One Session Kit K1: Night at Fausen's Manor
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Up here in the mountains¸ the sun sets fast. The path has narrowed yet again as it diverts into this small slot valley. A gentle stream parallels the path; it's pretty¸ but the smell of rotting vegetation dissuades from lingering long. In the lengthening shadows¸ birdsong seems oddly muted. As the forest clears a bit up ahead¸ a small manor upon a little pond comes into view. The birds have gone completely still.
K1: Night at Fausen's Manor is an investigative adventure designed for player characters around 3rd level. In it¸ the players will be wined¸ dined¸ then sent to investigate a heinous crime. The players have been invited by the reclusive Lord Fausen to dine with him and discuss a job; Fausen is troubled by odd bumps and sounds in the night¸ something has been interfering with his mail¸ and recently his butler¸ Grimly¸ has disappeared.
About ONE SESSION© kits:
Sometimes¸ you just need an instant adventure¸ a one shot; a self-contained adventure where people can sit down at the table with no prior knowledge of the setting or plot¸ and wrap up after four hours satisfied with the ending of their story. That's what the adventures in the ONE SESSION series are designed for; insert them into your ongoing game or play them with strangers at a con. Bring your own ideas¸ equipment¸ and props into them and mix and match all you like. But ONE SESSION kits are designed to give you not just an adventure¸ but also everything you need to run the adventure besides the dice.
The map(s) where the adventure takes place (provided in an attached PDF) are broken up into 11x8.5 sections designed to fit into the PF/5e 1 inch=5ft scale¸ either pre-gridded or with handy 30/20ft rulers provided for tactical maneuvers. Pregenerated characters are given on printable sheets with all their abilities and spells outlined on a single piece of paper¸ while another sheet is provided with print-and-play miniatures for characters and monsters appearing in the adventure. Handouts¸ notes¸ and item cards are printed as player aids. An optional sheet holds quick-reference rules explaining the basics of d20 resolution¸ action economy¸ and other common play terms¸ designed for the new player or GM's convenience.