PUPPIES TO

PUPPIES TO THE RESCUE

THE RESCUE

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PUPPIES TO THE RESCUE
This adventure is meant for kids and
kids-at-heart. The main NPCs of the party are all pup-
pies. This adventure is designed to be a base adventure. Clyde Labrador
This can be modified to fit the party. Clyde is loyal, intelligent, and has a desire to please. He isn’t
fond of change and as such, he can be a stickler. Clyde is the
Brayson Dane son of an Inquisitor.
Brayson is the son of the Hunter, Shay Dane. Brayson is Defense: 14 (Leather armor)
out-going, inquisitive, and has a knack for using his nose. Stamina Points: 15
Defense: 12 (Leather armor) Speed: 30 feet
Stamina Points: 10 Proficiency Bonus: +2
Speed: 30 feet Abilities: Strength +2 (15), Dexterity +1 (12), Consti-
Proficiency Bonus: +2 tution +1 (13), Intelligence -1 (8), Wisdom +0
(11), Charisma +0 (10)
Abilities: Strength +0 (10), Dexterity +1 (14), Consti-
tution +1 (13), Intelligence +2 (14), Wisdom +2 Attack: Longsword (+5 melee, 1d8+2
(14), Charisma +0 (9) slashing)
Attack: Shortbow (1d6 piercing damage) Tricks: Fighting Style +1 to Defense when
wearing armor.
Tricks: Natural Explorer

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 Darla Terrier
Darla can be found with her nose in a book. She is the
daughter of a librarian. She is even-tempered, cautious, and
desires to investigate before heading into any situation.
Defense: 11 (Thick Robes)
Stamina Points: 12
Speed: 30 Feet
Proficiency Bonus: +2
Abilities: Strength +0 (10), Dexterity +0 (10),
Constitution +1 (12), Intelligence +2 (14),
Wisdom +1 (12), Charisma +0 (10)
Attack: Staff (+2 Melee, 1d8 bludgeoning) or
Elemental Ray (+4 ranged, 1d8 cold or fire)
Tricks: Focus Magic

Shay Dane
Missing Hunter
Shay is a Hunter who grew up in the wilds. Determined, will-
ing, and capable, he ended up raising his son on his own. The
two became inseparable. That is, until one day, while on a
hunt – they ended up in a dark tower. Shay fell underground,
leaving his son behind.

Defense: 12 (Leather armor)

Stamina Points: 16
Speed: 30 feet
Proficiency Bonus: +2
Abilities: Strength +0 (10) Dexterity +2 (15),
Constitution +1 (13), Intelligence +2 (14),
Wisdom +2 (14), Charisma -1 (8).
Attack: Long bow (1d8 piercing damage)
Tricks: Archery

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Synopsis
Several days ago, Shay and Brayson Dane
tracked a stray known to some as Alden. Hop-
ing to deter his trackers, Alden led the dog and the
puppy into the Fearful Forest and into a long aban-
doned tower. In the midst of a fight between the
two hunters and a few rats, Shay plummeted below
into a dark hole, leaving Brayson to fend for himself.
Vowing to save his dad, Brayson entered Hunter’s
Haven in hopes of finding those to help.
INTRODUCTION
Brayson enters the Inn. No one seems to pay
the puppy any mind, likely as he has been here many
times before. The player characters can stop him. If
pressed, Brayson informs them that his father is in
danger. He states that he has two friends he wanted
to bring.
The option to have the party be player
characters and Brayson is Scene 2.
The option to add to the party of two
additional Non Player Characters is Scene
3 and Scene 4.
SCENE 1: CONVINCING
BRAYSON TO TALK.
How did the players get to this scene?
Deciding to speak to Brayson about why he’s alone
in the haven.
What do the players need to accomplish in this
scene?
To convince Brayson to tell them about the quest
and about his father.
Who or what is keeping them from
accomplishing it?
Brayson’s reluctance.
What scenes or scenes should logically happen
next?
Scene 3. “Convincing Clyde to Join.”
Brayson enters the Hunters’ Haven at high
noon. He is young, petite in stature, and wide-eyed.
His cape is tattered and his boots are muddy. For
a moment, he appears lost – not in the place, but
in his own mind. When approached, Brayson is
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reluctant to share his story to strangers. The party
becomes aware that the puppy who can’t be older
than 8 years of age was in a battle against rats when
his father fell down a dark hole. Convincing him
requires a Charisma check of 10. Characters with
a Hunter or Soldier background gain an advantage
on their check.
When Brayson is satisfied, he tells them the
story.
If the players want the others to join in the
party, go to Scene 3.
If they want to go Solo – with just Brayson,
go to Scene 2.
SCENE 2: CONVINCING
BRAYSON TO GO SOLO
How did the players get to this scene?
Deciding to forgo the rest of the party and just
keep Brayson around.
What do the players need to accomplish in this
scene?
Convince Brayson to lead them to the Tower.
What is keeping them from accomplishing it?
Brayson’s reluctance to leave his friends out it.
What scene or scenes should logically happen
next?
Scene 5, “The Road Less Travelled.”
Brayson explains that he needs to gather up two
of his friends, Clyde Labrador and Darla Terrier, to
join him on the quest to rescue his father. He is ea-
ger to take them to the square where he knows both
Clyde and Darla will be. Charisma of 12 is required
to convince him otherwise. Characters that men-
tion they just want to find his father without hurting
his friends in the process can roll with an advantage.
When convinced, Brayson will lead them to
the road. Go to Scene 5.
SCENE 3: CONVINCING CLYDE
TO JOIN
How did the players get to this scene? Decid-
ing to follow Brayson’s lead to recruit help.
What do the players need to accomplish in this
scene?
Convince Clyde to join.
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What is keeping them from accomplishing it?
Clyde’s reluctance for change.
What scene or scenes should logically happen
next?
Scene 4: “Convincing Darla to Join.”
The player characters arrive at the alleyway
right beside the guardhouse. When they arrive,
read this:
“The entrance to the guardhouse is busy, dogs and
cats walking out, and other dogs and cats being pulled
in. The noise is a constant hum. Clyde is found sitting
on a barrel. He is shorter than Brayson, but he possess-
es more of a girth about him. His paws, however, are
slightly too big as he has yet to fully grow into them, and
as such, he appears to be slightly clumsy. Donned in
armor, he tosses a ball against the adjacent wall.
Clyde does not seem fond of the idea to
go on an adventure. He had plans to follow his
dad around. Convincing him requires a Charis-
ma check of 12 – characters with a soldier back-
ground, or drop a hint that he would make his
dad proud can roll with an advantage.
Once Clyde is convinced, he will join the
group. Go to Scene 4.
SCENE 4: CONVINCING DARLA
TO JOIN
How did the players get to this scene?
Deciding to follow Brayson’s lead to recruit help.
What do the players need to accomplish in this
scene?
Convince Darla to join.
What is keeping them from accomplishing it?
Darla would rather wait a few hours to plan
accordingly.
What scene or scenes should logically happen
next?
Scene 5: “The Road less traveled.”
At the royal library, Darla is found behind a rather
large stack of books. She is reading “Bone Magic.” She
is petite dog with dark eyes and a thin smile. Her robes
are colorful, drawing attention in any crowd and to con-
vince her otherwise would be a battle in itself. Curious
and slightly annoyed at the interruption, she places a
velvet bookmark on the page.
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She would much rather take her time than to rush
into a rescue mission. Due to her desire to strategize, it
takes a Charisma check of 14. Convincing her to wear
a robe in neutral colors requires an additional Charis-
ma check of 12.
If convinced, she will join. Of course, she will glad-
ly interject, at any convenient moment that they should
have listened to her. Go to Scene 5.
SCENE 5: THE ROAD LESS
TRAVELED
How did the players get to this scene?
Following Brayson.
What do the players need to accomplish in this
scene?
Make it to the tower safely.
What is keeping them from accomplishing it?
Bandits
What scene or scenes should logically happen
next?
The Tower
It takes exactly one day to get to the Tower
from Pugmire. The player characters should have
a chance to pick an additional piece of equipment
for their rucksack (pp 9-10). Rope and a light-
source is recommended. The puppies will bicker/
joke over which item is better.
No matter the time of day or night, read the
following:
“As they walk out of town and follow the long road
to the forest, they see a shadow lurk just behind a wheel
of a broken down wagon. Two large strays emerge from
the tree line. Though their muzzles are hidden behind
hoods and bandanas, their paws and arms are covered
in scars.”
They can fight the bandits or attempt to
persuade them (Charisma 14) It can be dropped
down to Charisma 12 with enough coin and loot
to move along. Convincing them the bag actually
has coin and loot requires a Charisma Check of
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BANDITS -- CR1
Defense: 11 (Leather armor)
Stamina Points: 10
Speed: 30 feet
Proficiency Bonus: +2
Abilities: Strength +2 (15), Dexterity +0 (10),
Constitution +2 (14), Intelligence -1 (8), Wisdom
+0 (11), Charisma -1 (8)
Attack: Battleaxe (+4 melee, 1d8+2 slashing) or
dagger (+4 melee or ranged, 1d4+2 piercing).
Tricks: Darkvision
If they fight, the puppies and the player
characters (if puppies) can use their short height
to their advantage.
AFTER THE BATTLE
When the players defeat the bandits, they find a
satchel filled with 10 shards of plastic, three bat-
teries, and a tattered cloth with archaic writing.
It would need to be investigated later.
Regardless of which favorable outcome – Go
to Scene 6.
SCENE 6: THE TOWER
How did the players get to this scene?
Following Brayson.
What do the players need to accomplish in this
scene?
Find Brayson’s father.
What scene or scenes should logically happen
next?
Scene 7 “Finding Shay Dane”
When they arrive to the Tower, read the
following:
“The fog seems to swallow the dark, crumbling
tower. As they move around to the side of the building,
there is a stack of unearthed stones. Brayson indicates
that he left them there, so that he could find the en-
trance. To the left of the rocks, there is a narrow crevice
wide enough for them to squeeze through. Beyond this,
there is a set of stairs spiraling down into the earth.”
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(1) STAIRWELL
The dogs need a light-source as they move
down into the tower’s belly. The stairs are surpris-
ingly sturdy, despite their worn appearance.
As they move down the stairs, read the fol-
lowing:
“At the bottom of the steps, you find yourselves
in a circular room. There is a large arched doorway
straight across. Its features are mundane in appearance.
Brayson moves forward a slight step. He points to the
center of the room where there is a gaping hole. “He
is down there.” Along the floor where you stand, there
are scuff marks, scratch marks, and dried blood. Pieces
of shattered bones are scattered throughout the room.”
(2) THE HOLE
The Hole leads the characters to Scene
7: “Finding Shay Dane”
How did the players get to this scene?
Going down the hole.
What do the players need to accomplish in this
scene?
Find Brayson’s father.
What is keeping them from accomplishing it?
Rats
What scene or scenes should logically happen
next? None. This is the end of the story
The player characters can go down to the hole
with enough rope. They can tie the other end of
the rope to the top of the stair’s stone bannister
or to the heavy latch of the door.
Once they go down, read the following:
“The descent is uneventful, but dark. There is a
soft glow of a light source down below. As you touch
the ground, you touch old forgotten bones of both cats
and dogs. The walls are covered in the same archaic
writing that was on the tattered cloth. A pungent odor
of old blood, ash, and wormwood fills the area. The soft
glow of the light seen above is an old battery powered
candle. Its flicker pattern is lacking and therefore dying.
Somewhere ahead is a soft moan. Brayson, without hes-
itation, begins to move ahead.”
If the players can convince Brayson to take a
step back and take this one slowly, they can sneak
around the nest of the Dire Ticks.
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 The player characters must make a Charisma
check of 14 to prevent Brayson from alerting the
Dire Ticks of their arrival. It should be noted that
Clyde is afraid of bugs.
DIRE TICKS
Defense: 14 (Tough Skin)
Stamina Points: 7
Speed: 10 feet
Proficiency Bonus: +2
Attack: Sting (+2 melee, 1d4 piercing)
Tricks:
• Blood Drain – After a sting attack, the tick
attaches to the target. The tick drains blood at the
start of the turn, inflicting 1d4 piercing damage
from blood loss. The target must make a Constitu-
tion saving throw of difficulty 12 to remove the tick
or another dog can make a strength check of 12 to
remove the tick from someone else.
Abilities: Strength -0 (10), Dexterity +2 (15),
Constitution +3 (16), Intelligence -2 (7), Wisdom
+0 (10), Charisma -2 (6).
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“As you move past the Dire Ticks nesting together,
there is a crevice that is covered with a grey tapestry.
Pushing it aside, they can see an old dog resting quietly
in the corner. His leg has been fastened in a makeshift
cast with scrap pieces of wood and cloth.”
An intelligence check of 14 reveals a secret
door behind Shay. If he had moved one tile to the
right, he would have noticed it. However, one can
speculate the pain he was in blinded him to that
fact. A dexterity check of 13 is required to trigger
the panel and open the door that leads to (3) The
Hidden Treasure Room.
With assistance, Shay can stand. He is
extremely grateful that his son is safe, and even
more thankful to the party that rescued him.
Once they are safe outside, he gifts each one of
the player characters with a Dane amulet. It is a
silver pendant with the scrolled letter D etched
into it. He explains that it allows them a steep
discount at the Hunter’s Haven. It also is a mark
of favor of any Dane Hunter.
(3) THE HIDDEN
TREASURE ROOM
Once inside, read the following:
“A stone door groans as it slides to the left. Among
the rubble, there is a narrow stairway designed for one
dog at a time. It leads up past an opening that was also
designed to be a secret door. You find yourselves in the
room behind the arched doorway of the circular room.
This must have been intended to be used in reverse – to
go down below for emergencies. Though the path should
have continued on - years of abandonment and rubble
have destroyed the corridors that led beyond. In this 6x6
room there are weapon racks are along one side and
forgotten books are stacked along another.”
Something odd emerges from behind a large
stack of books. A suit of gold armor, worn by the
Old Ones, lifts up a large fist and attacks.
 ANIMATED ARMOR
Defense: 12 (Armor)
Stamina Points: 20
Speed: 30 feet
Proficiency Bonus: +2
Attack: Slam (+4 melee, 1d6+2 bludgeoning).
Tricks: Darkvision, Immune to piercing damage
Abilities: Strength +3 (16), Dexterity +0 (10),
Constitution +3 (16), Intelligence -5 (1), Wisdom
-5 (1), Charisma -5 (1).

When the animated armor is attacked, it

bleeds a color-less sickly-sweet blood. When it
is destroyed, it crumbles to dust – as though the
magic vanished along with it.
There is one longsword and a dagger
resting on the weapon rack. Both are magical
and further investigation leads them to know
that it they are artifacts of the line of Duchess
Ingrid Pyrenees. The longsword is 1d8
slashing damage +1 to damage. The dagger is 1d4
piercing damage +1 to Dexterity.
When the books are touched, the pag-
es begin to crumble. Only one book, with a
shimmering green spine, remains safe from the
passages of time. The book is in a journal for-
mat. It cannot be readily translated, but appears
to be of worth to either sell or to further inves-
tigate.
The rest of the Tower is far too dangerous
to explore – it is nothing but ruins, collapsing
rubble, and tight spaces meant for rats and oth-
er small creatures.
From here, the player characters can
decide what they want to do. They can recruit
the puppies investigate the archaic parchment,
sell or use the weapons for political leverage,
which opens up avenues for other stories. They
can leave the group and continue on other
adventures. The possibilities are endless!

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PUPPIES TO
THE RESCUE

This adventure is meant for kids and

kids-at-heart.
The main NPCs of the party are all
puppies.
This adventure is designed to be a
base adventure. This can be modified
to fit the party.

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