Second Floor This children’s bedroom has a pair of tiny beds flanking a darkened window. Toys are strewn carelessly across the floor. A large, weathered toy chest sits against the wall, facing a child’s armoire, while in the corner, the closet door hangs slightly ajar. Suddenly, from a pile of letter blocks, a small wooden doll clambers forward, its painted face chipped and its yarn hair frayed.…

The following clues and information can be observed while examining the library’s exterior. Temple Design. As a Study action, a character can examine the library’s façade and make a DC 12 Intelligence (History) check. On a success, the character notices the library resembles a temple by design, with granite pillars and high arches. On closer inspection… A character who takes the Search action…

The admiral resents Daphie because she once spilled ice cream on his uniform before a parade. Admiral Wyndar is especially irate today because he has lost his lucky, handheld, brass spyglass. Daphie has served on the Serendipity, a small naval scout vessel, for the past year. Despite her bad luck, Daphie is popular with her crewmates, due to her infectious optimism. The Serendipity is about to…

A sea cave that borders a beach. Sailors and locals avoid the cave because of folklore about ‘Old Bloodbones’, a boogeyman of sorts. The folklore is all true, however, and the cave has been home to a maleficent Bone Devil for thousands of years.

Through the mirror is a chamber containing Hemlock’s hoard; not a classic pile of gold and gems, but a collection of all the talented performers she’s amassed throughout her undead career. The gargantuan room through the mirror is built like an oddities gallery, with a variety of ancient-looking memorabilia hovering on small platforms, each with a small silver name plaque. They range from faded…

The following clues and information can be observed while examining the security wards. Magical Fields. A character who takes the Study action and succeeds on a DC 14 Intelligence (Arcana) check identifies a magical field around the library—a combination of alarm enchantments and anti-scrying wards—that protects against both theft and magical surveillance. On closer inspection… A closer…

The following clues and information can be observed while examining the rear alley and the service entrance. Unmarked Deliveries. Searching the rear alley requires a Search action and a successful DC 12 Wisdom (Survival) check. On a success, the character finds signs of frequent foot traffic and cart tracks. It appears some deliveries may be made through non-public entrances. On closer…

Just offstage, there’s a rickety spiral staircase leading to a small upper level built onto a platform overlooking the stage. On the platform, Hemlock has set up a desk, a shelf, and a full-length mirror on a stand. The shelves are full of books in myriad languages and some ornamental knickknacks, mostly props and costume pieces from bygone performers. If the twins are willing to escape, they…

Down. To the base of the Fortress of the Giants. Northeasternmost Doors. Closed double doors to the kitchen (Area 11). Northeast-Central Door. Closed door to the honored guests’ hallway (Area 7). Northwest-Central Door. Closed door to the associates’ hall (Area 3). Northwesternmost Doors. Closed double doors to the lesser quarters (Area 2).

As part of casting this spell, you must expend six Hit Point Dice or the spell automatically fails. Blood flows from your body then crystallizes into a barbed arrow, which launches at a creature. Make a ranged spell attack against a target within range. On a hit, roll the Hit Point Dice expended to cast the spell, and the creature takes Piercing damage equal to the numbered rolled. Once lodged in…

Deadly Trap (Levels 5–10) When the inscribed rune breaks, it releases a condensed Cone of Cold. Trigger: When a creature opens the coffer bearing the inscribed rune, the trap activates. Duration: Instantaneous. The rune creates a 30-foot Cone of cold, emanating from the coffer. Each creature in the area must make a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw, taking 36 (8d8) Cold damage on a failure, or half…

Jeholrak Infiltrators are specialist members of Jeholrak society, hired by Jeholrak Politicians to eliminate other politicians. They are, in essence, master assassins whose primary purpose is to act as a wedge in the complex interplay of Jeholrak politics. The assassination of a particular politician is usually requested by another who has less influence, intending to clear space for their…

Unbearably warm. Brimstone and wood odor. This room, meticulously maintained by its inhabitant’s servants, features an enormous, well-appointed bed over which hangs a massive painting of a mountain scene. An open jar sits atop a small chest resting against the wall. This richly decorated chamber feels unnaturally warm and has an odor mixing brimstone and sandalwood. The bed and furnishings are…

Both JT and Lefty recognize the characters as new recruits. If a character proves their competence by winning an interaction against either faction leader, they try to convince the characters to side with them in case a fight breaks out. While JT is unaware of the specifics, he knows Lefty is planning something soon, so he is gathering a group loyal to him. Lefty is the underdog and she is trying…

Second Floor, Processing Wing Beds in stark hospital-white sheets line the walls of this wide, pale gray room. Deathly-still patients in hospital gowns breathe shallowly in each bed, separated only by thin curtains. They don’t seem to mind the lack of privacy. Patients. Three of the twelve beds in this room are occupied by a patient (Neutral, human noncombatant Commoners). All patients here are…

Blood-Queen Lana'thel An Adventure for Level 18 Characters

Ankylier Enchanters utilise their magical skills to add further value to the merchandise that the Ankylier forges produce. By commercialising their knowledge, they are able to imbue mystical energies into a piece of armour or weapon, granting it magical properties. Despite their magical abilities, Ankylier Enchanters are not generally turned to for guidance or wisdom. Instead, they are seen as…

Armor (ring mail), rare You have a +1 bonus to AC while wearing this armor. This armor is leather armor with heavy rings sewn into it. The rings help reinforce the armor against blows from swords and axes. Ring mail is inferior to chain mail, and it's usually worn only by those who can't afford better armor.

A Measure of Debt. If the party played A Measure of Debt and did not turn the gems over to Onaivu, or if the party failed, Chase does everything in his power to avoid speaking with them, clearly frustrated. If pressed too much, he will excuse himself from his shift as tears begin to well. We Are Family. Chase considers characters bearing the We Are Family mark of prestige part of his patchwork…

Wondrous Item, common A question mark is worked into the head of this key. The key has a 5 percent chance of unlocking any lock into which it’s inserted. Once it unlocks something, the key d isappears.

You touch a point and infuse an area around it with holy or unholy power. The area can have a radius up to 60 feet, and the spell fails if the radius includes an area already under the effect of Hallow. The affected area has the following effects. Hallowed Ward. Choose any of these creature types: Aberration, Celestial, Elemental, Fey, Fiend, or Undead. Creatures of the chosen types can’t…