Depending on what levels of the City of Towers an inquisitive agency focuses on, its members might get involved in very different sorts of investigations. Lower Sharn means poor clients and lawless streets. Middle Sharn means merchant rivalries and better pay. Upper Sharn means uncovering the secrets hidden behind the veneer of respectability. See the “ Sharn Neighborhoods ” section later in this…

Thuranne d’Velderan, a human investigator, operates an inquisitive agency in the Warden Towers district as part of her house’s Finders Guild. Her greatest asset is an extensive network of contacts within the Watch garrison that keeps order throughout the entire Menthis Plateau. Thuranne specializes in criminal investigation and frequently consults for the Watch to repay the many favors her…

Kalaash’arrna, a cunning orc man with the Mark of Finding, runs Information Acquisition, an inquisitive agency affiliated with the Finders Guild, in the district of Underlook. Information Acquisition (sometimes abbreviated to “InAc”) specializes in shadowing people, unearthing evidence of illegal or immoral behavior, and learning secrets that others would prefer to keep hidden.

Dragonmark Feat (Prerequisite: Eberron Campaign, Can’t Have Another Dragonmark Feat) You gain the following benefits. Deductive Intuition. When you make an Intelligence (Investigation) or Wisdom (Insight) check, you can roll 1d4 and add the number rolled to the ability check. Magical Detection. You always have the Detect Magic and Detect Poison and Disease spells prepared. You can cast each…

You have honed your talents of investigation and deduction—fueled by a boundless curiosity—to explore mysteries, find missing people, recover stolen goods, unearth corruption and conspiracies, and solve crimes. As an inquisitive, you might have pursued freelance work, signed on with an inquisitive agency (perhaps one licensed by a dragonmarked house such as Medani or Tharashk), reported for a…

Level 13 Bastion Facility Prerequisite: None Space: Roomy Hirelings: 1 Order: Research This facility is an office for an inquisitive agency—either the headquarters of an agency you control or a branch office for a larger agency (such as Information Acquisition or Karr’Aashta’s Investigations, both of which are discussed in chapter 4). Its one hireling is a secretary who maintains an extensive…

The investigation ends when the characters feel they’ve collected enough information to report to Fillius, who meets them after they contact him with the Speaking Stone he gave them. If the characters correctly deduce that Korex is behind the murders, Fillius agrees that the evidence supports their conclusion. If the characters don’t arrive at this discovery themselves, Fillius can help them make…

Terry, Rell and Loona live on the reserve in small, concealed, wooden houses. The sonic devices were set up by Tigwell Tours the last time Bulettes entered the reserve. The devices had fallen out of use because there was no active Bulette threat until recently. As soon as a device is activated, Bulettes near to it will immediately burrow and flee the reserve. The Bulettes have no fixed…

Refer to the Oakshore Docks Map and identify the Suggested Start Area for the Player Characters. Don't reveal the rest of the dock's contents yet, as they aren't initially visible to the characters. To begin the investigation, read or paraphrase: Oakshore’s dockside neighborhood consists of six single-story homes and businesses separated by dingy alleys. Shells in intricate geometrical patterns…

The Crystal Theater. A relatively new development, House Phiarlan’s crystal theater allows viewers to watch illusions of live performances going on elsewhere in Khorvaire. In addition to scheduled performances from the grand theaters of Sharn and Fairhaven, the Crystal often shows performances of a company of the Carnival of Shadows in the afternoon. The Goat Hole. The largest stable in the town,…

For the duration, you sense the presence of curses within 30 feet of yourself. If you sense a curse, you can take the Magic action to see a faint aura around any visible creature or object in the area that bears the curse, and if a curse was bestowed by an item or spell, you learn what item or spell caused it and its rarity or spell level. This spell is blocked by 1 foot of stone, dirt, or wood;…

The PCs learn several things while scouring the fortress for clues. You’ll find some information tagged with “[ CLUE ]” immediately below, while other tagged details appear under Key Locations. The heroes can take all the time needed on Day 3 to search the desired locations. If they question the servants, they learn additional clues, in the following order:

• On the afternoon of the second day,…

Consider the following principles when creating adventures with occult detective themes: Lighter Frights. Occult detective adventures can be just as terrifying as other horror adventures but might be lighter in tone. Adventurers might encounter the results of horrific deeds rather than experiencing them firsthand and might face a foe only once they’re prepared. Supernatural Twists. Consider how…

Wondrous Item, uncommon (requires attunement) While wearing this amulet, you can’t be targeted by Divination spells or perceived through magical scrying sensors unless you allow it.

Brightly lit. Austere and stark. Sharp and pungent smell. A raised bed made of stone and covered with furs—the only apparent furniture here—stands against the far wall of this chamber. A lingering odor indicates the staff has recently cleaned here. Light shines from a hemisphere fastened to the ceiling. Katlaug’s quarters look formal and devoid of personal touches. When not attending the moot,…

The most incriminating evidence is a shrine, poorly concealed behind a curtain. As a Study action, a character can examine the shrine and make a DC 12 Intelligence (Investigation or Religion) check. On a success, the character recognizes it as dedicated to the Elemental Eye, believed to be linked to the Cult of Elemental Evil. Other evidence, a little less obvious, can be found as follows:…

An enclosed, ring-shaped tank hangs over a deep saltwater pool. Agney stands on a platform in the pool’s centre, shielded by the tank. The pool connects directly to the sea; this was how the Water Elemental was caught and how it can escape.

The characters are approached by Weston Murdoch and are told a concerning story about two followers of the Brightsinger named Melina and Gareth. They traveled together to the village of Dawn’s Gate after hearing tales of the beautiful bell of Silverbell Monastery, but they found that it had changed. The villagers praised someone called the “Crimson Abbot” with strained smiles, and when a stable…

The monsters noted in the “ Cosmic Horror ” section of chapter 4 make appropriate inhabitants of the ruins and vaults of Innsmouth. These beings often possess evidence of alien technologies and cultures. Innsmouth’s cults covet such relics. Roll on or choose a result from the Alien Relics table to inspire what otherworldly beings might possess.

Once permitted to investigate, the PCs may visit the giants’ quarters as well as the rest of the fortress. No section of Helgihond is off limits to them now. If Part 1 introduced an area’s description, this section offers only new information for that area.

Estimated Duration: 30 Minutes The characters must gather clues at the safe house to determine where to go next.

The characters, all fresh-faced members of the City Watch, are sent to investigate the unexpected ship in the harbor and, if necessary, secure the ship so the harbormaster and his crew can properly inventory its cargo. As part of their investigation, they can discover Captain Samira’s log and interact with the captain and crew to learn more about the ship’s purpose in Waterdeep. Their search…

The following events can be used as you see fit to shake things up and reveal new information. If you prefer to embrace chaos, roll 1d6 whenever the party moves to a new location. On a 1 or 2, an event occurs there or nearby. Caset and Chase. After Part 2, the siblings leave the characters to pursue their own leads but return as needed to stay abreast of the party’s progress. They can point the…

The Records Office of the Guild of Lawyers, Scribes, and Accountants, as it is formally known, is located in the Artisans’ Quarter. The façade is embellished with detailed carvings of gold and silver dragons, and the interior boasts highly polished dark woodwork. Stairs circle up to the records rooms above, where Helva Plinkington staffs the front desk. Helva is Indifferent to the party and takes…

Redick came to investigate local reports of dead sea creatures, tidal disruption and odd, pulsing lights. Agney wants to consume the Water Elemental’s power, so she can summon an ancient sea titan. Cultists know Redick has been investigating them, but did not expect he would travel to the island. Returning the Water Elemental to the sea will restore normal conditions to the surrounding waters.