Bookcases filled with weathered tomes surround a reading table here. Two bulky serpentine figures peruse the volumes on the shelves. Two Arisen Sarrukhs (see appendix B) search through these books about necromancy, seeking to better understand Szass Tam’s ritual. The sarrukhs fight the characters on noticing them. Treasure. The books contain all the Necromancy spells in the Player’s Handbook. A…
Flickering green light from sconces forms shadowy scenes on the walls of serpentine creatures hoisting polearms. An overwhelming sense of dread fills you as the shadows leap from the walls and slither toward you. This magical effect is an illusion. Illusory Danger. When a character enters this area, they can take the Study action and make a DC 18 Intelligence (Investigation) check to try to…
Read or paraphrases the following: Zulkir Thrul leans forward, the gravity of her words reflected in her formal tone and posture. “Thank you for joining this cause. You’re now operatives of Operation Deadfall. Before I describe the parameters of our undertaking, think of code names for yourselves and your group. Wynston and I will refer to you by these code names at all times; we will never use…
Once the undisputed regent of Thay, Szass Tam is an old and powerful lich who plots to regain control over the nation. Although he still wields great power as the zulkir of necromancy and the tharchion of Thaymount (see chapter 1), Szass Tam believes it’s his destiny to rule Thay and use its living people as fodder for his undead armies. History An eloquent and inventive wizard, Szass Tam rose…
For many years it was assumed that ankylosaurs used their clubs exclusively to fight off predators. However, recent studies of Zuul ’s holotype have revealed that several healed injuries were likely the result of tail-club attacks from other Zuul. This indicates that it engaged in intraspecific combat, although its club was undoubtedly also used as a defensive weapon. Additionally, an…
“Zool” (after Zuul from Ghostbusters) As we moved over the rollin’ scrub, we came across somethin’ remarkable. A lone dinosaur feeding on scrub, entirely oblivious to us. Few times in my life had I ever come across such an unyieldin’ amount of muscle and armour. When I first saw this thing, I knew it was built for one thing and one thing only – defence. We studied it in detail. Armoured back,…
The characters can fail their secrecy mandate three times before their ability to complete Operation Deadfall is compromised. Each time you decide the characters seriously violate secrecy, describe one of the following events:
Sneed remains in his machine until he is killed or ejected. The goblin minions use their bombs until they run out, then they attack normally. The raised stones are 20 feet tall and can be climbed to reach the hanging mast. Goblins falling from the mast take 2d6 Bludgeoning damage. At your discretion, you can allow characters to target the ropes securing the mast to the ceiling. If those ropes are…
The fourth time you decide the characters seriously violate their secrecy mandate, the characters are compromised. Zulkir Thrul sends them a note (whose content is obfuscated via the Illusory Script spell) informing them that Szass Tam’s agents have discovered their identities. The characters have a final chance to salvage their ability to complete Operation Deadfall. Describe the following…
Davil explains that the entrance through the main doors is heavily guarded, but his scouts have located an alternative route. He gives them a map of the sewer system below the Dock Ward. “Follow the map. Once you get to Fishgut Court, find the sewer grate marked with a small scratching of a ten pointed star. Descend there, then make your way to the club’s underground entrance. After that, all you…
Darklord: Sodo Hallmarks: Serial murderers, urban decay Each day, the city of Paridon in Zherisia erupts in riots over food scarcity, taxation, and the disappearance of dozens of citizens every night. At least one murderer stalks Paridon: the ancient doppelganger Sodo, which has impersonated so many people that it now finds it impossible to hold a form for more than a few days at a time. As…
Scheming Lich in a Monstrous, Frozen Form Zlan is a horrid, icy amalgamation of the seven liches who created the Artifact Crenshinibon, better known as the Crystal Shard. Zlan Clervish was one of those seven liches, and that lich’s will predominates in the fused entity. All seven bodies are frozen together with ice and black crystal called chardalyn, fragments of the shattered Crystal Shard.…
Scheming Lich in a Monstrous, Frozen Form Zlan is a horrid, icy amalgamation of the seven liches who created the Artifact Crenshinibon, better known as the Crystal Shard. Zlan Clervish was one of those seven liches, and that lich’s will predominates in the fused entity. All seven bodies are frozen together with ice and black crystal called chardalyn, fragments of the shattered Crystal Shard.…
List of Stat Block from the Dr Dhrolin’s Dictionary of Dinosaurs.
Wondrous Item, Legendary This cube is 3 inches across and radiates palpable magical energy. The six sides of the cube are each keyed to a different plane of existence, one of which is the Material Plane. The other sides are linked to planes determined by the DM. The cube has 3 charges and regains 1d3 expended charges daily at dawn. As a Magic action, you can expend 1 of the cube’s charges to cast…
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Origin Feat You gain the following benefits. Exploit Opening. When you roll damage for an Opportunity Attack, you can roll the damage dice twice and use either roll against the target. Family First. If you have Heroic Inspiration when you roll Initiative, you can expend it to give yourself and your allies Advantage on that Initiative roll.
Darkon is altered by Azalin’s presence, creating the following effects: Closing the Borders. While in his domain, Azalin can close or open the borders to Darkon at will. While the borders are closed, undead terrors fill the Mists surrounding Darkon. Whenever a creature enters the Mists, one Hostile Zombie Clot (see chapter 5) appears in a random unoccupied space within 30 feet of that creature.…
Szass Tam’s Malefice Mortum ritual is just his first step toward reclaiming Thay. After his malefites sweep the nation, he plans to kill any zulkirs who oppose him and seize power.
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