Rise of the Runelords

In the raid’s aftermath, Father Zantus doesn’t at first notice Ezakien Tobyn’s desecrated vault. But soon after, he sees the stone door ajar and alerts Sheriff Hemlock, who asks the heroes to assist him in the Sandpoint Boneyard. Hemlock suspects little—maybe a trapped goblin—but wants to appraise the heroes. As they walk, he thanks them for their aid and asks about their future plans, hoping to build an alliance. At the Boneyard, he has Zantus wait at the Cathedral while the heroes help investigate. The 20-foot vault’s door is open, and the ground is churned up. A DC 12 Perception check reveals goblin and humanoid footprints. Inside, two animate dead scrolls were used to raise skeletons, left as a deadly trap. They attack immediately. A search finds the discarded scrolls and an empty sarcophagus—Tobyn’s bones are gone. Hemlock suspects the goblin raid was a distraction for the theft and urges secrecy to avoid further panic in town.