Adventure for Level 5 Characters Situation. The human siblings Eroso and Siobhan Manduchi (Medium, Neutral Evil Nobles) are scions of a minor noble family who stole a rare plant, not realizing it belonged to the Boritsis. After discovering the owner, they feign their deaths to avoid reprisal. Hook. Eroso and Siobhan seek out the characters to use as patsies in their staged murder.
Development. If the characters find three or more pieces of evidence, each character earns 4,700 XP.
Ankylier Karls are the lowest members of Ankylier society, fulfilling menial tasks and hard labour. Karls are not generally treated with much respect, but are paid appropriately for their efforts by their Ankylier bosses. This allows for wealth to not necessarily be a reflection of social status within Ankylier society. Through an exceptional work ethic or extensive experience, Karls will be…
Abvekus are demons that embody assassins’ sadistic professionalism. Patient killers, they prefer to stalk targets from afar before striking. These targets might be the abvekus’ enemies or the enemies of demon lords or powerful villains the abvekus serve. Abvekus are bipedal, insectile demons whose arms end in scythe-like claws. They take pride in their kills and sometimes wear or otherwise…
“The smell of strong incense drifts from the open archway leading to Cuda’s hut. The floor and shelves are covered in jars, trinkets and plant cuttings.” The elder’s hut sits on an elevated part of the cove and allows Cuda to view almost the entire village. The jars and trinkets within Cuda’s hut are a mixture of spell components and handmade gifts given to her by grateful villagers.
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Raiders use guerrilla tactics to ambush warehouses and beat down opponents. These skilled fistfighters work in tandem to claim goods and territory for Daask.
Domain of the Ancient Dead Darklord: Ankhtepot Genre: Dark fantasy Hallmarks: Ancient tombs, desert perils, lost gods, mummies Mist Talismans: Canopic jar, lapis lazuli scarab, scroll of hieroglyphics Aligned Tarokka Card: Monk Opposed Tarokka Card: Raven Untold generations of tombs and monuments choke on the obsidian sands of the desert domain of Har’Akir. Here, past splendors lie forgotten, and…
Those who were particularly sadistic in life and died consumed by wicked mirth linger as Kackles—ghostly figures that drift above the ground, always flitting just out of sight. Adorned in tattered cloaks and concealing hoods or hats, their hollow laughter echoes through dark places, fading in and out to confuse and terrify their victims. Kackles always carry lanterns lit with ghostly flames, the…
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…
General of a demoralized occupying army, Vladeska Drakov rules what little of Falkovnia hasn’t been overrun by the dead. A cunning authoritarian, she believes any tactics—no matter how immoral—are permissible in the pursuit of victory. The Mists torment her by keeping her ever on the edge of defeat, exhausting her and forcing her to watch her precision fail in the face of an endless string of…
Weapon (any simple or martial), common An alchemical process has bonded silver to this magic weapon. When you score a Critical Hit with it against a creature that is shape-shifted, the weapon deals one additional die of damage. Weapons Name Simple Melee Weapons Silvered Club | 1d4 Bludgeoning | Light | Slow Silvered Dagger | 1d4 Piercing | Finesse, Light, Thrown (Range 20/60) | Nick …
Bandit deceivers use magic to disguise their activities or create flashy distractions. Bandits Bandits use the threat of violence to take what they want. Such criminals include gang members, desperadoes, and lawless mercenaries. Yet not all bandits are motivated by greed. Some are driven to lives of crime by unjust laws, desperation, or the threats of merciless leaders. Roll on or choose a result…
Underbosses supervise larger clan operations, such as gambling halls and warehouses of smuggled goods awaiting transport. Accustomed to the criminal lifestyle, these hardy individuals (mostly halflings) dismiss and dispose of threats with calculated ease.
Borca is altered by Ivana’s and Ivan’s presences, creating the following effects: Closing the Borders. While in their domain, Ivana or Ivan can close or open the borders to Borca at will. While the borders are closed, the Mists surrounding Borca are filled with briar vines (Ivana) or barbed wire (Ivan). The Mists become Difficult Terrain, and whenever a creature moves into or within the Mists,…
Weapon (crossbow bolts), uncommon When a target takes damage from this magical crossbow bolt, any ongoing spell of level 3 or lower on the target ends. Once it deals damage to a target, the bolt is no longer magical.
Weapon (any simple or martial), rare You gain a +1 bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. The weapon deals an extra 3d6 damage of the weapon’s type if the target is a Dragon. Weapons Name Simple Melee Weapons Dragon Slayer Club | 1d4 Bludgeoning | Light | Slow Dragon Slayer Dagger | 1d4 Piercing | Finesse, Light, Thrown (Range 20/60) | Nick …
Weapon (any simple or martial), varies (requires attunement) Bound into this weapon is a spell of level 8 or lower. The spell is determined when the weapon is created and must belong to the Conjuration, Divination, Evocation, Necromancy, or Transmutation school of magic. The weapon has 6 charges and regains 1d6 expended charges daily at dawn. While holding the weapon, you can expend 1 charge to…
As the Kapaa’vola spread and the Empire of Dhakaan quickly unraveled, many of its greatest leaders sealed their followers in deep vaults. Each of these units took responsibility for preserving one of the pillars of the empire. Together, they called themselves the Kech Dhakaan —the Keepers of the Empire. The name of each individual clan was given based on their chosen ideal; thus the Kech Volaar…
You have delved into the forces that animate all life— even those that counterfeit life, such as Constructs and Undead. Many of these studies concentrate on the nature of blood and its power to sustain life and transmit vital essence, binding the soul to the flesh. You might have apprenticed under a sly-hearted mentor or a secret cabal focused on understanding or even manipulating life and death.…
You take control of the weather within 5 miles of you for the duration. You must be outdoors to cast this spell, and it ends early if you go indoors. When you cast the spell, you change the current weather conditions, which are determined by the DM. You can change precipitation, temperature, and wind. It takes 1d4 × 10 minutes for the new conditions to take effect. Once they do so, you can change…
Multiattack. The huskarl makes two attacks, using Battle Axe and Javelin in any combination. Battle Axe. Melee Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. Hit: 7 (1d10 + 2) Slashing damage. Javelin. Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. or range 30/120 ft. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) Piercing damage. Reactions Interpose. Trigger: An ally within 5 feet of the huskarl takes damage. Response: The huskarl takes the…
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