The Ambush Site (F.3)

The Ambush Site (F.3) If led to explore the road by the merchants residing at the Split Moon Inn, the PCs will find traces of the struggle just north of the small wooden bridge that crosses the stream that pours into the Tourmaline. Scouting around, the PCs will quickly find the body of Basil, but there will be no trace of Marbic since he was captured by the Barklings and brought back to their lair. The goods the group of merchants transported was also stolen by the Barklings. Going west, the PCs will be able to find tracks of the cart left in the mud. The tracks are not very fresh, though they are still quite visible. If that trail is followed, the PCs will find the abandoned cart some three miles west in a swampy area. The transported goods were taken to the Barklings’ cave. The cart is missing a wheel and cannot be mended without the appropriate tools. A clear trail of footsteps can be followed. They will eventually lead to the cave in which the Black Paws have set up their lair.