Map 3.3: Zulkir Thrul's Demiplane View Player Version When the characters walk through the shadowy door, read or paraphrase the following: Sconces shed soft, yellow light over this beautifully furnished office, which boasts oak furniture upholstered in maroon velvet. A gleaming desk sits to the south, along with nearby seats and a plush armchair. A wraparound sofa and a table bearing crystal…

Dark Bargains weave Druskenvald’s essence into the characters who dare to strike them. These ancient agreements bind the land, its magical energies, its creatures.. and you. The effects bring boon and bane alike. It may be best for some sinister characters to offer their bargains plainly, letting the lurking curses reveal themselves only when the time is right. Beware your entry into these…

You place a curse on a creature that you can see within range. Until the spell ends, you deal an extra 1d6 Necrotic damage to the target whenever you hit it with an attack roll. Also, choose one ability when you cast the spell. The target has Disadvantage on ability checks made with the chosen ability. If the target drops to 0 Hit Points before this spell ends, you can take a Bonus Action on a…

An adventure for level 3 characters “Enter the Deadmines” is a D&D; Encounters Celebration adventure that serves as an event play experience at the beginning of the Season of Champions. It is designed to fill a three-hour session.

The tribex is a quadrupedal herbivore native to Khorvaire. While they were originally only found in the Talenta Plains and the western barrens of Breland, human settlers quickly domesticated the tribex, and they are now found throughout the Five Nations. Plains Tribex are the original form of the beast; they are large and powerful, and are usually found hauling heavy loads or being raised as…

Weapon (handaxe), legendary (requires attunement) You gain a +3 bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. The first time you attack with the weapon on each of your turns, you can transfer some or all of the weapon’s bonus to your Armor Class. For example, you could reduce the bonus to your attack rolls and damage rolls to +1 and gain a +2 bonus to Armor Class. The…

Unfortunately, finding these dandyish devils’ contractual loopholes is not nearly as much fun as I had hoped. —ASTARION ON HARVESTER DEVILS

Weapon (any melee weapon), legendary (requires attunement) You gain a +3 bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. The first time you attack with the weapon on each of your turns, you can transfer some or all of the weapon’s bonus to your Armor Class. For example, you could reduce the bonus to your attack rolls and damage rolls to +1 and gain a +2 bonus to Armor Class.…

Raiders use guerrilla tactics to ambush warehouses and beat down opponents. These skilled fistfighters work in tandem to claim goods and territory for Daask.

When the characters are ready to receive their next mission from Zulkir Thrul, they should return to Wrynn’s Bespoke Vestments as instructed in “ How to Meet with the Zulkir ” earlier in this chapter. The details of what’s happening in the shop when the characters arrive are up to you. The zulkir soon shows up in a new disguise created using the Alter Self spell, appearing as an elderly gnome…

Domain of the Ancient Dead Darklord: Ankhtepot Genre: Dark fantasy Hallmarks: Ancient tombs, desert perils, lost gods, mummies Mist Talismans: Canopic jar, lapis lazuli scarab, scroll of hieroglyphics Aligned Tarokka Card: Monk Opposed Tarokka Card: Raven Untold generations of tombs and monuments choke on the obsidian sands of the desert domain of Har’Akir. Here, past splendors lie forgotten, and…

The Zhentarim—also known as the Black Network—is a loose affiliation of merchants, mercenaries, and malefactors. When a caravan needs escorts, a noble needs bodyguards, or a city needs soldiers, the Zhentarim provides the best-trained fighting forces money can buy. If the cargo is shady or the cause is questionable, the Zhentarim doesn’t mind one bit—if there’s money to be made, Zhents will…

General Feat (Prerequisite: Level 4+, Zhentarim Ruffian Feat) You gain the following benefits. Ability Score Increase. Increase your Dexterity or Charisma score by 1, to a maximum of 20. Retaliate. Immediately after a creature within 5 feet of you hits you with a melee attack, you can make an Opportunity Attack against that creature. Versatile Merc. When you finish a Long Rest, choose a skill in…

Bandit deceivers use magic to disguise their activities or create flashy distractions. Bandits Bandits use the threat of violence to take what they want. Such criminals include gang members, desperadoes, and lawless mercenaries. Yet not all bandits are motivated by greed. Some are driven to lives of crime by unjust laws, desperation, or the threats of merciless leaders. Roll on or choose a result…

Darkon is altered by Azalin’s presence, creating the following effects: Closing the Borders. While in his domain, Azalin can close or open the borders to Darkon at will. While the borders are closed, undead terrors fill the Mists surrounding Darkon. Whenever a creature enters the Mists, one Hostile Zombie Clot (see chapter 5) appears in a random unoccupied space within 30 feet of that creature.…

Dreaming Dark Infiltrators are spies sent to gather intelligence. They plant psychic seeds in their minds of their foes that enhance the infiltrators’ combat prowess against those enemies.

Weapon (handaxe), very rare You have a +3 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. Proficiency with a Handaxe allows you to add your proficiency bonus to the attack roll for any attack you make with it. This weapon has the following mastery property. To use this property, you must have a feature that lets you use it. Vex. If you hit a creature with this weapon and deal damage…

Origin Feat You gain the following benefits. Cantrip. You learn the Friends cantrip. Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma is your spellcasting ability for this spell (choose when you select this feat). Cunning Diversion. You can take the Dodge action as a Bonus Action. You can use this benefit a number of times equal to your Proficiency Bonus, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a Long…

The typical dhuthorex is a hungry and thoughtless beast, chasing prey through the depths and venturing onto land only to pursue easy prey. Dhuthorexes Strange things swim in sunless seas, but few are as fierce as the shark-like dhuthorexes. These beasts chase prey fearlessly and tenaciously.

Weapon (sickle), legendary (requires attunement) You gain a +2 bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. When you hit a creature with it, the target takes an extra 2d8 Necrotic damage. Soul Lantern. While holding this weapon, you can cast the Spirit Lantern spell. When you cast the spell using the weapon, the conjured lantern can hold up to five soul fragments, and the…

Weapon (brass knuckles), legendary (requires attunement by a Requires Attunement by a Pugilist) These unremarkable brass knuckles appear well used if not well loved. They are covered in dings and scratches accompanied by the odd stain. You gain a +3 bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. When you hit a creature with this weapon, you can attempt to maim them. When you…

Folk in Etharis don’t always speak highly of Monster Hunters, and many consider them to be just as depraved and inhuman as the evils they vanquish. Many of the appalling tales about Monster Hunters can be attributed, directly or indirectly, to the Devourer Guild, who are accused of being monstrous cannibals. The truth is barely any better. Devourers have spent their days consuming the flesh and…

Protect Your Allies and Uphold the Law Some Gunslingers live by a code and expect others to do the same. These Gunslingers, known as White Hats, sometimes serve as officers of the law but never hesitate to do what’s right when the law says otherwise. Despite their affinity for deadly weapons, White Hats prefer to keep their friends safe and subdue their enemies nonviolently—a preference their…

The target takes an extra 2d8 Radiant damage from the attack. The damage increases by 1d8 if the target is a Fiend or an Undead. Using a Higher- Level Spell Slot. The damage increases by 1d8 for each spell slot level above

1. Available For: Paladin (Legacy), Paladin

Once the characters have chosen their code names, Zulkir Thrul addresses them again. Read or paraphrase the following: Masquerader’s Brooch from Zulkir Thrul “I will assign you missions in this office. When you have completed a mission, return to the shop in disguise. Disguise yourselves differently each time. The Sparrow will know who you are. Request your reward from him, and give him any intel…

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Wondrous Item, rare (requires attunement) This pill-shaped magical mechanism is 2 inches long and made of brass and glass. It has a pair of tiny wings that silently keep it aloft. It hovers up to 5 feet in the air and does its best to stay at your side within your space. The bee can pass through another creature’s space and doesn’t provoke Opportunity Attacks. The bee has 8 charges and regains…