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    VEL1-05 - Leuko's Last Stand (1-8)

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    This document provides guidelines for running a Living Greyhawk adventure scenario as part of the Roleplaying Gamers Association (RPGA) Network. It includes instructions for the Dungeon Master on preparing for the scenario, allocating time, and scoring the game using the RPGA scoring packet. The scenario involves the characters being propositioned by the High Roads Trading Company to investigate whether one of their business associates is working with a rival consortium. The adventure is intended for characters levels 1-8.

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    This document provides guidelines for running a Living Greyhawk adventure scenario as part of the Roleplaying Gamers Association (RPGA) Network. It includes instructions for the Dungeon Master on preparing for the scenario, allocating time, and scoring the game using the RPGA scoring packet. The scenario involves the characters being propositioned by the High Roads Trading Company to investigate whether one of their business associates is working with a rival consortium. The adventure is intended for characters levels 1-8.

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    This document provides guidelines for running a Living Greyhawk adventure scenario as part of the Roleplaying Gamers Association (RPGA) Network. It includes instructions for the Dungeon Master on preparing for the scenario, allocating time, and scoring the game using the RPGA scoring packet. The scenario involves the characters being propositioned by the High Roads Trading Company to investigate whether one of their business associates is working with a rival consortium. The adventure is intended for characters levels 1-8.

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    VEL1-05 - Leuko's Last Stand (1-8)

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    This document provides guidelines for running a Living Greyhawk adventure scenario as part of the Roleplaying Gamers Association (RPGA) Network. It includes instructions for the Dungeon Master on preparing for the scenario, allocating time, and scoring the game using the RPGA scoring packet. The scenario involves the characters being propositioned by the High Roads Trading Company to investigate whether one of their business associates is working with a rival consortium. The adventure is intended for characters levels 1-8.

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