An elf man wearing gray robes sits at this room’s desk, writing with a quill on a roll of parchment. A shelf full of ledgers sits against the south wall, and doors lead to the north, west, and east. The elf man is Alik Nal (Medium Mage), a shipping agent. Nal is recording the details of a recent shipment. Nal demands the characters leave if he notices them, barking that he’s too busy to speak…
Freylie’s mother, Mags, carves wooden toys, and her father, Pietr, specialises in painting them. In many years of working at the factory, Freylie’s parents have never had to work such long shifts. Freylie’s brother Toma is 18. He was looking after her until he went to visit the factory yesterday. The note Freylie received is in Mags’ handwriting, but the formal wording matches Mr Meville’s ads.…
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
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…
The Weeping Pox eats away at the flesh of a suffering victim, their life force slowly draining away day after day and hour after excruciating hour. Then, when all hope is gone, the victim’s family notices gradual improvement until they’re back on their feet. A day later, however, the newly cured person finds their body bending in strange ways, much to the horror of their loved ones. A stooped…
Northeast. Through a secret passage leading to another secret door (DC 20 Intelligence Investigation check to find it); pressing a panel in a nearby wall opens the door into the chamber of levers (Area 16). Northwest. Hallway to the slumbering einherjar chamber (Area 13).
This room’s table and chairs are spartan, its walls and floors undecorated. Two desks sit along the south wall; the one to the west has a drawer. This area serves as a break room for the guards in the warehouses (areas T7–T9). Blackmail Evidence. The western desk’s drawer is locked. A character can take the Utilize action to try to pick the lock using Thieves’ Tools, accomplishing the task with…
Abra accompanies the characters to Saren’s desk and observes them work. Evidence can be found as follows: Encrypted Letters. As a Search action, a character can inspect the desk and make a DC 14 Wisdom (Perception) check. On a success, the character finds a concealed compartment marked by a faint seam. Opening the compartment requires a Utilize action and a successful DC 12 Dexterity (Sleight…
Psychic gray oozes exhibit violent psionic abilities. These oozes sometimes result from failed attempts to summon or create creatures linked to the Elemental Plane of Earth, like gargoyles or homunculi. Gray Oozes Gray oozes are predatory, corrosive slimes that blend in with stony surroundings.
You are the official representative of a government or other powerful group, traveling to further the objectives of the group you represent. You must be ready at a moment’s notice to travel to the next town, or to other parts of the world. Such travel requires not just social skills but also a strong drive and a hardy disposition. Your responsibilities change based on the organization you…
The door from the hallway into the office is locked. The lock is Complex (1 minute to pick) and of Superior quality (DC 20). On bypassing the door, read or paraphrase the following: Sitting behind the heavy desk in this spacious office is a bearded, broad-shouldered man wearing a purple cloak and a scowl. A glass orb sits on the desk. Beside the desk looms a stone statue of a soldier. A bookshelf…
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.
The ceiling has collapsed in the southwest corner of this room, leaving a gaping hole. The walls bear several shelves, but the books and papers once kept here have long since rotted to ruin, as have the desk and chair in an alcove to the northeast. A character searching this room who succeeds on a DC 15 Intelligence (Investigation) check locates the secret door in the east wall, where a shelf…
While the characters pursued their recent missions, Szass Tam discovered Operation Deadfall. The lich knows that Zulkir Thrul runs the operation, Wynston Wrynn is her spy master, and the characters are her operatives. The lich has dispatched two underlings to crush Operation Deadfall: the vampire siblings Viln Crocus and Nara Crocus, whose lairs are both in the Citadel. He ordered Viln to kill…
The soft strumming of a harp draws the children ever deeper into the dark wood. As they reach a moonlit clearing, they see a beautiful maid dressed in a gown of starlight. She turns her soft gaze upon them at the sounds of their gasps. “Welcome, little ones. Be not afraid.” She beckons them forward with a long, lithe hand. “Step into the ring so we may dance and play.” An elfin man with pale blue…
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,…
Ring, rare (requires attunement) This ring has 3 charges, and it regains 1d3 expended charges daily at dawn. When you fail a Dexterity saving throw while wearing the ring, you can take a Reaction to expend 1 charge to succeed on that save instead.
Wondrous Item, uncommon These Thieves’ Tools always shimmer as if slightly wet, even when dry. While using the tools in an area of Dim Light or Darkness, you can manipulate the tools with your shadow, allowing you to attempt to disable a trap or pick a lock as if you were up to 5 feet away from your true location. If you fail on your Dexterity check to use the tools while your shadow is holding…
Spies gather information and disseminate lies, manipulating people to gain the results the spies’ patrons desire. They’re trained to manipulate, infiltrate, and—when necessary—escape in a hurry. Many adopt disguises, aliases, or code names to maintain anonymity. Roll on or choose a result from the Spy Personas table to inspire a spy’s disguise.
Level 3 – 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.
Spies use charm and deception to veil their true intentions. If forced into combat, they seek to end such conflicts quietly and decisively.
Even after the wolves are driven off, the horses are still in quite a panic. A character can take an Influence action to try to calm them. The character makes a DC 12 Wisdom (Animal Handling) check. On a success, the horses settle down and the characters are able to free them without difficulty. On a failure, there’s difficulty; the character who failed the check catches a stray kick from one…
For many years it was assumed that ankylosaurs used their clubs exclusively to fight off predators. However, recent studies of Zuul ’s holotype have revealed that several healed injuries were likely the result of tail-club attacks from other Zuul. This indicates that it engaged in intraspecific combat, although its club was undoubtedly also used as a defensive weapon. Additionally, an…
You are, and possibly always have been, important to a Kindred. An immortal has guarded you, likely from the shadows, for a long time. You have served as its emotional tether by reminding it that someone important still lives in the mortal world, allowing the Kindred to maintain its moral center and stave off the Beast. You didn’t cross paths with the world of the Kindred; they steered you there.…
"Through the bars of the towering iron gates, you see an upright figure pacing back and forth, face cast in shadow by the sturdy brick walls of the factory." The toy factory is on the northern edge of town. It is surrounded by a 10-foot brick wall and two padlocked iron gates with spikes on the top. Crates are stacked up along the edge of the factory, ready to be picked up. Toy soldier sentries…
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…
You relentlessly seek the truth. Perhaps you witnessed something remarkable or terrible and now desire to unravel its mystery, or maybe you’re motivated by universal justice and honesty. Whether the cases you’re embroiled in are local crimes or eldritch conspiracies, you’re driven to reveal what others would keep hidden. Ability Scores: Intelligence, Wisdom, Charisma Feat: Sharp Eye or a Dark…
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