
Prestige Gained (GM ONLY)
minor ring of inner fortitude (18,000 gp; Ultimate manual of gainful exercise +1 (27,500 gp)

Fame
Equipment 167)
–
rhino hide (5,165 gp)
Prestige Spent
ring of protection +1 (2,000 gp)
stone of good luck (20,000 gp)
wand of lesser restoration (9 charges; 810 gp, limit 1)
Current Final
Prestige Fame

Notes
Starting GP
GM’s
Initials

+
GP Gained (GM ONLY)
GM’s
Initials

+
GOLD

Day Job (GM ONLY)

–
Gold Spent

=
Total

For GM Only

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