Elf, Female, 40 (Gladiator) Sorrel leads a bandit gang of four Berserkers. She was promised easy money if she worked for Ossymar. "The gang leader wears a thick coat made from the hide and fur of an arctic fox. She leans on her chipped spear and spits when she sees you."

(ANKYLOSAURUS MAGNIVENTRIS) Physical Description The Ankylier are a species of heavily armoured, herbivorous humanoids. They have a large and broad appearance, with thick, bony osteoderms covering their back, flanks, limbs, and head which are, in turn, covered in tough scutes. They are so heavily armoured that even their eyelids are reinforced. Their skin is thick, scaly, and gives them a…

Mother Lorinda desires a family over all else, not realizing she’s destroyed every family she’s ever had. A creator of monstrosities, this ancient green hag obsesses over unnatural maternalistic pursuits. Over generations, Tepest’s villagers have come to view Lorinda not as a powerful witch, but as a god of the land and fertility called Mother. Lorinda doesn’t dissuade her fragile mortal…

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…

Andahestur are the mounts granted by Odin to the Valkyries to convey them in battle. They appear as white or gray steeds with silver hooves and eyes. They cannot be purchased, but they are sometimes gifted to mortals by the gods for heroic deeds or stolen from the shield-maidens by those with truly blackened hearts.

Type: Mount Cost: -- Weight: -- Andahestur Stat Block Speed 60 ft., fly 60 ft. Carrying Capacity 390 lb. Andahestur are the mounts granted by Odin to the Valkyries to convey them in battle. They appear as white or gray steeds with silver hooves and eyes. They cannot be purchased, but they are sometimes gifted to mortals by the gods for heroic deeds or stolen from the shield-maidens by those with…

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…

Flying forth from the Abyss, chasmes resemble horse-size flies. They incapacitate foes by producing a mind-numbing droning, then use their proboscises to drain victims of life. In the Abyss, most chasmes obsequiously serve more powerful demons and search for captives to press into demonic hordes.

Type: Gemstone Cost: 5,000 GP Weight: -- A blue white, canary, pink, brown, or blue gemstone worth 5000 gold pieces.

Type: Musical Instrument Cost: 30 GP Weight: 1 lb A musical instrument with two to four strings similar to a lyre and played with a bow.

Type: Vehicle (Water) Cost: -- Weight: -- The smallest of the flat-keel longships, the karvi can traverse shallow waters to transport goods, fish, and even raiders. While a karvi can be used in battle, it is often used as a general-purpose river and coastal ship. Its size and shallow keel make it less ocean-worthy than other longboats. While a knarr is used for transporting livestock, it is…

"It’s the crisp morning of Winterfest, and there are already people gathering in the village square. You expected carol singing and laughter, but you’re met with raised voices and weeping. As you move further into the heart of the village, you notice its elderly leader, Lord Gregorus, standing in the middle of a restless crowd. He wipes his foggy glasses, then reads from a scrappy note as the…

Until the spell ends, your attacks with weapons deal an extra 1d4 Radiant damage on a hit. Spell Tags: Damage Available For: Paladin (Legacy), Paladin, Paladin - Oath of Castigation

Gnome, Female, 174 (Scout) A carriage driver hired to bring guests to the event. She’s well-meaning, but easily distracted. "The driver’s fur-lined overcoat swamps her small frame, and a rigid cap falls over her face."

Quara Orshendiel is a drow shootist who found herself propelled into the leadership of the drow outpost of Yldaris by the death of her father, the previous leader. Quara is likely to be an ally of the characters, as she knows useful allies when she sees them. She’s interested in avenging her father and sister in the short term, but she’s aware that whatever goal her father was pursuing with the…

Wondrous Item, uncommon This magical feather can sometimes be found growing from a rabenhex. While holding the feather, you can take a Magic action to cast Remove Curse. Afterward, the feather becomes nonmagical.

Wondrous Item, legendary (requires attunement) By using a command word while holding this pearl, you can cast the Teleport spell from it. Once this property is used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn.

Wild reindeer can be found in vast herds in the coldest parts of the Northlands. They are acclimated to cold weather. Wild reindeer are skittish, but domesticated ones have been bred for centuries for their meat, to pull sleds, and for milk.

Type: Adventuring Gear Cost: 35 GP Weight: -- Reindeer Stat Block Speed 40 ft. Carrying Capacity 200 lb. Wild reindeer can be found in vast herds in the coldest parts of the Northlands. They are acclimated to cold weather. Wild reindeer are skittish, but domesticated ones have been bred for centuries for their meat, to pull sleds, and for milk.

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…

Map: Delia’s Dagger View Player Version This description of the bottom level of the two-tiered tower assumes the characters entered through the door. If the battle with the vrocks takes place outside the tower, adjust the text below: The interior of the tower is dusty but intact. Two suits of armor flank the entryway. One is plain gray, with the word “Unwelcome” written in Common across its…

Malisons exhibit snakelike features that make them deadly in combat. Three general types exist: Type 1. These malisons have human bodies and the heads of giant, venomous snakes. Type 2. These malisons have human bodies, but they’ve replaced their arms with snakes. Type 3. These malisons are human from the waist up, but below that extend the coils of a giant snake. Malisons possesses deadly…

Hamingjas are beneficial celestial spirits that attach themselves to worthy individuals of good heart or heroic destiny. They are naturally invisible and only show themselves when their hosts are in mortal danger. When a hamingja is visible, it typically appears as a domestic animal, such as a cat or dog, or more rarely an attractive humanoid. No matter its shape, the hamingja’s form is outlined…

Wondrous Item, common This flavorless, gelatinous bead dissolves in liquid, transforming up to a pint of the liquid into fresh, cold drinking water. The bead has no effect on magical liquids or harmful substances such as poison.

Sorrel could use Tough Boss stats and have four Tough gang members. Ossymar could arrive only once the gang is defeated.