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Barrow of the Elf King
OSR
Level 1
16 pages
0

"Barrow of the Elf King" is an evocative and intricate adventure module, specifically tailored for a party of 3-4 level one adventurers using "The Vanilla Game" rule set. This adventure delves into the mystical and eerie depths of an ancient barrow deep within the Old Forest, a place shrouded in darkness and mystery. It offers an experience that combines puzzles, combat, moral choices, and exploration, all set within a hauntingly atmospheric setting. "Deep in the Old Forest, where the trees grow tall and thick, where the sun rarely pierces the canopy, is an earthen mound. No birds sing in this part of the forest, no wind blows. The leaves of the trees seem larger, the canopy thicker. Even at mid-day, it is almost too dark to see" The HTML web version is free.

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The Beast of Graenseskov: An Introductory Ravenloft Adventure
5th Edition
Levels 1โ€“4
80 pages
0

A simple hunt for a werewolf, or so we thought. Find its lair and slay the beast. No use for wolfsbane or other superstitions. Silver and magic would win the day. A worthy challenge, but nothing horrific, surely. Yet we never expected what we found in the Graenseskov, and our hubris cost us dearly... ๐“๐ก๐ž ๐๐ž๐š๐ฌ๐ญ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐†๐ซ๐š๐ž๐ง๐ฌ๐ž๐ฌ๐ค๐จ๐ฏ is an 80-page bookmarked Ravenloftยฎ adventure for characters of 1st-4th levels focused on mystery and exploration. It can be used in conjunction with ๐‚๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐ž ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐’๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ก๐, either as an introduction to Barovia or adapted as a side quest, as part of the original expanded Ravenloft setting, or it can be used as a stand-alone horror adventure-setting. ๐“๐ก๐ž ๐š๐๐ฏ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž ๐ก๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ฌ ๐š๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ฑ๐ข๐ฆ๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” ๐ญ๐จ ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ’ ๐ก๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ ๐š๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ง ๐ข๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ฉ๐š๐ ๐ž๐ฌ, and potentially much more for groups embracing an investigative style of play. In the mists at the edge of Count Strahd von Zarovichโ€™s realm lies the Graenseskov, a land of deep woods and bleak hills overrun with wolves. A Beast haunts these misty lands, leaving bloody corpses and terror in its wake, the product of a hagโ€™s curse placed upon the boyarโ€™s manor. But the Beast is no arbitrary killer. The PCs find themselves drawn into the mystery of uncovering the Beastโ€™s identity and breaking the hagโ€™s curse before the Beastโ€™s final victim gurgles their last breath and the Beast is beyond any hope of redemption. Requires the ๐ƒ๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐ž๐จ๐ง ๐Œ๐š๐ฌ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ'๐ฌ ๐†๐ฎ๐ข๐๐ž and the ๐Œ๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ ๐Œ๐š๐ง๐ฎ๐š๐ฅ. This is a 63 Mb ZIP file containing a watermarked PDF of the updated adventure, a PDF with handouts, a PDF DM's cheat sheet, and PNG files of the Graenseskov region map for the DM and players. ๐…๐ž๐š๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ: โ€ข The DM (or the Tarokka) determines the guilty suspect and their motives, offering a different experience for each groupโ€™s play-through. โ€ข A vivid cast of characters with a NPC index. โ€ข Escalating random encounters, special events, and techniques for DMing a mystery. โ€ข New monsters: black annis hag & loup du noir. โ€ข All units given in SI & metric. โ€ข Handouts and maps for DMs and players. โ€ข DM's cheat sheet with quick prep notes, clue checklist, handy Tarokka tables, tips on running the Beast, and a decision point flowchart. ๐“๐ก๐ž ๐“๐จ๐ฆ๐ž ๐’๐ก๐จ๐ฐ May 16, 2016 DM's Guild Pick of the Episode! Thanks James! http://www.thetomeshow.com/e/round-table-119-giants-and-the-talented-bestiary/ ๐‚๐‡๐€๐๐†๐„ ๐‹๐Ž๐† ๐‰๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐Ÿ, ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” ๐”๐ฉ๐๐š๐ญ๐ž: The big update! Fixed several editing and grammar errors, including an error in Appendix D, and the repeated paragraph on page 12 (page 13 in new document). Added a new special event - Hanging the Vistani - to Chapter 1 which ties together several dangling plot threads. Clarified "Adjusting the Adventure" & added Werewolves in the Mist to the "Adventure Hooks" in the Introduction. Added two pieces of thematic filler art. ๐€๐ฉ๐ซ๐ข๐ฅ ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ–, ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” ๐”๐ฉ๐๐š๐ญ๐ž: Added a DM's cheat sheet PDF to the zip file.

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CCC-UK-2 The Wayward Wives
5th Edition
Levels 1โ€“4
18 pages
0

Ill winds blow over Wayward. The men drink apart from their wives, while a mysterious traveler sows discontent between married couples. The Wayward wives have had enough and are plotting revenge. Part 2 of the Evenflow Saga.

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Cellar of Death
5th Edition
Level 1
15 pages
0

Something evil is devouring the souls of the living in Chult, but before the characters take on the horrors in Tomb of Annihilation, they must first uncover the death curseโ€™s origin by braving a lichโ€™s tower in the Cloakwood. This introductory adventure is designed for a party of four to six 1st-level characters, who should advance to 2nd level by the adventurerโ€™s conclusion. It is a prelude to Tomb of Annihilation that should take about 2 to 3 hours. This product includes Fantasy Grounds files for the adventure. What Inspired Cellar of Death? The introduction of Tomb of Annihilation states Syndra Silvane learned about the Soulmonger from the Harpers, who โ€œreceived their intelligence from a lich.โ€ This adventure is the story of how the Harpers gathered that information. Cellar of Death has a second purpose: to give characters a greater stake in the outcome of Tomb of Annihilation by creating an NPC they love. The death curse kills this NPC, giving the characters a personal reason to go to Chult.

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DDEX03-02 Shackles of Blood
5th Edition
Levels 1โ€“4
34 pages
0

The Red Plumes have increased patrols in the region surrounding Hillsfar, and a string of disappearances has followed in their wake. Naturally, this has roused the suspicion of the factions. Join your factions and find out the truth behind the missing farmers. A four-hour adventure for 1st-4th level characters.

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PS1 - Barrow of the Culder
5th Edition
Levels 1โ€“3
16 pages
0

Barrow of the Culder is the initial adventure in the dangerous land of Provincia. Carrying on from this monthโ€™s free adventure, this scenario brings the adventuring party together in the small community of Merrydale. Two PCs will be meeting on the hill outside of town and then move forward to find additional members of the group as well as their first challenge. One PC will have received a job to find a missing minor artifact and have orders to gather any assistanceโ€ฆhence the party forms and has a common goal! After gathering their equipment they will follow a hidden trail to the final resting place of the feared warlord named the Culder.

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Battle for Carrion Vale
OSR
Levels 3โ€“7
39 pages
0

This morning, the forces of Law and Chaos clashed at Castle Yennagor. The battle raged all day, but as darkness fell, a cataclysmic explosion destroyed most of the castle and leveled both armies. Now, as night claims the vale, flickers of life return. Survivors make camp, flee the field, or continue the fight. Scavengers creep over the dead. And one question remains unanswered: what happened inside the castle? This is a dark sandbox adventure. Players take the role of battlefield survivors. They can choose which side they are on (or neither), and they can choose their goal, such as to escape the field with their lives, to plunder the dead, or to reach the castle and finish the mission. ADVENTURE TYPE: Mid Level / Combat / Diplomancy / Battlefield / War / Dark Fantasy / Factions DESIGN NOTES This adventure is intended for mid-level characters around Level 6-7 Players navigate a battlefield full of competing factions and gruesome situations 30 unique encounter locations 70+ original magic items 30+ original monsters One map and multiple illustrations Estimated play time: 1-4 sessions (4-16 hours)

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Dreadful Ruins of Eastbarrow
5th Edition
Level 3
21 pages
0

A nearly-penniless merchant wants heroes to secure and return priceless heirlooms. But can they do it with goblins all around, raiding and pillaging? Can the heroes reach a peaceful settlement with the raiders, or will they wreak mayhem and slaughter? Find out in Eastbarrow! This package (adventure, maps, and handouts within) forms a complete module for use with DUNGEONS & DRAGONSยฎ 5TH EDITION RULES. It is especially designed for Dungeon Masters to initiate play with a minimum of preparation. Also includes full-sized maps for the VTT of your choice! Old School Look and Feel!

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CCC-UK-1 Call of the Elvenflow
5th Edition
Levels 1โ€“4
17 pages
0

Folk tales warn of strange noises from the Cormanthor Forest when winter fogs are thickest and the black of night has no shadows to cast. When such noises are heard on a late summerโ€™s afternoon, perhaps itโ€™s time to turn once again to the old stories? Part 1 of the Evenflow Saga

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FV4 - Ziggurat of Narvi
5th Edition
Levels 2โ€“4
25 pages
0

As the fledgling adventurers continue their movement throughout the area they begin to head towards the bustling Port City of Kak. To get to there from the Dyโ€™oe Grasslands the party will need to navigate a river running along an overgrown section of the frontier. After obtaining the services of a strange riverboat captain the party heads down the river and into adventure! Between the wildlife, a mysterious old temple, and river pirates the party discovers getting to Kak is easier said than done!

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FD8 - Mask of Vexicon
AD&D
Levels 3โ€“6
20 pages
0

After checking local pawn shops and the library you have discovered information on an old Adurite noblewoman who possessed a magical mask. The woman had suffered a facial injury and commissioned a magical face shield to hide her wound. Having never heard of the item you believe it is probably in the ruins near Ugus Horrus where she lived. With no other leads at the moment you gear up and decide to embark on the search for this item!

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Winding Paths
5th Edition
Level 5
7 pages
0

Not every journey follows a simple road, and some groups find themselves needing to take the path entirely untraveled to reach their next destination. There are rumors of a treasure deep within the forest, but no one has made it out alive to recount their tales. Compelled by the prospect of a quick journey and the chance of treasure, the party decides to risk a journey through the forest. Little do they know that their chosen route is ruled by a trio of lilitu, who are eager to play with the new toys walking willingly into their grasp. Wits, wiles, and wind hide in the forest, and the lilitu are eager for amusement. This adventure is intended for 5th level characters but can be scaled up or down. It is setting-neutral, and can fit into any published or homebrew location. This is intended as a puzzle-based adventure but could be used as a combat encounter. Pgs. 129-135

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PS4 - Jaunt through the Woods
5th Edition
Levels 2โ€“4
17 pages
0

The Provincia series continues with the fourth adventure in the series โ€œJaunt through the Woodsโ€ After successfully exploring the Ruins of Tobrick your intrepid adventurers continue their path north to warn the residents of Queenโ€™s Point of the humanoid gathering. While attempting to circumvent the evil army they will have to continue through the forest using old trails. Along the way a collection of encounters gives the party multiple opportunities to enhance their skills!

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The Great Rebirth
Draw Steel
Level 1
14 pages
0

Darkness festers deep inside the forest of Logard. A beast has emerged, killing and abducting local villagers. A secret society of monster hunters has enlisted the heroes to help find one of their missing members and aid them in killing the beastโ€ฆ The Great Rebirth is a streamlined Draw Steel adventure with embedded rules references to make running and playing fun and easy. The adventure is laid out so players are introduced to a new mechanic (tests, combat, montage, and negotiation) one at a time, keeping the game and story engaging, without being overwhelming. What is this adventure about? The heroes have answered the call to eliminate a beast that has rampaged through the local village of Logard. They receive help in navigating Logard forest where they discover and explore a set of ruins while learning about tests. The ruins are trapped and a group of cultists send the heroes plummeting into their lair; combat ensues. From there it's a fast-paced journey of survival as the heroes escape a collapsing dungeon in a montage test, then negotiate with a speaking stone door in order to finally gain access to the monster theyโ€™ve been looking for: a being that has undergone the evil saint Eseldโ€™s โ€˜Great Rebirth.โ€™ Who is this adventure for? This is an ideal adventure for those wanting to run Draw Steel for the first time or looking to onboard newer players. The adventure is broken into various encounters, each focused on separate mechanics. This allows players to learn the different aspects of Draw Steel in a digestible and fun way. The Great Rebirth Features: - A 3-6 hour level 1 adventure for 5 players. (Balance suggestions included for various party sizes.) - 3 custom encounter maps (2 for combat, 1 for tests). - Embedded stat blocks and โ€˜Rules Recapโ€™ text to keep things flowing at the table and minimize time spent searching for common answers. - All original artwork from Katrina Neyra (cover art) and Shaeomar.

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Druid's Lament
5th Edition
Level 6
30 pages
0

The citizens of Battledale seek aid against marauding bandits, while the neighboring forest looms menacingly over their homesteads. The adventurers stumble upon a much darker foe, while trying to help the peaceful community hunt down the brigands. A misguided druid, whoโ€™s on the verge of insanity, wields an artifact, born of sorrow and hate, that could change the world. An evil that might alter the face of Faerun, if left unchecked. Will the heroes be able to vanquish the otherworldly threat once and for all? The players must traverse into one of the most deadly forests of the Forgotten Realms, called the Tangled Trees. Should they survive long enough, they will enlist the help of a magical denizen of the forest, who will aid them to find the bandits, but also in stopping the tainted druid and her abominations.

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Forest of Doom
AD&D
Levels 4โ€“7
16 pages
0

For as far back in time as the tales of history stretch, the area bordering what is now the Lands of Launewt has been a foreboding, practically impenetrable forest. When the lords who ruled the various borderlands united to form the Council of Launewt a century ago, the forest was in the same physical condition as it is now: thick, dark, and expansive, said to be so dense at the center that sunlight pervaded the foliage only on the brightest days. Pgs. 41-56

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PS3 - Queen's Road Adventure
5th Edition
Levels 2โ€“4
19 pages
0

The main road from the prior government is known as the Queenโ€™s Road and spans the north-south axis of the land. While it has fallen into disrepair it is still used to get to the largest city in Provincia, Queenโ€™s Point. This community sits on the Golleckโ€™s Bay and is filled with opportunities for young adventurersโ€ฆthey just have to get there!

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An Urgent Rescue
5th Edition
Levels 2โ€“3
11 pages
0

A family has been abducted and the village of Myrehall needs help in getting them back. This is the third adventure in a miniseries with the following adventures being: A Chance Encounter The Mystic Circle A Dark Veil Falls

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DDAL05-12 Bad Business in Parnast
5th Edition
Levels 1โ€“4
32 pages
0

Bad Fruul and his minions have been threatening to overtake the town of Parnast for some time, and intelligence provided by Seer (via Hsing) confirms that an attack is imminent. Despite this, the town is at risk from within as internal politics threaten to tear it apart. It is up to the adventurers to resolve the infighting in Parnast and prepare the town for the hill giant's onslaught.

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Adventures from the Potbellied Kobold
5th Edition
Levels 1โ€“9
174 pages
0

Adventures from the Potbellied Kobold provides you with fifteen unique adventures to use as one-shots, additions to your current campaign, or inspiration for a new campaign. We've even included a way to link several of the adventures, allowing you to run a short and quick campaign. The adventures use basic 5E creatures, custom creatures, and several Kobold Press creatures. Each adventure is written for a specific party level, but we've also included suggestions on how to adjust each adventure for a weaker or stronger adventuring party. In addition to fun adventures, you'll also find a few new magic items and NPCs to add to your game.