Location Type:
Village
Specific Location:
The village of Jericho, specifically the house of Rahab, just before the Israelite scouts are to enter the city.
Main Quest:
Gather crucial intelligence and supplies to assist in the Israelite invasion of Jericho, while ensuring the safety of the spies sent to observe the city.
LOCATION SUMMARY
The village of Jericho stands as a fortified city, bustling with life. Houses are built of sunbaked mud bricks, some with thatched roofs. Rahab’s house, characterized by its exterior wall location, serves both as a residence and a place of business. The air is tinged with the scent of cooking food, and the sound of merchants haggling fills the streets. Outside, there are traces of recent activity—guards patrolling and townsfolk moving about, unaware of the scouts hidden within.
BASE LOOT
- A clay jar of lentils, a staple food item for survival.
- A woven basket, used for carrying goods, possibly for trade.
- A small pouch of dried herbs for flavoring meals.
- A water jug made from clay, essential for hydration.
- A handkerchief, embroidered by Rahab, useful for disguises or as a signal.
ADDITIONAL LOOT IF 6+
- A leather cloak hanging by the door, useful for stealth at night.
- A wooden box containing assorted jewelry, possibly to barter.
- A piece of parchment indicating recent trade routes, critical for navigation.
- A small, closed chest under Rahab’s bed, potentially containing secrets.
ADDITIONAL LOOT IF 10+
- A hidden compartment behind the clay jars revealing a small amount of silver coins.
- A set of tools for woodworking, useful for creating weapons or repairs.
- A faintly stained linen cloth hinting at a recent visitor, possibly of interest.
- A minor clue: a piece of fabric with the emblem of the King of Jericho, indicating recent royal inspections.
ADDITIONAL LOOT IF 15+
- A sack of dried figs, both nutritious and valuable for trade.
- A rustic map crudely drawn on animal skin, showing escape routes from Jericho.
ADDITIONAL LOOT IF 20+
- A secret cache beneath Rahab’s bed containing a token of protection from her previous trade, a small idol of a local deity.
ADDITIONAL LOOT IF 22+
- A concealed chamber in the back of the house revealing a stash of leather-bound scrolls with names of allies and traitors in Jericho.
- Evidence of recent activity in the form of fresh footprints leading towards a hidden exit in the wall.
LOWER WISDOM DISCOVERY
Passive Wisdom 12: A faint sound can be heard from outside, suggesting that a guard patrol is close, requiring stealth to remain hidden.
HIGHER WISDOM DISCOVERY
Passive Wisdom 16: Notice a subtle change in the air, hinting at a hidden passage that may be used for escape, located behind a tapestry in the main room.
OPTIONAL EVENT
As the players investigate, they overhear a heated conversation between two villagers discussing recent rumors of spies in the city. An NPC approaches them, a nervous merchant who seeks protection in exchange for vital information about the layout of Jericho.
