Darklord of Endless Vengeance “Questing knights? Champions of the realm? Look upon thy sterling souls. Tell me, heroes, by what fair deeds art thou known in this rotted world?” —Ebonbane Ebonbane is an evil, sapient blade that seeks to annihilate the legacy of the Shadowlands’ greatest hero and her allies. This includes all with the Shadowborn name and every member of the Circle. Ebonbane is a…
| Location | Description |
|---|---|
| 1: Outer Gatehouse | Guards vet entrants and keep watch at this gate. |
| 2: Barn | Livestock and steeds are stabled and groomed here. … |
On the Elemental Plane of Earth, galaxies of gemstones twinkle over vaults of treasure. If dao are there, so is wealth worth hunting. —Gundren Rockseeker, Dwarf Treasure Hunter Genies of minerals and gemstones, dao embody the resolve of rock. Using innate magic, they move through the earth unimpeded, exploring depths inaccessible to most. Dao delight in the treasures of the earth, whether raw…
The inner bailey offers the following service: Weapon Upgrade. The keep ordered too many crossbows, which untrained recruits can’t wield effectively. Shannik wants to trade the weapons for simpler ones. In exchange for 25 GP and a Shortbow, he can provide a character with a Hand Crossbow.
The Shadowlands is altered by Ebonbane ’s presence, creating the following effects: Closing the Borders. While in its domain, Ebonbane can close or open the borders of the Shadowlands at will. While the borders are closed, whirling blades of magic fly through the Mists surrounding the Shadowlands. A creature that enters the Mists for the first time on a turn or starts its turn there must succeed…
| Service | Cost |
|---|---|
| Black coach ride in Baldur’s Gate | 1 GP/trip |
| Sled services | 4 GP/day |
Cilanthé has her wealth stockpiled in her lair. Old wooden chests hold 715gp in various coin values, a dragon-themed cutlery set made of gold (650gp), three paintings of her previous lair (400gp each), a Sword of Life Stealing and a Tome of Understanding.
The Ruinbound are mutants that can be born to any humanoid species that has contact with the Daelkyr or their minions. A Ruinbound is born with a personal symbiont—an unnatural entity bound to the child. Unlike most symbionts, this entity cannot be separated from its host, and the two are permanently fused. Many Ruinbound have additional disturbing mutations; you can roll on the Ruinbound…
The Lord’s Alliance reclaimed the fortress only a few days ago and didn’t expect such an immediate and overwhelming attack, so it’s still in disrepair. Old cracks mar the stonework and once-fitted stones are uneven. Tough weeds sprout throughout the fortress. Thick brush has grown far closer to the walls than any reasonable defender would permit. The new occupants haven’t had time to trim these…
Kateri Shadowborn was a great hero who, alongside her order of valorous knights called the Circle, spent her life in service of good. Among her greatest deeds was leading an army against a nation whose king had been possessed by a fiend. She defeated the fiend, though doing so caused her magic sword to shatter. After a life of great deeds, Kateri Shadowborn retired to live in peace with her…
Using the guidelines for travel in the Dungeon Master’s Guide, you can think about a sea voyage to Xen’drik in three stages:
Origin Feat (Prerequisite: Dhakaani Ghaal’dar, Dhakaani Golin’dar, or Dhakaani Guul’dar) You gain the following benefits. Dreamwalker. You remain fully lucid when you dream and when you wake, you clearly remember everything that transpired. Mentor in the Uul. There is a spirit in the Uul Dhakaan that serves as your mentor. Work with your DM to develop the identity of this spirit; they could be…
Moments later, Grumlock’s gravelly voice echoes through the yard. “What’s it gonna be, vermin? First ones to raise their hands. I expect it will be the worst of you, and that’s just fine with me.” If the characters volunteer, they are immediately pulled out of the crowd and marched to the front of the yard. Regardless of what the players decide, there are no other volunteers. Still short at least…
Darklord Perpetually Denied Control “Are you loyal to your maharani? Or are you yet more rebel skulls to add to the Tower of Traitors?” —Ramya Vasavadan Ramya Vasavadan desperately fights to claim and hold power over Kalakeri in a brutal cycle of victory and loss with her equally uncompromising siblings. Unlike most Darklords, Ramya struggles to control her domain, leading her to seek allies in…
“Moments are fleeting, just like life and love. It’s the memories that remain at the end of it all. This night, too, is fleeting. So let us live it fully and love it deeply, my sweet, so that we make memories worthy of you and I that endure until the last star takes its final breath. Will you join me for this dance?” - Catrina the Sweet - In Kalero (kuh-LAIR-oh), life and death are celebrated…
If the characters reject Mister Crossroads or attack him, read or paraphrase the following: The croc-folk pulls out a pocket watch with his skeletal hand and examines it. “My, my. Look at the time! It’s a shame we couldn’t make a deal, but I must retire to the Dead Man’s Hand. It’s just down the road!” With a snap of his bony fingers, brilliant magenta flame whips up around him, and he’s gone in…
After the rescue, the head of Verdin Skyships refunds the costs of the party’s passage (25gp each) and offers them an additional 300gp compensation and free return flights. If they survive, Irjami and Yanus also thank the party profusely for their help.
The sheltered inner bailey is where the keep’s defenders live and practice combat drills. When the characters arrive at the inner bailey, read the following boxed text aloud: Targets and practice dummies dot this courtyard, which contains a large stable and poles with hanging rings. Cavalry soldiers train atop horseback while guards watch the area from the walls and towers that rise around it. A…
Domain of Betrayal and Revenge Darklord: Ramya Vasavadan Adventure Genres: Gothic horror and dark fantasy Hallmarks: Monstrous leaders, family intrigue, war-torn nation Mist Talismans: Rusted tulwar, shield with a wyvern-and-lotus emblem, a polished skull Aligned Tarokka Card: Avenger Opposed Tarokka Card: Artifact Deceptively beautiful, Kalakeri is a land of verdant rainforests and a web of…
The adventure consists of these encounters. Fire Inside. Daask acquired two Hell Hounds and got them inside the inn to start the fire and terrorize the folks inside. If the characters concentrate on fighting the monsters, the other people inside the inn can extinguish the flames. Panic Outside. Outside the burning inn, eight Daask Raiders (gnolls whose stat blocks appear in this chapter) are…
Unable to breach the wall the characters are defending, the enemies use a Decrepit Mangonel (see the statistics at the end of this section) to assault the position. Read or paraphrase the following shortly after the previous encounter: There is a momentary hush within the fog surrounding the fortress. You hear the harsh twang of twisted wood and rope. Suddenly, two zombies sail through the air,…
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Devas are emissaries of divine will. These immortal messengers adopt the shapes of mystical beasts or idealized, winged mortals. As with all angels, their true forms are known only to the gods they serve. Rather than literal correspondence from a god, a deva conveys an allegory or quest to mortals, tasking them with delivering something to its rightful place. While the angel might be called on in…
Dark Bargains are binding once sealed. There are tales and legends of those who have outwitted a bargainer or found a way to break a bargain’s hold on them, but the truth of such stories is left to the GM to decide.
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