The storm sprang upon us in a moment, snow and wind halting us in our tracks. We were well supplied, and I was not worried until I heard the drums above, distant but nearing. I noticed our Uldorian guides had slipped away, fleeing silent down the mountain. When I heard the distant growls erupt like approaching thunder, I had no choice but to follow the guides. We lost half our number to the…

Divine Vitality. Skymir’s ability scores and HP maximum can’t be reduced except by means of a Wish spell. Icy Weapons. Skymir’s weapon attacks are magical. When he hits with any weapon, the weapon deals an extra 2d8 Cold damage (included in the attack). Magic Resistance. Skymir has Advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Skymir fails a…

Performer legends are celebrities known across nations, continents, or worlds. Their prestige might grant them access to the heights of society, or they might use their performances to manipulate audiences. Performer legends usually have signature traits or talents that set them apart from other entertainers, such as a distinct voice, incredible athleticism, or a unique manner of dress. They…

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…

The Order of Tristian harnesses the powers that come from careful study and observation rather than innate magic or honed muscle. They use telekinetic force to alter the environment, entrap their enemies, and destroy evildoers. As the inquisition’s scholars, they represent themselves with a tome.

Medium Humanoid (Human), Neutral Evil AC 16 Initiative +7 (17) HP 93 (17d8 + 17) Speed 30 ft.

The residents of Skyway are the ludicrously wealthy and privileged: aristocrats whose feet literally never touch the ground and who believe that no crime could ever trouble them in their lofty estates. Indeed, though such luxurious homes can tempt thieves, burglaries remain rare—but are all the more notable when they do occur. What’s more, those complacent aristocrats might not realize their…

Seal Fate as an Omen of Doom Grim harbingers wander places touched by death, serving as both a watcher of the dead and the herald of doom for those whose lives are running out. At their side is a guardian spirit and omen of death known as a grim, a constant companion that aids in performing their shared, grave duty. Level 3: Grim Harbinger Spells When you reach a Ranger level specified in the…

Weapon (greataxe), very rare (requires attunement) You gain a +2 bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. Life Stealing. The weapon has 1d8 + 1 charges. When you attack a creature that has fewer than 100 Hit Points with this weapon and roll a 20 on the d20 for the attack roll, the creature must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or be slain instantly as the…

Small Celestial, Fiend, or Undead; Neutral AC 13 + your Charisma modifier Initiative +2 (12) HP 4 + four times your Warlock level (the vestige has a number of Hit Dice [d6s] equal to your Warlock level) Speed 5 ft., Fly 30 ft. hover

Wield the Remnants of a Dying God’s Power Your pact draws on the power of a dying god, a being once worshipped by countless followers but now abandoned and forgotten. This dying god, known as a vestige, might have been benevolent, evil, or strange and unknowable, but now it is driven to regain its former power. The vestige needs your help, and it is willing to share its remaining strength with…

Ancient black dragons plot the ruin of whole realms. They seek magic to corrupt the land, raise undead hordes, bind fiends, and replicate magical disasters. Ancient black dragons strive to create vast, dead domains where they are the greatest things that remain.

Gilnid was renowned in Booty Bay for his unusually large size and for making mechanical bodyguards. He was exiled after his machines went haywire and slaughtered their charges. The Defias found him and paid him well to arm the Juggernaut; Gilnid is using the money to fund his pet project, a harvest golem called the Foe Reaper 4000. Early prototypes of the Foe Reaper guard the foundry. Gilnid is a…

A recent innovation, the Lyrandar Skyskiff is a nimble and compact airship used for short-range travel and rescue missions. When larger airships are marooned in the sky due to elemental engine failures or other malfunctions, crews often enlist a fleet of skyskiffs to tow the marooned ships to a docking tower for maintenance.

Black dragonflight drakes use their magic to heat objects made of earth or stone. They can momentarily melt stone into magma and reshape it before it cools. These drakes delight in stalking and disorienting prey.

Red dragonflight drakes heal tainted lands across Azeroth. By breathing streams of blazing fire across the terrain, these drakes incinerate withered plant life and bring growth from the ashes. When need is greatest, these drakes allow mortal heroes to ride and fight on their backs.

Darklord Who Pursues Death “Bow before the pharaoh—whether as a servant or as dust.” —Ankhtepot Ankhtepot has known treachery and conquest. He has known divinity and rule. But now he knows simply boredom and despair. He desires only to recover his lost ka, which he knows lies hidden in Har’Akir. With it, he hopes to become mortal again, die, and face his gods’ judgment. Whether this means peace…

For helping root out the problem in the forest along the High Road, you have earned the favor of the Pirate-Queen of Nulb. Future adventures set in this area may allow you to call upon her favor.

The Firelord, Elemental Ruler of the Firelands Ragnaros is the most infamous of the four great elemental lords (see chapter 6). Like the other elemental lords, Ragnaros warred against the Old Gods when they first came to Azeroth but eventually succumbed to their corrupting influence and became one of their mightiest servants. The titan keepers imprisoned Ragnaros on the Elemental Plane, but…

Your World’s Calendar What does your campaign’s calendar look like? The more your campaign calendar resembles the one that’s familiar to you and your players, the easier it will be to remember and use. Familiar names for months and days of the week lend your campaign a wonderful simplicity that many players will appreciate. A calendar that uses ten-day weeks or names such as “Moonday” and…

Type: Martial Melee Weapon Cost: 34 GP Weight: 7 lbs Damage: 1d12 Slashing Properties: Heavy, Two-Handed, Cleave Silver isn’t an ideal material from which to craft edged weapons, but it possesses innate traits that pose a threat to certain supernatural creatures. Upkeep. When you make an attack roll with a silver weapon or piece of ammunition, it takes a cumulative -1 penalty to attack rolls. The…

Efreet burn with the energy and unpredictability of fire. Their innate magic allows them to conjure flames from nothing and shape treasures within magical infernos. Many efreet have wicked reputations, as their fickle natures and love for dramatic conflagrations can be destructive. Other efreet delight in fire’s beauty, be it the delicacy of a candle flame or the shared wonder of fireworks. These…

Characters earn an advancement toward their next level. If they decline the advancement, they do not earn any treasure but remain eligible to earn marks of prestige or other non-treasure rewards.

Nagas are immortal but not invincible, and powerful magic can end their lives. Bone nagas are skeletal terrors raised from the remains of magically slain nagas or nagas that were killed but that hadn’t yet rejuvenated. They are granted unlife through rituals practiced by cultists, yuan-ti, and morbid spirit nagas. These Undead nagas possess magical abilities similar to those they had in life,…