You helped a notorious Leukish thief escape certain death, and that means they owe you a favor. Given how shifty they are, though, it may be difficult to collect.
Become One with a Cosmic Being Your patron is a cosmic parasite, draining the vitality of entire peoples and worlds. Upon forging a pact with such a patron, you become host to one of its nascent offspring. As you grow in power, the boundary between your identity and the parasitic larva within blurs. Level 3: Spell Siphon Your patron has taught you to siphon magic from your enemies and make itβ¦
Thuranne dβVelderan, a human investigator, operates an inquisitive agency in the Warden Towers district as part of her houseβs 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 herβ¦
You touch a corpse and leave a magical mark. You can choose to make it a visible mark that appears as a rune or word written on the flesh, or you can choose to make the mark Invisible. A creature that takes the Study action to specifically examine a corpse automatically detects it, whether visible or Invisible. Available For: Bard (Legacy), Sorcerer (Legacy), Warlock (Legacy), Wizard (Legacy),β¦
Adjusting the Encounter Use the following suggestions to guide adjustments at your table: Less Challenging: Marlein has chased after the party and imposes Disadvantage on Beckmannβs first attack roll on each of his combat turns, as she distracts him by loudly accusing him of being a corrupt constable. More Challenging: On Initiative Count 20 of each round, Beckmann flings broken crates at theβ¦
Beckmann, an Assassin, is in Room 2C, hurling verbal abuse at his extortion victim, Marlein. The slight woman cowers as Beckmann threatens to expose her husbandβs illness and get him fired from his breadwinning job. Beckmann is Hostile to the party. He sneers and yells at them to get out of his sight. If the party refuses to go away, Beckmann suspects an ambush and flees to get aid from theβ¦
Type: Tool Cost: 15 GP Weight: 5 lbs Ability: Dexterity Utilize: Mimic 10 or fewer words of someone elseβs handwriting (DC 15), or duplicate a wax seal (DC 20) If you have proficiency with a tool, add your Proficiency Bonus to any ability check you make that uses the tool. If you have proficiency in a skill thatβs used with that check, you have Advantage on the check too.
Itβs easy to spot the fishmonger Yesk amongst those on the docks as they are already haggling with the fishers who are unloading their catch. The party can wait for Yesk to finish their dealings with the fishers or interrupt, potentially posing as rival fishmongers. If the characters try to intimidate or attack Yesk, they call for their security agent with a loud whistle, and a Spy who has beenβ¦
You radiate a concealing aura in a 30-foot Emanation for the duration. While in the aura, you and each creature you choose have a +10 bonus to Dexterity (Stealth) checks and leave no tracks. Spell Tags: Buff, Exploration Available For: Druid (Legacy), Ranger (Legacy), Druid, Ranger, Cleric - Trickery Domain, Cleric - Hunt Domain, Ranger - Trail Warden, Sorcerer - Shadow Sorcery
Level 3 β 4 Adventure. Mysterious. Investigation. Coastal Town. A meal at the most popular dining spot in town takes a bizarre turn when the chef reports that his ingredients have started fighting back. Plucky diners must intervene to stop the chaos that ensues, before finding the magical source of this aquatic anomaly.
Type: Heavy Armor Cost: 350 GP Weight: 65 lbs Armor Class: 17 Strength: 16 Stealth: Disadvantage Also called tvifold brynja, the rings of this chain mail are doubled, so each pair is passed through by four pairs of other rings. It is very heavy and bulky.
General Feat (Prerequisite: Level 4+, Syndicate Smuggler background) Rising in the ranks of the Ebon Syndicate has taught you the clandestine skills of spycraft, valuable in your trade as a racketeer. You gain the following benefits. Locksmith. You have proficiency with Thievesβ Tools. If you already have proficiency in it, you gain Expertise in it. While holding Thievesβ Tools, you can craft aβ¦
Make a Deal with the Lower Planes Your pact draws on the Lower Planes, the realms of perdition. You might forge a bargain with a demon lord such as Demogorgon or Orcus; an archdevil such as Asmodeus; or a pit fiend, balor, yugoloth, or night hag that is especially mighty. That patronβs aims are evilβthe corruption or destruction of all things, ultimately including youβand your path is defined byβ¦
Adjusting the Scene Here are suggestions for adjusting this scene: Less Challenging: Reduce the DC of each check by 2. More Challenging: Increase the DC of each check by 2.
Armor (ring mail), rare You have a +1 bonus to AC while wearing this armor. This armor is leather armor with heavy rings sewn into it. The rings help reinforce the armor against blows from swords and axes. Ring mail is inferior to chain mail, and it's usually worn only by those who can't afford better armor.
The characters arenβt required to pose as cult initiates to complete this adventure, but they may wish to do so to avoid battling numerous cultists at once. Characters posing as cultists must wear their silver masks and black robes at all times or the templeβs cultists attack them. A character posing as a cultist must make a DC 10 Charisma (Deception) check each time a cultist might find themβ¦
The guild house offers the following services: Customize Equipment. A character can hire an artisan to customize their equipment, such as emblazoning a Shield with a symbol of their choice or embellishing the binding of a Spellbook. The standard rate is 5 GP per piece of equipment. Research. The library contains books on history, magic, and the creatures of the Borderlands. For 1 GP, a characterβ¦
Armor (scale mail), very rare (requires attunement) While wearing this armor, you gain a +1 bonus to Armor Class, and you know Abyssal. In addition, the armorβs clawed gauntlets allow your Unarmed Strikes to deal 1d8 Slashing damage instead of the usual Bludgeoning damage, and you gain a +1 bonus to the attack and damage rolls of your Unarmed Strikes. Curse. Once you don this cursed armor, youβ¦
Armor (ring mail), very rare You have a +2 bonus to AC while wearing this armor. This armor is leather armor with heavy rings sewn into it. The rings help reinforce the armor against blows from swords and axes. Ring mail is inferior to chain mail, and it's usually worn only by those who can't afford better armor.
Armor (double mail), rare (requires attunement) While wearing this armor, you donβt have the Unconscious condition when you are at 0 Hit Points. You still make Death Saving Throws normally. You canβt use the Help action to make a Medicine check to stabilize yourself. Also called tvifold brynja, the rings of this chain mail are doubled, so each pair is passed through by four pairs of other rings.β¦
When the party agrees to the mission, Lena hands them the cryptic letter, signing that she truly hopes they are successful. When the party decides to head to the River Quarter, proceed to Part 2.
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