SCAP Chapter 7 - Secrects of the Soul Pillars Skill Challenege to replace lame investigation section. Primary Skills (DC 16) Diplomacy Knowledge (local) Cauldron Sense Motive Secondary Skills (DC 21) Intimidate Knowledge (History) Knowledge (Nobility) With a good story any others can be supporting skills. Two parts 1. Who can tell me about what's going on? Complexity: 2 (6 success before 3 failures) Allow the PC's to think about who they know in the city that might be able to help them. If needed point PC's in the direction of a likely NPC that might know the PC's well, for example Jenya Urkas of St. Cuthbert. Success: They are directed to speak with the Striders of Fharlanghn (see Fario Ellegoth and Meerthan). Failure: They are jumped in an alley by another assisination group. This one is much better prepaired. And the Striders of Fharlanghn will be observing the battle and step forward at the end (or to rescue the group if needed). 2. Communicate with The Striders of Fharlanghn (see Fario Ellegoth and Meerthan). Complexity: 2 (6 success before 3 failures) Once in contact with The Striders of Fharlanghn they will need to convince the basic members that they really do need to speak with the higher-ups in the organization. Success: They will encourage the PC's to investigate the Temple of Wee Jas. Failure: PC's will be attacked in the street (preferably at night) by two stone giants (just like the ones guarding the temple of Wee Jas...hint hint). After two success give the PC's in from Fario's section. After four successes allow them to speak directly to Meerthan. Give Meerthan's info after six successes.