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SAVING SILVERBEARD
A Dreams of the Red Wizards Adventure
Powerful elements collide in the wake of the attack on Myth Nantar.
The conclusion to the haunting sea-faring tale on the Sea of Fallen Stars.
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Adventure Primer Episode 3: Left in the Wake. Thayan agent Rune leaves
a trail of obstacles and undead as the characters track
Zehira through an active volcano, the Dragon’s Maw. This is
Since the assault on Myth Nantar, things have been Main Objective B.
relatively quiet. Either the Thayans won the battle and have
taken over the ancient elven city, or they were successfully Bonus Objectives
repelled, in which case they’ve left the area for the time
This adventure includes two bonus objectives that the
being to regroup and formulate a new plan of attack. Either
characters can pursue if they have additional time to
way… good or bad… win or lose… everything is quiet. A little
do so—earning additional advancement checkpoints in
too quiet for certain.
the process. These bonus objectives are found in this
During the battle, Thayan diviners detected a strange
adventure’s appendices, as follows:
magical anomaly among the opposing forces. Never to
Bonus Objective A: Piece of Mine. When the Iltkazar
let such a discovery go without investigation they send a
Scepter begins to malfunction, the characters can
specialist, a necromantic arcane trickster named Rune, to
temporarily control the item by using substances mined
find the anomaly and retrieve it. Accompanied by a band
in the Dragon’s Maw, drawing the unwanted ire of a red
of seriously skulking pirate-spies, the agent discovers
dragon’s minions. This objective is found in Appendix 3.
Zehira and the Iltkazar Scepter, the head of which proudly
Bonus Objective B. The Wicked Waves. The storms
shows the crossed axes of Clangeddin Silverbeard, the
around Dragon Isle are worsened by a cult to Umberlee.
Father of Battle.
The characters can confront the cult upon arrival to the
Under the cover of darkness, Rune and his companions
island. This objective is found in Appendix 4.
board Umberlee’s Resolve and whisk Zehira away. The
characters must identify Zehira’s location with little Episode Sequence
information. Also on their tail is the malenti spy whose
murder spree in Myth Nantar nearly got the party Depending on your time constraints, play style and
arrested; the spy covets the club and has nothing to lose environment, this adventure takes approximately four to six
by trying to obtain it. hours to play.
The characters must brave a perilous journey to the How Will You Play?
storm-enveloped, ever-smoking Dragon Isle, risking the ire The duration of your session depends on how much of
of a red dragon, a cult of priestesses devoted to Umberlee, this adventure you utilize. At the very least, your session
and the threat of Thay that continues to plague them. There will last approximately four hours. However, if you wish,
is nowhere to escape the danger that lurks everywhere, you can provide a longer experience for your players by
above and below the Sea of Fallen Stars. pursuing the bonus objectives.
Main Objective Only. To complete the adventure’s main
Where Powerful Magic Collides objective, the characters participate in Episodes 1 through
Dragon Isle is among the stranger locations in the Pirate Isles. 3 in order, however, you may include the opportunity to
Potent arcana holds the whole island and its inhabitants in a pursue bonus objectives.
never-ending battle against the elements: turbulent storms that Bonus Objectives. You can extend this adventure by one
surround the coast and a smoking, bubbling volcano called the or two hours by including opportunities for the characters
Infernal Maw. Pirates frequent the island, assuming it will be to pursue the bonus objectives. These objectives branch
a suitable place to conduct their piracy schemes but are often off Episode 3, but their order is fluid—they set the scene
caught off guard and felled by the extreme environment. Still, for the final episode and may even have an impact on the
some — like the necromantic arcane trickster, Rune, working events that transpire.
for the Thay — are drawn to it for that very reason.
Episodes
The adventure is spread over five episodes that take
approximately four to six hours to play. These episodes are
initially introduced by a Call to Action Episode. If you’re
planning to play the entire adventure at once, you only need
to introduce the Call to Action once. However, if you plan
to play them over several sessions, you’ll want to revisit the
Call to Action each time you play.
Episode 1: Veil of Darkness. Sailing away from Myth
Nantar, Umberlee’s Resolve is infiltrated by Thayan pirates
who abduct Zehira Deryan. The characters can search her
quarters to look for clues on how to find her. This is the
Call to Action.
Episode 2: Waste and Empty the Sea. Several clues
point the way to Dragon Isle, the largest of the infamous
Pirate Isles. A storm threatens their arrival. This is Main
Objective A.
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Episode Flowchart
Veil of Darkness
(Call to Action)
Piece of Mine
(Bonus Objective A)
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Episode 1: Veil of Darkness
Estimated Duration: 1 hour
The adventure begins on the sea, 30 miles off the coast of
Scene A: The Infiltration
the Whamite Isles, departing from Myth Nantar. Depending Night falls as Umberlee’s Resolve sails over surprisingly
on the outcome of Assault on Myth Nantar, characters may still waters, the calmest the surface has been during the
be leaving very different versions of the underwater elven party’s travels on the Sea of Fallen Stars.
city. There are two potential outcomes to the battle.
• Outcome A: The Thayans succeeded in their plan to The ship’s berth ruffles the glassy surface of the dark sea.
overtake Myth Nantar. Resident Nantarns begged the Stars twinkle white and gold in the vast blanket of the sky
characters to go for help and Zehira agreed, promising above, unobstructed by clouds. The moon is new, shrouded
she would relay what has transpired to the Turmish. in shadow, and emits no light. The night is quiet, and few
• Outcome B: The Thayan enemies were successfully
signs of life are visible in the depths below.
repelled and the city is safe — for now. Zehira suspects
Thay will be back and soon. She intends to head back to
Ayakar to share what they’ve learned, and to formulate The atmosphere is eerie, and the lighting dim. Characters
a plan for future Thayan incursions with her fellow can choose to take watch. Well past midnight when the
privateers. night is darkest, any character with darkvision that makes
Regardless of the outcome, Zehira has recruited the a successful DC 17 Wisdom (Perception) check spots a
characters to assist her. If your players haven’t played dim shape in the distance — another caravel. The ship is
DDEP-DRW01 Assault on Myth Nantar, assume Zehira painted black and bears no flags or insignias.
is attempting to outrun Thayan ships after managing to Crew. The ship is crewed by ten Thayan agents, nine
slip through a blockade they’d set to stop her when she pirates (bandit captains) and an arcane trickster, Rune.
departed the waters over Myth Nantar. Tactics. Rune and the pirate’s goal is to sneak aboard
Zehira captains Umberlee’s Resolve and encourages the Umberlee’s Resolve and kidnap Zehira and along with the
characters to help out on the ship wherever they can. She source of magic they detected (her barnacled club). Rune
is concerned about what Thay might be planning next. is an expert rogue and sends the pirates out one at a time,
Although she is normally happy to socialize with her crew, using them as a distraction in case they are detected.
Zehira has kept to her quarters, making a quick appearance The pirates approach Umberlee’s Resolve one rowboat at
each morning to address them before retreating back to her a time, using Stealth. A crew member that remains behind
sanctuary where she remains nose-deep in charts, maps, casts pass without a trace on the pirates.
and her notebook. Zehira works tirelessly, documenting The pirates approach the bow of the ship, while Rune
everything she’s learned to ensure she doesn’t forget vital approaches from the stern, aiming straight for the
information that might help Turmish. captain’s quarters. He uses the invisibility spell to remain
undetected.
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The Ship Detected it from someone before I got my hands on it in its lair – the
The ship halts about a half mile away from Umberlee’s question is, who did Axar steal it from? There were quite a
Resolve. Characters with darkvision that make an additional few corpses in there, so who knows…
successful DC 18 Wisdom (Perception) check spot several
I am concerned that the Thayans will return to Myth
figures swimming in the water. These are four of the pirates
(bandit captains) that work for Rune. They are fleeing from Nantar, and I am eager to get back to Ayakar, but are we
four lacedons that Rune commands. If the character(s) that bringing danger to Turmish? I know the zulkirs are after me
spotted the swimmers continues to watch, a few rounds later now. I must get information to Turmish as soon as possible,
they notice the ghouls chasing them, and gaining quickly. and what I’ve learned can’t fall into the wrong hands.
Once the characters notice the undead, the pirates
I have a terrible suspicion that I am being watched or
will notice them and start shouting for help to get out of
the water. The lacedons will submerge to avoid getting followed, the same feeling I had when I was being stalked by
attack, but it will be obvious that they are still pursuing the morkoth."
the pirates. If the characters don’t help the swimmers, the
lacedons will attack them in the water. Through all of this,
• A map of the Sea of Fallen Stars is also spread out
the ship remains where it is and never comes closer to
on Zehira’s desk. She circled a few notable locations,
Umberlee’s Resolve.
including the approximate location of Myth Nantar, the
If the pirates are allowed on board, they’ll make a show of
Whamites, Ayakar, Hawk’s Isle (where she was held
hiding behind the characters. As soon as the characters are
captive by Axar Xyrl), and another location labeled
distracted by the lacedons attempting to board the ship as
Dragon Isle with a question mark next to it.
well, the pirates attack the characters, likely with surprise.
Initially they’ll attempt to only knock them out, though if • A navigational chart of the night sky. Several celestial
things look bad, they switch to lethal attacks. bodies are circled, and Zehira’s note reads: “Follow the
Meanwhile, Rune uses the distraction to get to Zehira northern star.”
unnoticed. Accompanied by five pirates, he breaks the • Two corpses of pirates.
windows of Zehira’s quarters using stealth and surprises her. A successful DC 15
She gets in a few hits on the pirates before Rune knocks her Wisdom (Medicine)
unconscious and leaves the ship with her and her club. check discerns that
their injuries were
The Ship Undetected caused by a club.
A successful DC
Rune and five pirates stealthily climb the side of Umberlee’s
14 Intelligence
Resolve and push open a window in Zehira’s captain’s
(Investigation) check
quarters. They kidnap Zehira but not without a short fight,
finds a few shattered
in which Zehira fells two of the pirates and knocks another
barnacle shells
unconscious. Still, Rune escapes with Zehira, her club, and
around the bodies,
two of his comrades.
confirming any
suspicions that
Scene B: Gone Missing Zehira killed them
Characters might learn that Zehira is missing in one of two in self-defense.
ways.
Option 1: At daybreak, Zehira does not show up on
deck for her daily address to the crew. A successful DC
13 Intelligence (Investigation) check finds her quarters in
disarray, and no sign of Zehira.
Option 2: After the confrontation with the pirates,
Zehira’s quarters are a mess and she is nowhere to be
found.
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• One pirate, badly injured but still alive, makes a squeak ritual from Breaking Umberlee’s Resolve. To do this,
of pain when the characters enter the quarters. Like the characters must have the scrying spell and the component
others, he is dressed in all black and carries a scimitar necessary to conduct the spell. Then, they can follow
but no other items. Evren’s ritual to fill a bowl with water (there several bowls
in the captain’s quarters) and submerge one of Zehira’s
Roleplaying the Pirate belongings. There are plenty to choose from; Zehira has
items of clothing, books, and simple jewelry items available
The traitor pirate’s name is Demorian and he’s a potential
around the room.
source of important information, though he does not
Have each character make either an Intelligence or
break easily. His left leg is broken, and he bleeds profusely
Wisdom ability check, using whichever score is higher.
from his torso where Zehira managed to slice him with a
Characters with the ability to cast divine spells (clerics,
particularly sharp barnacle. Healing Demorian encourages
druids, and paladins) may add their proficiency bonus to
him to speak, and any additional Charisma (Persuasion)
the roll. A vision appears in the bowl. Tally the rolls; the
checks are made with advantage. Regardless, the following
table below outlines what the characters can discern.
information may be drawn from him with a successful
Charisma (Persuasion) check.
A given character may only attempt this check once unless
Divination Table
they turn to coercion and torture. At that point, the same d10 Vision
DCs may be applied to a Charisma (Intimidation) check. 1-10 A vision of an island comes into view. Protruding
• DC 13: Zehira was kidnapped and will be taken to a place from the center is a volcano filled with bright
called Dragon Isle by a Thayan agent called Rune. orange magma. A red dragon is flying above it.
• DC 15: Zehira was kidnapped by a Thayan agent called 11- 17 An island appears in the bowl, over which a red
Rune and taken to Dragon Isle, which is in the Pirate dragon is flying. Storms crash against the coastline.
Isles. Rune mostly wanted Zehira’s weapon, but her The vision shifts to show a cave and a glowing
involvement to the Turmish cause makes her a valuable orange light shining from within.
prisoner.
18-20+ Storms swirl around a large island. Zehira appears,
• DC 18+: On Thayan orders, the pirates were tasked
bound and hurt but alive, sitting on the ground
with kidnapping Zehira and obtaining her barnacle club,
beside a river of lava deep in a cave. A man with
which exudes a strong magical aura that the zulkirs
silver skin and runic markings that cover his face
intend to study and glean. Rune is in charge of this
stands beside her, bent over a slab of stone, on
particular effort. Rune is a powerful rogue with arcane
which the barnacle club is laid out.
abilities taught to him by zulkirs. He has pale, silvery skin
and runic markings that cover his face, skull, and limbs.
He is much more powerful than the other Thayan pirates. Call to Action
Rune spoke of the “Infernal Maw,” the volcano on Dragon Whatever method the characters chose to glean
Isle, and was interested to see how the weapon would information should have led them to the following
react in the presence of another magic source. Demorian conclusion: Zehira has been taken to Dragon Isle, which,
suspects that Rune will take Zehira there and begin according to her map, is about a four-day journey from
setting up a base. their current location. In the absence of their captain, the
If the characters don’t speak to Demorian, they have characters must find a way to sail the ship to Dragon Isle to
another option for locating Zehira: using Evren’s divination rescue her from the Thayan agent, Rune.
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Episode 2: Waste and Empty the Sea
Estimated Duration: 1 hour
In this episode, the party sails to Dragon Isle. The journey
Scene B: The Maelstrom
takes four days from their current location. The waves become choppy when the Resolve is about
30 miles out from Dragon Isle, and the storm worsens.
Scene A: Once the ship is within 10 miles from the coastline, it’s
caught in a maelstrom caused by the manifestation of
Calm Before the Storm Olhydra. Although the elemental does not yet encounter
the characters directly, her turbulence makes docking
Two days of this journey pass uneventfully. A successful impossible. The characters must act quickly, or risk being
DC 14 Wisdom (Perception) check spots a giant shark wrecked upon the jagged, rocky coastline. This in part
chasing a swarm of quippers below the ship. The shark is works in their favor, for the waves are pushing the ship
not hostile. As the characters get closer to the Pirate Isles, closer to the island. The challenge is preventing the ship
they may glimpse a plesiosaurus with a successful DC 15 from splintering upon contact.
Wisdom (Perception) check; dinosaurs are not uncommon This is a non-combat encounter but still a challenge.
to the waters near some of the islands. This creature is not Allow the characters two rounds to prepare for the storm
hostile and flees if attacked. to hit. One possible action is to help with securing the
Characters can also spend this time learning more about crew on deck.
the ship. Their prior experience aboard ships should have Securing the Crew. To prevent crew members from
provided them with some basic knowledge of sailing, and falling off the deck during the storm, the characters can
Zehira employed several crew members who remain on- spend an action to help tether a crew member to a sturdy
board, although they prefer to not socialize with the party part of the ship. Doing so requires a length of rope and a
unless the characters are actively helping to manage the successful DC 14 Strength check per crew member.
ship. Caravels like Umberlee’s Resolve are best crewed The time it takes the characters to negotiate the storm
with a group of seven people, although smaller groups can and reach relative safety is equal to 1d6 + 4 rounds. Roll on
manage it. the Storm Mishaps table at the beginning of each round to
A successful DC 16 Wisdom check made by someone determine what challenges they must overcome.
proficient with navigator’s tools helps keep the ship on Once the required number of rounds have passed,
course. Failing the check takes the ship off course for a assuming Umberlee’s Resolve is still intact, all is well.
full day. At night, the characters can use the stars above Otherwise, Umberlee’s Resolve wrecks and must be
to help navigate, although some clouds make this more repaired before it can be sailed again.
challenging. Zehira’s celestial chart depicts a constellation
in the shape of a bowl: six stars in a half-circle form the Development
bottom of the bowl, and five additional stars stretch across The Resolve has arrived on Dragon Isle, and the characters
the top. The center star on the top row is the Northern can disembark to find Zehira. Additionally, there are a
star. A successful DC 18 Wisdom (Perception) check number of kraken priests nearby attempting
keeps this star within view. The ship must travel east to to commune with a manifestation of
reach Dragon Isle and can use the star as visible indicator Olhydra. If you’d like to run this bonus
of their direction. objective see Appendix 4: The
After two or three days have passed, the Pirate Isles Wicked Waves.
archipelago comes into view. Dragon Isle, however, is
harder to detect because its shrouded in fog and storms
that obstruct the view. A successful DC 18 Wisdom
(Perception) check just barely makes out the tip of the
island’s infamous volcano, which pierces the veil of mist
just enough to be seen from a distance. It puffs smoke
into the air, another indicator, which is detectable with
a successful DC 16 Intelligence (Nature) check.
Storm Mishaps
d20 Effect
1 A sail has broken loose! One of the sails flutters open during the storm and the ship pulls violently one direction or the
other. Each creature on deck must make a successful DC 15 Dexterity saving throw or be thrown 2d20 feet in that direction
(potentially falling overboard). Creatures lashed to the deck won’t move on a failed saving throw but will be knocked prone.
Until its regathered and secured (requiring a successful DC 20 Strength (Athletics) check, the vehicle takes 2d6 damage at the
start of each of its turns.
2 Steering mechanism locked! The vehicle cannot make turns and has disadvantage on Dexterity checks and saving throws to
avoid capsizing until a repair (requiring a successful DC 15 Strength [Athletics] check), is made.
3-7 Weapon destroyed! DM determines which weapon is no longer operational
8-9 Caustic smoke! Thick, oily smoke spews out from the kitchen to engulf the creature occupying the helm. The creature takes 2
(1d4) acid damage and is blinded until the end of its next turn.
10-12 Minor Hull Breach! The ship requires a repair to avoid sinking. This can be accomplished with either a successful DC 15
Strength (Athletics) check OR a successful DC 15 Intelligence check made by a creature proficient with Carpenter’s Tools.*
13-16 Sudden Crosswind! A successful DC 15 Dexterity saving throw is required to avoid being knocked prone, by everyone on deck.
16-19 Major Hull Breach! The vehicle’s AC is reduced by 2 until the armor is repaired (this can only be done in dock). Additionally,
the ship requires major, immediate repairs. Three successful checks are required to accomplish this. Each check can be
accomplished with either a successful DC 15 Strength (Athletics) check OR a successful DC 15 Intelligence check made by a
creature proficient with Carpenter’s Tools.*
20 Crest! The ship crests a massive wave and may capsize. All embarked creatures must succeed on a DC 15 group Dexterity
(Acrobatics) check to quickly move toward the correct side of the ship and counterbalance the threat.
*The characters can cast the mending cantrip to seal a Minor Hull Breach. Three castings are required.
*The characters can cast spells like fabricate or creation to completely seal a Major Hull Breach.
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Episode 3: Left in the Wake
Estimated Duration: 2 Hours
Scaling the Encounter
In this episode, the characters must make a treacherous Use the following guidelines to adjust the difficulty for your
journey to the Infernal Maw to find Zehira. Depending on party.
their interrogation or divination, the characters may have • Very Weak/Weak: Remove 1 vampiric mist.
learned that Zehira is in the volcano. • Strong/Very Strong: Add 1 vampiric mist.
D1. Coastline
The black rock coastline stretches inland for about five
miles. The terrain is difficult, as the rock underfoot is
uneven and slick with rain. Three bone nagas slither
across the rocks, patrolling the shoreline and detectable
with a passive Perception of 14+. If you plan to run Bonus
Objective B, skip this encounter.
D2. Jungle
The tree-line of a dense jungle begins at the five-mile mark,
and the jungle extends for another eight miles. The trees
are twisted, and the leaves are such a dark green that they
look almost black. Spotted mushrooms and grotesque
fungi sprout from rotted animal corpses. Halfway through
the forest, the characters are met by six vampiric mists
and a tyrannosaurus zombie.
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Entering the Volcano V3. Empty Chamber.
Another room has been carved into the wall of the volcano.
As the characters venture into the volcano, two additional
It is empty, but a passive Perception of 15+ notes a strange
creatures are also exploring it concurrently: the malenti
protrusion on the back wall. If a character that noticed
spy and an adult red dragon, Krasnok, who lives in the
this makes a successful DC 15 Intelligence (Investigation)
volcano. The spy lurks behind them until detected or until
check they identify the barest remains of rusted shackles
the characters find Zehira and the Scepter. A successful
that were once mounted to the walls.
DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check spots the malenti spy,
and the characters can decide to confront them. If so, the V4. Main Chamber
malenti fights to disarm and either kill the characters or This is the largest area of the volcano. A pool of lava is
knock them unconscious so they can continue their hunt; bright and bubbling, and this area is sweltering. Three
their primary motivation is finding the Scepter and they are salamanders live in the pool and emerge if the characters
singularly fixed on that goal. get close to the lava.
V5. Empty Chambers
Layout of the Infernal Maw Another tunnel leads to additional empty chambers. A
Rune is not the first to occupy the volcano; many pirates and successful DC 17 Wisdom (Perception) check discovers
travelers have set up temporary shop within the Maw, drawn a movable rock embedded in the volcano wall. This leads
to its strange magnetism and valuable ore. Many perished in to V6.
the lava or by encountering Krasnok, leaving items behind.
V6. Secret Chamber
V1. Entrance The rock door can be nudged with a successful DC 15
A dark tunnel leads into the volcano. The walls are black Strength check, revealing a short tunnel and an additional
obsidian, damp with humidity. room. This room contains a small table. Atop it are three
V2. Mining Storage stoppered jars made of magma-resistant graphite; each
The first chamber that branches off the entrance tunnel contains a magma mephit. If released, the mephits
once served as a room for miners to store equipment. inquire about their comrade, a fellow mephit named Mipik,
A jumble of various odds and ends occupy this room. A whom the characters may have encountered in Breaking
successful DC 13 passive Perception reveals four pickaxes Umberlee’s Resolve. Although mephits are usually evil,
and some scorched leather satchels, all of which are empty. these mephits mostly want to return to their magma pool;
another adventurer trapped them in the jars with the intent
to take them somewhere else, but never returned, and the
mephits have been trapped within them for many years.
V7. Forge
This room contains a dormant forge and is in complete
disarray with metal scraps and assorted detritus strewn
everywhere. No weapons are found in here, but a successful
DC 15 Intelligence (Investigation) finds a crudely made
anvil and some hammers. If characters embark on Bonus
Objective A, they can return to this room and use the forge.
V8. Rune’s Laboratory
The volcano’s second largest chamber was mostly a cavern,
then built out by former inhabitants to become a full
rectangular room. This is where Zehira is being held; she
is bound and blindfolded against the far-left corner of the
room. Atop a makeshift stone bench along the left wall is
the broken Iltkazar Scepter, and Rune.
V9. Passage into the Lair
This area serves as a transition between the main chamber
and Krasnok’s lair. The walls of the volcano are fissured
with silver ore, which can be mined. However, Krasnok has
two red dragon wyrmlings keeping watch, and they don’t
take kindly to unexpected visitors. Attacking the wyrmlings
immediately wakes Krasnok, bringing her to this area by
the second round of combat.
V10. Krasnok’s Lair
The largest naturally occurring chamber in the Maw
belongs to Krasnok, the adult red dragon who resides
in the volcano. Her lair is filled with the treasures left by
unsuspecting adventurers. Krasnok never ventures far from
the volcano and the manifestation of Olhydra has given him
more reason to remain within.
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Krasnok enjoys the heat radiating from lava that presses
against the wall. There is a vast assortment of knick- Adventure Rewards
knacks here, most of which are of nominal value. There Upon completing the adventure, the characters each
are however a set of beautifully crafted goblets, satchels of receive rewards based upon their accomplishments.
art supplies, and coins of ancient mint. These items can be These rewards include advancement and treasure, and
sold to a collector upon return to mainland. Additionally, may include special rewards, such as story awards or new
among the assortment there is a helm of brilliance. downtime activities, as follows:
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Appendix 1: NPCs
The following NPCs feature prominently in this adventure.
Zehira Deryan (zeh-HEER-uh DAIR-yuhn). Zehira is
the daughter of Turmish merchants. She has keen dark
eyes, olive skin, and black hair that she keeps in a tight
braid. As a child, she often accompanied her parents on
their trade travels and developed a passion for the sea. She
works hard to prove herself.
Personality: I am intelligent, kind, adventurous, and
always excited to meet people from other cultures.
Ideal: I believe I have a greater purpose in life and want
to protect the greater good.
Bond: I am proud to be Turmish and want my country to
be safe and prosperous.
Flaw: I can be a little reckless in my pursuit of service
and adventure.
Rune (Roon). Rune is a Thayan arcane trickster who
trained under zulkirs. He is adept at being both a rogue and
a mage, and has a special interest in magical anomalies,
which is why the Red Wizards assigned him this mission.
He approaches his work like a scientist and has little
regard for other people’s lives or happiness.
Personality: I only converse with people I can coerce and
eventually bend to my will. Those whom I deem inferior
are not worth my time.
Ideal: The world is made to be broken apart, studied, and
reassembled or tossed away.
Bond: I am loyal to nothing and no one. I let my own
interests and pursuit of secrets and knowledge guide my
decisions.
Flaw: I am curious to a fault and willing to go to great
lengths to purse that which interests me.
Demorian (DEH-moor-ee-uhn). Demorian is a human
pirate (bandit captain) who works for the Thay. He is
mortally wounded when attempting to kidnap Zehira
Deryan from the Resolve. Demorian is a man of few words
and reluctantly betrays the Thayan cause if it means his life
will be spared.
Personality: I am stoic and tight-lipped.
Ideal: Chaos and power are the only truths.
Bond: I am loyal to the Thay because they promised me
power.
Flaw: I am not completely willing to sacrifice my life for
Thay — I’ll do what I can to save my own hide.
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Appendix 2: Creature Statistics
This appendix details creatures that are encountered in If the naga was a spirit naga in life, its spellcasting ability is
this adventure. Intelligence, and it has the following wizard spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): mage hand, minor illusion, ray of frost
Bandit Captain 1st level (4 slots): charm person, sleep
Medium humanoid (any race), any non-lawful alignment 2nd level (3 slots): detect thoughts, hold person
3rd level (2 slots): lightning bolt
Armor Class 15 (studded leather)
Hit Points 65 (10d8 + 20) Actions
Speed 30 ft. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 10 ft., one creature.
Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) piercing damage plus 10 (3d6) poison damage.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
15 (+2) 16 (+3) 14 (+2) 14 (+2) 11 (+0) 14 (+2)
Bone Naga 3/day each: control water, darkness, water breathing, water walk
1/day each: call lightning, Evard’s black tentacles
Large undead, lawful evil
Actions
Armor Class 15 (natural armor) Thunderous Touch. Melee Spell Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
Hit Points 58 (9d10 + 9) creature. Hit: 27 (5d10) thunder damage.
Speed 30 ft.
Voice of the Kraken (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). A
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA kraken speaks through the priest with a thunderous voice audible
15 (+2) 16 (+3) 12 (+1) 15 (+2) 15 (+2) 16 (+3) within 300 feet. Creatures of the priest’s choice that can hear
the kraken’s words (which are spoken in Abyssal, Infernal, or
Damage Immunities poison Primordial) must succeed on a DC 14 Charisma saving throw or
Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion, paralyzed, poisoned be frightened for 1 minute. A frightened target can repeat the
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 12 saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on
Languages Common plus one other language itself on a success.
Challenge 4 (1,100 XP)
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Lacedon (Ghoul) Malenti
Medium undead, chaotic evil Medium humanoid (sahuagin), lawful evil
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
13 (+1) 15 (+2) 10 (+0) 7 (−2) 10 (+0) 6 (−2) 14 (+2) 12 (+1) 14 (+2) 12 (+1) 16 (+3) 10 (+0)
Actions Blood Frenzy. The malenti has advantage on melee attack rolls
against any creature that doesn’t have all its hit points.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit:
9 (2d6 + 2) piercing damage. Limited Amphibiousness. The malenti can breathe air and water
but she needs to be submerged at least once every 4 hours to
Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: avoid suffocating.
7 (2d4 + 2) slashing damage. If the target is a creature other than
an elf or undead, it must succeed on a DC 10 Constitution saving Shark Telepathy. The malenti can magically command any shark
throw or be paralyzed for 1 minute. The target can repeat the within 120 feet of her, using a limited telepathy.
saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on
Spellcasting. The malenti is a 9th-level spellcaster. Her
itself on a success.
spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 14, +6 to hit with
spell attacks). She has the following spells prepared:
Magma Mephit Cantrips (at will): thaumaturgy, acid splash
Small elemental, neutral evil 1st level (4 slots): disguise self, expeditious retreat, magic missile
2nd level (3 slots): hold person, invisibility, misty step
Armor Class 11 3rd level (3 slots): haste, magic circle
Hit Points 22 (5d6 + 5) 4th level (3 slots): banishment, control water
Speed 30 ft., fly 30 ft. 5th level (1 slot): teleportation circle
Actions
Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature.
Hit: 3 (1d4 + 1) slashing damage plus 2 (1d4) fire damage.
Fire Breath (Recharge 6). The mephit exhales a 15-foot cone
of fire. Each creature in that area must make a DC 11 Dexterity
saving throw, taking 7 (2d6) fire damage on a failed save, or half
as much damage on a successful one.
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Olhydra (manifestation) Fling (Costs 2 Actions). Olhydra releases one creature she is
grappling by flinging the creature up to 60 feet away from her,
Huge elemental, neutral evil
in a direction of her choice. If the flung creature comes into
contact with a solid surface, such as a wall or floor, the creature
Armor Class 18 (natural armor) takes 1d6 bludgeoning damage for every 10 feet it was flung.
Hit Points 324 (12d10 + 48) Water to Acid (Costs 3 Actions). Olhydra transforms her watery
Speed 50 ft., swim 100 ft. body into acid. This effect lasts until Olhydra’s next turn. Any
creature that comes into contact with Olhydra or hits her with a
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA melee attack while standing within 5 feet of her takes 11 (2d10)
21 (+5) 22 (+6) 24 (+7) 17 (+3) 18 (+4) 23 (+6) acid damage. Any creature grappled by Olhydra takes 22 (4d10)
acid damage at the start of its turn.
Saving Throws Str +11, Con +13, Wis +10
Damage Resistances lightning; bludgeoning, piercing, and
slashing from nonmagical attacks
Red Dragon (Adult)
Huge dragon, chaotic evil
Damage Immunities acid, cold, poison
Condition Immunities charmed, frightened, paralyzed, petrified,
poisoned, prone, restrained Armor Class 19 (natural armor)
Senses blindsight 120 ft., passive Perception 14 Hit Points 256 (19d12 + 133)
Languages Aquan Speed 40 ft., climb 40 ft., fly 80 ft.
Challenge 18 (20,000 XP)
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
27 (+8) 10 (+0) 25 (+7) 16 (+3) 13 (+1) 21 (+5)
Empowered Attacks. Olhydra’s slam attacks are treated as
magical for the purpose of bypassing resistance and immunity to Saving Throws Dex +6, Con +13, Wis +7, Cha +11
nonmagical weapons. Skills Perception +13, Stealth +6
Damage Immunities fire
Innate Spellcasting. Olhydra’s innate spellcasting ability is
Senses blindsight 60 ft., darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 23
Charisma (spell save DC 20, +12 to hit with spell attacks).
Languages Common, Draconic
She can innately cast the following spells, requiring no
Challenge 17 (18,000 XP)
material components:
At will: wall of ice
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it
3/day: ice storm
can choose to succeed instead.
1/day: storm of vengeance
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Olhydra fails a saving throw, she Actions
can choose to succeed instead. Multiattack. The dragon can use its Frightful Presence. It then
Magic Resistance. Olhydra has advantage on saving throws makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws.
against spells and other magical effects. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +14 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit:
Water Form. Olhydra can enter a hostile creature’s space and stop 19 (2d10 + 8) piercing damage plus 7 (2d6) fire damage.
there. She can move through a space as narrow as 1 inch wide Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +14 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit:
without squeezing. 15 (2d6 + 8) slashing damage.
Actions Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +14 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit:
17 (2d8 + 8) bludgeoning damage.
Multiattack. Olhydra makes two slam attacks or two water
jet attacks. Frightful Presence. Each creature of the dragon’s choice that is
within 120 feet of the dragon and aware of it must succeed on a
Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 10 ft., one
DC 19 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened for 1 minute.
target. Hit: 21 (3d10 + 5) bludgeoning damage, and the target
A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its
is grappled (escape DC 19). Olhydra can grapple up to four
turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. If a creature’s
targets. When Olhydra moves, all creatures she is grappling
saving throw is successful or the effect ends for it, the creature is
move with her.
immune to the dragon’s Frightful Presence for the next 24 hours.
Water Jet. Ranged Weapon Attack: +12 to hit, range 120 ft., one
Fire Breath (Recharge 5–6). The dragon exhales fire in a 60-foot
target. Hit: 21 (6d6) bludgeoning damage, and the target is
cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 21 Dexterity
knocked prone if it fails a DC 19 Strength saving throw.
saving throw, taking 63 (18d6) fire damage on a failed save, or
Summon Elementals (1/Day). Olhydra summons up to three half as much damage on a successful one.
water elementals and loses 30 hit points for each elemental she
summons. Summoned elementals have maximum hit points, Legendary Actions
appear within 100 feet of Olhydra, and disappear if Olhydra is The dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the
reduced to 0 hit points. options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at
a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. The dragon
Legendary Actions regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.
Olhydra can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options
Detect. The dragon makes a Wisdom (Perception) check.
below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time
Tail Attack. The dragon makes a tail attack.
and only at the end of another creature’s turn. Olhydra regains Wing Attack (Costs 2 Actions). The dragon beats its wings. Each
spent legendary actions at the start of her turn. creature within 10 feet of the dragon must succeed on a DC 22
Crush. One creature that Olhydra is grappling is crushed for 21 Dexterity saving throw or take 15 (2d6 + 8) bludgeoning damage
(3d10 + 5) bludgeoning damage. and be knocked prone. The dragon can then fly up to half its
flying speed.
Red Dragon Wyrmling Spellcasting. Rune is a 12th level spellcaster. Rune’s spellcasting
ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 14, +6 to hit with spell
Medium dragon, chaotic evil
attacks). Rune has the following spells prepared:
Armor Class 17 (natural armor) Cantrips: friends, mage hand, shocking grasp, toll the dead
Hit Points 75 (10d8 + 30) 1st level (4 slots): disguise self, identify
Speed 30 ft., climb 30 ft., fly 60 ft. 2nd level (3 slots): blindness/deafness, hold person, invisibility
3rd level (2 slots): animate dead, vampiric touch
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
19 (+4) 10 (+0) 17 (+3) 12 (+1) 11 (+0) 15 (+2) Actions
Multiattack. Rune makes two dagger attacks.
Saving Throws Dex +2, Con +5, Wis +2, Cha +4
Skills Perception +4, Stealth +2 Dagger. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Damage Immunities fire Hit: 6 (1d4 + 4) piercing damage.
Senses blindsight 10 ft., darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14
Languages Draconic
Challenge 4 (1,100 XP) Salamander
Large elemental, neutral evil
Fire Breath (Recharge 5–6). The dragon exhales fire in a 15-foot STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 13 Dexterity 18 (+4) 14 (+2) 15 (+2) 11 (+0) 10 (+0) 12 (+1)
saving throw, taking 24 (7d6) fire damage on a failed save, or half
as much damage on a successful one. Damage Vulnerabilities cold
Damage Resistances bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from
nonmagical attacks
Rune Damage Immunities fire
Medium humanoid (human), neutral evil Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages Ignan
Armor Class 14 (leather armor) Challenge 5 (1,800 XP)
Hit Points 78 (15d8)
Speed 30 ft.
Heated Body. A creature that touches the salamander or hits
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA it with a melee attack while within 5 feet of it takes 7 (2d6)
11 (+0) 19 (+4) 11 (+0) 17 (+3) 12 (+1) 13 (+1) fire damage.
Heated Weapons. Any metal melee weapon the salamander
Saving Throws Dexterity +9, Wisdom +8 wields deals an extra 3 (1d6) fire damage on a hit (included in
Skills Arcana +11, Deception +6, Insight +6, Intimidation +6, the attack).
Investigation +6, Perception +13, Persuasion +6, Stealth +14
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 28 Actions
Languages Common, Infernal, Primordial, Thieves’ Cant Multiattack. The salamander makes two attacks: one with its
Challenge 15 (13,000 XP) spear and one with its tail.
Spear. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft. or
Blindsense. Rune is aware of the location of any hidden or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) piercing damage, or
invisible creature within 10 feet of him. 13 (2d8 + 4) piercing damage if used with two hands to make a
melee attack, plus 3 (1d6) fire damage.
Evasion. If Rune is subjected to an effect that allows him to make
a Dexterity saving throw to take only half damage, Rune instead Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit:
takes no damage if he succeeds on the saving throw, and only half 11 (2d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage plus 7 (2d6) fire damage, and
damage if he fails. the target is grappled (escape DC 14). Until this grapple ends,
the target is restrained, the salamander can automatically hit the
Uncanny Dodge. When an attacker that Rune can see hits him
target with its tail, and the salamander can’t make tail attacks
with an attack, he can use his reaction to halve the attack’s
against other targets.
damage against him.
Versatile Trickster. Rune has ability to distract targets with his
invisible mage hand. As a bonus action on his turn, he can
designate a creature within 5 feet of the spectral hand created by
the spell. Doing so gives Rune advantage on attack rolls against
that creature until the end of the turn.
Magical Ambush. If Rune is hidden from a creature when they
cast a spell on it, the creature has disadvantage on any saving
throw it makes against the spell this turn.
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Sword Wraith Commander Martial Fury. As a bonus action, the sword wraith can make one
weapon attack. If it does so, attack rolls against it have advantage
Medium undead, lawful evil
until the start of its next turn.
Armor Class 18 (Breastplate, Shield) Actions
Hit Points 127 (15d8 + 60)
Speed 30 ft. Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) slashing damage, or 9 (1d10 + 4) slashing
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA damage if used with two hands.
18 (+4) 14 (+2) 18 (+4) 11 (+0) 12 (+1) 14 (+2)
Longbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, range 150/600 ft., one
target. Hit: 5 (1d8 + 1) piercing damage.
Skills Perception +4
Damage Resistances Necrotic; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and
Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks
Damage Immunities Poison
Tyrannosaurus Zombie
Huge undead, unaligned
Condition Immunities Exhaustion, Frightened,
Poisoned, Unconscious
Armor Class 11 (natural armor)
Senses Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 14
Hit Points 136 (13d12 + 52)
Languages the languages it knew in life
Speed 40 ft.
Challenge 8 (3,900 XP)
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
Martial Fury. As a bonus action, the sword wraith can make one 25 (+7) 6 (−2) 19 (+4) 1 (−5) 3 (−4) 5 (−3)
weapon attack, which deals an extra 9 (2d8) necrotic damage on
a hit. If it does so, attack rolls against it have advantage until the Damage Immunities poison
start of its next turn. Condition Immunities poisoned
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 6
Turning Defiance. The sword wraith and any other sword wraiths Languages —
within 30 feet of it have advantage on saving throws against Challenge 8 (3,900 XP)
effects that turn undead.
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Vampiric Mist Cunning Action. Zehira can take a bonus action on each of her
turns to take the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action.
Medium undead, chaotic evil
Fancy Footwork. During her turn, if Zehira makes a melee attack
Armor Class 13 against a creature, that creature can’t make opportunity attacks
Hit Points 45 (6d8 + 18) against her for the rest of her turn.
Speed 0 ft., fly 30 ft. (hover)
Rakish Audacity. Zehira adds her CHA modifier (+2) to her
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA initiative rolls. She doesn’t need advantage on the attack roll
6 (−2) 16 (+3) 16 (+3) 6 (−2) 12 (+1) 7 (−2) to use Sneak Attack against a creature if she is within 5 ft. of it,
no other creatures are within 5 ft. of her, and she doesn’t have
Saving Throws Wis +3 disadvantage on the attack roll.
Damage Resistances acid, cold, lightning, necrotic, thunder; Sneak Attack (1/Turn). Zehira deals an extra 7 (2d6) damage
bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks
when she hits a target with a weapon attack and has advantage
Damage Immunities poison
on the attack roll, or when the target is within 5 feet of an ally that
Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion, grappled, paralyzed,
isn’t incapacitated and Zehira doesn’t have disadvantage on the
petrified, poisoned, prone, restrained
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11 attack roll. Also see Rakish Audacity.
Languages — Spellcasting. Zehira is a 12th level spellcaster. Her spellcasting
Challenge 3 (700 XP) ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 16, +8 to hit with spell attacks).
Zehira has the following ranger spells prepared:
Blood Sense. The vampiric mist can sense living creatures that 1st level (4 slots): cure wounds, goodberry, zephyr strike
have blood or similar vital fluids in a radius of 60 feet. 2nd level (3 slots): darkvision, lesser restoration
Forbiddance. The vampiric mist can’t enter a residence without an 3rd level (2 slots): water breathing
invitation from one of the occupants.
Actions
Misty Form. The vampiric mist can occupy another creature’s Multiattack. Zehira makes two attacks with either her club,
space and vice versa. In addition, if air can pass through a space, dagger, or rapier.
the mist can pass through it without squeezing. Each foot of
movement in water costs it 2 extra feet, rather than 1 extra foot. Club +3. Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
The mist can’t manipulate objects in any way that requires hands; Hit: 9 (1d4 + 7) bludgeoning damage.
it can apply simple force only.
Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft. or
Sunlight Hypersensitivity. The vampiric mist takes 20 radiant range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d4 + 6) piercing damage.
damage when it starts its turn in sunlight. While in sunlight, the
Rapier. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
mist has disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks.
Hit: 10 (1d8 + 6) piercing damage.
Actions
Blood Drain. One creature in the vampiric mist’s space must Zombie
make a DC 13 Constitution saving throw (undead and constructs Medium undead, neutral evil
automatically succeed). On a failed save, the target takes 10 (2d6
+ 3) necrotic damage, its hit point maximum is reduced by an Armor Class 8
amount equal to the necrotic damage taken, and the mist regains Hit Points 22 (3d8 + 9)
hit points equal to that amount. Speed 20 ft.
This reduction to the target’s hit point maximum lasts until the
target finishes a long rest. It dies if this effect reduces its hit point STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
maximum to 0. 13 (+1) 6 (−2) 16 (+3) 3 (−4) 6 (−2) 5 (−3)
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Appendix 3: Piece of Mine
(Bonus Objective A)
Estimated Duration: 1 hour If the wyrmlings are defeated and Krasnok is elsewhere,
the ore can be mined. Obtaining the takes four hours of
Objective back breaking work and requires a successful DC 17
Strength check each hour. This time can be cut down
While fending off the Thayan agents, the Iltkazar Scepter if multiple characters are working. For example, four
malfunctions – Zehira swings it, but the Scepter swings characters that each make a successful Strength check can
in the opposite direction, fighting her use of the dwarven work for one hour and mine enough of the ore to do the job.
artifact. This effect is not unique to Zehira; Zehira
watched Rune have similar issues during his preliminary Heat of the Moment
experimentation and overheard his plan to use some of
The forge in V7 is dormant but can be lit any number
the silver ore available elsewhere in the volcano to try and
of ways. For instance, the characters could use lava. A
reshape the Scepter.
successful DC 13 Wisdom (Perception) check finds several
obsidian buckets that can transport the substance from the
Rune’s Theory lava pool to the forge. Characters can also use a fire spell of
Because the item is dwarven-designed and forged, it responds at least 3rd level to light it. Lastly, any character proficient
better to a dwarven wielder. Rune wondered if reshaping it with smith’s tools can get it lit normally, but this takes at
in some way, would alter the weapon’s magic, binding it to least two hours to accomplish and get the forge up to the
the new wielder. He planned to bond it to molten silver using required level and consistency of heat.
some of the ore within the volcano to test this experiment. Placing the silver ore in the forge melts it, and the
hammers also found in this room can shape it to the
Scepter, which requires a successful DC 16 Dexterity
The Ore check. Characters with proficiency in smiths’ tools can roll
with advantage.
Chamber V9 in the Infernal Maw has a large silver ore
vein, detectable with a successful DC 16 Intelligence Development
(Investigation) check. Characters can use the pickaxes
available in V2 to mine it. If the Scepter is bonded with the silver, it appreciates
Lurking within V9, right outside of Krasnok’s lair, are the shiny make over and behaves normally for Zehira,
two red dragon wyrmlings. They are hungry for tasty acting as a +3 club. However, its full arcane abilities won’t
adventurers. Red dragons are strong and feral, and these be restored until a later date, after Zehira has had an
wrymlings care little for negotiation. Krasnok is resting in opportunity to parlay with the dwarven artifact.
her lair, and a very deep sleeper, so a short fight (5 rounds
or less) won’t waken her. If the fight goes longer (unlikely)
she does awaken and shows up a round after that.
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Appendix 4: The Wicked Waves
(Bonus Objective B)
Estimated Duration: 1 hour
Objective
Once the characters have landed on the island, they
discover the primary source of the maelstrom. Circling
Dragon Island is the manifestation of Olhydra.
Additionally, three female kraken priests, are preparing a
ritual to strengthen the manifestation further.
If the characters choose to confront the manifestation
of Olhydra directly, this is a challenging encounter. Please
review Scaling the Encounter below, as it pertains to all
possible party power configurations.
Development
If the manifestation of Olhydra is defeated, the rain persists
but the waves calm enough to get Umberlee’s Resolve onto
the water safely, so that once the mission is complete, the
characters can sail back to Turmish without incident.
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Appendix 5: Story Awards
Characters completing this adventure’s objective earn this
story reward.
Turmish Hospitality
As a thanks for their aid in uncovering the Thayan plot,
Turmish become a safe harbor for the characters, and they
are always offered a place to stay. Zehira remains a friend
to the party.
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Appendix 6: Magic Items
Characters completing this adventure’s main objective
unlock this magic item.
Helm of Brilliance
Wondrous Item, very rare (requires attunement), Table H
This helm is decorated with scenes of underwater
volcanoes. While you wear it, you can speak and
understand Aquan.
This dazzling helm is set with 5 diamonds, 11 rubies,
16 fire opals, and 22 opals. Any gem pried from the helm
crumbles to dust. When all the gems are removed or
destroyed, the helm loses its magic.
You gain the following benefits while wearing it:
• You can use an action to cast one of the following
spells (save DC 18), using one of the helm's gems of the
specified type as a component: daylight (opal), fireball
(fire opal), prismatic spray (diamond), or wall of fire
(ruby). The gem is destroyed when the spell is cast and
disappears from the helm.
• As long as it has at least one diamond, the helm emits
dim light in a 30-foot radius when at least one undead is
within that area. Any undead that starts its turn in that
area takes 1d6 radiant damage.
• As long as the helm has at least one ruby, you have
resistance to fire damage.
• As long as the helm has at least one fire opal, you can
use an action and speak a command word to cause
one weapon you are holding to burst into flames. The
flames emit bright light in a 10-foot radius and dim light
for an additional 10 feet. The flames are harmless to
you and the weapon. When you hit with an attack using
the blazing weapon, the target takes an extra 1d6 fire
damage. The flames last until you use a bonus action to
speak the command word again or until you drop or stow
the weapon.
Roll a d20 if you are wearing the helm and take fire
damage as a result of failing a saving throw against a
spell. On a roll of 1, the helm emits beams of light from its
remaining gems. Each creature within 60 feet of the helm
other than you must succeed on a DC 17 Dexterity saving
throw or be struck by a beam, taking radiant damage equal
to the number of gems in the helm. The helm and its gems
are then destroyed.
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Appendix 7: Map of the Infernal Maw
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Appendix 8: Player Handout (Zehira’s Journal)
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Appendix 9: Dungeon Master Tips
This adventure is designed for three to seven 11th - 16th Point players to the D&D Adventurers League Players
level characters and is optimized for five characters with Guide for reference. If players wish to spend downtime
an average party level (APL) of 13. days and it’s the beginning of an adventure or episode,
Characters outside this level range cannot participate in they can declare their activity and spend the days now,
this adventure. or they can do so at the end of the adventure or episode.
Players should select their characters’ spells and other
D&D Adventurers League daily options prior to the start of the adventure, unless
the adventure specifies otherwise. Feel free to reread the
Sanctioned adventure description to help give players hints about what
they might face.
To DM an adventure, you must have 3 to 7 players—
each with their own character whose level is within the Adjusting This Adventure
adventure’s level range. Characters playing in a hardcover
adventure may continue to play to but if they play a different When combat is a possibility, the adventure will provide a
hardcover adventure, they can’t return to the first one if sidebar that helps you to determine the best mix/number
they’re outside its level range. of opponents to provide them with to create an appropriate
challenge. While you’re not bound to these adjustments;
Preparing the Adventure they’re here for your convenience and consideration.
To determine whether you should consider adjusting the
Before you start play, consider the following: adventure, add up the total levels of all the characters and
Read through the adventure, taking notes of anything you’d like divide the result by the number of characters (rounding .5
to highlight or remind yourself of while running the adventure, or greater up; .4 or less down). This is the group’s average
such as a way you’d like to portray an NPC or a tactic you’d like party level (APL). To approximate the party strength for the
to use in a combat. Familiar yourself with the adventure’s ap- adventure, consult the table below.
pendices and handouts.
Gather any resources you’d like to use to aid you in running this Determining Party Strength
adventure--such as notecards, a DM screen, miniatures, and
battlemaps. Party Composition Party Party Strength
Ask the players to provide you with relevant character information, 3-4 characters, APL less than Very weak
such as name, race, class, and level; passive Wisdom (Percep-
3-4 characters, APL equivalent Weak
tion), and anything specified as notable by the adventure (such
as backgrounds, traits, flaws, etc.) 3-4 characters, APL greater than Average
Players can play an adventure they previously played as 5 characters, APL less than Weak
a Player or Dungeon Master but may only play it once with 5 characters, APL equivalent Average
a given character. Ensure each player has their character’s 5 characters, APL greater than Strong
adventure logsheet (if not, get one from the organizer).
The players fill out the adventure name, session number, 6-7 characters, APL less than Average
date, and your name and DCI number. In addition, the 6-7 characters, APL equivalent Strong
player also fills in the starting values for advancement and 6-7 characters, APL greater than Very strong
treasure checkpoints, downtime days, and renown. These
values are updated at the conclusion of the session.
Each player is responsible for maintaining an accurate
logsheet. If you have time, you can do a quick scan of a
player’s character sheet to ensure that nothing looks out
of order. If you see magic items of very high rarities or
strange arrays of ability scores, you can ask players to
provide documentation for the irregularities. If they cannot,
feel free to restrict item use or ask them to use a standard
ability score array.
Not for resale. Permission granted to print or photocopy this document for personal use only.
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