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Second Edition

year of

CORRUPTION’S
Reach
Scenario #2-01 Levels 1—4

Citadel of
Corruption
By Scott D. Young
Citadel of Corruption

Table of Contents
AUTHOR
Scott D. Young Citadel of Corruption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
DEVELOPMENT LEAD
Michael Sayre
Appendix 1: Level 1—2 Encounters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
DESIGN LEAD
Mark Seifter
Appendix 2: Level 3—4 Encounters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
EDITING LEAD Appendix 3: Game Aids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Leo Glass

EDITORS Organized Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28


Kieran Newton

CONTRIBUTING ARTISTS
Gisalaine Avila, Sebastian Gomez, Marko Horvatin, Fabio GM Resources
Rodrigues, Alex Stone, and Lindsey Wakefield Campaign Home Page: pathfindersociety.club
Books: Pathfinder Core Rulebook, Pathfinder Bestiary, and Pathfinder Gamemastery Guide
CARTOGRAPHY Maps: Pathfinder Flip-Tiles: Dungeon Starter Set and Pathfinder Flip-Tiles: Haunted
Jason Engle
Woodlands Expansion
ART DIRECTION AND GRAPHIC DESIGN Online Resource: Pathfinder Reference Document at paizo.com/prd
Tony Barnett

ORGANIZED PLAY MANAGING DEVELOPER


Linda Zayas-Palmer ScenAriO TAgS
ORGANIZED PLAY MANAGER Scenario tags provide additional information about an adventure’s contents. For more
Tonya Woldridge information on scenario tags, see the Guide to Organized Play: Pathfinder Society at
organizedplayfoundation.org/paizo/guides.
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
James Jacobs
meTAPLOT
PROGRAM MANAGER
Glenn Elliott

DIRECTOR OF GAME DEVELOPMENT


Adam Daigle SummArY
The PCs begin at a Pathfinder encampment on the edge of Finadar Forest with hundreds
PUBLISHER
Erik Mona of other Pathfinders, all present to explore the ruins of the ancient cyclops city of
Min-Khadaim. The PCs can collect gossip and rumor from other Pathfinders and speak
to the leaders of the Envoy’s Alliance and Grand Archive factions. After being briefed
HOW TO PLAY by Decemvirate members Sapphire and Shrike, the PCs receive their orders from
Venture-Captain Jorsal of Lauterbury, who assigns them a section of the ruined city to
explore and clear of threats.
PLAY TIME: 4—5 HOURS The PCs survey the surface buildings within their assigned area, mapping the site and
recording information with a series of skill checks. In an overgrown plaza, the PCs might
encounter the spirit of a dragon who laired here long after the city was abandoned.
While exploring the pyramidal Temple of the Eternal Eclipse, the PCs force their way
LEVELS: 1—4 through a series of sealed portals to gain access to the lower levels. Once inside the
subterranean complex, they deal with dangerous fungi that have become corrupted by
an unknown power before locating a lost library containing ancient records of the city’s
cyclops civilization. Within, research allows them to discover critical information before
the fragile scrolls and brightly painted mural-records decay with exposure to air from
PLAYERS: 3—6 the surface. As they uncover the clues, a strangely sentient undead guardian arrives to
defend the library.

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Citadel of Corruption
Citadel of Corruption
By Scott D. Young

Adventure
Background Where on Golarion?
Over the past year, the Pathfinder Society has worked to
rebuild its membership, make new allies, and strengthen its This scenario occurs on the western edge of Finadar
lodges across the Inner Sea region and beyond. The Society’s Forest in northwestern Iobaria. A gazetteer of Iobaria
mysterious and anonymous leadership, the Decemvirate, appears in Pathfinder Adventure Path #33: The Varnhold
have decided the time is ripe for a new call to action: a Vanishing, part of the Kingmaker Adventure Path.
year-long campaign of exploration into the dragon-infested
forests of Iobaria to seek out and catalog the land’s ancient
secrets. A coalition of Pathfinders from across Golarion have IOBARIA
embarked for the Iobarian wilderness to explore the ruins
of the former cyclops city of Min-Khadaim, establishing
a base camp at the ancient metropolis. To underscore the • Finadar Forest
importance of this initial foray, two masked members of the
Decemvirate are accompanying the expedition personally.
The philosophers and historians that founded
Min-Khadaim did so after fleeing the decaying empire
of Ghol-Gan, far to the south. The founders hoped that
the city, along with the new cyclops empire of Koloran
that then stretched across what is now Iobaria, would
become a utopian society, one that would reject the type
of corruption that had infected Ghol-Gan after its war of Over the more than 10,000 years that followed, the
conquest into the Darklands turned its people away from Finadar wilderness reclaimed Min-Khadaim. In 3610 AR,
their gods. Unfortunately, the cyclopes of Min-Khadaim a major earthquake felled the city’s spires and buildings
ultimately succumbed to their own form of corruption. that had poked above Finadar’s trees; with its visibility
The empire of Koloran fell into decadence and violent thus removed, the ruined city, though once known
debauchery as its leaders turned to demonic patrons well by Iobarian sages, fell into obscurity. Ever since
and foul pacts; in the century leading up to Earthfall, the first of the great plagues reduced the population of
Min-Khadaim devolved into a capitol of terror and death. Iobaria and drove its people apart, inaccessible sites like
In the city’s final days, a cyclops seer named Valgomorus Min-Khadaim have been largely forgotten.
was granted one of the last prophecies to ever come to A recent report from agents traveling through Iobaria
pass: he foresaw his city’s fall in fire and ash. Valgomorus brought the ancient site to the Pathfinder Society’s
was a minor functionary in Min-Khadaim’s great library, attention last year, and an initial survey revealed the
maintained by a hopeful few despite the cyclopes’ loss of tremendous scope of the ruins. Not only will the site
respect for traditional teachings. The insight was too much likely provide invaluable insight into the cyclops empire
for Valgomorus to bear, and he went on a murderous of Koloran, but once cleared of threats, it could serve as a
rampage through the library, slaying his colleagues perfect locale for the Society’s first lodge in Iobaria.
out of a sense of what he construed as mercy. Guards
finally overpowered and locked him in a reading room, Getting Started
but Earthfall cut short any justice. When the city was The PCs begin the scenario in a large encampment on
abandoned in the wake of that cataclysm, Valgomorus the outskirts of Finadar Forest. Hundreds of Pathfinders
was left, forgotten, to his fate. have traveled from across Golarion to the untamed

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wilderness of Iobaria as part of this major Society Gorm Greathammer (LN male dwarf prince): The
initiative. While the PCs know of this sizeable foray into boisterous leader of the Grand Archive is easy to find:
Iobaria, venture-captains have kept exact details his deep baritone voice and belly laugh can be heard
of the task at hand quiet. across the encampment. The dwarven noble is on
Once the PCs are settled, read or an extended leave from duty at his home, the
paraphrase the following to begin Sky Citadel of Kraggodan, and is anxious to
the adventure. begin the exploration of Min-Khadaim. Any
PC who shows an interest in the scholarly
Dozens of tents and the half-built pursuit of knowledge within Gorm’s hearing
frames of several future buildings is invited to join the Grand Archive faction.
encircle a newly constructed longhouse. See the Guide to Organized Play: Pathfinder
The tent city looks down on a dense Society for further details on Gorm and the
forest of blood-red pine trees, Iobaria’s Grand Archive.
iconic bruorsivi, dotted with the occasional Head Initiate Janira Gavix (N female
wisp of smoke here and there. At the halfling polymath): Pathfinders
forest’s edge, huge cut stones who have recently completed
nearly overgrown with their training are sure
vegetation and covered to recognize Janira. As
in creeping moss hint at Head Initiate of the
ancient ruins reclaimed Pathfinder Society, she is
by nature. responsible for connecting
Even in the chill of the Jorsal of Lauterbury each new crop of trainee
early morning, the camp swarms Pathfinders to the resources
with activity. More tents are being they need to be successful, from
set up, and the smell of breakfast emanates from a large securing housing, basic provisions, and opportunities
cook tent. Agents greet each other and swap stories in the for mentorship to helping the trainees adjust to their
mess tent, and rumors fly through the crisp morning air. new lives. The expedition to Iobaria includes many
Pathfinders who have only recently become full agents,
Before they are briefed, the PCs have a few hours and she wants to help them start off on the right foot.
to mingle with other Pathfinders who are also at Always cheerful, she happily shares her knowledge on
the encampment if they wish. If they do, they learn nearly any subject. Janira appears in Pathfinder Society
that while Venture-Captain Jorsal of Lauterbury is scenario #1-01: The Absalom Initiation, as well as
currently in charge of the camp organization, he has in several Pathfinder Society First Edition scenarios,
not yet formally begun the expedition. Instead, he is including #5-08: The Confirmation and #6-10: The
waiting for representatives of the Decemvirate, the Wounded Wisp.
Pathfinder Society’s 10 masked leaders, to announce Art of each of these Pathfinders appears on page 22.
their objectives. After interacting with other Pathfinders, the PCs are
The following are some of the prominent Pathfinders summoned to a meeting with Venture-Captain Jorsal
the PCs may encounter if they explore the encampment, of Lauterbury (LG male human warrior-scholar). The
any of whom can provide this information. meeting takes place in under a large open-air awning
Fola Barun (N female half-elf negotiator): An Ekujae that provides a spectacular view of the Icerime Peaks to
elf from the Mwangi Expanse, Fola has battled the the west and Finadar Forest to the south and east.
Aspis Consortium and fought for better support for Read or paraphrase the following once the PCs are
the Society’s field agents. She is now the leader of the ready to move on.
Envoy’s Alliance faction. She can be found in the main
mess tent, encouraging her agents before they take to “Welcome to Iobaria!” Venture-Captain Jorsal smiles and
the field. A PC who Makes an Impression on Fola with spreads his arms wide, gesturing to the expansive view
a successful DC 17 Diplomacy check (DC 20 in Levels before him. The sun glints off the snow-capped mountains
3–4) is invited to join the Envoy’s Alliance faction if they to the west, though it does little to warm the air around you.
are not already members. See the Guide to Organized Below the camp, the occasional clearing or stone structure
Play: Pathfinder Society for further details on Fola and dots the endless foliage of Finadar Forest, a huge expanse
the Envoy’s Alliance. of blood-red bruorsivi pines.

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“Used to the chill yet? Iobaria takes some getting used indicates the large map, which shows a large area of forest
to. Between the dry air and the winds off the peaks, you’d subdivided into regular squares.
best wear your warmer clothes.” He waves you over to “Based on a preliminary survey, the ruins of Min-Khadaim
his worktables, where a series of maps and documents have been divided into sections. Each team will explore and
sit weighted down with books, a wayfinder, and several clear their assigned section—Jorsal will provide the details.”
large rocks. They turn to you. “You may be relatively new recruits, but
“We live in exciting times. As you may know, the Society we, the Decemvirate, need you to understand the importance
has recently been exploring the wilds of Iobaria. There of this operation. There are mysteries here in Iobaria that go
are so many mysteries here! The ancient cyclops empire far beyond plagues and dragons. The cyclopes of Koloran fled
of Koloran has left ruins that have weathered the ages. here when their homeland of Ghol-Gan fell under the sway
The early Iobarian kings maintained their power through of evil forces. Those brave and determined souls that made
dragon-riding knights, and dragons still lurk in the forests the trip were determined to escape the mistakes of their
and hills all around. Plagues, wars, ancient magic.... Iobaria kindred, yet their descendants still fell into decadent decay as
has seen it all.” well, long before Earthfall ended their empire. The question
“As you may know, we’ve had some dealings in Iobaria of what laid them low at the height of their power is one of
recently, but the time has come to mount a major exploration. Golarion’s greatest unsolved mysteries.”
To do that, we need a good base of operations in the area,
something more permanent than a couple of rooms in an inn Sapphire is a supportive Pathfinder who treats the PCs
in Mishkar.” as promising new members. Shrike is far more cynical
The venture-captain slides a large map across the table, and seems to be of the mind that only experienced agents
rearranging the rocks and books to prevent it from flying should be assigned to explore Min-Khadaim. Rather
away in the breeze. “Down there, deep in Finadar Forest, is than waiting for the PCs to ask questions, Shrike begins
the city of Min-Khadaim, an ancient complex of ruins that to grill them with questions, randomly selecting a PC for
dates from the cyclops empire of Koloran, abandoned since each question and not being satisfied until they answer.
the Age of Darkness thousands of years ago. Not only is “What do you know about modern cyclops culture?”
it an amazing archaeological find, but it also is superbly PCs can attempt a DC 22 Society or Cyclops Lore check
located to serve as a base for further operations in Iobaria. to provide a suitable answer, or a DC 22 Deception check
Cyclopean architecture is built to last, so we’ll undoubtedly to fake one. If players have any in-game lore knowledge,
find something here to serve our needs. Once we explore they can use this even if their character does not have the
and clear the ruins, we can then establish the Society’s first appropriate skill; assume it is a tidbit of knowledge they
Pathfinder Lodge in Iobaria!” recall from their training or from earlier discussions with
Jorsal turns to you again and grows serious. “This is an other Pathfinders in the camp.
important operation for the Society’s future, and we have the “If trouble arises, how will you protect and preserve
support of the Decemvirate themselves! In fact....” the priceless artifacts or records you find?” This
question serves as a reminder that Min-Khadaim is an
Jorsal suddenly seems to focus on something behind archaeological site, and destructive combat could cause
the PCs, and he trails off. Two figures walk into the tent, irreparable damage to literally irreplaceable sources
both wearing helms that completely cover their faces. of culture and information. Shrike listens to whatever
One is short and stocky, wearing a sapphire-studded answers the PCs provide and reacts with incredulity at
helmet that covers their upper face. The other is a taller any mention of area-effect spells or abilities that could
figure whose face is completely hidden by a flowing damage fragile records. (“You do know that the painted
sheet of water that disappears into mist just past their murals that the cyclopes used to record their history
neck. A successful DC 5 Pathfinder Lore check to Recall will be more than ten thousand years old, yes? Perhaps
Knowledge allows the PCs to realize that the helms mark explosions that burn the paint off the walls might make
these individuals as members of the Decemvirate, the them slightly harder to read, yes?”)
mysterious leadership of the Pathfinder Society. “What was your grade in Master Shaine’s ‘Basic
Archaeological Principles’ class? Did you even take ‘Basic
“Yes, Jorsal, the Decemvirate understands the importance of Archaeological Principles’?” At this point, Sapphire
this season of exploration in the wilds of Iobaria,” states the intervenes, laying a hand on Shrike’s arm. “Be at ease;
shorter of the two in a scratchy voice that sounds older than they know what they must do. Trust in their skills.”
the speaker looks. “You may call me Sapphire, and you may Shrike pauses to give the PCs one last look. “Don’t mess
call them Shrike.” The speaker strides quickly to the table and up,” they state bluntly before striding off to the next tent.

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Jorsal and Sapphire also answer the PCs’ questions, The Quartermaster’s Warehouse: In addition to
if they have any. Likely inquiries and answers are providing PCs the equipment listed on Handout #1, the
given below. quartermaster’s store has equipment normally available
Who are the masked people? Jorsal frowns slightly, to the PCs for purchase. The camp counts as a settlement
“The Decemvirate are the ten leaders of the Pathfinder of more than 5,000 people, but only for purposes of
Society. Most agents at your pay grade never get to even non-magical equipment, consumables, and spell-casting
see one from afar, let alone receive a personal briefing services. If asked, Quartermaster Aram bin-Kaleel (LN
from two of them. If you have further questions about male human supplier) can offer advice on useful gear for
the Society’s organization, please direct them to Head the mission ahead, with alchemical antidotes, elixirs of
Initiate Gavix. She’s quite accustomed to helping trainees life, and 10-foot poles topping the list.
with such questions.” Historical Perspective: The PCs might also know
Why set up a new Lodge in a ruin? Sapphire answers. something about Iobaria or the cyclops empire of Koloran
“The political situation in Iobaria is... complex,” they from their previous studies. PCs can attempt a DC 18
explain. “In the past, recurrent plagues have encouraged Society or Cyclops Lore check to Recall Knowledge, or
a dispersed and isolated population. Avoiding large a DC 15 Diplomacy check to Gather Information from
population centers seems like a wise choice, especially other Pathfinders, such as the prominent agents listed
with so many of us from across the Inner Sea and beyond. on page 4. The knowledge they receive is based on the
And we’ll need to build up significant infrastructure at results of their check.
the ruin site to support its exploration. We might as well Critical Success As success, plus the PCs learn that the
build it to last.” Koloran Empire fell into decline when their leaders turned
What can we expect to find? Jorsal shrugs. “If we knew, away from the traditional ways to embrace dark and
we wouldn’t need to send you! But there are three likely mysterious powers from beyond Golarion.
sources of trouble. First, the cyclopes could have surviving Success The cyclops empire of Koloran covered this area of
defenses in their city: traps, constructs, magical defenses. Iobaria until about 10,000 years ago. The ancient cyclopes’
More likely, we’ll find other creatures that have moved civilization was incredibly advanced civilization, but their
into the ruins in more modern times. And of course, there modern descendants are known for violent behavior and a
are the standard hazards of exploring ruins: loose rocks, voracious appetite for flesh.
tunnels with bad air, green slime... the usual.”
Once the PCs have finished asking questions, Sapphire The Cyclopean Ruins
departs. Read or paraphrase the following as a reminder The PCs’ assigned section of the ruins is located just a
to the PCs on what their task is. few hundred yards inside the forest, and advance teams
have already cleared a path to the location. The site
Jorsal picks up a sheet from a pile of similar documents and consists of a square approximately 500 yards on a side,
hands it over, along with a rough map. “Now, as relatively heavily overgrown with brush and creeping vines. Here
junior members of the Society, your job will be scouting and and there, gigantic basalt stonework pokes through the
mapping the initial sites we’ve selected. Take this to the vegetation. Read or paraphrase the following.
quartermaster and he’ll provide you some basic equipment
for exploration. Explore everything in your assigned area A large stone wall looms out of the forest ahead. Made of
and make an accurate map. Explore all the buildings on the titanic stone blocks cut and fitted with precision, it feels
surface, inside and out. Find any entrances to underground ancient in a way that surpasses mere age. Creeping vines
levels and explore them as far as is practical. Keep an eye and moss cover most of the surfaces, but here and there
out for any threats and neutralize them. Clear your area so bare stone reveals carved symbols along the wall’s surface.
it’s safe for the follow-up scholars to go in and begin the A massive entrance archway a hundred feet wide is the only
detail work. Understood?” break visible in the wall as it stretches between stands of the
fiery bruorsivi pines. Above the archway, looking down on all
Jorsal provides the PCs with a list of equipment and who would enter, is a carving of a single gigantic eye.
a survey map (reproduced as Handout #1 and Handout
#2, respectively) and wishes them good luck. The PCs are required to map the surface buildings of
their assigned area, cataloging each one and entering
PREPARATIONS them if they can. Each building’s interior is to be fully
The PCs can make further preparations before they explored, with any upper or lower levels also mapped
head to their assigned site. and cleared of hazards.

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Exploring the Ruins: To facilitate gameplay, mapping Exploration Points: A PC who succeeds at a DC 20
the city is handled in Exploration Mode as a series of Acrobatics check (DC 22 in Levels 3–4) safely leaps
skill checks. To complete their task, the PCs must visit between the remaining platforms in the watch tower and
each of the numbered locations below and on page 9. At surveys the surrounding area. From here, they can easily
each location, each PC can attempt a single skill check or map the complex from above.
Perception check, as listed in the location’s description. If
at least one PC succeeds, the PCs earn 1 Exploration Point. A4. AMPHITHEATER
Instead of rolling their own check, a PC can attempt to Aid This oval-shaped building is completely surrounded by
by rolling the same skill (DC 15 in Levels 1–2 and DC 18 in thick brush and red bruorsivi pines. A thick layer of fallen
Levels 3–4). Keep track of the total number of Exploration pine needles and other organic matter has coated the
Points the PCs earn, as it affects the adventure’s Primary stonework. This was once an open-air theatre with stone
Objective (page 13). bench seating in the round.
The GM is encouraged to reward creative use of skills Exploration Points: The central stage area seems large
and abilities. For example, PCs with Cyclops Lore can use enough to be used for team sports, but a PC who succeeds
that skill for several of the checks in this section. If a PC can at a DC 18 Survival check recognizes a layer of ash on
justify how or why they should be able to use a given skill, the stone: evidence of a massive fire on the arena floor.
use your discretion, and set the DC up to 2 higher or lower Such PCs also know that there’s no way that ash would
than the listed skill depending upon how appropriate it have remained here for thousands of years; whoever or
is for the situation. If the PCs use a particularly relevant whatever caused the fire must have done so fairly recently.
ability or spell, the GM can allow them to automatically
earn an Exploration Point without rolling a check. A5. GRAND PLAZA
Each area requires 2 hours to explore and map. This was once a broad paved roadway leading from the
archway to the great temple in the distance. The edges
A1. DISTRICT ENTRANCE of the plaza are defined by decorative stone pillars and
This grand archway stands 100 feet tall and is made of fragments of statuary. The road surface itself is covered
enormous blocks of basalt set together without mortar. with grass and a thick layer of soil, requiring some
The exterior faces are carved with astronomical images, digging to expose the original paving stones.
with sun and moon symbols dominating. From this Exploration Points: Many of the statues are so eroded
vantage point, the stand of bruorsivi pines blocks the view as to be featureless, but a PC who succeeds at a DC
of the amphitheater (area A4), the ziggurat (area A7), the 18 Occultism or Society check (DC 20 in Levels 3–4)
storehouses (area A8), and the planetarium (area A9). recognizes that they are not humanoid in basic design.
Exploration Points: A PC who succeeds at a DC 20
Athletics check (DC 22 in Levels 3–4) finds and uses a A6. DRAGON SPIRIT LOW
reliable path to Climb the archway without damaging it After Min-Khadaim’s fall, the forest began to slowly
and documents the finer details of the astronomical images. reclaim the land. Bruorsivi pines grew into a large stand of
trees stretching from the wall (area A2) and amphitheater
A2. DISTRICT WALL (area A4) across the Grand Plaza (area A5), obstructing
The district wall stands 60 feet tall and is 60 feet wide at the view of the ziggurat (area A7) from the main gate.
the base, narrowing to a width of 30 feet at the top. The
walls are made of the same massive blocks as the entrance The bruorsivi pine forest opens into a clearing 30 yards
arch. Though battered and shaken by earthquakes over across. Although the cyclopean plaza’s stone tiles are covered
the centuries, the wall is still largely intact, except for one by several inches of soil, no vegetation grows here. A pile of
area that has collapsed. large bones sits near the center of the clearing, topped by
Exploration Points: A PC who succeeds at a DC 18 an immense skull. With its enormous jaws and swept-back
Crafting check (DC 20 in Levels 3–4) determines that the horns, the skull is unmistakably that of a dragon. The empty
stones making up the collapsed portion of the wall have eye sockets stare directly at the only entrance to the clearing.
partially melted.
The clearing marks the place where the silver dragon
A3. WATCH TOWER Isythysyus succumbed to one of Iobaria’s recurrent
Each tower is 80 feet across and 80 feet tall. The inner plagues. Isythysyus was drawn to the ruins by a rumor
floors have collapsed, leaving each an empty, cylindrical that the cyclopes of Koloran sought to unleash an evil
shell mostly open to the sky. power upon the world in the days before Earthfall.

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A6. Dragon Spirit

PCs enter here


1 square = 5 feet Pathfinder Flip-Tiles: Haunted Woodlands

Delving in the caverns beneath the city, the dragon fell Levels 1–2
afoul of the corrupting rot in the lower levels. Eschewing
aid, Isythysyus remained at the ruins, feverishly trying to DRAGON’S DEATH HAZARD 3
uncover the cyclopes’ planned ritual before returning to Page 14, art on page 23
the surface just in time to die in the sunlight.
Hazard: Isythysyus’s tragic and selfless death was GOBLIN SKELETONS (2) CREATURE –1
twisted by the fell powers the cyclopes worshipped. Page 14
The dragon’s essence infused the place where she died,
producing a haunt that lashes out at any living creatures Levels 3–4
that approach the dragon’s skull.
Creatures: On the edges of the clearing are the bones DRAGON’S DEATH HAZARD 5
of a dozen more recent would-be squatters, goblins who Page 18, art on page 23
were cut to ribbons by the haunt. One round after the
haunt triggers, some of the skeletons animate and move to HOBGOBLIN SKELETONS (2) CREATURE 1
attack any living creatures in sight. As mindless creatures Page 18
and a fixed haunt, the creatures do not use intelligent or Reward: The first animated skeleton carries a wand
complex tactics. (In Levels 3–4, the goblin skeletons are of comprehend language. In Levels 3–4, a small cluster
replaced by hobgoblin skeletons.) of silver scales that still maintain their luster are piled

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under the dragon’s skeleton; in total, these scales are have forgotten, the GM can remind the players that
worth 50 gp. equipment they were issued includes plenty of rope
Exploration Points: A PC who succeeds at a DC 20 and a block and tackle, which makes the climbing
Arcana check (DC 22 in Levels 3–4) recognizes that the process much easier.
magically sustained bones come from a silver dragon. Reward: One item of value remains in the shrine,
missed by the priests who desecrated the temple and
A7. TEMPLE OF THE ETERNAL ECLIPSE turned it to another use. A PC who succeeds at a DC 16
Perception check to Seek (DC 19 in Levels 3–4) locates
This stepped pyramid rises nearly to the treetops, a hundred a piece of lapis lazuli worth 6 gp along the inside edge
and fifty feet above. Each layer of stone is assembled from of one of the stone blocks. In Levels 3–4, the lapis lazuli
huge blocks of basalt, mostly covered in moss and vines. is instead worth 15 gp.
Richly carved pictographs adorn the stone, wherever visible Exploration Points: A PC who succeeds at a DC 20
among the patches of vegetation. A steep staircase sized for Religion check (DC 22 in Levels 3–4) deciphers the
giants rises up one face of the ziggurat to the upper platform, imagery of the Moon on the ziggurat and determines
where a small building crowns the summit. both its original and mutated religious significance
(see above).
This ziggurat was once dedicated to the Moon, one
of the cyclopes’ most beloved deities. As the cyclopes A8. STOREHOUSES
turned to evil and brutality, the temple was repurposed, These rows of low stone buildings were once used to
with harsher paintings splashed over the finely detailed hold grain, but as the cyclopes abandoned their former
originals. The Moon was no longer seen as a peaceful way of life, they were turned to other purposes. Just
entity, but the Devourer of Light, She Who Would Eat before Earthfall they were used to hold those from the
the Sun. The temple became a place of violent, sacrificial surrounding lands that the cyclopes had captured and
rituals which reached their height during the time of a enslaved to be used as either sacrifices or food.
solar eclipse. Exploration Points: A PC who succeeds at a DC 22
The only passable entrance to the subterranean levels Perception check (DC 24 in Levels 3–4) notices that
is through the ziggurat’s central shaft. PCs must climb these storehouses break the regular pattern of alignment
the exterior of the structure, force a way through the of the rest of the buildings in the complex, suggesting
partially collapsed doorway into the shrine on top, and that they were built later.
then lower themselves down the shaft.
The exterior staircase is at a 60-degree angle; A9. PLANETARIUM
Climbing it requires a successful DC 10 Athletics check. This squat round building with a domed roof served as
At the top, a 40-foot square platform is covered with a place for cyclopean seers to predict and make use of
grass and moss, with a 20-foot-square shrine in the celestial portents. On the roof is a large stone sphere
center. The entranceway of this shrine has been blocked half-set into the floor and perforated with thousands of
by debris that fell during the earthquake that toppled tiny holes. The lower part of the sphere is supported by
the city’s spires. It can be Forced Open with an DC thousands of stone bearings. By Squeezing through from
18 Athletics check or repaired with a DC 18 Crafting an entrance hatch in the southern end, a Large creature
check (taking 1d4 hours); these both become DC 20 can stand within the sphere and see light entering
for Levels 3–4. Alternately, a Medium or smaller PC through the holes. These holes are precisely located to
could use Acrobatics to Squeeze through a hole in the recreate the constellations of Golarion’s night sky as
damaged roof and then clear the debris from the inside, seen 10,000 years ago. The sphere is perfectly balanced,
granting a +2 circumstance bonus to the Athletics check so that a Large creature can walk in the sphere and
to Force it Open. rotate it under their weight, almost like a water wheel.
The inside of the shrine is nearly bare, although the A series of pictographs along the circumference of the
walls were once painted with colorful murals inlaid sphere allowed the cyclopes astronomers to recreate the
with precious stones and silver. In the center of the constellations for any time of the year.
room, a circular shaft 10 feet in diameter descends Exploration Points: A PC who succeeds at a DC 20
20 feet before turning into a 10-foot-wide spiraling Nature check (DC 22 in Levels 3–4) uncovers the fact
staircase that leads down into area B1. The walls of that there are some stars shown on the dome that do not
the shaft are smooth, requiring a successful DC 20 exist in the modern sky. Either these stars are no longer
Athletics check to Climb down. If the PCs seem to visible, or no longer exist.

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Catacombs is not entirely barred, it has become stuck. The PCs
The city of Min-Khadaim once had extensive underground can Force Open the door with a successful DC 20
chambers, exceeding the usable space of the upper city. Athletics check (DC 22 in Levels 3–4). Note that the
Repeated earthquakes have caused extensive damage PCs have a pair of crowbars in the equipment provided
to these subterranean areas, with many now collapsed by Venture-Captain Jorsal, which allows one PC to
or cut off from surface access. In the PCs’ assigned Aid another without either of them taking the –2 item
sector, only a small underground area is still accessible, penalty to Athletics for not having an appropriate tool
from the bottom of the shaft leading to the Temple of (Core Rulebook 242). The DC of the check to use the
Eternal Eclipse. Use the map on page 11 for these areas. Aid reaction is 15. If the PCs fail the check to Force
Unless otherwise indicated, all tunnels are 15 feet Open the door at least 3 times, or if they break the door
high and all rooms are 20 feet high. Walls and floors are down, the abyssal fungi in area B2 are on high alert; this
chiseled out of the bedrock and inscribed with decorative grants the fungi a +2 circumstance bonus to initiative
patterns of stars, suns and moons. All areas are unlit, so rolls during that encounter.
PCs without darkvision require a light source.
B2. FUNGAL OOZE MODERATE
B1. PIT OF SACRIFICE OR SEVERE
The bottom of the shaft is covered with a thick layer of The stairs end in a long hallway that ends in a stone door.
fine, grayish-white dust. A few scattered fragments of bone A pool of slimy liquid covers the floor to a depth of a few
protrude from the dust. The northern wall is carved with a inches, covered in a multicolored carpet of fungal blooms
huge bas relief of a massive beast eating the sun, while a and spores.
huge stone portal is centered in the south wall.
Creatures: The influence of the cyclopes’ fell patrons
The dust is all that remains of the bones of the many has corrupted the underground levels of Min-Khadaim.
victims tossed down the sacrificial well from the top of Abyssal energy has infused the fungal blooms that grow
the Temple of Eclipses. throughout the ruins, and here they have taken on an
The bas relief shows the sun (depicted as a single unholy existence. The abyssal fungi hang on the tunnel
cyclopean eye) being chased and devoured by a huge, ceiling, appearing as nothing more than a thick growth
many-headed and -tentacled beast. PCs can attempt a of multicolored mushrooms. They leap to attack any
DC 18 Cyclops Lore or DC 22 Society check to Recall living creature that passes beneath.
Knowledge, with information based on the results of Each of these fungi can deal persistent damage to
their roll. the PCs. Note that if a PC would gain more than one
Critical Success As success, plus the PCs notice that some persistent damage condition with the same damage
of the iconography is reminiscent of obscure demon lords. type, the higher amount of damage overrides the lower
This information gives all PCs a +1 circumstance bonus amount; this means that there is no need to keep track of
to checks made to research in the Lost Library (area B3). how many exposures a PC has to the persistent damage—
Success Cyclopes at the height of their empire revered the just whether they are taking persistent damage or not.
sun, moon, and stars, and saw eclipses as a celebratory
event, a communion of two heavenly bodies. This Levels 1–2
bas relief seems to celebrate an eclipse as a time of
destruction and darkness—very out of character for WEAKENED ABYSSAL FUNGI (2) CREATURE 1
traditional cyclopean theology. Page 15
Failure No information.
Critical Failure The bas relief indicates that past cyclopes Levels 3–4
were brutal and violent, contrary to today’s myth of a
society of enlightened philosophers. This false information ABYSSAL FUNGI (4) CREATURE 2
confuses the PC who critically failed, imposing a –1 Page 19
circumstance penalty on their checks made to research in
the Lost Library (area B3). Reward: This room contains several fragments of
silver, which seem to have been spattered around the
The stone door in the southern wall is 3 feet thick room in a molten state. In total, the fragments are
(Hardness 14; HP 56 (Break Threshold 28)). While it worth 8 gp (28 gp in Levels 3–4).

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B3. THE LOST LIBRARY Levels 1–2
This cavernous chamber seems to have been used for LOST LIBRARY OF KOLORAN LIBRARY 3
an academic purpose. Large stone tables are arranged Page 16
in a rough square around the center of the room, with
giant-sized stone stools and chairs throughout. The eastern Levels 3–4
wall is covered by an amazingly intricate mural painting,
the colors and details preserved in the sealed environment. LOST LIBRARY OF KOLORAN LIBRARY 5
In the walls, shelves contain rotted scroll tubes and Page 20
worm-eaten books, although a few shelves seem to contain
thin sheets of stone in haphazard piles. In an alcove, a Development: The PCs can spot a secret door in the
large glass orb about a foot in diameter rests on a pillar. eastern wall that leads to area B4 with a successful
On the floor, the original tiled mosaic has been hacked and DC 22 Perception check to Search (DC 25 in Levels
defaced, covered with crude painted depictions of flame 3–4), but to open it, a PC must find the correct glyph
and a single unblinking eye. on the wall to press with a successful DC 25 Thievery
As outside air swirls into the room for the first time in check to Deactivate Device (DC 28 in Levels 3–4). It’s
centuries, creeping discoloration begins to spread across far more likely that the PCs will discover this door by
the murals and writings before your very eyes. The fog inadvertently opening it during their research instead.
of history will undoubtedly reclaim them once again, Reward: If the PCs earn at least 20 Research Points,
and soon. they earn 10 gp each from the Society’s paymaster for
a job well done (30 gp each in Levels 3–4).
While incomplete, this library preserves a substantial
quantity of cyclops history and lore. Unfortunately, B4. DANGEROUS
the unsealing of the doorway in area B1 exposed KNOWLEDGE MODERATE
the materials to the outside air for the first time in
millennia, and the images and texts are quickly This room appears to have been the cell of a desperate
oxidizing. The PCs must record and recover what prisoner. The walls are covered with scratches and feverish
they can immediately, before critical details are lost writing in a brownish-red fluid, and the stone furniture has
to history. been shattered into fragments. The room is cold and humid,
Carved into the southern wall is a message in several with condensation forming on every surface.
languages: Aklo, Azlanti, Celestial, Cyclops, Draconic,
and Jotun. The message reads, “The enlightened Creatures: Trapped here is Valgomorus, last seer of the
follow the eye into darkness.” All of the material in the cyclopean empire of Koloran. After being abandoned by
library is written in each of these languages, and PCs his kin and slowly starving to death, Valgomorus rose
need familiarity with at least one of these languages to as a wight. Still trapped in this room, he has spent the
study the Stone Tablets of Ai’Sheen. PCs who lack such last 10,000 years alternately raging against the stone
familiarity can use the wand of comprehend language walls of his prison or spending decades lying motionless
from one of the hobgoblin skeletons in area A6 or on the floor.
spend 1 hour to return to the base camp and secure an As soon as the secret door opens, Valgomorus charges
NPC Pathfinder to assist with translation. out to attack intruders in an unreasoning fury. During
Use the Research subsystem (Gamemastery Guide combat, Valgomorus mutters to himself and to the PCs,
154) to adjudicate this event. Each round of research alternating through the languages he knows. If he gets
takes an hour. For each hour that passes, whether responses in a given language, he uses that language
from research rounds or the PCs resting, reduce the exclusively. Some of the phrases he repeats include
maximum RP value of the Map-Mural by one, as fresh “…the time is nigh… Time! Time!”; “The ritual must
air from the surface causes the rapid oxidation and begin! Will YOU dare stop it?”; “… the fire, the fires,
peeling of the delicate paint and lacquer. burning, burning like the Eye…” He seems to believe
If the PCs make loud noises while in this room, that the PCs are the only thing preventing him from
they alert Valgomorus in area B4 to their presence. beginning a ritual, but he doesn’t know anymore what
Valgomorus then cries out to be released, but hearing the ritual is or what it involves, beyond fire and death.
these cries through the thick stone door requires a Any questions enrage him, and each round he attacks
successful DC 22 Perception check. whoever spoke to him last.

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Levels 1–2 Jorsal listens absentmindedly to the PCs’ stories, only
showing interest in the description of the haunt’s effects
VALGOMORUS CREATURE 3 in area A6. He wonders if the shadowy figures the PCs
Page 17 saw during that encounter could be related to the figure
that grappled with Sapphire inside the pillar of energy.
Levels 3–4 After hearing their report, Jorsal mumbles a
“good job” before leaving the PCs and going
VALGOMORUS off to find the other venture-captains.
CREATURE 5
Page 21’ REPORTING NOTES
There are no specific reporting notes
Reward: The wight for this scenario.
wears a silver and
obsidian torc worth 12 PRIMARY OBJECTIVES
gp (35 gp in Levels 3–4). The PCs fulfill their primary
objectives if they create a complete
Conclusion map of the entire complex and clear
After defeating the various it of threats. To do this, they must
guardians and exploring the entire earn at least 4 Exploration Points
complex, the PCs return to the base camp in area A; groups with 12 or more
with their research notes and maps. Challenge Points in Levels 1–2
Sapphire’s Helm or 23 or more Challenge Points
As the sun sits low on the horizon, the in Levels 3–4 must instead
sound of a great disturbance comes from earn 5 Exploration Points.
the edge of the base camp. A mysterious pillar of energy (Challenge Points are a tool for scaling encounters that
erupts skyward from an area near the quartermaster’s is described in the GM Basics Section of the Guide to
warehouse, filling the sky with crackling black lightning. Organized Play: Pathfinder Society.)
Sapphire, the member of the Decemvirate, can be seen They must also complete all of the combat encounters.
inside the pillar, grappling with a nebulous, shadowy figure. They do not need to permanently destroy the haunt
It’s unclear whether the creature is attacking Sapphire, in area A6 to achieve this. Doing so earns each PC 2
or if the Decemvirate member is restraining the shadowy Reputation for their chosen faction.
creature. As you watch, Sapphire’s eyes lock with yours, and
they nod grimly. “Stand back!” they shout, pulling a small SECONDARY OBJECTIVE
item from their belt. The PCs fulfill their secondary objective if they earn at
The pillar of energy suddenly implodes, collapsing into least 20 Research Points in area B3 and discover the
a single point of intense negative space before exploding link between the ancient cyclops ritual and the demon
outward, sending Pathfinders and tents flying away from lord Urxehl. Doing so earns each PC 2 Reputation for
the epicenter of the blast. When the dust and smoke clear, their chosen faction.
Sapphire is gone. An empty suit of leather armor; a battered
set of traveling clothes; and a scorched, sapphire-studded
mask are all that remain.

Jorsal and Shrike rush forward and take charge


of the situation, immediately recovering Sapphire’s
Decemvirate helm and other gear. Other Pathfinders
help to clear the area of debris and begin restoring
the camp to some semblance of order. Jorsal sends the
PCs to the medical tent to be checked over. After an
hour or so, he returns, visibly shaken but tight-lipped
about the cause of the pillar or what happened to the
Decemvirate member.

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Appendix 1: Level 1–2
Encounters Scaling Encounter A6
The statistics presented in this appendix include full
stat blocks for creatures and hazards appearing in this To adjust for the PCs’ overall strength, make the
scenario. These encounters are written for four 1st-level following adjustments.
PCs. If your group has a different composition or size, 11+ Challenge Points: Add one goblin skeleton to the
refer to the GM Basics section of the Guide to Organized encounter for every 3 Challenge Points above 8 the
Play: Pathfinder Society for instructions on how to use the party has.
scaling sidebars to adjust the encounters for your group.
Some scaling sidebars reference the elite or weak
adjustments. Rules for these adjustments appear on page GOBLIN SKELETONS (2) CREATURE –1
6 of the Pathfinder Bestiary. NE SMALL MINDLESS SKELETON UNDEAD
If a creature is marked “(0)”, don’t include it in the Perception +2; darkvision
encounter unless specified (likely in the scaling sidebars). Skills Acrobatics +7, Athletics +2
Str +0, Dex +5, Con +0, Int –5, Wis +0, Cha +0
ENCOUNTER A6 (LEVELS 1–2) Items dogslicer
AC 17; Fort +2, Ref +9, Will +2
DRAGON’S DEATH HAZARD 3 HP 4, negative healing; Immunities death effects, disease,
HAUNT mental, paralyzed, poison, unconscious; Resistances cold
Stealth DC 21 (expert) 5, electricity 5, fire 5, piercing 5, slashing 5
Description The pile of bones transforms into a Large silver Speed 25 feet
dragon, while the PCs appear to transform into dark, Melee [one-action] dogslicer +8 (agile, backstabber, finesse, goblin,
shadowy figures of alien physique. The dragon’s flesh uncommon), Damage 1d6 slashing
appears to slowly dissolve into lines of black smoke, which Melee [one-action] claw +8 (agile, finesse), Damage 1d4 slashing
trail away toward the PCs and appear to be absorbed
into their bodies. Once the dragon is stripped of flesh, its
skeleton explodes in a shower of bone fragments.
Disable Religion DC 20 (trained) to exorcise the spirit (two
actions), or Diplomacy DC 23 to calm the spirit momentarily
(two actions).
Shower of Shards [reaction] (attack, necromancy) Trigger A creature
comes within 15 feet of the dragon skull; Effect All living
creatures within 20 feet of the nest are peppered with
bone shards and take 2d10+7 points of slashing damage
(DC 20 basic Reflex save).
Reset 1 minute, as the bone fragments slowly move back into
a neat pile with the skull on top.

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ENCOUNTER B2 (LEVELS 1–2)
Scaling Encounter B2
WEAKENED ABYSSAL FUNGI (2) CREATURE 1
CE SMALL FUNGUS To adjust for the PCs’ overall strength, make the
Perception +5; darkvision following adjustments. These adjustments are
Languages Abyssal (can’t speak) not cumulative.
Skills Athletics +7, Nature +6, Stealth +7 10–11 Challenge Points: Replace one of the weakened
Str +1, Dex +2, Con +2, Int –2, Wis +2, Cha +0 abyssal fungi with an abyssal fungus.
AC 16; Fort +7, Ref +7, Will +5 12–13 Challenge Points: Replace both of the
HP 25; Weaknesses cold iron 3, good 3 weakened abyssal fungi with abyssal fungi.
Spore Burst [reaction] When an abyssal fungus dies, it triggers its 14–15 Challenge Points: Add one abyssal fungus to
Spore Cloud ability immediately. the encounter.
Speed 25 feet, climb 20 feet 16–18 Challenge Points (5+ players): The PCs fight
Melee [one-action] slam +9 (agile, finesse), Damage 1d6+2 bludgeoning three abyssal fungi.
Ranged [one-action] spore pod +7 (range increment 30 feet), Damage
1d6+1 bludgeoning plus spores
Spore Cloud [two-actions] (poison) An abyssal fungus can unleash
a cloud of spores that irritates the eyes and throats of
non-fungus creatures in a 15-foot emanation. Each creature
must succeed at a DC 12 Fortitude save or take 1d4
persistent poison damage. A creature has its vision reduced
as long as the persistent damage continues and can see
only within 20 feet (10 feet on a critical failure).
Spores A creature that takes damage from an abyssal fungus’
ranged spore pod Strike must attempt a saving throw with
the same DC and effect as its Spore Cloud ability.

ABYSSAL FUNGI (0) CREATURE 2


CE SMALL FUNGUS
Perception +6; darkvision
Languages Abyssal (can’t speak)
Skills Athletics +8, Nature +6, Stealth +8
Str +3, Dex +3, Con +2, Int –2, Wis +2, Cha +0
AC 18; Fort +8, Ref +9, Will +6
HP 45; Weaknesses cold iron 5, good 5
Spore Burst [reaction] When an abyssal fungus dies, it triggers its
Spore Cloud ability immediately.
Speed 25 feet, climb 20 feet
Melee [one-action] slam +11 (agile, finesse), Damage 1d6+4 bludgeoning
Ranged [one-action] spore pod +9 (range increment 30 feet), Damage
1d6+2 bludgeoning plus spores
Divine Innate Spells DC 16; 2nd darkness
Spore Cloud [two-actions] (poison) An abyssal fungus can unleash
a cloud of spores that irritates the eyes and throats of
non-fungi creatures in a 15-foot emanation. Each creature
must succeed at a DC 14 Fortitude save or take 1d4
persistent poison damage. A creature has its vision reduced
as long as the persistent damage continues and can see
only within 20 feet (10 feet on a critical failure).
Spores A creature that takes damage from an abyssal fungus’
ranged spore pod Strike must attempt a saving throw with
the same DC and effect as its Spore Cloud ability.

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ENCOUNTER B3 (LEVELS 1–2)
Scaling Encounter B3
LOST LIBRARY OF KOLORAN LIBRARY 3
GIANT OCCULT To adjust for the PCs’ overall strength, make the
Map-Mural of Koloran 40-foot painted mural of the Koloran following adjustments.
Empire’s history; Maximum RP 15 10+ Challenge Points: For every 2 Challenge Points
Research Checks DC 13 Art Lore, DC 18 Society, DC 20 above 8, add 1 to each of the Research Point thresholds
Occultism to learn each tier of information, as well as to the
Special At the end of each research round, the Map-Mural’s maximum RP in the Map-Mural. This increase also
Maximum RP value decreases by one, as the delicate applies to all thresholds for rewards and objectives
painted details begin to oxidize in the outside air. listed in the scenario.
Stone Tablets of Ai’Sheen A collection of thin hexagonal
sheets of basalt, chiseled in Aklo by the cyclops seer
Ai’Sheen; Maximum RP 10 back the lost power of prophecy. The ritual required a
Research Checks DC 13 Abyss Lore, Academia Lore, or Library great sacrifice to an extraplanar being.
Lore, DC 18 Occultism, DC 20 Arcana or Religion 20 Research Points The PCs learn that the cyclopes of
Special A PC can attempt to use the tablets to assist another Koloran planned a ritual designed to draw on the power
character performing research with a DC 20 Athletics of the demon lord Urxehl, a troll-like being who revels in
check to Aid; this represents physically moving the heavy catastrophes. The nature of this ritual is not in any of the
tablets to help correlate the research. tomes located here, though it seems likely that it would
Ocularity This crystal cyclops eye offers visions to those who require a sacrifice of truly monumental proportions.
gaze within; Maximum RP 5 25 Research Points The PCs learn about the nature of chaos
Research Checks DC 18 Occultism, DC 23 Perception that dwells at the heart of the cosmos. Each PC making
Special A PC who conducts research using the Ocularity a research roll during the round when this threshold is
must attempt a DC 17 Will save. Failure deals 2d4 mental reached must attempt a DC 16 Will save. On a failure,
damage. On a critical failure, the researcher is stupefied 1 the PC is stunned for 1 round (confused for 1 round on a
for 1 day. critical failure). They have preserved as much of Koloran’s
4 Research Points The PCs learn the basic history of the history as possible.
Koloran Empire, from its founding by refugees fleeing the
declining Ghol-Gan Empire to their descendants’ demise
during Earthfall. They learn that, like the Ghol-Gan from
which they fled, the Koloran leaders also eventually turned
to various demonic patrons and even fouler entities from
the Dark Tapestry to try to stave off their fall.
8 Research Points The PCs learn that cyclopes’ core
understanding of their ability to see the future centered
on the importance of their single eye. A cyclops seer
lived in the present and the future simultaneously and
could see events centuries before they occurred, though
this ability was rare and in decline near the end of
Koloran’s history.
12 Research Points The PCs learn that as prophecies began
to fail them, even the Koloran cyclopes began to seek
powerful beings from outside the planes to inform their
prophecies. Unfortunately, this knowledge came at a
price; as the PCs become aware of these nameless entities,
they attract this attention themselves. All research DCs
increase by 1 from this point forward. In addition, the
next successful research roll made on the Map-Mural
accidentally opens the secret door to area B4.
16 Research Points The PCs learn that Valgomorus, a cyclops
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ENCOUNTER B4 (LEVELS 1–2)
Scaling Encounter B4
VALGOMORUS CREATURE 3
NE LARGE CYCLOPS UNDEAD WIGHT To adjust for the PCs’ overall strength, make the
Perception +12; darkvision following adjustments. These adjustments are
Languages Aklo, Azlanti, Celestial, Cyclops, Draconic, Jotun not cumulative.
Skills Athletics +12, Intimidation +9, Religion +10 10–11 Challenge Points: Increase Valgomorus’s Hit
Str +3, Dex –2, Con +4, Int +2, Wis +3, Cha +2 Points by 15.
Items greataxe 12–13 Challenge Points: Apply the elite adjustments
AC 17; Fort +11, Ref +6, Will +10 to Valgomorus.
HP 50, negative healing; Immunities death effects, disease, 14–15 Challenge Points: Apply the elite adjustments
mental, paralyzed, poison, unconscious; Resistances cold 5, to Valgomorus, and then give Valgomorus 15 additional
electricity 5, fire 5, piercing 5, slashing 5 Hit Points.
Flash of Insight [free-action] (divination, occult, fortune) Frequency 16–18 Challenge Points (5+ players): As 14–15
once per day; Trigger Valgomorus is about to roll a d20; Challenge Points; additionally, give Valgomorus the
Effect The cyclops peers into an occluded spectrum Attack of Opportunity reaction.
of possible futures. He gets a success (but not a critical
success) on the roll instead of rolling.
Speed 20 feet
Melee [one-action] greataxe +12 (reach 10 feet, sweep), Damage 1d12+5
slashing
Melee [one-action] claw +12, Damage 1d8+5 slashing plus drain life
Drain Life (divine, necromancy) When Valgomorus damages a
living creature with his claw Strike, he gains 3 temporary
Hit Points and the creature must succeed at a DC 16
Fortitude save or become drained 1. Further successful
claw Strikes increase the drained value by 1 on a failed
save, to a maximum of drained 4.
Swipe [two-actions] (flourish) Valgomorus makes a melee Strike and
compares the attack roll result to the AC of up to two
foes, each of whom must be within its melee reach and
adjacent to each other. Roll damage only once and apply
it to each creature hit. A Swipe counts as two attacks for
Valgomorus’s multiple attack penalty, but the penalty does
not increase until after both attacks are resolved.

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Appendix 2: Level 3–4
Encounters Scaling Encounter A6
The statistics presented in this appendix include full
stat blocks for creatures and hazards appearing in this To adjust for the PCs’ overall strength, make the
scenario. These encounters are written for four 3rd-level following adjustments.
PCs. If your group has a different composition or size, 22+ Challenge Points: Add one hobgoblin skeleton to
refer to GM Basics section of the Guide to Organized the encounter for every 6 Challenge Points above 16
Play: Pathfinder Society for instructions on how to use the the party has.
scaling sidebars to adjust the encounters for your group.
Some scaling sidebars reference the elite or weak
adjustments. Rules for these adjustments appear on page HOBGOBLIN SKELETONS (2) CREATURE 1
6 of the Pathfinder Bestiary. NE MEDIUM MINDLESS SKELETON UNDEAD
Perception +6; darkvision
ENCOUNTER A6 (LEVELS 3–4) Skills Acrobatics +5, Athletics +5
Str +3, Dex +3, Con +0, Int –5, Wis +0, Cha +0
DRAGON’S DEATH HAZARD 5 Items chain mail, longsword, steel shield (Hardness 5, HP 20,
HAUNT BT 10)
Stealth DC 24 (expert) AC 17 (19 with shield raised); Fort +5, Ref +8, Will +3
Description The pile of bones transforms into a Large silver HP 15, negative healing; Immunities death effects, disease,
dragon, while the PCs appear to transform into dark, mental, paralyzed, poison, unconscious; Resistances cold 5,
shadowy figures of alien physique. The dragon’s flesh electricity 5, fire 5, piercing 5, slashing 5
appears to slowly dissolve into lines of black smoke, which Attack of Opportunity [reaction]
trail away toward the PCs and appear to be absorbed Shield Block [reaction]
into their bodies. Once the dragon is stripped of flesh, its Speed 25 feet
skeleton explodes in a shower of bone fragments. Melee [one-action] longsword +7 (versatile P), Damage 1d8+3 slashing
Disable Religion DC 23 (trained) to exorcise the spirit (two Melee [one-action] claw +6 (agile), Damage 1d4+3 slashing
actions), or Diplomacy DC 26 (trained) to calm the spirit
momentarily (two actions).
Shower of Shards [reaction] (divine, necromancy) Trigger A creature
comes within 15 feet of the dragon skull; Effect All living
creatures within 20 feet of the nest are peppered with
bone shards and take 4d8+10 points of slashing damage
(DC 22 basic Reflex save). On a critical failure, the creature
is blinded for 1d4 hours.
Reset 1 minute, as the bone fragments slowly move back into
a neat pile with the skull on top.

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ENCOUNTER B2 (LEVELS 3–4)
Scaling Encounter B2
ABYSSAL FUNGI (4) CREATURE 2
CE SMALL FUNGUS To adjust for the PCs’ overall strength, make the
Perception +6; darkvision following adjustments.
Languages Abyssal (can’t speak) 20+ Challenge Points: Add one abyssal fungus to the
Skills Athletics +8, Nature +6, Stealth +8 encounter for every 4 Challenge Points above 16 the
Str +3, Dex +3, Con +2, Int –2, Wis +2, Cha +0 party has.
AC 18; Fort +8, Ref +9, Will +6
HP 45; Weaknesses cold iron 5, good 5
Spore Burst [reaction] When an abyssal fungus dies, it triggers its
spore cloud ability immediately.
Speed 25 feet, climb 20 feet
Melee [one-action] slam +11 (agile, finesse), Damage 1d6+4 bludgeoning
Ranged [one-action] spore pod +9 (range increment 30 feet), Damage
1d6+2 bludgeoning plus spores
Divine Innate Spells DC 16; 2nd darkness
Spore Cloud [two-actions] (poison) An abyssal fungus can unleash
a cloud of spores that irritates the eyes and throats of
non-fungi creatures in a 15-foot emanation. Each creature
must succeed at a DC 14 Fortitude save or take 1d4
persistent poison damage. A creature has its vision reduced
as long as the persistent damage continues and can see
only within 20 feet (10 feet on a critical failure).
Spores A creature that takes damage from an abyssal fungus’
ranged spore pod Strike must attempt a saving throw with
the same DC and effect as its Spore Cloud ability.

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ENCOUNTER B3 (LEVELS 3–4)
Scaling Encounter B3
LOST LIBRARY OF KOLORAN LIBRARY 5
GIANT OCCULT To adjust for the PCs’ overall strength, make the
Map-Mural of Koloran 40-foot painted mural of the Koloran following adjustments.
Empire’s history; Maximum RP 15 20+ Challenge Points: For every 4 Challenge
Research Checks DC 15 Art Lore, DC 20 Society, DC 22 Points above 16, add 1 to each of the Research Point
Occultism thresholds to learn each type of information, as well
Special At the end of each research round, the Map-Mural’s as to the maximum RP in the Map-Mural. This increase
Maximum RP value decreases by one, as the delicate also applies to all thresholds for rewards and objectives
painted details begin to oxidize in the outside air. listed in the scenario.
Stone Tablets of Ai’Sheen A collection of thin hexagonal
sheets of basalt, chiseled in Aklo by the cyclops seer
Ai’Sheen; Maximum RP 10 back the lost power of prophecy. The ritual required a
Research Checks DC 15 Abyss Lore, Academia Lore, or Library great sacrifice to an extraplanar being.
Lore, DC 20 Occultism, DC 22 Arcana or Religion 20 Research Points The PCs learn that the cyclopes of
Special A PC can attempt to use the tablets to assist another Koloran planned a ritual designed to draw on the power
character performing research with a DC 20 Athletics of the demon lord Urxehl, a troll-like being who revels in
check to Aid; this represents physically moving the heavy catastrophes. The nature of this ritual is not in any of the
tablets to help correlate the research. tomes located here, though it seems likely that it would
Ocularity This crystal cyclops eye offers visions to those require a sacrifice of truly monumental proportions.
who gaze within; Maximum RP 5 25 Research Points The PCs learn about the nature of chaos
Research Checks DC 20 Occultism, DC 25 Perception that dwells at the heart of the cosmos. Each PC making
Special A PC who conducts research using the Ocularity a research roll during the round when this threshold is
must attempt a DC 19 Will save. Failure deals 2d4 mental reached must attempt a DC 18 Will save. On a failure,
damage. On a critical failure, the researcher is stupefied 1 the PC is stunned for 1 round (confused for 1 round on a
for 1 day. critical failure). They have preserved as much of Koloran’s
4 Research Points The PCs learn the basic history of the history as possible.
Koloran Empire, from its founding by refugees fleeing the
declining Ghol-Gan Empire to their descendants’ demise
during Earthfall. They learn that, like the Ghol-Gan from
which they fled, the Koloran leaders also eventually turned
to various demonic patrons and even fouler entities from
the Dark Tapestry to try to stave off their fall.
8 Research Points The PCs learn that cyclopes’ core
understanding of their ability to see the future centered
on the importance of their single eye. A cyclops seer
lived in the present and the future simultaneously and
could see events centuries before they occurred, though
this ability was rare and in decline near the end of
Koloran’s history.
12 Research Points The PCs learn that as prophecies began
to fail them, even the Koloran cyclopes began to seek
powerful beings from outside the planes to inform their
prophecies. Unfortunately, this knowledge came at a
price; as the PCs become aware of these nameless entities,
they attract this attention themselves. All research DCs
increase by 1 from this point forward. In addition, the
next successful research roll made on the Map-Mural
accidentally opens the secret door to area B4.
16 Research Points The PCs learn that Valgomorus, a cyclops
seer, had uncovered a ritual that he believed could bring

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ENCOUNTER B4 (LEVELS 3–4)
Scaling Encounter B4
VALGOMORUS CREATURE 5
NE LARGE UNDEAD To adjust for the PCs’ overall strength, make the
Perception +15; darkvision following adjustments. These adjustments are
Languages Aklo, Azlanti, Celestial, Cyclops, Draconic, Jotun not cumulative.
Skills Athletics +15, Intimidation +12, Religion +13 19–22 Challenge Points: Increase Valgomorus’s Hit
Str +5, Dex –1, Con +5, Int +2, Wis +4, Cha +2 Points by 20.
AC 20; Fort +14, Ref +9, Will +13 23–27 Challenge Points: Apply the elite adjustments
HP 75, negative healing; Immunities death effects, disease, to Valgomorus.
mental, paralyzed, poison, unconscious; Resistances cold 5, 28–32 Challenge Points: Apply the elite adjustments
electricity 5, fire 5, piercing 5, slashing 5 to Valgomorus, and then give Valgomorus 20 additional
Flash of Insight [free-action] (divination, occult, fortune) Frequency Hit Points.
once per day; Trigger Valgomorus is about to roll a d20; 33+ Challenge Points: As 28–32 Challenge Points;
Effect Valgomorus peers into an occluded spectrum additionally, give Valgomorus the Attack of Opportunity
of possible futures. He gets a success (but not a critical reaction.
success) on the roll instead of rolling.
Speed 20 feet
Melee [one-action] greataxe +15 (reach 10 feet, sweep), Damage
1d12+10 slashing
Melee [one-action] claw +15, Damage 2d6+4 slashing plus drain life
Drain Life (divine, necromancy) When Valgomorus damages a
living creature with his claw Strike, he gains 3 temporary
Hit Points and the creature must succeed at a DC 19
Fortitude save or become drained 1. Further successful
claw Strikes increase the drained value by 1 on a failed
save, to a maximum of drained 4.
Swipe [two-actions] (flourish) Valgomorus makes a melee Strike and
compares the attack roll result to the AC of up to two foes,
each of whom must be within his melee reach and adjacent
to each other. Roll damage only once and apply it to each
creature hit. A Swipe counts as two attacks for the multiple
attack penalty, though the penalty does not increase until
after both attacks are resolved.
Wight Spawn (divine, necromancy) A living humanoid slain
by Valgomorus’s claw Strike rises as a spawned wight after
1d4 rounds. This spawned wight is under the command of
the wight that killed it (in this case, Valgomorus). It doesn’t
have drain life or wight spawn and is clumsy 2 for as long
as it is a spawned wight. If the creator of the spawned
wight dies, the spawned wight becomes a full-fledged,
autonomous wight; it regains its free will, gains drain life
and wight spawn, and is no longer clumsy.

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Appendix 3: Game Aids

Jorsal of Lauterbury Fola Barun


Janira Gavix Gorm Greathammer

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Appendix 3: Game Aids

Ghost Dragon Isythysyus Sapphire’s Helm

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Player Handout #1
Each team to be issued the following gear. All gear must be returned after site survey is completed.
Survey map of assigned section
Two (2) climbing kits (each kit includes: 50 feet of rope, pulleys, twelve (12) pitons, one (1)
hammer, one (1) grappling hook, and one (1) set of crampons); (Bulk 2 each)
One (1) club per team member; (Bulk 1 each)
Two (2) crowbars; (Bulk 1 each)
One (1) pack horse with tack and saddlebags
One (1) pickaxe; (Bulk 1)
One (1) sledgehammer; (Bulk 1)
One (1) signal whistle per team member; (Bulk L each)
One (1) spade; (Bulk 1)
Light sources: torches are available at no charge at camp. Other light sources available at camp for standard cost.
Meals: All meals and sleeping accommodations provided at camp. One day of emergency rations
per team member can be acquired at camp before leaving for assigned expedition site.

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Player Handout #2

A9

A7
A8

A6
A4

A5

A3

A1
A2

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F03 F03 F03 F03


17B 20B 16B 18B

F03 F03 F03 F03


22B 01B 24B 19B

F03 F03 F03 F03


23B 13B 14B 15B

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DU0 DU0 DU0


24B 36B 37A

DU0 DU0 DU1


38A 35A 07A

DU0 DU0 DU1


17B 14B 14B

DU1 DU0 DU0 DU0


09B 21B 07B 27A

DU0 DU1 DU1


16B 10B 08B

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Organized Play
Treasure Table Treasure Bundles
▫▫ Area A6, page 7: 2 Treasure Bundles for defeating
LEVEL TREASURE BUNDLE
the dragon spirit encounter
1 1.4 gp ▫ Area A7, page 9: 1 Treasure Bundle for finding the
2 2.2 gp lapis lazuli
3 3.8 gp ▫▫ Area B2, page 10: 2 Treasure Bundles for defeating
4 6.4 gp the abyssal fungi
▫▫ Area B3, page 10: 2 Treasure Bundles for earning at
least 20 Research Points
▫▫▫Area B4, page 12: 3 Treasure Bundles for defeating
Valgomorus

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Event Reporting Form
Date Event Code:

Location

GM Org Play #: -2 GM Name: GM Faction:


Adventure #: Adventure Name:
Reporting Codes: (check when instructed, line through all if no conditions to report) □A □B □C □D
Bonus Faction Goal Achieved: □ Yes □ No □ N/A Scenario-based Infamy earned? □ Yes □ No □ N/A

Faction:
□ Grand Archive □ Envoy’s Alliance □ Slow Track
Character Name: □ Radiant Oath □ Horizon Hunters □ Dead
□ Vigilant Seal □ Verdant Wheel
Org Play #: -2 Level □ □ Infamy

Faction:
□ Grand Archive □ Envoy’s Alliance □ Slow Track
Character Name: □ Radiant Oath □ Horizon Hunters □ Dead
□ Vigilant Seal □ Verdant Wheel
Org Play #: -2 Level □ □ Infamy

Faction:
□ Grand Archive □ Envoy’s Alliance □ Slow Track
Character Name: □ Radiant Oath □ Horizon Hunters □ Dead
□ Vigilant Seal □ Verdant Wheel
Org Play #: -2 Level □ □ Infamy

Faction:
□ Grand Archive □ Envoy’s Alliance □ Slow Track
Character Name: □ Radiant Oath □ Horizon Hunters □ Dead
□ Vigilant Seal □ Verdant Wheel
Org Play #: -2 Level □ □ Infamy

Faction:
□ Grand Archive □ Envoy’s Alliance □ Slow Track
Character Name: □ Radiant Oath □ Horizon Hunters □ Dead
□ Vigilant Seal □ Verdant Wheel
Org Play #: -2 Level □ □ Infamy

Faction:
□ Grand Archive □ Envoy’s Alliance □ Slow Track
Character Name: □ Radiant Oath □ Horizon Hunters □ Dead
□ Vigilant Seal □ Verdant Wheel
Org Play #: -2 Level □ □ Infamy

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Citadel of Corruption Chronicle Code


X4E5

Faction Reputation
A.K.A. -2
Faction Reputation
Player Name Character Name Organized Play # Character #
Faction Reputation

Adventure Summary
Accompanied by some of the most storied Pathfinders operating today, you struck out into the ruins of the cyclops city of Min-Khadaim.
Past ghostly dragons and deadly fungi, through narrow tunnels and ancient halls, you made your way to one of Min-Khadaim’s long
lost libraries. In the decaying stacks of this ancient repository, you uncovered secrets lost to time and a powerful undead cyclops seer.
Upon returning to report your findings, a member of the Decemvirate, known to you as Sapphire, disappeared in a calamitous blast
that left only their helm behind. What do these events portend? Is Sapphire’s disappearance related to the ancient, unfinished ritual of
Min-Khadaim, or are there yet more nefarious forces at play?

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