```col-mdflexGrow=2.5===# Outline## Players Information The players become aware, while sitting in a tavern or walking about the streets in [[settlement/the-cauldron|The Cauldron]], that they are being watched by a mysterious figure in dark clothes. The observer will be easy to approach, as if he wishes to speak to the players, but does not wish to make his interest too obvious. He will, however, draw them back into the shadows of an alley or into some other isolated area to speak with them, as if he himself is afraid of being observed. He is an elf, dressed entirely in black silk, with dark hair and amber eyes that are constantly moving, surveying his surroundings. If any of the player characters is a mage, the character will Detect Magic in use, but be unable to determine its nature. The [[species/elf|Elf]] calls himself [[person/moonshadow|Moonshadow]], and he claims to represent Prince Starfall of the Lake of Mists, an elvish kingdom north of the Wold. This Prince has heard that his evil nephew Celebdil is plotting to raise an army to overthrow his rightful place on the Mithril Throne. Rumor has placed the treacherous nephew in Haven, but so far, he has eluded all searchers. There is a reward of 100,000gp worth of mithril for the capture of the renegade, and 50,000gp for proof of his death.[[person/moonshadow|Moonshadow]] claims he is too well known by Celebdil and his followers to seek him in the city and needs the aid of a few brave men and women. He is willing to split the reward 50/50 with the players (he may be bargained down to 20/80). The players' task is to find the renegade and lure him to some isolated spot so that [[person/moonshadow|Moonshadow]] can capture him. Celebdil is described as tall, with very light hair and grey eyes. He is a skilled mage and fighter, and wears a crest ring of mithril and opal, an heirloom of the royal family. [[person/moonshadow|Moonshadow]] can be reached through a girl called Starsinger, who works at [[landmark/the-golden-sovereign|The Golden Sovereign]] in [[settlement/thieves-market|Thieves' Market]], when the players have located the prince.## GM's Notes [[person/moonshadow|Moonshadow]] is indeed a representative (and a second cousin of) the Prince of the Lake of Mists, and he has been sent to find Celebdil and take him, dead or alive. [[person/moonshadow|Moonshadow]] is a slippery character, a master of disguise (with some arcane assistance) and a talented liar. Too great a coward to face the prince directly, he has sought the help of the unsuspecting players to accomplish his mission. [[person/moonshadow|Moonshadow]] may also appear as an attractive woman, the elvish bard Starsinger. What he does not say is that the Prince Starfall usurped the Mithril Throne of [[person/silverthorne|Silverthorne]] Castle after the mysterious death of the former Prince from a "hunting accident", and that Celebdil is the rightful heir. Celebdil has been out on errantry, an accepted custom among the elves, for the past thirty years, traveling about the country with some friends, and has only recently heard about his father's death and his uncle's treachery. Now he is indeed trying to gather a small army to regain his throne, and he has come to Haven on this search.Celebdil is calling himself "Silverthorne", after the castle of his family. It is customary among elves on errantry to leave their identity hidden, and even more so when one is of royal blood. He and his six companions have been lodged at [[landmark/the-mallorn|The Mallorn]], an elvish inn in [[settlement/the-cauldron|The Cauldron]]. The innkeeper, Querrel, knows that [[person/silverthorne|Silverthorne]] is of the royal house, but does not know his true name. Querrel will not reveal this information to anyone and will certainly inform [[person/silverthorne|Silverthorne]] or one of his companions if a stranger is asking too many questions.[[person/silverthorne|Silverthorne]] and his companions have been making contacts around town, hoping to pick up the nucleus of a small band of skilled fighters. The prince is hoping to take back his throne by stealth and cunning rather than by massive force. If the players attempt it, they can pick up information at [[landmark/the-four-of-swords|The Four of Swords]] (the Cauldron), where [[person/mistwood|Mistwood]] and [[person/stagtamer|Stagtamer]] have been interviewing potential allies, primarily among those with either elvish ancestry or those who have good relations with elves in general.[[person/silverthorne|Silverthorne]] has also made a valuable contact in [[person/nimrodel|Nimrodel]] the Master Shipwright; [[person/nimrodel|Nimrodel]] came from the Lake of Mists a very long time ago, and is willing to help the Prince in his endeavors, by supplying a fast ship, designed for river travel, and supplies for the journey upriver. If [[person/silverthorne|Silverthorne]] feels his life is in danger at [[landmark/the-mallorn|The Mallorn]], he will accept [[person/nimrodel|Nimrodel]]'s offer and move to the shipwright's home in the [[settlement/north-corridor|North Corridor]].If [[person/silverthorne|Silverthorne]] suspects anyone of being after him, he will first attempt to capture that person. The elven prince is neither vindictive nor cruel. It is quite possible that he will attempt to win the spy over to his own side, which, given the difference in character between [[person/silverthorne|Silverthorne]] and [[person/moonshadow|Moonshadow]], should not prove difficult. Should the players change sides, however, they will find that [[person/moonshadow|Moonshadow]] is not so forgiving. He will then seek aid from more professional thugs and wage a personal vendetta against those who have betrayed him.``````col-md**Locations/Start** - [[settlement/the-cauldron]]- [[landmark/the-mallorn|The Mallorn]] **Key Participants** - [[person/moonshadow|Moonshadow]]- Prince Celebdil / [[person/silverthorne|Silverthorne]]- [[organization/companions-of-silverthorne|Companions of Silverthorne]]- [[person/mistwood|Mistwood]]- [[person/stagtamer|Stagtamer]]- [[person/dewleaf|Dewleaf]]- [[person/rowen|Rowen]]- [[person/songbird|Songbird]]- [[person/clearwater|Clearwater]]---### World Anvil Metadata**Id:** 5339dc97-4ba1-4c12-92f6-d028f8b05005<br>**Entity Type:** Article / plot<br>**Category:** Haven Encounters and Scenarios<br>**Tags:** FCoH-plot```