tsr09497 - AD&D - Ra.. - Property Is Theft!

B. Outbuildings
The outbuildings, once used as wine production facilities, have stood vacant for the past seven years; all of the serviceable
wine making equipment was carted away long ago for use at the other local wineries. The great barn now serves more
sinister purpose, and curious explorers are in store for a grisly sight. Over fifteen servants and bodyguards perished during
the fight between Gabrielle and Malocchio. Their bodies were deposited in the open building, where they were discovered
by some of the dire wolves. Now halfeaten corpses scatter the area, along with 3-12 dire wolves. The animals are sleeping,
and will rest in the barn unless awakened by clumsy explorers or summoned by Malocchio.
C. Stables and Carriage House
Of all the outbuildings on the estate, only the stables and carriage house have seen recent use for their original purpose. The
outer doors to these buildings have been shut to keep out the wild animals patrolling the estate.
Inside, explorers will find a team of six black draft horses in the stables, well fed and recently tended, along with tack,
harness, saddles, and feed. A new carriage and wagon sit in the carriage house, used to transport Gabrielle and her entourage
from Loupet to Karina for the festival. The servants that tended these areas either died in the recent struggle between
Malocchio or Gabrielle or are now stationed inside the manor.
D. Silver Maples
Several silver maples skirt the perimeter of the estate. Amidst their neon yellow and bright orange leaves roost a large flock
of giant ravens, Malocchio's primary allies. The ravens perch in separate trees, making it impossible to dispatch them all
with a single spell; they can congregate in a single spot within a single round to repel unwanted intruders. The sturdy birds
are two to three feet tall, with wingspans of 9-10 feet. Their calls alert the guards inside Cliff House of visitors, and one or
two birds will be dispatched to fly circles around Karina. This sign is a clear summons for Malocchio, who teleports home
immediately.
E. Cliff House
After the strange deaths of Lord and Lady Haptmeyer, greedy relatives and thieves stripped the estate of furnishings and
valuables. The majority of Cliff House is empty and contains little of interest for the party. A floor plan for the old mansion
has been provided on the color map included with this adventure.
Malocchio has stationed Gabrielle's former bodyguards inside Cliff House to guard Gabrielle during his absence (designated
by an B on the floor plan). When the heroes approach within fifty yards of the house, the guards stationed near the windows
open fire with their bows. After the heroes have infiltrated the house, the guards set up an ambush in the great hall. The
charmed guards will fight to the death to prevent the heroes from reaching the wine cellar, where Gabrielle is imprisoned.
Bodyguards (8); AC 7; MV 9; F3; hp 18 each; #AT 1; Dmg by weapon (short sword: 1-6); AL NE; THACO
18. Studded leather, light crossbows, and longswords.
Furnishings and Decor
Except for the two simply-furnished bedrooms, the well-stocked kitchen, and the dining hall, Cliff House is mostly empty,
filled with nothing but old broken furniture, fallen plaster from the ceilings, and musty cobwebs in the dark corners. All of
the new furniture was recently imported by Gabrielle for the Carnival; since she did not plan to spend much time in Cliff
House, except as a place to rest in between her amusements, she did not bother to bring enough furniture to fill the entire