In Search of the Unknown Monster List

For those of you who are playing the module B1 In Search of the Unknown. Here is the updated monster list using the Cresthaven RPG Monsters. 25 Monsters for B1 In Search of the Unknown for Cresthaven RPG 1. ORC - AC: 14; HD: 1; Hit: +1; Dmg: by weapon +1; MV: 120 (40) feet; MORSV:…

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September 14, 2015

Encounter / Map

The Cross Arms Tavern and Inn

The Cross Arms Tavern and Inn is the heart of the village, located just on the main square of Cresthaven. It is a cozy two-story timber and brick building, with several leaded glass windows that let the sunlight stream in. Inside, there is a warm fire burning in the fireplace and the scent of roasting…

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February 23, 2015

Adventure / Dungeon Mastery / Encounter

Random Encounters: Road mysteries

Your travelling party takes a rest on the side of the road. Or perhaps they have struck out cross-country, across farms and fields. What do you find?

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December 17, 2014

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Encounter

Map: Carbon Beach Backdoor

Now that the manor is ruined and nothing left, there can't be any more treasures to be found. Or can there?

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December 12, 2014

Encounter

Arachnid Ambush

This is simple ENCOUNTER and should be part of a greater story. Read the indented information to the party. Instructions to the DM are in italics. I would adjust the number of spiders so there are no more than 1 spiders per collective character level. The party has a very uneventful trek the mile or so…

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November 27, 2014

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