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My Lady's Mirror
AD&D
Levels 6โ€“8
23 pages
0

The heroes have spent the last several days in the quiet, secluded town of Relvaunt. Relvaunt's vineyards, wines, and scenic beauty are the subject of bards's songs, and many travelers journey long miles to visit them. Another site receives far fewer visitors--several miles east of town, partially obscured by woods and hills, stands the wondrous Castle Freitstein. As the heroes depart the town in search of adventure, an elderly couple approaches them. The woman suddenly clutches her chest and collapses in the street and the old man calls out to the heroes for help. Includes castle random encounter chart, a map of castle grounds and isometric castle level maps (four main levels, a tower level and a cellar level).

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The Ruined Tower of Zenopus
5th Edition
Levels 1โ€“2
20 pages
0

๐๐จ๐ฐ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐š๐ง ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐›๐ฒ ๐‚๐‡๐‘๐ˆ๐’ ๐‡๐Ž๐‹๐Œ๐„๐’ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐š ๐๐‘๐ˆ๐๐“๐„๐‘-๐…๐‘๐ˆ๐„๐๐ƒ๐‹๐˜ ๐ƒ๐”๐๐†๐„๐Ž๐ ๐Œ๐€๐! ๐“๐‡๐„ ๐‘๐”๐ˆ๐๐„๐ƒ ๐“๐Ž๐–๐„๐‘ ๐Ž๐… ๐™๐„๐๐Ž๐๐”๐’ is a fifth edition (5E) conversion of the ground-breaking introductory adventure for Dungeons & Dragons that served as a DM aid in the first ๐ƒ&๐ƒ ๐๐š๐ฌ๐ข๐œ ๐’๐ž๐ญ, released by TSR in 1977. This set included a 48-page rulebook covering the first three levels of play, and was skillfully edited by ๐ƒ๐ซ. ๐‰. ๐„๐ซ๐ข๐œ ๐‡๐จ๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ž๐ฌ from the original 1974 D&D rules written by ๐†๐š๐ซ๐ฒ ๐†๐ฒ๐ ๐š๐ฑ and ๐ƒ๐š๐ฏ๐ž ๐€๐ซ๐ง๐ž๐ฌ๐จ๐ง. Holmes advanced the "Sample Dungeon" concept by writing a new thematic dungeon with a strong backstory, creating an adventure that has remained a fan favorite over the decades. Officially, its only title is "Sample Dungeon" but colloquially it goes by various names based on Zenopus, the doomed wizard who built the dungeon under his tower. An adventure for 1st to 2nd level characters; four pregenerated characters are included. Also includes ideas for using it as an adventure site in ๐†๐ก๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐’๐š๐ฅ๐ญ๐ฆ๐š๐ซ๐ฌ๐ก. ๐๐Ž๐“๐„: Using this conversion requires a copy of the original dungeon found in the (1977) Basic D&D rulebook. However, Wizards of the Coast has provided a free pdf of this dungeon since 2008 on their website, see the first page of the pdf for the link. ๐‚๐Ž๐๐“๐„๐๐“๐’: Introduction, page 2 The Setting, page 3 About the Dungeon, page 4 Dungeon Master's Map, page 5 Areas of the Dungeon, pages 6-13 Appendix A: Further Reading, page 13 Appendix B: Dungeon Factions, page 14 Appendix C: Portown Rumors, pages 15-17 Appendix D: Use with Ghosts of Saltmarsh, pages 18-19 Appendix E: Pre-generated 1st level characters, page 20 ๐ˆ๐ง๐œ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐๐ž๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฐ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ง๐ž๐ฐ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ, ๐๐๐‚๐ฌ, ๐š๐ง๐ ๐Œ๐š๐ ๐ข๐œ ๐ˆ๐ญ๐ž๐ฆ๐ฌ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐Ÿ“๐„: Cleaning Cube, Veteran Smuggler, Thaumaturgist, Monstrous Sand Crab, Lemunda, Monstrous Rat, Brazen Head of Zenopus, Verminslayer Longsword, Lesser Wand of Petrification, Scroll of Stone to Flesh The Ruined Tower of Zenopus was featured as part of the "D&D Classics" column in Issue #32 of Dragon+ magazine! Go to ๐๐ซ๐š๐ ๐จ๐ง๐ฆ๐š๐ .๐œ๐จ๐ฆ or find the link on the Wikipeda page for Dragon magazine. ๐‚๐‘๐„๐ƒ๐ˆ๐“๐’: Original Dungeon: J. Eric Holmes Conversion, Added Content & Cartography: Zach Howard Content Review & Editing: Scott McKinley Interior Art: Chris Holmes (โ€œOctopus Attackโ€, page 9) Cover Art: โ€œItalian Coast Scene with Ruined Towerโ€ by Thomas Cole, 1838. Open Access Image from the National Gallery of Art at images.nga.gov Format: Derived from the โ€œAdventure Template for Open Office/LibreOfficeโ€ by Dale Robbins on DMs Guild Dungeon Maps drawn using the application Gridmapper by Alex Schroeder

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HWA1 Nightwail
BECMI
Levels 6โ€“8
64 pages
0

Introductory module for the Hollow World setting. First Adventure in the Blood Brethren Trilogy. Into the Depths! Under the ruins of Barleycorn Monastery, a tunnel leads one thousand miles downward. Through it, a rescue mission into the Broken Lands turns much stranger. Much more Serious. For the trail leads to the Hollow World. Launch your D&D game players into fabulous lost-worlds adventure across the Hollow World! Travel the Azcan Empire. Explore the secret labyrinth of the Great Pyramid in Chitlacan. Fly to the core of the world and enter the Smoking Mirror, before the monstrous Prince Kano enacts his devastating scheme - a scheme called: NIGHTWAIL! Nightwail is the first adventure for the D&D Hollow World Campaign Set. (The Hollow World boxed set is required to play.) This 64-page adventure fits easily into your existing campaign, either as a stand-alone adventure or as part of the continent-spanning Blood Brethren trilogy. These three linked modules can be played in any order - but the adventure starts here! Easily adaptable to the AD&D game! TSR 9303

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Pathfinder Society Scenario #13: The Prince of Augustana
3.5 Edition
Levels 1โ€“5
17 pages
0

When an old beggar shows up filthy and injured on the doorstep of the Augustana Pathfinder Lodge in Andoran and demands to be recognized as Andoran's one true Emperor, Venture-Captain Wallace is inclined to chase him off. But when the old beggar reveals a wayfinder and tells a tale of demons and portals to another world beneath the streets of Augustana, Wallace summons you from Absalom to investigate. Will you make it through sewers, swarms, and sanctuaries to uncover the truth or will the dangers of the Augustana underworld consume you forever?

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Pathfinder Adventure Path #104: Wrath of Thrune (Hell's Vengeance 2 of 6)
Pathfinder
Level 4
92 pages
0

The knightly order known as the Glorious Reclamation continues its crusade against diabolic Cheliax, conquering the town of Kantaria, where the goddess Iomedae once ruled as a mortal. The villainous adventurers, now official agents of House Thrune, must retake the town, depriving the knights of a valuable holy site. Can the evil characters earn greater infamy and prestige by dealing the Glorious Reclamation a serious defeat in their most substantial territorial gain so far, or will the knights' rebellion continue unchecked across Cheliax?

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FVC7 - Horn of Delmar
5th Edition
Levels 1โ€“4
20 pages
0

This weekโ€™s Filbar offering is an introductory level adventure pitting fresh adventurers against a variety of opponents. As they head out to make a name for themselves the young group will first need to pass by the Horn of Delmar. This mountain landmark was once home to a mighty fortress felled centuries before hand. While many have adventured to the top they have returned ravaged with injuries and reports of strange and foul creatures. This adventure features an old tower, bandits, undead, and an old dungeon complex for those who search hard enough.

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Dib's Wagon of Doom
5th Edition
Levels 1โ€“2
3 pages
0

The nefarious master wrestler Dib, the goblin, is "terrorizing" the streets of the town (or city). Since his defeat in his roadside fortress, the would-be chieftain has plotted his revenge. Gathering to him a new batch of dim minions, Dib has transformed a stolen merchant wagon into a machine of war. The wagon is powered by several goblins inside who, while devoted to Dib, lack the strength to pedal the thing quickly or consistently. Dib's plan to wreak a path of havoc through the streets has resulted in something a bit more disappointing. In this light-hearted and quirky adventure for four first- or second-level PCs, the party must confront the war wagon, gain entry to it, and defeat its defendersโ€”the lives of several potted plants and a few market stalls depend on it!

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Seekers of the Ashen Crown
4th Edition
Levels 2โ€“5
96 pages
0

Will the adventurers be able to thwart the machinations of a mad dragon in the hopes of saving the city of Sharn from certain destruction? Is the slinky elven maiden really in trouble or working for the enemy? Is the body in the morgue really the center of this whole puzzle or merely one piece? This adventure, in the style of a Dashiell Hammett novel, will certainly test their skill and resolve. This is the first full adventure for Eberron with the 4th edition D&D(R) rules. This adventure builds on the sample adventure provided in the Eberron Campaign Guide but is also playable as a stand-alone adventure.

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A Dungeon and a Dragon
5th Edition
Levels 11โ€“16
26 pages
0

A Four to Six Hour Adventure for 11th-16th Level Characters in Dungeons and Dragons 5E The Adult Green Dragon Valturnax has attacked the nearby village of Hartsvale, threatening to destroy them completely if they do not submit to his rule by nightfall. To save the town, adventurers must ascend the mountain by climbing through the caves housing the dragonโ€™s minions and face him in his lair โ€“ and they need to do so before the sun sets. This adventure is meant to be quite challenging. Enemies know the adventurers are coming and have had time to prepare, and they do so intelligently. This adventure draws some inspiration from Tucker's kobolds. As an added bonus, this adventure is available completely for free.

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Lost Temple of Demogorgon
3.5 Edition
Level 14
20 pages
0

His name has inspired fear in legions of heroes, and his cult has lurked in the dismal reaches of the world for countless ages. His minions are savage and feral, his worshipers vile and wretched. He is Demogorgon, and his temples are nightmare realms haunted by primeval menaces and hateful legacies from a time when the world was savage. And now, a vengeful death knight has discovered one of these lost templesโ€”will the PCs aid him in his dark quest for revenge, or will they fall before the awakened host of the Prince of Demons? Pgs. 64-83

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Cupid's Sparrow
5th Edition
Level 1
14 pages
0

Cupid's Sparrow is a Valentine's Day-themed adventure for pairs and parties that allows one or more players and their DM to take part in a Sune's Day celebration filled with fun, flirting, and random tables. Ready to be incorporated into any campaign or setting, Cupidโ€™s Sparrow invites chance and creative role-playing to join hand-in-hand in tribute to the goddess of love and beauty. Characters of any level can take part and enjoy the revelry, first experiencing and then investigating the strange and surprising occurrences taking place in and around town and at the romantic forest-side inn, The Loversโ€™ Nook. Whether two characters in your party have struck up a romance, youโ€™ve finally convinced your partner to play, or youโ€™re looking for a fun way to celebrate Valentineโ€™s Day with friends, a loved one, or your entire gaming party, this adventure is for you! This product includes: -1-3 hour adventure adaptable to any setting or party size -All necessary stat blocks for NPCs and descriptions of NPCs and their motivations -A menu and map for The Loversโ€™ Nook Inn and town map to aid exploration and gift-getting

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DDAL-DRWEP-02 Wings of Death
5th Edition
Levels 17โ€“20
74 pages
0

A Dreams of the Red Wizards Epic The treachery and master plan of Thay are at last revealedโ€”and heroes are needed for a final assault to prevent the return of one of Faerรปnโ€™s greatest evils! Part Five of the Storm Kingโ€™s Descent series of adventures. A Four-Hour Epic for 11th- through 16th-Level Characters and 17th- through 20th-Level Characters. Optimized For: APL 13 and 18 This adventure also includes rules for single-table play. Content warnings include: cold weather hazards, possession, and slavery

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FS7 - A Paladin's Warhorse
AD&D
Levels 1โ€“4
12 pages
0

Playing a Paladin can be an enjoyable experience especially with their vast array of powers and special abilities. One of their most overlooked abilities is their calling for a bonded mount at 4th level. Several scenarios are available for this "calling" including dreams, quests, etc. in the books but I have yet to run across any published adventures for it. This adventure provides one such option for gaining the mount and utilizing the Paladin's recent ability to turn undead as well. While this is a short adventure, it gives the DM an option to go one on one with a Paladin PC and challenge him/her in order to win their steed and a little glory as well.

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Orbital Vampire Tower
OSR
Levels 1โ€“5
26 pages
0

The ancient world of Harth withers beneath its dying sunโ€ฆbut itโ€™s not dead yet. High in the night sky, a vampireโ€™s tower is torn apart by a rampaging angel. People and monsters are trapped. Magical treasure lies scattered everywhere. Itโ€™s all yours for the taking, if you can find a way out before the angel finds you. This adventure is a one-shot dungeon-delve into a wizardโ€™s tower. In space. With vampires. This is an alien-survival-horror-movie of an adventure (or at least, you can choose to play it that way). ADVENTURE TYPE: One-Shot / Low Level / Level 3 / Dungeon Delve / Tower / Vampires / Survival-Horror DESIGN NOTES This adventure is intended for low-level characters (around level 3). It is focused mostly on exploration, with several social encounters and opportunities for deadly combat. It runs 3 to 5 hours. There are 17 unique magical items, 17 unique monsters, and 17 unique rooms. I swear I did not plan that, it just worked out this way.

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Lair of the Fire Cult
5th Edition
Levels 1โ€“2
4 pages
1

A doctor who helps with rare and socially debilitating diseases who welcomes all to her doorstep suddenly becomes reclusive...and her patients are no longer able to be found. Adventurer's are hired by a powerful merchant who had committed her son to this doctor, and they need to find him and bring him home.

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A Deadly Pact at Gloomhaze Lamptower
5th Edition
Level 3
37 pages
0

The shipping lanes south of Candlekeep have been disrupted. Unknown to anyone, an incredible alliance between a terran and a waterfolk tribe has caused the lamp at Gloomhaze Point lamptower to be extinguished. Merchant ships are being wrecked and plundered. The story unfolds in the nation of Amn. Adventurers will face a formidable kobold tribe that knows how to maximize its tactics, its smaller-than-human size tunnels, and an abundance of unique traps. The bloodthirsty sahaugin wonโ€™t be defeated without the adventurers taking a dive.

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A Doven Investigation
5th Edition
Levels 1โ€“3
20 pages
0

'A Doven Investigation' is an adventure for 5e to take characters from level 1 to 3. Within the city of Doven a series of bizarre accidents have worried city authorities. They suspect the origin of these accidents come from a necromancer and so seek out a group of adventurers to hire. Their job is to find out what is causing these accidents and put a stop to it. This job though won't be as easy as it seems. The party will have to make sure to not accuse innocent people, work what the city authorities aren't telling them about these accidents and finally uncover the more infernal origin of what endangers Doven. This adventure serves as a sandbox mystery adventure presenting the party a variety of ways to uncover what truly is happening in Doven. It is a good way for a parties characters to meet up and explore the city of Doven together as they work out more and more about the city.

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Call of the Crystal Chasm
5th Edition
Levels 9โ€“11
25 pages
0

The humble hamlet of Brackinstone is home to a small community of halflings dedicated to the goddess Yondalla. When a raiding force of bullywugs threatens the isolated settlement, the player characters are asked to intervene on Brackinstone's behalf. However, it soon becomes apparent that something sinister is at work in the otherwise innocuous hamlet. What's included: 1 uncanny adventure divided into single-page sections for easy running 3 extra encounters that can be added in to add tension or increase the difficulty 2 fully-colored maps with unlabled versions for players (made with assets from 2-minute Tabletop) 9 custom NPCs with clickable links for quick access to statblocks 4 story hooks to continue the adventure afterwards (depending on the characters' actions) Content Warnings: Violence, death, abduction, psychological manipulation, body horror

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FVC6 - Inquiry into the Wildlands
5th Edition
Levels 1โ€“6
62 pages
0

The land of Felora is a stable pedocracy off the Feso Seaway. Generally considered a safe place to live because of a low humanoid population and a large defensive wall that rings the country. The same cannot be said for the area to the west known as the Wildlands. Once a thriving human land the area was taken over in humanoid raids a century and a half ago. With the aggressions against the wall lessening the Council of Wisdom is organizing groups to go in and explore the land for possible "taming". Potential explorers will be paired off with non-combatant survey teams. Are you new adventurers ready for a job? Played at Epic Nerd Camp '17!

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The Eyeless in the Dark
5th Edition
Levels 1โ€“2
11 pages
0

A cave-in at the dwarven mine exposed a passage into the eerie, alien world that lies deep below the surface. Monsters poured out of the darkness and killed many before the surviving miners made it back into the light. Now they seek brave adventurers to face the dangers down in the dark depths. As a one shot or the first adventure of a new campaign, The Eyeless in the Dark carries new and experienced players away from the light of the ordinary surface world and down into the fantastical dark depths where here there be monsters. Chock full of adventure, as well as design notes for Dungeon Masters that will help novice and veteran DMs provide their players with an exciting and memorable game night, and leave them eager for the next session. Use this adventure in combination with the Integrated Hill Encounters and/or the Forest and Grasslands to create an open world sandbox of adventures that can fill many sessions of a campaign.