Controlled by Secrets. Adelaide Langtree (Corvodaemon *) is here. As a chosen disciple of Raum, she has the power to manipulate characters who have given up their secrets to Raum to buy entrance to the maze. Should the characters find themselves here, Adelaide can cast Dominate Person at will (spell save DC 14), targeting only someone who paid their own secret to enter the maze and using…

You gain the service of a familiar, a spirit that takes an animal form you choose: Bat, Cat, Frog, Hawk, Lizard, Octopus, Owl, Rat, Raven, Spider, Weasel, or another Beast that has a Challenge Rating of 0. Appearing in an unoccupied space within range, the familiar has the statistics of the chosen form, though it is a Celestial, Fey, or Fiend (your choice) instead of a Beast. Your…

This long hallway stretches the length of the temple, east to west. A corridor near the east end leads north, while one near the west end leads south; just past it, the hallway ends at a door. A robed body lies crumpled near the west corridor. This hallway runs east to west through the center of the temple. The eastern corridor leads to the tomb of the high commander (area E10). Corpse. The…

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…

Ketgrinn are catlike Fey spirits who delight in puzzles, riddles, and bargains. They have large, bright eyes and too-wide grins that gleam starkly even in shadows. Ketgrinn are tricksters and spies, often sent by those they serve to steal the voices of a rival’s minions to sow chaos and confusion. Secret. Ketgrinn can’t resist a puzzle or riddle, and a difficult one can send a ketgrinn’s mind…

Once the entire group of characters records an experience, the flumph ushers them into a nearby meeting room.

You create a magical zone that guards against deception in a 15-foot-radius Sphere centered on a point within range. Until the spell ends, a creature that enters the spell’s area for the first time on a turn or starts its turn there makes a Charisma saving throw. On a failed save, a creature can’t speak a deliberate lie while in the radius. You know whether a creature succeeds or fails on this…

Once the characters have assumed control of the Recluse, they can continue toward Korth.

Lily doesn’t believe Gareld ’s stories; she thinks he spends too much time gossiping in the tavern. Although neither would willingly admit it, Lily and Gareld both see the other as their closest friend. Lily thinks Ianna left before the end of her shift yesterday and hasn’t bothered showing up today. The holes appeared around a month ago; more show up every night when the Ankhegs burrow and…

At the beginning of each travel day, roll 1d6 and consult the Airship Travel Weather table to determine the weather the characters face that day. This weather also determines the encounter distance and DC for Wisdom (Survival) checks made to avoid getting lost, as shown in the Airship Travel Conditions table.

Physical travel to the Space Between Worlds is a deadly prospect for all but the most seasoned and powerful mortals. Rather, it is more common that the influence of the Space Between Worlds appears in the Mortal World in the form of Thin Places.

Kithkin are short folk with stout legs, long arms, and sturdy torsos. Their broad faces; round ears; and large, expressive eyes lend them a vaguely ursine appearance. Most kithkin are linked by an empathic web that lets them sense the feelings of nearby kithkin. Because of this connection, many kithkin trust each other implicitly. Some kithkin remove themselves from this empathic web temporarily…

Below are the rooms that can be found on the second floor of the Crooked House as shown on The Crooked House (Second Floor) map. This floor is accessible from the stairway in the Foyer (area H2).

The following locations are different dreamscapes within the nightmare, following the encounter flowchart.

Spells Prepared. You determine what spells you can prepare for each class individually, as if you were a single-classed member of that class. If you are a level 4 Ranger / level 3 Sorcerer, for example, you can prepare five level 1 Ranger spells, and you can prepare six Sorcerer spells of level 1 or 2 (as well as four Sorcerer cantrips). Each spell you prepare is associated with one of your…

Benedict is in love with Cilanthé. He hopes that if he can win her heart, she will make him immortal. Cilanthé sees Benedict as a useful scapegoat who she can abandon if and when she needs to flee. Cilanthé’s previous lair was purged by paladins, she escaped with Benedict and regenerated in the tower. Isalladir’s crew were all devoured, but her keen mind made her a good choice to become a new…

The characters may travel to Murkwater Bend of their own volition, but this adventure starts with Adela Druskenvald seeking the characters’ help after her bad deal with Mister Crossroads.

“Zool” (after Zuul from Ghostbusters) As we moved over the rollin’ scrub, we came across somethin’ remarkable. A lone dinosaur feeding on scrub, entirely oblivious to us. Few times in my life had I ever come across such an unyieldin’ amount of muscle and armour. When I first saw this thing, I knew it was built for one thing and one thing only – defence. We studied it in detail. Armoured back,…

Manyhorn Guild Elders are the political and spiritual leaders of their guild. Usually composed of older Manyhorn who have shown a talent for magic, they focus on the long-term philosophical health of the guild, and are far more concerned with spiritual guidance than trade. The magic practiced by Manyhorn Guild Elders tends to be subtle and focused on guiding their peoples, rather than the…

Next Locale: Either Idunn’s Farmhouse, Volund’s Forge, or the Vanir Longhouse. If the PCs Found All the Gods. Continue with After the Rescue.

Karr’Aashta, a human investigator affiliated with the Finders Guild, runs a small agency in the Deathsgate district whose inquisitives can find out just about anything a client wants to know. Karr’Aashta takes on cases that other Finders Guild inquisitives won’t touch; he specializes in jobs involving the Cogs far below the towers of Sharn. This willingness to venture into the depths of the earth…

Map: The Crooked House (Attic) View Player Version Below are the rooms that can be found in the attic of the Crooked House as shown on The Crooked House (Attic) map. This floor can be accessed through the trap door in the Trophy Room (area H15).

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…

When the Crooked Man is reduced to 0 Hit Points, read or paraphrase the following: The rope tied around the neck of the Crooked Man finally runs out of slack. He jolts with a sickening snap, and you plummet past him, continuing to fall. As his form gets smaller, he lets out a sickening laugh. He calls out above you, his voice echoing in the pit. “Enjoy the nightmare, friends! If you’ll excuse me,…

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.

The red rock formation is sacred to the village, but no one knows about the temple within. The Couatl has lain dormant without a worthy, mortal Priest Acolyte and thus faded from local lore. In the first chamber, Celestial script reads, ‘Those seeking peace are welcome. You only need to ask.’ In the second chamber, wall art depicts healing actions. Sofia ’s hair ribbon can also be found. In the…

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…

Any town with a successful economy inevitably generates its own home-grown band of thieves and scoundrels, and Otari is no exception. Crook’s Nook serves several purposes: it’s a public bridge over the Osprey River, a tavern known for serving the best seafood in town, and a cheap place to stay for the night. Its attic serves as the guildhall for Otari’s thieves’ guild, the Osprey Club—a function…

The shelves of this room contain several old books and various odds and ends. In the center of the room is a dusty mechanism of copper and silver. It’s missing its lenses, but otherwise looks like the framework of a lantern that belongs in the top of a lighthouse. The dust in this room has been recently disturbed. This is Belcorra’s most protected vault, holding her treasures and secrets of her…