Publisher's blurb:
andits have plagued Steaming Springs Mine ever since its founding. They frequently raid the wagon caravans that carry silver from the mine. The long, slow slog across uneven, swampy roads makes these caravans easy pickings as they lumber toward the only known pass through the mountains.
Recently, the bandits have become more effective and organized, relying on harmless tricks and traps to 'liberate' the silver while carefully avoiding bloodshed. According to rumor, the various bandit factions have been united by a charismatic and clever woman, Vorina, who has crowned herself Queen of the Bandits, and turned this ragtag bunch of thieves into a formidable force. Some say that Vorina is not a criminal but a hero who steals wagon-loads of silver from the rich mine owner, Daniil Delmirev, and distributes this purloined wealth to the poor and needy, many of whom are starving in this silver-rich province.
The honorable and dashing Chief Inspector, Eduard Surov, is a staunch defender of law and order, although he secretly admires the bandit queen's wit and her dedication to not harming the innocent guards who transport the silver. Despite his best efforts, Eduard has been unable to find a single clue to Vorina's identity and whereabouts. Constantly harassed by Delmirev for this failure, Chief Inspector Surov is desperate to capture Vorina.
In the midst of this roiling cauldron of tension, an unexpected encounter puts the adventurers on a path to unmask Vorina - or join her.
The Bandit Queen is a multi-part adventure inspired by the adventures of Robin Hood. Will your party choose to join the clever Vorina and her band of good-hearted ne'er-do-wells, or ally with the honorable Inspector Surov to root out crime and corruption. Either way, you will have a rollicking swashbuckling adventure!
A BONUS ADVENTURE: Speak Now, or Forever Hold Your Peace
In addition to the main adventure, you also receive a FREE bonus adventure, Speak Now, or Forever Hold Your Peace. It can serve as a stand-alone one-shot.