Prison Break in Altiora

## Note from the author

View this document on firefox, the stat blocks are messed up on chrome for some reason. They look fine on firefox and when editing in chrome, but when its published its messed up.

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# Introduction
This adventure is a level 1 - 5 adventure, that can handle at most 6 players and is balanced for around 4-5. If you find that you have more than 6 players, split them into two groups
and have one group start with the initial plot hook while the other starts with the 2nd playthrough plot hook, provided you can run two groups and keep their time and impact in-game consistent. This module also uses milestone leveling as opposed to XP leveling. If there is no reference to an image when talking about enemies or npcs, the image can be found in the bestiary section. You do not have to use any of these assets, they are here to make your life easier. The side quests provided can be used for both plot hooks, however the players may be at a different level when they encounter it so you may need to scale the combat challenges or Dice Challenges accordingly. Don't be afraid to make side quests more or less difficult.  This adventure was built around D&D 5e system, however I'm sure this could transfer to similar systems like pathfinder. The images provided have been edited to fit them to the page, when you go to download them, they should be appropriately sized.

This adventure was originally going to be a level 1-20 adventure. However, it was time consuming just to get it to level 5 and so unless people are interested in continuing the story further, I most likely will not finish the adventure. I will leave notes so that if someone does want to continue they can craft a story knowing the intentions I had and make modifications where they see fit.

### Random Encounters
Use this [link](https://donjon.bin.sh/5e/random/#type=encounter) if any of the other links are broken. Give treasure when you see fit. Use this table when out in the wilds and the player leading the traveling portion does not meet your Dice Challenge.

| d8  | Encounter |
|:---:|:-----------:|
|  1  | Use this [link](https://randomencountersai.com/) and select the "deadly" difficulty |
|  2  | Use this [link](https://randomencountersai.com/) and select the "hard" difficulty |
|  3  | Use this [link](https://randomencountersai.com/) and select the "any difficulty" option. |
|  4  | A group of friendly travelers crosses the group's path. The travelers have 2d6 goods for sale that cost 1 gp or less on the Adventuring Gear table in the Player's Handbook. If not appropriate for the environment, [Roll on a table of your appropriate choice](https://5e.tools/lootgen.html) |
|  5  | Use this [link](https://randomencountersai.com/) and select the "medium" difficulty |
|  6  | The group wanders into a strange place. Roll on the [Weird Locales table.](https://5e.tools/tables.html#wilderness%20journeys%3b%20weird%20locales_screenwildernesskit) |
|  7  | Use this [link](https://randomencountersai.com/) and select the "easy" difficulty |
|  8  | No Encounter/Players find something their looking for. |

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### Random Encounter Ideas
- Drake Warden Ranger pretends to run from his drake saying its a dragon and forces people to drop their items. Will say "quick, drop your items, dragons love to horde wealth!" (Drake will be sized medium, ranger will be level 10). We know that dragons are at least size large but this encounter should happen soon enough that your players have not encountered a dragon before and so will take the man's word for it. If your players decide to fight, the ranger will attempt to convince them to stop and if they don't, will confess to the scam.
- In the Desert, use [this](https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDHomebrew/comments/ltac56/a_new_desert_monstrosity_that_lures_its_prey_with/)
- In the Desert or Snow, use Land Sharks
- In the Jungle, a creature that visibly does not have eyes but sees through magic aura. There is a big orb on their head which is how they see. If your players start using magic in the jungle, depending on the level of spell depends on if they come and how many. They feed off the magic so they have resistance to anything that comes from magic, and players must stop using spells so the magic aura fades. They could also spend all their spell slots to hide their magic aura. Using a cantrip would be like a camera flash of their aura.
- In the Jungle, an abandoned temple that contains an orb that will suck players into a battle arena. Only way out is to die, get rewards based on how far they go. Good for training and hiding as cannot be found while there.
- For the train https://www.reddit.com/r/d100/comments/otb7kb/d100_encounters_when_traveling_by_train/
- on the road https://www.reddit.com/r/d100/comments/kbqebx/d100_road_combat_encounters_that_are_not_bandit/
https://www.reddit.com/r/d100/comments/rdowvu/lets_build_a_d100_unique_fight_table/
- Useful link: https://randomtablesrpg.com/fantasy/d100-combat-encounters-and-ideas/

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## Running a Chase Sequence

### Setup

1 progress = 1 tile. Set up the encounter as a 2D grid. Set the size of the grid to be (lowest movement range of a quarry * the highest movement range of a pursuer) + party size of quarry + party size of pursuers. One end of the board is the goal for the quarry. The other end is the out of bounds for the pursuers. If a pursuer enters that area, they are out of the chase. The lineup should be as follows: (out of bounds) => Pursuers => Quarry => Goal. The starting line is the halfway point of the grid rounded down. The pursuers roll a dice equal to the pursuer's party size rounded up (so 5 party members would be a d6) that determines how far behind the starting line they are. Have the quarry roll a d4 and add the highest movement range of a pursuer to the result of that roll. This determines how far ahead the quarry is from the starting line.

### The Rules

Roll initiative to see who goes first. At the top of every initiative turn, Full Spellcasters gain 1 progress, Half-1/4 Spellcasters gain 2 progress, and Martials gain 3 progress. Each turn, all entities may dash, perform some action they believe may help (improvise), or roll on the table. Entities may only use skills they are proficient in to aid them in the chase. Spellcasters may not cast spells that have a material component. Entities may dash a number of times equal to 1 + their con modifier before they must roll a con save to avoid exhaustion. If an entity decides to improvise and what they describe it not successful regardless of the roll, they lose a progress. For example, rolling nat 20 on persuasion to get the quarry to stop. Where a chase takes place matters. If the players are attacking with ranged weaponry/spells in a city environment, after a number of misses you determine, the players attacks can stray to civilians.

### Win conditions for the quarry

If one of these is true, the quarry escapes their pursuers.

1. The quarry successfully reaches their end of the board.
2. The pursuers all enter the out of bounds area.
3. The pursuers all become unconscious.
4. The pursuers lose sight of the quarry.*

### Win condition for the pursuers

1. A pursuer occupies the same space as the quarry. The pursuer must roll an athletics check against the quarry's athletics or acrobatics check. If the pursuer succeeds, the quarry is captured. If they fail, the quarry takes 1d8 damage or falls unconscious if the damage reduces them to 0 and the pursuer goes back two spaces ( 2 progress ).
2. The quarry becomes unconscious.

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| d20  | Effect |
|:---:|:-----------:|
|  1  | An obstacle slows you down. Lose 3 Progress. |
|  2  | A hindrance blocks your path. Make a DC 12 Dexterity check. On a success, gain 1 progress. On a failure, lose 2 progress. |
|  3  | Dangerous Hazard. Make a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw. On a failure, take 1d6 damage. |
|  4  | Physical Obstruction. Make a DC 12 Dexterity or Strength check. On a failure, lose progress. |
|  5  | Trip. Make a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw. On a failure, fall prone and lose 2 progress. |
|  6  | Narrow passage. Make a DC 12 Dexterity check (Acrobatics, Athletics, or Sleight of Hand as appropriate). On a failure, lose 2 progress. |
|  7  | Dash of Luck. Gain advantage on the next ability check or saving throw. |
|  8  | Hidden trap. Make a DC 12 Intelligence (Investigation) or Wisdom (Perception) or Dexterity Saving throw check (your choice). On a failure, trigger a hidden trap and take 1d6 damage, losing 2 progress in the process. |
|  9  | Misdirection. Make a DC 12 Wisdom (Insight) check. On a failure, lose 2 progress or suffer an opportunity attack from an enemy (+3 to hit, 1d6 + 1 damage). |
|  10  | Mystery Spot. You may choose to roll a d4. On a result of 3 or higher, gain 2 progress. Otherwise, lose 2 progress. |
|  11  | Unexpected turn. Make a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw. On a failure, take 1d4 bludgeoning damage and lose progress. |
|  12  | Pop-up danger. Make a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw. On a failure, take 1d6 damage, fall prone, and lose 2 progress. |
|  13  | Cramped Space. Make a DC 12 Dexterity check (Acrobatics, Athletics). On a failure, lose progress. |
|  14  | Unstable ground. Make a DC 12 Dexterity check (Acrobatics or Athletics). On a failure, lose progress. |
|  15  | Animal encounter. Make a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw. On a failure, take 1d4 damage and lose 2 progress. |
|  16  | Gain advantage. Gain 1 progress. |
|  17  | Entangled. Make a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw. On a failure, become restrained and lose progress. |
|  18  | Distraction. Roll a relevant skill check (Athletics, Acrobatics, Deception, or Intimidation). On a failure, lose progress. Automatic success if spending an action or resource to create a distraction. |
|  19  | Lose track. Make a DC 12 Wisdom (Perception) check. On a failure, lose 2 progress. |
|  20  | Your quarry/pursuers are hindered. Gain 3 Progress. |

* *This could be a series of stealth vs perception checks. Doing something like this would be a high risk high reward as the quarry would not gain or lose any progress at this time while the pursuers slowly gain progress. If the pursuers occupy the same space and discover the quarry, follow list item 1 for win conditions for the pursuers. If the pursuers overtake the quarry's position and still have not located them, the quarry successfully escapes.

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## Running a Skill Challenge

Make notes and adjustments where needed.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvOeqDpkBm8

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### Church of Reparations

A side quest presented in Narakzir deals with this cult. Here are the notes if you wish to persue this further.
- Leader is a young adult Red Dragon
- No one knows that the leader is the Red Dragon
- Red Dragon using this to horde wealth
- Followers believe that the nobles are a scourge on society, and wish to take their wealth by any means necessary and use for the greater good.

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> ## Young Adult Red Dragon
>*Large, Chaotic Evil*
> ___
> - **Armor Class** 19
> - **Hit Points** 230 (20d10 + 120)
> - **Speed** 40ft., climb 40ft., fly 80 ft.
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>|STR|DEX|CON|INT|WIS|CHA|
>|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|
>|25 (+7)|10 (+0)|23 (+6)|15 (+2)|11 (+0)|20 (+5)|
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> - **Saving Throws** Dex +5, Con +11, Wis +5, Cha +10
> - **Skills** Perception +11, Stealth +5
> - **Damage Immunities** Fire
> - **Senses** blindsight 45 ft., darkvision 120 ft., passive perception 21
> - **Languages** Common, Draconic
> - **Challenge** CR 15 and 13,000 XP
> - **Proficiency Bonus** +5
> ___
> ***Legendary Resistance(2/Day).*** If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
> ___
>
> ### Actions
> ***Multiattack.*** The dragon makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws.
>
> ***Bite.*** *Melee Weapon Attack:* +12 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. *Hit:* 18 (2d10 + 7) piercing damage plus 5 (1d6+1d4) fire damage.
>
> ***Claw.*** *Melee Weapon Attack:* +12 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. *Hit:* 14 (2d6 + 7) slashing damage.
>
>***Tail.*** *Melee Weapon Attack:* +12 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. *Hit:* 16 (2d8 + 7) slashing damage.
>
> ***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 DC 17 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. If a creature's saving throw is successful or the effect ends for it, the creature is immune to the dragon's Frightful Presence for the next 24 hours.
>
> ***Fire Breath(Recharge 5-6).*** The dragon exhales fire in a 45-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 19 Dexterity saving throw, taking 56 (16d6) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
> ___
>
> ### Legendary Actions
> The dragon can take 2 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. The dragon regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.
>
> ***Detect.*** The dragon makes a Wisdom (Perception) check.
>
> ***Tail Attack.*** The dragon makes a tail attack.
>
> ***Wing Attack (Costs 2 Actions).*** The dragon beats its wings. Each creature within 10 feet of the dragon must succeed on a DC 20 Dexterity saving throw or take 14 (2d6 + 7) bludgeoning damage and be knocked prone. The dragon can then fly up to half its flying speed.
> ___
>
> ### Spells
> The dragon can innately cast 5 spells. Each spell can be cast once per day, requiring no material components, and the spell's level can be no higher than 5. The dragon's bonus to hit with spell attacks is equal to its proficiency bonus + its Charisma bonus. The dragon's spell save DC equals 8 + its proficiency bonus + its Charisma modifier.
>
> [Suggestion](https://5e.tools/spells.html#suggestion_phb)
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> [Sending](https://5e.tools/spells.html#sending_phb)
>
> [Immolation](https://5e.tools/spells.html#immolation_xge)
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> [Scrying](https://5e.tools/spells.html#scrying_phb)
>
> [Modify Memory](https://5e.tools/spells.html#modify%20memory_phb)

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## Magic Item Ideas

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### Pandora's Box

##### Legendary Magic item

*Credit: Stable Diffusion*

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*Pandora's Box is a small, intricately designed metal box, measuring about six inches in length, width, and height. It is made of a dark, polished metal, resembling a mixture of iron and obsidian. The surface of the box is adorned with intricate carvings depicting scenes of various creatures and figures in a state of both anguish and delight, capturing the duality of its contents. The lid of the box is tightly sealed and secured by a series of small, delicate clasps and locks. When held, the box feels cool to the touch, but there is a subtle hum of magical energy emanating from within. It gives off an air of mystery and foreboding, as if tempting the curious to unlock its secrets. Upon closer inspection, you notice faint, ethereal wisps of magical energy swirling lightly within the cracks and crevices of the carvings, hinting at the otherworldly power contained within. While closed and secure, the box appears innocuous, promising untold wonders but also potential dangers, representing the dual nature of hidden power and cautionary tales associated with Pandora's Box from mythology.*

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Every time the box is opened, roll a d100 for which table, and then a d100 for the result. If an effect does not indicate when it ends, assume until a long rest has been completed by the player. If a 1 is rolled, a magical lock reappears on the box for 24 hours only breakable by a 9th level dispel magic. The box will change its size to allow whatever is rolled to come through no issue. Balance at your discretion.

| d100  | Table Link |
|:---:|:-----------:|
|  1  |  https://www.reddit.com/r/d100/comments/q08edo/d100_boss_encounters_redone/ |
|  2 - 10  | https://www.dndspeak.com/2017/12/04/100-curses/ |
|  11 - 20  | https://www.reddit.com/r/d100/comments/ktth1k/d100_minor_wild_magic_effects/ |
|  21 - 30  | https://www.dndspeak.com/2017/12/24/100-random-potion-effects/ |
|  31 - 35  | https://www.reddit.com/r/d100/comments/ent6ks/lets_build_d100_magic_items_a_travelling_witch/ |
|  36 - 40  | https://www.dndspeak.com/2018/03/23/100-hallucinations/ |
|  41 - 50  | https://www.reddit.com/r/d100/comments/c1mnyf/a_list_of_100_minor_cursesmagical_effects_that/ |
|  51 - 60  | https://www.reddit.com/r/d100/comments/r51jid/lets_build_d100_or_more_natural_wild_magic/ |
|  61 - 70  | https://www.reddit.com/r/d100/comments/jr1d9r/lets_build_100_magic_items_that_would_have_been/ |
|  71 - 80  | https://www.dndspeak.com/2019/04/03/100-items-for-sale-in-a-fantasy-black-market/ |
|  81 - 90  | https://www.dndspeak.com/2018/04/18/100-magic-weather-and-storms/  |
|  91 - 95  | https://www.dndspeak.com/2021/02/04/100-marks-of-darkness/ |
|  96 - 99  | https://www.reddit.com/r/d100/comments/10m5wr2/lets_build_a_d100_list_of_armor_with_magical/ |
|  100 | https://www.dndspeak.com/2018/03/13/100-artifacts-of-great-power/ |

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### Fun Sized Forge (Taken from Dragon Quest 11)

##### Common Magic Item

*Credit: Stable Diffusion*

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*This small portable forge appears as a tall table with a glass window peering into the rainbow liquid used in the crafting process. It emits a faint glow and is warm to the touch.*

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Ability (Common): You spend 1 hour, and as a result you can use the Fun Size Forge to infuse a weapon or a suit of armor with temporary magical properties. The item gains a +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls (if applicable) for 1 hour. This bonus can be applied once between long rests.

Scaling Abilities (Uncommon - Legendary):
By spending time and materials, the Fun Size Forge can be upgraded to unlock additional abilities. Each upgrade level requires a certain number of abilities to be unlocked from the previous level:

1. Uncommon (2 Unlocks Required): The temporary magic bonus increases to +2. Additionally, the forge can now be used to repair damaged objects, mending them as per the spell.

2. Rare (4 Unlocks Required): The temporary magic bonus increases to +3. The Forge's repair ability is further enhanced, able to mend even broken magical items and remove temporary curses on them once per day.

3. Very Rare (6 Unlocks Required): The temporary magic bonus increases to +4. Additionally, the Forge's repair ability can now remove permanent curses and restore up to half the hit points of a destroyed magical item once per day.

4. Legendary (8 Unlocks Required): The temporary magic bonus increases to +5. Furthermore, the Forge attains sentience and can communicate telepathically with its wielder. It can now be used to create permanent magic items of rare or lower rarity, requiring appropriate crafting materials and time.

Unlocking Abilities: To unlock an ability, the user must spend a certain amount of gold, gather specific rare materials, or complete special tasks. These can range from recovering the forge's ancestral recipes to completing quests for powerful blacksmiths or assisting powerful entities tied to magical craftsmanship.
> ##### Unlock
> An "unlock" refers to gaining access to a new ability or enhancement for the Fun Size Forge. Each unlock represents a milestone or breakthrough that enhances the forge's capabilities. Here's an example to illustrate how an unlock could work:
> - Example Unlock: "Ancient Blueprint"
> - Description: You discover an ancient blueprint detailing a lost technique of imbuing magical properties into weapons and armor.
> - How to Unlock: The unlock requires the player to venture into a long-forgotten temple of a master blacksmith and retrieve the ancient blueprint hidden within its depths. This might involve defeating guardians, solving puzzles, or navigating treacherous traps. Once the blueprint is obtained, it can be used to upgrade the Fun Size Forge and unlock additional abilities.
> - Effect: The Forge now gains the ability to apply an elemental property (such as fire, lightning, or cold damage) to weapons or armor as an additional bonus. The wielder can choose the element and apply it to a different target during each rest, granting a +1 bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls with that elemental type.

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### Side Quest Ideas
- Train Heist prevention or participation( up to you or your players )
- Robin Hood (This is what the men in tights side quest would have been in weegate)
- Wandering Mailman looking for the party that delivers side-quests. Would have delivered the men in tights side quest. This would only be used after the first act as no one knows who your players are but after saving the Elf's Haven, their reputation begins to develop.
- Meeting the Grim Reaper (at the grim bridge)
- Helm's Deep but no reinforcements and winnable. (Happens at one of the fort cities)
- In medieval times, toilets in a castle would be on the edge with a poop shoot. Possible insertion point for the party for the robin hood side quest or maybe another side quest involving one of the forts.
- A commoner found a rare item that would get their family out of poverty and raise their status. A noble person stole it. Asks the party to help them get it back. Could be the side quest for one of the four corners.
- https://www.reddit.com/r/d100/comments/zt05pp/d100_types_of_encounters/
- https://www.reddit.com/r/d100/comments/jdemoy/lets_build_100_quests_sidequests_and_encounters/
- a quest involving a maze

### Cities on the Map
- Vice Versa: A town of Debauchery. Town is shaped like a dick, has gambling, drugs, prostitutes, etc. Bar/Tavern/Inn names : Tongue and cheek; kiss and tell
- Mourning Star: Built after the war, mass graves. Side quest for meeting the Grim Reaper is started here. Head necromancer wizard informs party of man in cloak terrorizing people on the grim bridge at night.
- A town at each of the king's mountains. Contains crypt dedicated to each of the royal families. Attended by monks.

### Helpful resources
Random Lists: https://www.dndspeak.com/

Prompts to help your players roleplay: https://www.reddit.com/r/d100/comments/10kyr90/d100_topics_of_conversation_around_the_fire/

### Ready to go music links
- For Boss fights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TeUMQ37m0g
- For Chase Sequences: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fq8OSrIUST4&t=26s

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### New Race
This race can mainly be found on the Screeching Summit. They tend to hang in mountainous areas but can be found in cities
and villages, although rare. This race tends to fight other tribes like barbarian and druid tribes. They remained fairly neutral during the war.
## Ava
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- **Ability Scores:** Str +1; Dex +1; Cha +1
- **Size:** Medium
- **Speed:** 30ft., fly 35ft.

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- **Age:** Avas reach maturity by age 25. They can live up to 120 years.

- **Alignment:** Avas are a proud warrior race and so tend to be lawful although
whether they are good, neutral, or evil depends on the Ava you meet.

- **Size:** Ava are about 7 feet tall and weigh from 180-240 pounds. Your size is medium.

- **Flight:** You have a flying speed of 35 feet. To use this speed, you cannot be wearing heavy armor.

- **Thick Feathers:** You are acclimated to cold weather and have resistance to cold damage.

- **Ava's Grace:** As an action, you can create an updraft centered on you 
that will send you 50 feet straight up in the air provided you
start on the ground. The updraft is 30 feet high, 15 feet long, and 5 feet thick. 
The updraft lasts for a minute and so it keeps fog, smoke, and other gases at bay.
Small or smaller flying creatures or objects can't pass through the wall. 
Loose, lightweight materials brought into the wall fly upward. 
Arrows, bolts, and other ordinary projectiles launched at targets behind the wall 
are deflected upward and automatically miss. 
(Boulders hurled by giants or siege engines, and similar projectiles, are unaffected.)
Creatures in gaseous form can't pass through it. You may use this ability again
once you have completed a short or long rest.

- **Winged Combat:** Because Avas use their arms to fly, they have developed a fighting style
that allows them to use their feet to fight. While flying, you can only use two handed weapons and interact
with objects that require two hands. Also, your kicks deal slashing damage equal to 1d6 + your strength modifier

- **Languages:** You speak common and Auran

### New Classes and Subclasses
* [A class that excels in hunting and trapping](https://www.gmbinder.com/share/-MIW3cZdsKZO1XXpOZ-x)
* [A subclass from a long time ago in a galaxy far far away](https://www.gmbinder.com/share/-NgPdVctVY2-R1yBXbjJ)

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## Without Grid

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## With Grid

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Generic Forest:
<img src="https://www.gmbinder.com/images/GojUwfA.jpg" style="width:180%"/>

Generic Plains:
<img src="https://www.gmbinder.com/images/ArAPj63.jpg" style="width:180%"/>

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## Background
Altiora was once a divided country between the north, a militocracy, and the south, a mageocracy. During this era, 100 years ago, The king of the northern territory caught wind that the king in the south, a wizard, was planning on taking over the world by becoming a very powerful warrior Lich, and so the North declared war on the south. Both sides lost many but the North prevailed. With the war over, The country of the unified Altiora changed their form of government to a Monarchy while also building a new capitol at the heart of the country to turn a new page in the country's history. They also built railways to get across the heart of the country faster, while beginning to build railways to the forts on the border of the country. As a result of the war, adventurers are rare as many were killed in the war. Altiora has the resources to train the combat driven types of classes and select magic classes and so any of classes in the military has divisions of the subclasses (Army, Navy, Marines = Conquest Paladins, Echo Knights, etc.). The rarity of each class and their training follows:

- Paladins are the 2nd most common, as that is the powerhouse of the military. Paladins are not grunts, they are higher ranking than common soldiers. 
- Fighters are in leadership positions and are the most common, as they have not devoted themselves to a god. They will be found leading squads / battalions / companies / platoons etc. depending on their level / experience.
- Artificers are the blacksmiths/magic shop owners primarily so that rarity is up to you. They would supply gear during the war. Retirees have set up their own shop, teaching descendants / students the trade to do the same. Not all weapon and item shops will be run by artificers, but they may have been trained by one. Magic item / weapon shops will be run usually by an artificer or ex-adventurer. Very few are run by a simple business man.
- Rouges, Rangers, and Hunters are uncommon. Spies would have been trained during the war and so fall into the rouge category as well(Assassin, scout, etc). Hunters and Rangers tend to be at the outposts.
- Wizards are very rare as most were wiped out during the war. Although the south was a magocracy, the north also had a fair amount of wizards. That number has since decreased as magic is not something that should be so accessible to the masses.

The following classes are not created/trained by the country and instead have their own reasons:
- Clerics are very rare but a high level cleric is legendary tier as most were wiped out during the war since they could undo everything that was done. Clerics are trained by their masters and have the freedom to create their own path(subclass) from the teachings of their master. The number of clerics in the country may be single digits (Including the ones assigned to the king).
- Warlock / Sorceror is rare due to class lore reasons
- Bard is rare. Not all musicians and story tellers will be bards. There are schools in the country where the headmaster may be a bard and some select staff. The most gifted / hard working students may be able to become bards. The level of these teachers may be up to you but keep in mind what you are putting into the world the higher level they are.
- Monks follow the same logic. You will mainly find monks at the king's watch north and south as they maintain the temples detected to the past kings of the land. You may find one in temples in the cities dedicated to a god, assisting priests that maintain them. Monks that focus on temple defense will be level 1 and leadership will be higher levels. The country does not train monks, but does have an interest in keeping that group populated.
- Barbarians and druids do not stick to cities. Instead they are in the wilderness. Training comes from the tribe and some members will be level 1 with a few being level 2 in regards to druids while most members of the barbarian tribe will be level 1 or 2. Leaders / Important figures within the tribe will be higher levels. Most members within the druid tribe will be commoners.
- High ranking thieves will fall into the rouge category. They could be ex spies trained by the country. average thieves will just be thieves while above average may have a level or two in rogue.

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> ##### Why didn't the wizard king use wish?
> - Many things can go wrong when trying to cast the spell wish.
> - Also many things can go wrong trying to cover every misinterpretation of the wish.
> - Another reason could be that wish isn't an easily accessible spell.

Here is the rarities for the races listed in the phb (half races are the average of of the two full races. half elf and elf is between common and uncommon):
- Dragonborn, Humans, Goliaths, dwarves, halflings, monsterish humaniods(bugbear, goblin), orcs, and gnomes are common
- Elves, Firbolgs, Loxodons, Tabaxi, Genasi, Tortles, and Gith are uncommon
- Aasimar, fey, triton, tieflings, shifters, vedalken, verdan, yuan-ti, aarakocra, changelings, and VRGR races are rare
- Warforged from here are the result of unethical experiments
- Any other races may be left to your discretion but if you don't feel like picking they are rare.

As far as religion is concerned, any and all pantheons are welcome in Altiora. There are no restrictions as to who you may worship, but there are restrictions as to how it is done. Like with all religions, no one knows who is right but because their magic works when they worship their respective god, they are very sure they are correct. As a result, cults have sprung up of different gods and even dragons, however, they do commit atrocities like human sacrifice which is why the kingdom does have interest in eliminating these cults when brought to their attention.

## What The Players Don't Know

The people of the kingdom were told that an assassination attempt was made on the king's life and that it was ordered by the Wizard King in the south. The king lied to them as to not cause panic among the citizenry.

Not all the forces of the south were eliminated. Some were taken prisoner while others fled into the anti-magic/disrupt-magic regions surrounding the country, forming the rebellion. The rebellion leader, the son of the wizard king, has remained hidden with his remaining forces while concocting a plan to not only revive his father, but as the warrior lich he wanted to be.

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### An Alternative PlotHook
A second plothook would have been the players starting out as prisoners in the initial prison break. They would eventually meet the thieves guild who would give them a job of helping someone from the king's court. This would make it possible to link this story starting point to the second act of the main plothook.

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### How the story would have gone
The relic that Heian holds is used for resurrection rituals. The reason why the Rebels wanted it is because they were going to attempt to revive their king as a warrior lich. If your players failed, this is what they would have fought in the end game. It would be a mix of a lich with more 9th level spell slots as well as more health. Also would have abilities of a fighter. If your players succeeded, They would face a less intense version of that. After the climax of the first act, Heian would be grateful enough to go to the king and ask him to repay the party for their service. The king would have taken the opportunity to agree to Heian's request, but also use this as a means to find someone for a job. An important NPC would be dispatched to the Elf's Haven and create a series of trials for the party.

The party would get to make a request from the king after successful completion of this trial, and would meet the king for the job offer. The king would explain that many of their soldiers have gone missing in the surrounding areas when sent to explore and find the cause of the magic disruption. Only one person, a Hunter, has come back alive and has PTSD. The king offers the party something enticing so the players agree to go and find what is causing the disappearances. 
This is where the party would eventually meet the Rebels. They would also find out that the prisoners were released by the King's daughter who is engaged to the Fallen King's son. A choice would have to be made around here as to which side the party will take, the rebels or the king.

Either way, the party is going to have to lie their way out of one of the situations. After this point, the party would be doing missions to help whatever side they picked and the final battle would be either the king or the revived lich warrior/ revived wizard king depending on how the party did on the first act. The party could also after everything is said and done, betray the side they helped to then rule the country themselves.

### Special Military Divisions

#### Magic Knights
The magic knights belong to the rebels and follow this structure:
(Highest CR is 12, Defensive 14, offensive 9)
- Cleric 1/ Wizard 19 multiclass (Abjuration & Twilight) or Fighter 2/ Wizard 18 (Chronurgy or Evocation) (Needs work)
- Stats: Intelligence then Constitution then Dexterity then Wisdom, then Charisma, then Strength
- Saving throws: Intelligence, Wisdom, Constitution
- Weapon: Ruin's Wake or spear of heliod (modified) or staff of the magi (Maybe spears for fighters, staff for clerics) (modify staff based on rank of soldier)
- Shield: Shield of the Uven Rune
- Armor: Mizzium Armor + 3
- feats: Shield Master, Resilient (+1 Con), Telekenetic,
War Caster, Tough, Polearm Master, Sentinel, Fey Touched, Athlete
- Fighter Wizard's have Prismatic Wall and Reverse Gravity
- Magic Knights are trained to wear heavy armor and not suffer the penalty if they do not meet the strength requirement

#### Anti-Mage Brigade
Belong to the King and were instrumental in winning the war
(CR 13, Defensive 16, 9 offensive)
- 14 vengeance Paladin/6 hexblade multiclass - 17/3
- Sword: Mage's Bane(dispel magic (spell) on a hit, no charges, or as an action, no modifier)
- Shield: spellguard shield
- Armor: Mithril Plate Armor +1 to +3 || Mind Carapace Armor (for higher ranked officers maybe)
- feats: Shield Master, Resilient (+1 Dex), Mage Slayer, Sentinel, Martial Adept, Fighting Initiate
- Invocations: Agonizing Blast, Grasp of Hadar, ?
- Stats: Charisma then Dexterity then Constitution then Wisdom then Strength then Intelligence. (Higher Commanding officers have > stats)
- Saving throws: Dexterity, Wisdom, Charisma
- These soldiers are trained to wear heavy armor and not suffer the penalty if they do not meet the strength requirement

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> ## Wandering Mailman
>*Medium, True Neutral*
> ___
> - **Armor Class** 20 (natural armor plus shield)
> - **Hit Points** 400 (32d8 + 256)
> - **Speed** 40 ft.
>___
>|STR|DEX|CON|INT|WIS|CHA|
>|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|
>|24 (+7)|22 (+6)|26 (+8)|18 (+4)|20 (+5)|16 (+3)|
>___
> - **Saving Throws** Str +14, Dex +13, Con +15
> - **Skills** Athletics +14, Perception +12, Survival +12
> - **Condition Immunities** Grappled, restrained, paralyzed, stunned.
> - **Senses** passive Perception 22
> - **Languages** any one language (usually Common)
> - **Challenge** 20 (25,000 XP)
> ___
>
> ### Features and Abilities
> **Legendary Resistance (3/Day):** If the mailman fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead.
>
> **Magic Resistance:** The mailman has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
>
> **Unstoppable:** The mailman cannot be grappled, restrained, paralyzed, or stunned. In addition, the mailman cannot be frightened or charmed from delivering mail.
>
> **Defender Mailbag:** The mailman's mailbag acts as a shield, granting him a +3 bonus to his AC and allowing him to make an opportunity attack when any creature within 10 feet of him attacks an ally.
> ___
>
> ### Actions
> **Multiattack:** The mailman can make two melee attacks with his mailbag.
>
> **Mailbag Bash:** *Melee Weapon Attack:* +14 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. *Hit:* 3d10 + 7 bludgeoning damage.
>
> **Package Toss:** *Ranged Weapon Attack:* +13 to hit, range 30/120 ft., one target. *Hit:* 3d10 + 6 bludgeoning damage.
> ___
>
> ### Legendary Actions (3/turn)
> **Rapid Dash (Costs 1 Action):** The mailman uses the Dash action.
>
> **Hearty Constitution (Costs 2 Actions):** The mailman gains temporary HP equal to his Constitution modifier (8) times his level (20), rounded down.
>
> **Flagpole Rush (Costs 3 Actions):** The mailman rushes forward with his flagpole and attempts to impale a target. *Melee Weapon Attack:* +14 to hit, reach 10ft., one target. *Hit:* 3d12 + 7 piercing damage and the target must succeed on a Strength saving throw (DC 24) or be restrained by the flagpole.

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<h1>Act I</h1>
<h2>Prison Break!</h2>

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## Plot Hooks
These plot hooks are intended for level 1 players so you may need to modify them if your players are of a higher level

> ##### Prison Break!
> News reaches each of your players that a prison break happened in Altiora City and Altiora is having an information/recruiting session soon to inform participants of the situation. As your players are hopeful adventurers, they go as a means to acquire experience.

If you don't like the common 'You meet in a tavern' starting point, you can have the guards at the information session assign them to the same team.

When the party arrives at the information session, there will be two other adventuring parties who also want to participate in the man hunt. Their party size will match your party size. Each party will be assigned a sergeant of the city guard. Use the Soldier Background to flesh out this NPC to your liking or use the provided characteristics.
The parties are informed of the items that were stolen from magic supply shops and weapons and armor shops:

- several staffs
- several daggers
- several spears
- a few component pouches
- a totem
- some leather armor
- a few maces
- a warhammer
- chain mail
- metal and wooden shields
- an amulet
- several shortswords
- several lockpicking tools
- several potions of different types and tiers

From this breakdown of items, the party should deduce that the people they will be after are not simple thugs. If they can't deduce this, have one of the adventuring parties blurt it out as they just made the realization. If the party asks how the prisoners got out, the city guard will say they do not know and their higher ups will not tell them. As a result of the prison being very large, they do not have images of all the escaped prisoners. The only images they have are of the magic users and notorius criminals. Any escaped criminals offer a reward of 10gp on a capture and 5gp on proof of death. The ones in the images offer a reward of 1000gp alive and 500 gp dead. All prisoners have a magical tatoo of their prison number placed in a non-uniform body part. The guards will then hand out a very simple map of the country shown on the next page.

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> ## City Guard Sergeant
>*Medium Humanoid (Any Race), Any Alignment*
> ___
> - **Armor Class** 15
> - **Hit Points** 30 (4d8 + 12)
> - **Speed** 30 ft.
>___
>|STR|DEX|CON|INT|WIS|CHA|
>|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|
>|15 (+2)|12 (+1)|16 (+3)|15 (+2)|14 (+2)|11 (+0)|
>___
> - **Senses** Passive Perception 12
> - **Languages** Common and it's racial language
> - **Challenge** 1 (200 XP)
> ___
>
> ### Actions
> ***Pike.*** *Melee Weapon Attack:* +4 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target.
Hit: 7 (1d10 + 2) piercing damage and the target must succeed in
a DC 12 Strength saving throw or be pushed 5 feet away from the
pikeman. If the target is mounted when being pushed, it is
dismounted and is knocked prone.
>
> ***Shortsword.*** *Melee Weapon Attack:* +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 4 (1d6 + 1) piercing damage.
>
> ### Reactions
> ***Defensive Posture.*** Whenever a creature enters the reach of the
guard, the guard can make an opportunity attack against it.
> ### Trait, Ideal, Bond, Flaw
> ***Trait:*** I can stare down a hell hound without flinching
>
> ***Ideal:*** Responsibility. I do what I must and obey just authority. (Lawful)
>
> ***Bond:*** I fight for those who cannot fight for themselves.
> 
> ***Flaw:*** I have little respect for anyone who is not a proven warrior.

> ##### The Sergeant's Role
> The sergeant will escort the players around the city but will not leave the city. He/She will intially take them to the stores that have been broken into and after that, the players make the call as to where to go next.

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> ##### Why does the country need to hire adventures for the manhunt?
> The city guard must stay in the city they are assigned. There are a few roaming military platoons that wander the
country side who have been notified of the situation, as well as the border bases. They will be looking for these criminals in the countryside. The outside help has the benefit of being able to go to both areas as well as being capable of fighting these kinds of convicts.

> ##### What the players don't know yet
> The escaped prisoners are a Druid, Cleric, Sorcerer, Warlock, Rouge, and Fighter. The Druid will not be a problem which will be discussed later on. There are more escaped prisoners as this was a very large prison, but these are the ones crucial to the story.

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### The Crime Scene

When the party arrives at the crime scene, a few characters will be present. 2 city guard grunts watching the area, and the shopkeeper. The store will seem barren as the shopkeeper recently sold a lot of the magical weapons and items they had and so the criminals took most of what was remaining. The shopkeeper will appear nervous, and when asked will say he/she is still shaken up about the break in. When asked if they saw or heard anything, the players must make a DC 5 persuasion check to convince the shopkeeper to think harder. The shopkeeper will remember that the criminals were talking about finding an old elf that had what they needed.

Whichever play has the highest wisdom score will notice that the shopkeeper is hiding something. If confronted, he/she will deny it so long as the guards are present. If the players or a player can isolate the shopkeeper from the guards in the room, he/she will tell them that the intruders took a flask of never ending liquor (modified Decanter of Endless Water). He/She will tell them that if they find the flask it does not belong to him/her and they can keep it.

On a DC 15 investigation check, the players can recognize that this shop the magic users had broken into and that they are of class Cleric, Sorceror, Druid, and Warlock. For example, a player will notice that the metal shields were not touched, but the one wooden shield in stock, which was used, was stolen. Paring that with the totem, the player will deduce that a druid is a part of that party of criminals. Reveal as much as you deem fit.

> ##### Why is the shopkeeper hiding that information?
> In Altiora, items similar to the flask of never ending liquor are illegal as the user no longer has to pay taxes on alcohol they buy since they have a flask that never ends. A Decanter of Endless Water however is legal as it produces water which is necessary for survival and therefore not taxed.

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### Leaving the City

Should the players want to follow up on the lead given by the shopkeeper, the guard will recommend going to a tavern frequented by the city guards called The Pretty Jailer Tavern. The tavern owner will tell them that many cities on the western side of the country have elves. The largest group of them, however, can be found at the Elf's Haven.

Once the players start heading for the train station, they will be ambushed along the way by some escaped criminals. It will be 3 <a href="https://5e.tools/bestiary.html#bandit_mm">bandits</a> and 1 <a href="https://5e.tools/bestiary.html#thug_mm">Thug</a> who is the leader (Use the stat blocks in the phb). On a DC 15 Perception Check, the criminals will lose their surprise round. If a player has a passive perception of 15, there is no need to roll. On the very first round for each of the enemies, they will all target the sergeant as they will view him as the biggest threat.

If your players are losing, have some local guards come and save them. If the players are saved, they get no reward. Once the criminals are defeated, they will receive the appropriate amount of gold dependent on if they killed or captured the attackers. The armor will be unrecoverable but the players may loot the bodies and take a weapon. The players will level up to level 2 after this fight.

## To The Elf's Haven

The trains travel at a rate of 6 miles and hour and each hex on the map is 2 miles. The black lines signify the train tracks. The two possible routes the party may take are from Zaddushizd -> Heagrove or Narakzir -> Heagrove. If the party chooses to dismount early at Zaddushizd or Narakzir, The next train will not come for another two hours. A ticket costs 5 silver pieces but there is a weekly pass that can be purchased for 2 gold pieces

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The city battle area. The area at the bottom of the map makes for a good ambush spot:

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## Zaddushizd
Zaddushizd is a city that belonged to the North during the war. Mainly dwarves work and live in this city and so
blacksmiths and shops are abundant here. An enchantment academy can be found here with a small magic shop. There is one wizard (lvl 14) with a few artificers (level 2) that run the academy for enchantment. A small magic shop can be found here where enchantments can be done at a discount as the quality varies based on the student assigned. These side quests can be discovered through a tavern in the city, or the players can stumble upon it when they wish to do certain activities.

### Neophyte Charms

If the players decide to visit the academy, they will only be allowed access to the shop. There are two people currently working the shop, the wizard and one of his/her artificer apprentices. When the players walk in, they will notice that the shop is pretty barren. If they mention this to the shop owner or they want to acquire an item like a healing potion, the wizard will inform them that they are low on supplies and they can't find anyone to get them materials they need to restock the shop. If the party offers their services, the wizard will tell them he/she needs the following to restock the shop:

- raw medicinal herbs (For healing potions)
- Giant Wolf Spider Legs (slippers of spider climb, potion of climbing) and sac (Wand of Web)
- Giant Frog or Giant Toad legs (Ring of Jumping)
- Stirge proboscis (the thing that it uses to suck blood) (Blood Spear)
- Giant Boar Tusk (Ear Horn of Hearing)
- Hippogriff Feather (Feather Token)
- Ankheg Acid Sacks (Potion of Acid Resistance)
- A few Giant Poisonous snakes, preferably alive. (Robe of Serpents)
- Giant Constrictor Snake scales (Serpent Scale Armor)
- Griffon Wings (Wingwear, Winged Boots, Wind Fan, Cloak of Billowing) and Bone (Storm Boomerang)
- Owlbear blood (moon-touched weapons)

If there is an item you were thinking of giving to the party, see if there is an animal or monster part that could work as apart of this quest. The shop keeper is willing to give the party a few healing potions and 1 common magic item as payment.

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### Anvil Artists

If the players are looking to buy some weapons and armor, they will come across this blacksmith shop. When they make a request for an item, the blacksmith will tell them that he/she has a lot of orders and so it will be a while before they can commision it. If the party decides to go to another blacksmith, the one at this shop will tell them that all blacksmiths are currently overloaded as orders came in from the army. The blacksmith will then offer a deal. The blacksmith's family has a tradition of crafting a weapon from an animal they killed before being able to work in the forge. If the party can escort and aid his/her son in the hunt for a specific beast, the blacksmith will not only move that order to the top but also offer a discount on the commission. The beast the child has chosen is a [rhinoceros](https://5e.tools/bestiary.html#rhinoceros_mm) to use the horns for a bone weapon.

### Fresh Shizd
If the players are looking for supplies, they will stumble across a shop called 'Fresh Shizd'. Seeing that the players are asking if the shop carries items niche to adventurers, the store owner will ask if they are adventurers. If the players answer yes, the store owner will ask if they would be willing to deliver a carriage full of provisions and supplies to Weegate, a small military town in the northwest of Altiora. The store owner use to be able to hire someone to do it but the roads have been getting more dangerous and so no one is willing to take the job. The store owner offers 10gp to each party member and another 10 that will be payed by the shop they are delivering to at Weegate. The carriage with the proper animals and animal feed is provided for the party when they are ready to leave. When the party rests for the night on the way to Weegate, a group of [bandits](https://5e.tools/bestiary.html#bandit_mm) equal to the size of the party will ambush them. Note that your players AC will be reduced as they were resting when the ambush happens. Roll stealth for the bandits and compare against the perception check of the player currently keeping watch to see if they get the surprise round.

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## Weegate
Weegate is a military town that developed as a result of soldiers having to be stationed at Sunwing base 24/7 as it is a border base. While a good amount of military families live there, common folk have also settled there for the business opportunity it presented. Unfortunately for these folks, the general assigned has a superiority complex and so has gone and begun hording wealth in the fort. As a result, all the non-military, former military, and even fallen soldier families are treated poorly and businesses are barely able to make enough to keep themselves afloat. To make matters worse, Weegate has to deal with outlaws and the like who assault the town for resources since they are so far away from the country. Attempts have been made to wipe these foes out, however, they always seem to keep coming.

### Delivery!
If your players are completing the 'Fresh Shizd' quest, this is where it picks up. They will deliver the goods to the shop called 'Weestore'. Upon delivery, they will be given 5 gp and the store owner will explain that they are struggling to make ends meet with the taxes being placed on them by the general. It is during this conversation when a group of soldiers equal to the size of the party walk in. They are here to collect taxes from the store owner and will act arrogant as they believe they are untouchable. They may even attempt to abuse their power with the party and force them to pay as well for entering the town. If the party claims they have no money, the guards attempt to search the players for money. On a DC 15 persuasion check, the guards can be convinced to leave them alone. Otherwise, the guards may throw them in jail for a day.

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> ## Sunwing Gang Soldier
>*Medium humanoid, Any Alignment*
> ___
> - **Armor Class** 13 (padded armor, shield)
> - **Hit Points** 15 (2d8+6)
> - **Speed** 30 ft.
>___
>|STR|DEX|CON|INT|WIS|CHA|
>|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|
>|15 (+2)|11 (+0)|16 (+3)|10 (+0)|13 (+1)|12 (+1)|
>___
> - **Senses** passive Perception 11
> - **Languages** Common and their racial language if not common
> - **Challenge** 1/4
> ___
>
>  ***Shield Wall.*** If the soldier is wielding a shield and is within 5 feet
of at least two other allies wielding a shield, it adds 2 to its AC.
> ___
> ### Actions
> ***Handaxe.*** *Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack:* +4 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60ft., one target. *Hit* 5 (1d6+2) slashing damage.
>
> ***Shield Bash.*** *Melee Weapon Attack:* +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. *Hit* 4 (1d4+2) bludgeoning damage. If the target is a
Medium or smaller creature, it must succeed on a DC 12 Strength
saving throw or be knocked prone
>

### Men in Tights
This quest can only be started by completing Act 1 and the traveling mailman delivering a letter from Rolan Hanali to the party.

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## Narakzir
Narakzir is a city that belonged to the South during the war. Mainly Gnomes live here and so
magic shops that sell scrolls and magic tutoring services can also be found here. The academy of Abjuration can be found here. One high level wizard (lvl 16) with a few apprentice (level 1) wizards can be found here. If the players are looking for things to do, have them go to a tavern where the barkeep will point them in the right direction.

### Rats Everywhere
The mayor of Narakzir has his hands full with dealing with the crime problem of Narkazir. As a result, guards cannot be dispatched to handle the situation.
The sewage system of the city seems to have a blockage as some of the sewer water is being poured into the streets.
They had sent someone in to turn the valve to clear the blockage, but a large rat's nest was discovered and so they cannot find anyone to go in and exterminate the rats. The party is offered 10 gp each to go in and exterminate the rat's nest.

#### Area 1
This is where the players will start. They would have come down the latter and seen that there is no light source in the sewer. If they have darkvision or torches they will be able to navigate the sewer just fine. If not, they will be considered to suffer from the blinded condition until they can find a light source or leave the dungeon.

#### Area 2
A [swarm of rats](https://5e.tools/bestiary.html#swarm%20of%20rats_mm) will be found here moving about. Before the players enter the room, they can attempt to hear what is on the other side of the door. On a DC 15 perception check, they will hear the sounds of creatures scurrying across the floor. The reason the check is so high is because the flow of the sewer water is making it difficult to hear. This will benefit them later on. Once the swarm is cleared, the players can see that there are three pathways: north, east, and south. The south pathway appears to be a wall going straight into sewer water. On a DC 15 perception check, the player can notice light being reflected from the other side of the wall. The players will have to fully submerge themselves in the sewer water to try and go beyond the wall.

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#### Area 3
Here they will find the hideout/home of Conrad Ariessus. His Father was an elf and his mother was human. His father left him when his mother died of disease and he didn't want to go to an orphanage. Instead, he wanted to try and live on his own and so he found a home in the sewers. When the players enter his hideout, he will act tough. He is equipped with a dagger and will make threats to the party. He may say, for example, "So I see you have gotten past all my defenses! Now prepare to die by the hand of The Shadow!" Should the players begin to make a move that seems like they are ready to fight, Conrad will drop his dagger and say he was kidding. He will ask if the players are here for the meeting that happens every night. He will show the players the secret passage to the meeting on a DC 5 intimidation check, a DC 10 persuasion check, or paying him 1 gp.

#### Area 4
Here there are two Giant rat's nests. Every completed round of combat, a single giant rat will spawn from the nest each. There are initially 4 rats in the room. The nests have a health of 14 each and are vulnerable to fire. Once the rats are exterminated, the players can turn the valve to clear the blockage. There is another door in the room that the players will notice has light coming from the other side.

#### Area 5
In this room is a secret passage to the cult meeting that only Conrad knows. No check can be made to find it. If the players can convince Conrad to show them the passage, he will come with them to area 5 to show the secret passage which is a false brick in the wall that, when pressed, opens to a corridor. To the players, this room will appear to be a storeroom of different tools and items that help maintain the sewers.

#### Cult meeting
The room will be lit by the cult sect leader using light on various objects placed throughout the room, so everyone can see fine.
There will be 1 cult sect leader and 3 [cultists]() in the room, along with 6 cult initiates. Everyone but the initiates will be wearing a theater comedy mask. There is a door behind the altar, as well as a small chest underneath the altar. The cult leader will be in the middle of the initiation ritual where they are desecrating the remains of a deceased noble.

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The sewers DM:
<img src = "https://www.gmbinder.com/images/G1OpgAA.jpg" style="width:180%" />

<br />

The sewers Player:
<img src = "https://www.gmbinder.com/images/oVrGlCz.jpg" style="width:180%" />

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Cult Chamber
<img src="https://www.gmbinder.com/images/6wCGy2K.jpg" style="width:150%"/>

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> ## Cult Sect Leader
>*Medium, Any Evil Alignment*
> ___
> - **Armor Class** 10
> - **Hit Points** 13 (3d8)
> - **Speed** 30 ft
>___
>|STR|DEX|CON|INT|WIS|CHA|
>|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|
>|10 (+0)|10 (+0)|11 (+0)|15 (+2)|10 (+0)|11 (+0)|
>___
> - **Skills** +4 Arcana, +4 History
> - **Senses** passive Perception 10
> - **Languages** Common
> - **Challenge** 1/2 **Proficiency Bonus** 2
> ___
>
> ***Dark Devotion.*** The Cult Sect Leader has advantage on saving throws against being charmed or frightened.
>___
> ### Actions
> ***Spellcasting.*** The Cult Sect Leader is a 2nd level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is intelligence. It has the following wizard spells prepared.
>
> Cantrip(At Will): [firebolt](), [light](), [prestidigitation]()
>
> 1st level(3 slots): [Ray of Sickness](), [Shield](), [Disguise Self]()
>
> ***Dagger.*** *Melee Weapon Attack:* +2 to hit,reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2 (1d4) piercing damage. Or Ranged Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 2 (1d4) piercing damage.
>

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If the party goes through the entrance in the valve room, there will be some rubble that they can use to hide behind. If they did not make a stealth check prior to entering the room, the cult sect leader will notice them, but not immediately do anything. If they did decide to enter stealthily, the DC is the cult sect leader's passive perception. The leader will complete the ritual they were performing before the party entered using the remains of the noble. The leader will then call out the party, saying `Initiates, watch what happens to those that would seek to deny our dream` The cult initiates will stand aside as they haven't been led to believe that violence is an appropriate method to accomplish the cult goals. When a cultist dies, they will begin to flee toward the door behind the altar.

Once the fight is over, the party can look around for the treasure underneath the altar. The door on the other end of the room leads to more sewer. On an inspection of the cultist bodies, they will see a tattoo of two individuals physically supporting each other. If the cult initiates had managed to flee the scene, they can be tracked down. The initiates will have the comedy mask and tattered robe that can be found in the chest underneath the altar.

### Treasure

- A Journal of the Cult Sect Leader
- A few tattered robes and theater comedy masks
- 50 silver pieces and a gem worth 100 gold pieces in an amulet (Was buried with the dead noble)

### What the cult initiates know

- The initiates were approached by a individual when they were in financial trouble
- The individual made them realize how the nobility was the root of the problem and that the solution they offered could make the world better.

If the party goes through the entrance Conrad shows them, there will be three points that they can enter the cult chamber through the upper level. No one in the cult chamber will notice them, as they themselves are not aware of this entrance. The cult sect leader will be handing out the comedy masks and the tattered robes before starting the ritual. If the party had started/completed the `A Good Book` quest, they will recognize one of the cult initiates as Bjorn from the wizard school.

He will then complete the ritual by having initiates come up and grind the bones to dust. 
He will then begin to elaborate on the goals of the cult as well as how the initiates can come into play and make a difference. He will elaborate on how taking wealth from the nobles without them knowing is a good step, as well as recruiting others that work for nobles to gain deeper access to the estate.

If the party drops down and the cultists are still there, they are immediately noticed, and the dialogue will start with after the completion of the ritual.

Once the initiation is over, the initiates will leave while the cultists tear down the meeting. They will store the items in a room similar to the one where the secret entrance is.

## The Journal
The journal contains notes about how the cult sect leader was nervous for his first initiation ritual as he had just been recently promoted within the cult and was assigned this city. The journal contains dates when the cult sect leader had made contact with higher ranking members of the cult as well as other cult meetings. Any player reading this journal can see a pattern with the dates, making it known when the next meeting will be (up to you). The journal also contains notes on how he created the problem some of the initiates were facing that made them turn to the cult. It details how at those meetings he was instructed how to make new recruits and remain undetected. It also notes how he should subtly hint to some recruits that want to do more that murdering the noble and taking their wealth is praised within the cult.

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### A Good Book

The head wizard, Erdan Irnapha (Elf), recently lost his spellbook and is willing to pay the party a total of 30 gp to recover it. He values the book so much because it also contains poems in the back of the book that he has written over the years. He left it last in his library before going off to bed. It was in the morning that he discovered that it was missing. He has questioned his students but they have all said they do not know what has happened to it.
The students are:
- Anne Cherrycheeks, a female halfling
- Bjorn Egil, a male human
- Cael Berevan, a male elf
- Nala Esstyrlynn, a female dragonborn

#### What Anne Knows
When the players talk to Anne, she will act very friendly towards them. She will say that she was cleaning the master's office and the book was still there when she had left it for the night. When she was trying to sleep she had heard someone's door open but could not tell who.

#### What Bjorn Knows
When the players talk to Bjorn, he will appear neutral unless a player looks like they are from wealth. In this case, he will be rude and hostile toward that player. He will say that he left his room to go to the bathroom. On his way to the bathroom, he saw that the door to the master's office was ajar and he closed it on his way back to his room.

#### What Cael Knows
When the players talk to Cael, he will act like a know it all. He will say that he heard two doors open in the middle of the night as he was reading his spell book before entering his trance.

#### What Nala Knows
When the players talk to Nala, she will appear drowsy as she has been reading the book and going to bed late. She is the one who took the book and so will appear nervous when they begin asking questions related to the book. She will say that she did not see anything as she was sleeping undisturbed.

### The Mines have eyes

Another problem the city faces is reports of a monster terrorizing the mines in the screeching summit. Depending on the level of your party, depends on what monster is lurking in the summit. You may need to give these creatures more health depending on the size of your party.
- Level 1: [Meazel](https://5e.tools/bestiary.html#meazel_mpmm)The mayor will describe how miners are being found strangled to death far away from the mining sites.

- Level 2: [Adult Kruthik](https://5e.tools/bestiary.html#adult%20kruthik_mpmm). Maybe two depending on your players so it can benefit from pack tactics. The mayor will describe how the bodies of miners are found chewed up and impaled. The mayor will also tell the party
that tunnels appear that were not created by the miners.

- Level 3: [Basilik](https://5e.tools/bestiary.html#basilisk_mm) The mayor will describe how miners are being found in a petrified state.

The mayor offers a reward of 15 * the party size gp upon solving the problem. The mayor will then tell the party how to get to the mines, by taking the path south of the city to the screeching summit.

#### Inside the Mines

Once in the mines, the party will first need to find the mining site. Throw random encounters at the party or narrate that they have gone in a circle until they roll a DC 15 survival check to navigate themselves to the mines. Eventually the party will run into Pan Skygo, an Avan.

#### Meeting Pan

Use the [Feathergale Knight](https://5e.tools/bestiary.html#feathergale%20knight_pota) statblock for Pan, and either the outlander or soldier background to help develop his personality more. Remember, he has access to his racial features. If your party is facing the basilisk, he will have a scroll of greater restoration given to him by the tribe chief. Should Pan either fall in battle or become petrified, the scroll will fall from his person before either event occurs. Pan will explain that this creature has also been causing problems for the tribe as they use the inside of the mountains as a safe place to train and perform other tribe tasks.

#### Hunting the Problem

Once the party has located the mines, the monster will use hit and run tactics on the party throughout the expedition. It is only when the party locates the monster's dwelling that it will fight to the death. Either use a dungeon layout and have the players explore to find the dwelling, or run a series of survival checks to determine when the players find the dwelling. Other creatures may be lurking this far into the mines, so other creatures may attack them. Along this incursion, have Pan point out the way to get to the tribe. The tribe has a neutral relationship with the people of Altiora and will have no qualms telling these companions of the location. He will also ask should he fall his body be brought back to the tribe.

#### A Job well done

On success of slaying the monster, Pan will invite the party to return to the tribe with him to rest. Once the party has arrived at the village, they will be treated as guests and stay at Pan's home. The party will meet the tribe chief who will thank them and Pan for killing the monster. The chief will offer the party to grant a single reasonable request of theirs. It is up to you to determine if the request is reasonable, and if the party is unable to think of such a request then the chief will say that they can come back when they think of one.

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Heagrove Player
<img src="https://www.gmbinder.com/images/sy81Ngi.jpg" style="width:140%; height:90%"/>

Heagrove DM:
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## Heagrove
Heagrove is a city that was created after the war was ended. People who work in
Zaddushizd or Narakzir live here if they cannot afford to live in the city. Those in Elf's Haven travel here to acquire goods and services that they cannot acquire at the village.

When the party steps
off the train, they will notice missing posters of an elderly elven man with an address listed at the Elf's Haven. As the party leaves the town, the guards stationed at the exit toward the Elf's Haven will stop them, stating that there are reports of goblin ambushes on the route and they have dispatched guards a few days ago to handle it. The guards will notice that the party is equipped for combat and will ask if they could track down the guards they sent a few days ago in exchange for passage and 10gp for the party.

### Map of Elf's Haven:

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## The Elf's Haven

Elf's Haven is a small village consisting of 300 people at most. The entire population is elves as it was the request of the Elder from the King. Elves living here are free to go however non-elves are not allowed in except by invitation.

When the party arrives at the Elf's Haven, they will be met by two elven guard with weapons and armor of better quality than standard guards. They will only let the party in if they mention the missing posters for the old elven man. They will direct the party to the elder's house where they can gather more information about the missing person.

Elf's Haven has about 10 or so guards all trained by Heian personally. Heian's son is the Captain. While the official guard number is low, all adults in the town can be summoned in times of crisis to aid in the defense of the village. The guards are usually equipped with either
- (a) 2 shortswords or (b) a shield and longsword
- (a) a shortbow or (b) a longbow

but can have non standard equipment

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### The Elders's House

Once the party arrives at the elder's house, they will meet Heian Firahel, an old elvish man who is 700 years old and is in great shape. He is the former King's Guardian. On a DC 15 History check and the player succeeds, you can read the about Heian section to the player. Player's from the country have advantage on the roll.

On the wall over the fireplace there is a group portrait of a few individuals. On a DC 15 History check, The party will recognize three of the six individuals from left to right: Heian standing in full armor covering his face, the former king sitting in the chair, and the current king standing next to the former king. Player's from the country have advantage on the roll. There are three individuals unrecognizable that you can use to insert a player's background. If asked about the portrait, Heian will explain that during his days on duty he was tasked with protection of the king who performed missions during the war with that group. The three other characters will typically be a bard, cleric, and wizard.

On a DC 18 perception check for things in the room, the player will notice an unusual looking object. It is a small box that cannot be opened, however there is the sound of something inside when shaken. Heian will add that he has tried breaking it but it does not seem to even dent when hitting it with his sword. If they ask the elder he will tell them it was a gift from the previous king for his aid in the war. The elder does not know what exactly it is so if the players question him he will continue to say he has no idea. He will not part with it either if the players ask to buy it. If the players ask to inspect it, on a DC 25 arcana check they will know that the item is very helpful for dealing with true resurrection rituals but that is all they will gather.

When the party asks for details regarding the missing poster, Heian will inform them that the individual's name is Aust Hanali. He would make treks frequently to gather supplies to teach the children of the village. He has heard of the goblin ambushes and will tell the party he thinks the teacher may have been captured. Heian offers a reward of 50gp and unrestricted access to Elf's Haven upon safe return of Aust.

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> ## Elf's Haven Guard
>*Medium, Any Good Alignment*
> ___
> - **Armor Class** 16 (elven chain mail)
> - **Hit Points** 33 (6d8 + 6)
> - **Speed** 35 ft.
>___
>|STR|DEX|CON|INT|WIS|CHA|
>|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|
>|12 (+1)|16 (+3)|12 (+1)|10 (+0)|14 (+2)|14 (+2)|
>___
> - **Skills** Perception +4, Investigation +2, Insight +4
> - **Senses** Darkvision 60 ft, passive Perception 12
> - **Languages** Common, Elvish
> - **Challenge** 2 and 450 XP
> ___
>
> ### Actions
> ***Multiattack.*** The Guard makes 2 attacks. If the guard has a shortsword equipped in the off hand, they can make an additional attack with it as a bonus action.
>
> ***Longsword.*** *Melee Weapon Attack:* +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 5 (1d8 + 1) slashing damage or 6 (1d10+1) slashing damage.
>
> ***Shortsword.*** *Melee Weapon Attack:* +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage.
>
> ***Shortbow.*** *Ranged Weapon Attack:* +5 to hit, range (80/320 ft.), one
target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage.
>
> ***Longbow.*** *Ranged Weapon Attack:* +5 to hit, range (150/600 ft.), one
target. Hit: 5 (1d8 + 1) piercing damage.
>
> ### Abilities
> ***Fey Ancestry.*** You have advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can't put you to sleep.
>
> ***Spellcasting.*** The Guard is a 4th level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 12, +4 to hit with spell attacks). The guard has the following spells prepared.
>
> Cantrips (At will): Thaumturgy, Friends, Message, Thorn Whip
>
> 1st level (4 slots): command, comprehend languages, entangle
>
> 2nd level (3 slots): hold person, healing spirit

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### What The Elf's Haven has to Offer

The Elf's Haven is a small village near the outskirts of the country. As a result, most of what they have to offer comes from the land around them.

- There is a blacksmith that is able to make elven chain mail, which functions like regular chain mail, except it does not have the penalty of disadvantage on stealth checks while worn, nor a strength requirement. He also sells all simple and martial weapons as well as shields and armors. He can also create magic weapons, armor, and items on request. He can contract the players to fetch metals and other materials as those are scare in the wilderness.

- There is a small tavern which also functions as a small inn as well as a supply shop. Players can acquire common adventuring gear items as well as other basic necessities. An item whose components contain material that is hard to be found in the wilderness, may be more expensive than usual.

- There is a small magic shop which spells primarily spells scrolls as well as materials for spell components.

- There is an apothecary that sells healing potions at a 50% discount and can be contracted to make other potions for a price and large amount of time. Her stock must be refilled and so when players buy potions, quite a bit of time must pass for the shop to restock.

- If you haven't given them access to the maps or they haven't ventured to seek a map maker, Maximillion the map maker, a half elf, resides here and has maps of almost all of the cities and towns in Altiora. He can be contracted to draw maps of different locations that he doesn't have maps for already.

- The guards will be particularly friendly towards the PCs as they helped a respected member of the community, Aust, as well as the elder. The guards can be persuaded to teach the PCs some of their techniques (spells, weapon proficiencies, anything you find appropriate) as well as give access to their training grounds.

- At the base of the mountain, Trenpawa Peak, there is a running flow of water that the villagers get their water supply from. The flow of the water is tiered in that there a small ledges that create layers for how the water trickles down. The bottom layer is what is used for cleaning in such. The water that comes from this mountain is able to provide healing effects. A player that resides in the water for 10 minutes is able to use a number of hit dice equal to their remaining hit dice to heal themselves. These hit dice are not expended. Furthermore, drinking this water grants a d12 + the player's constitution modifier of temporary hp for the day. A player can only benefit from this feature once per long rest. Furthermore, the water loses it potency after some time determined by you, the DM, making bottling large amounts of the water wasted effort.

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## Ambush!
While trying to find the goblin den, the party will come across the bodies of 3 dead guards. What they don't know is that 5 <a href="https://5e.tools/bestiary.html#goblin_mm">goblins</a> and 1 <a href="https://5e.tools/bestiary.html#hobgoblin_mm">hobgoblin</a> are currently hiding and waiting to ambush anybody who finds the bodies. Roll a stealth check for the goblins and if a player's passive perception is greater than or equal to the roll, the goblins lose their surprise round. If the players can capture a goblin, they can bargain for the location of the den. If all the goblins but one are dead, it will flee toward the den. At the end of this battle, the party with reach level 3.

### What the goblin knows

The goblin will tell them there are 20 creatures in the den including their leader, <a href="https://5e.tools/bestiary.html#black%20earth%20guard_pota">Hakim(Change race to one that has darkvision)</a>, and his second in command, <a href="https://5e.tools/bestiary.html#thrakkus_wdh">Thrakus</a>. The goblin will also tell them how to get to the den from their current location. If the party asks why the goblins are ambushing people, it will tell the party that this is how they sustain themselves and they've been successfully doing this for quite some time. On a DC 10 insight check, the party will know that the goblin is hiding information. The party can coerce the information out of the goblin on a DC 5 intimidation check or a DC 15 persuasion check. On a success, the goblin will tell that party that at the entrance to the den, three hobgoblins are hidden and watching for intruders.

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## To the Den

If the party kills all the combatants, they will need to track down the location of the den. On a DC 5 investigation check, the party will recognize this as the den's stage for ambushes with the tree falling over by force instead of organically. Looking around the area, the party will find a trail leading northeast. On a DC 10 survival check, the party will see several different creature's footprints: goblins, hobgoblins, dragonborn, and human. There will also be a couple of drag marks, indicating that people have been dragged in that direction.

The goblins have left a trap for any pursuers but given the nature of being goblins, they are not well hidden. On a DC 5 perception check, the party will notice a snare trap that can be easily avoided. Should a player step into the trap, they can be lowered safely with time. However, if another play decides to be crass about it, the trapped player takes 1d6 bludgeoning damage from the fall.

## The Den

### Area 1 and 2

If the players had kept a goblin prisoner alive and extracted information about the three hobgoblins, they will arrive in area 2 in the wooded area and make a stealth check against the hobgoblins passive perception. Otherwise they will arrive in area 1. You may choose for it to be a group check or individual checks.

3 hobgoblins lie in wait in the clearing of area 2, looking toward area 1 for any intruders. If the players were successful on their stealth check, they will have a surprise round.

If the party arrives in area 1, unless they had previously made a stealth check, the hobgoblins will see them. They will wait until a member reaches the end of the tree line before they begin to start firing. On a DC 15 perception check, the party will notice the hobgoblins in the clearing. The party can choose to rush forward and kill them or backtrack and come around to ambush those 3 hobgoblins. If they choose the latter, follow the intial setup from the first two paragraphs with the addendum that the stealth check is with disadvantage since the hobgoblins are now on high alert.

When a fight breaks out, no one inside the cave will hear the noise as the flow of the water in the cave is very loud do to the echoing. A hobgoblin must leave the fight to go warn others in the cave about the intruders. A hobgoblin will only leave if its other two allies have died.

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### Area 3

Three <a href="https://5e.tools/bestiary.html#wolf_mm">wolves</a> are confined here. They can't reach targets standing on the steps, but all three attack any creature except a den dweller that moves into the room. Creatures in nearby caves ignore the sounds of fighting wolves, since they constantly snap and snarl at each other.

A character who tries to calm the animals can attempt a DC 15 Wisdom (Animal Handling) check. On a success, the wolves allow the character to move throughout the room. If the wolves are given food, the DC drops to 10.

### Fissure
A narrow opening in the east wall leads to a natural chimney that climbs 30 feet to area 8. At the base of the fissure is rubbish that's been discarded through the opening above. A character attempting to ascend or descend the chimney shaft must make a DC 10 Strength (Athletics) check. If the check succeeds, the character moves at half speed up or down the shaft, as desired. On a check result of 6-9, the character neither gains nor loses ground; on a result of 5 or less, the character falls and takes 1d6 bludgeoning damage per 10 feet fallen, landing prone at the base of the shaft.

### Developments
If the wolves are goaded by enemies beyond their reach, they are driven into a frenzy that allows them to yank the iron rod securing their chains out of the floor. Each round that any character remains in sight, the wolves attempt a single DC 15 Strength check. On the first success, they loosen the rod and the DC drops to 10. On a second success, they yank the rod loose, bending it so that their chains are freed.

### Area 4

From this point on, characters without darkvision will need light to see their surroundings.
The main passage from the cave mouth climbs steeply upward, the stream plunging and splashing down its west side. In the shadows, a side passage leads west across the other side of the stream.
Characters using light or darkvision to look farther up the passage spot the bridge at area 5.
`In the shadows of the ceiling to the north, you can just make out the dim shape of a rickety bridge of wood and rope crossing over the passage ahead of you. Another passage intersects this one, twenty feet above the floor.`

Any character who can see the bridge in area 5 might also notice the hobgoblin guarding the bridge. Doing so requires a Wisdom (Perception) check contested by the goblin's Dexterity (Stealth) check result.

The western passage is choked with rubble and has steep escarpments. Treat the area as difficult terrain.

The ledge between the two escarpments is fragile. Any weight in excess of 100 pounds loosens the whole mass and sends it tumbling down to the east. Any creature on the ledge when it falls must make a DC 10 Dexterity saving throw, taking 2d6 bludgeoning damage on a failure, or half as much damage on a success. The creature also falls prone on a failed save.

Players can still move this way provided they have the tools to do so. For example, they could have one character hold the rope at the top while others climb, one at a time. Decide the DC and ability check to do so.

### Area 5

Where a high tunnel passes through the larger tunnel cavern below, the goblins have set up a bridge guard post.
The stream passage continues up beyond another set of uneven steps ahead, bending eastward as it goes. A waterfall sounds out from a larger cavern somewhere ahead of you.
If the characters didn't spot the bridge while navigating area 4, they spot it now. Add:

`A rickety bridge spans the passage, connecting two tunnels that are 20 feet above the stream.`

One goblin stands watch on the bridge. It is hiding, and characters can spot it by succeeding on a Wisdom (Perception) check contested by the hobgoblin's Dexterity (Stealth) check. This guard is lazy and inattentive. If no characters are using light sources, each character can attempt a Dexterity (Stealth) check against the hobgoblin's passive Wisdom (Perception) score to creep by without being noticed.

If the goblin spots the adventurers, it regroups with the dwellers in section 7 and prepares to fight.

### Bridge
This bridge spans the passage 20 feet above the stream. It's possible to climb up the cavern wails from the lower passage to the bridge. The 20-foot-high walls are rough but slick with spray, requiring a successful DC 15 Strength (Athletics) check to climb.

The bridge has an Armor Class (AC) of 5 and 10 hit points. If the bridge is reduced to 0 hit points, it collapses. Creatures on the collapsing bridge must succeed on a DC 10 Dexterity saving throw or fall, taking 2d6 bludgeoning damage and landing prone. Those who succeed hold onto the bridge and must climb it to safety.

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### Area 6

Thrakus, an escaped prisoner, resides in this den. He has his prison number tattoo across his forehead. He is with two hobgoblins and four goblins. The hobgoblins are tending to the fire while the goblins torture the three guards. There is a hazy smoke in this area and so no one will notice the party crossing the entry way, however, when a party member steps into the den they will be immediately noticed and a fight will break lose.

If Thrakus sees that the party is winning, he will threaten to kill the guards. He will offer a deal in killing the den leader in area 8 for the lives of the three guards. Should the party reject the offer, he will begin killing the guards. These guards specifically will have their AC be 10 + their dexterity modifier as their stuff was taken and is in area 8 as part of the loot. They will also have half their hit points as they have been tortured for a while.

### What the guards know

The guards have not encountered an old elven man while they were in the cave. They will, however, inform the party that their sergeant was captured alongside with them and they have not seen him since. He was standing watch on the entrance / exit toward Elf's Haven the day in question that Aust arrived. They will tell the party how they were ambushed while searching for the goblin den. They will plead with the party to continue clearing the cave since they are physically unable. They will state that leaving would allow the remaining denizens to abandon the hideout and continue terrorizing the town. They will take weapons off the dead bodies to protect themselves as all the armor and shields are ruined. They cannot be convinced to join the party as they are too injured in their current state. They will remain in area 6 until either the cave is cleared or the party leaves the cave.

### Loot

Some weapons can be recovered from the bodies but the guards will ask to keep them for themselves for self defense. Thrakus was wearing goggles of the night and wielding a greataxe which can be looted from his body.

### Area 7

Two goblins and 1 <a href="https://5e.tools/bestiary.html#bugbear_mm">bugbear</a>, Keg, can be found in this area collecting water to torture the guards. If they are notified by the goblin of the party, they will all hide behind the stalagmites and await to ambush the party. Otherwise, the party can catch these three denizens by surprise. The noise of the waterfall prevents any creatures in area 8 from hearing the fighting. If all but one of the creatures are left standing, it will try to warn the others in area 8.

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### Area 8

The following individuals can be found in this area:
* The bandit leader Hakim. He is an Orc
* The Hobgoblin lieutenant, Agrak. (3d8+3 or 16 Hitpoints). Use the Hobgoblin Stat block.
* A wolf, Rex
* The Town Guard Sergeant, Clive, who is bounded and being tortured for information. He has been stripped of his gear.

They currently surround a fire which is lighting the room. Moving through the fire deals 1d6 fire damage. The only way for them to be surprised is if the party comes up through the fissure in area 3. If a creature from area 7 warns them of the party, Hakim will hide behind the stalagmite with Rex, Agrak will hide in the northwest corner of the room, and the creature from area 7 will take cover behind the supplies in the back of the room.

### Clive's Situation
Because Clive has no armor and has been tortured, his health for the fight will be 18, and his AC 12. If the Hobgoblin dies, or a creature from area 7 made it to area 8 and then died, Clive will crawl over to the corpse to use the sword to free himself and join the fight. A player can also unbind Clive and provide a weapon for him to help.  If a party member dies and there is a caster available, Clive will grab the scroll for the party. If no caster is available, the scroll will be a raise dead scroll and Heian will be more than willing to cast the spell.

### Treasure

Among the supplies the party will find
- The guard's equipment
- 100 gp worth of artwork
- 500 sp
- 2 potions of healing
- a spell scroll of revivify or raise dead depending on the quickness of your party.
- a bag of holding
- An item of your choice or 400gp worth of gems for the party to buy a magic item. You can put this inside the bag of holding.
- Optional: Pandora's Box. It has a 24 hour lock on it to prevent the party from using it on recovery.

### Consequences
If the party does in fact not completely clear the cave, the bandits will relocate somewhere else more well hidden and continue terrorizing the town. If the party returns to the cave, Clive's head will be on a pike outside the entrance to the cave. Continue on with the main storyline with the ruffians waiting as they will accidentally discover Aust should they follow along. Hakim will amass forces in the future to attack Heagrove. More about this is explained in Act II.

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> ## Hakim (The Immovable Force)
>*Medium Humanoid, Chaotic Evil*
> ___
> - **Armor Class** 18
> - **Hit Points** 39
> - **Speed** 30
>___
>|STR|DEX|CON|INT|WIS|CHA|
>|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|
>|17 (+3)|11 (+0)|14 (+2)|10 (+0)|10 (+0)|9 (-1)|
>___
> - **Skills** Intimidation +1, Perception +2
> - **Senses** passive Perception 12
> - **Languages** Common, Orc, Goblin
> - **Challenge** 3 and 700 XP
> ___
>
> ### Actions
> ***Multiattack.*** Hakim makes 2 melee attacks
>
> ***Morning Star.*** *Melee Weapon Attack:* +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. *Hit: 7* (1d8 + 3) piercing damage
>
> ### Reactions
>
>  ***Unyielding.*** When Hakim is subjected to an effect that would move him, knock him prone, or both, he can use his reaction to be neither moved nor knocked prone.
>
> ### Abilities
>
> ***Relentless Endurance.*** When Hakim would be  dropped to 0 hit points, he is instead reduced to 1 hit point. He may only use this ability once per long rest.
>
> ***Martial Advantage.*** Once per turn, Hakim can deal an extra 10 (3d6) damage to a creature it hits with a weapon attack if that creature is within 5 feet of an ally of Hakim and is not incapacitated.
>
> ***Leadership (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest).*** For 1 minute, Hakim can utter a special command or warning whenever an ally that it can see within 30 feet of it makes an attack roll or a saving throw. The ally can add a d4 to its roll provided it can hear and understand Hakim. A creature can benefit from only one Leadership die at a time. This effect ends if Hakim is incapacitated.

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> ## Town Guard Sergeant
>*Medium, Any Alignment*
> ___
> - **Armor Class** 15 (padded armor + shield)
> - **Hit Points** 26 (5d8+4)
> - **Speed** 30ft
>___
>|STR|DEX|CON|INT|WIS|CHA|
>|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|
>|14 (+2)|14 (+2)|12 (+1)|10 (+0)|12 (+1)|12 (+1)|
>___
> - **Senses** passive Perception 11
> - **Languages** Common and their racial language if not common.
> - **Challenge** 1
> ___
> ***Shield Wall.*** If the Sergeant is wielding a shield and is within 5
feet of at least two other allies wielding a shield, it adds 2 to its AC.
>
> ***Assaulter.*** If the Sergeant hits a target with a ranged javelin
attack, it gains advantage on melee attacks against that target until
the end of its next turn.
>
> ***Model Leader.*** The Sergeant deals an extra d6 on his attacks. This damage dice
is already added in the damage calculations below.
> ___
>
> ### Actions
> ***Multiattack.*** The Sergeant makes two attacks
>
> ***Shortsword.*** *Melee Weapon Attack:* +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. *Hit:* 9 (2d6 + 2) piercing damage.
>
> ***Javelin.*** *Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack:* +4 to hit, reach 5 ft. or
range 30/120 ft., one target. *Hit:* 9 (2d6 + 2) piercing damage.
>
> ***Longsword.*** *Melee Weapon Attack:* +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) slashing damage, or 7 (1d10 + 2) slashing damage if used with two hands.

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> ## Town Guard
>*Medium, Any Alignment*
> ___
> - **Armor Class** 14 (padded armor + shield)
> - **Hit Points** 22 (4d8+4)
> - **Speed** 30ft
>___
>|STR|DEX|CON|INT|WIS|CHA|
>|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|
>|13 (+1)|12 (+1)|12 (+1)|10 (+0)|11 (+0)|11 (+0)|
>___
> - **Senses** passive Perception 10
> - **Languages** Common and their racial language if not common.
> - **Challenge** 1/2
> ___
> ***Shield Wall.*** If the guard is wielding a shield and is within 5
feet of at least two other allies wielding a shield, it adds 2 to its AC.
>
> ***Assaulter.*** If the guard hits a target with a ranged javelin
attack, it gains advantage on melee attacks against that target until
the end of its turn.
> ___
>
> ### Actions
> ***Multiattack.*** The Guard makes two attacks
>
> ***Shortsword.*** *Melee Weapon Attack:* +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. *Hit:* 4 (1d6 + 1) piercing damage.
>
> ***Javelin.*** *Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack:* +3 to hit, reach 5 ft. or
range 30/120 ft., one target. *Hit:* 4 (1d6 + 1) piercing damage.

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The Ambush:

Dead Guard:

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The Den (DM):

The Den (Player):

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Abandoned watermill:
<img src="https://www.gmbinder.com/images/zB5UxA8.jpg" style="width:230%"/>

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Guard Post:
<img src="https://www.gmbinder.com/images/nJ98sBs.jpg" style="width:230%;" />

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## Return to Heagrove

The players will return around mid-afternoon to evening.

When the players return to the guard post at Heagrove with the injured guards, they will be awarded 10gp and level up to level 4. On exit, there will be 4 ruffians looking for a group of adventurers. Their breath will reek of alcohol and they will act aggressive. They were hired to kill the party by one of the magic users who escaped the prison. What the party doesn't know is that one of the other adventuring parties is also here. The ruffians will appear apprehensive as they are not sure if these are the ones they were hired to kill. The ruffians can be paid off with 15gp each. If the party chooses to fight, use the <a href="https://5e.tools/bestiary.html#thug_mm">Thug</a> stat block.

If the party pays the thugs off, they will tell the party where they were hired and what the person looked like. If a player can show an image of this user, they will recognize him. This person is a sorcerer apart of the group that broke into the magic shop.

If the party does not pay them off, one of the bodies will have a flask marked with the local tavern's name, The Thirsty Thicket, and logo, a wet forest.

## The Thristy Thicket

Depending on what time the party arrives depends on how busy it will be. The later they arrive, the busier. If the party arrives during the day, it will be a woman manning the bar, otherwise at night it will be a man. A married couple runs the establishment. When the party hails the barkeep, the barkeep will come over and welcome them saying `Welcome to The Thirsty Thicket, a Haven of Fantastical Feasts and Drink!` The barkeep will be doing upkeep on the tavern but will answer the party's questions.

### What the barkeep knows

- She served an old elvish man a few days ago but has not seen him since. He said he was here to pick up school supplies for the children back at the haven.

She will only recall the following bit of information if the party has saved the guards:

- The barkeep saw a familiar face approach the group of thugs and settle them down. She was only paying attention because of the nice flask (flask of never ending liquor) that the gentleman had. She will say that the man kept drinking out of it but never asked for a refill. If the party shows the barkeep an image of the warlock, she will recognize him as the one. She will tell them that the man has been picking up food everyday. She will also note that the man has been picking up enough food to feed 6 people (their group + the old elvish man), however, never picks up water.

- There is only one place in town that is abandoned, the old watermill that broke down.

### What the Ruffians Know

If they players didn't kill the ruffians, they can gather some information from them. The ruffians are drunk however, and so
evoking the information may prove difficult.

- They were hired to attack the group because the individual who hired them took note of the party's presence and wanted
the party off their tail.

- Their employer is very good at magic tricks.

If the party has not rescued the town guards, the ruffians will be to drunk to communicate anything useful.

### Pickup for Warlock
The warlock will be the one to pick up the food. The party can attempt to tail / shadow the warlock back to the abandoned watermill if they were unable to ascertain possible hideouts for the convicts from the barkeep. Should the party attempt to ambush / kill / capture them, they will dimension door toward the abandoned watermill and alert their members. It is around this time that the other adventuring party will have found the convicts and engaged in battle with the convicts.

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## The abandoned location

If the party attempts to go the watermill before saving the guards at the goblin den, they will be escorted away
by patrolling guards as they would be trespassing. If the players attempt to lie and say they have permission, etc. the guards will question them about the owner. Lying to the guards will get them immediately escorted out of the town. The following events only happen after saving the guards.

### The abandoned watermill

Any traps mentioned in the Relentless Players section have been disarmed by the other adventuring party at this point.

When the party approaches the building, they will hear very faint sounds coming from the inside of the watermill. On a DC 17 perception check, they will determine it is the sound of fighting toward the back of the inside of the building. Upon entry, they will see a dead body between the two tables at the entrance. On a DC 12 investigation check, the player will determine that the individual, who was a ranger, was ambushed as they were investigating a trap. When they arrive at the room where the scuffle is, they will see the old elvish man tied down to a chair and several people in the room. There will be three bodies: bard, wizard, and barbarian on the ground while the last person is being knocked out, the cleric. The party will recognize these two groups as one of the adventuring parties and the group of escaped magic users.

Upon entering, the druid will command her group to flee and head to where their real target is while she holds them off. The warlock will take the cleric and dimension door away. The rouge and sorcerer will cast invisibility on themselves, while the triton fighter will break a window and take to the stream to get away. The rouge and sorcerer will leave through the broken window.

After the combat, the cleric can be treated to awaken from her unconscious state. She will act groggy as to illicit conversation from the players.

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### Relentless Players
Should the players not relent and still attempt to get inside the watermill before saving the guards, the place will be filled with traps. all traps have a DC of 20 to find and require a dexterity saving throw to take half damage, and deal 2d6 damage of your choice on a failure. All entrances (except the front door) / windows are trapped and trigger upon touch. The traps reset after each activation. The front door has magic mouth cast on it and screams `intruder alert` if the players touch the door. The main lobby is one big trap that deals 4d6 damage 6s after activating. If the players attempt to report this to the guards or continue to push through the traps, taking their time to find and disarm, the guards will show up and arrest the party for trespassing. The guards will simply state that the owner may have trapped the location for people like them. In reality, the convicts trapped the building to keep people out as only people looking for trouble would enter. If the players make it to the back of the inside of the watermill, no one will be there. The convicts have temporarily left the location with Aust when the players continued to push through. However, they will find 2 potions of greater healing lying around.

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### The Druid's Strategy

The druid can only change shape twice as a bonus action and saves the second use for when she needs to flee. She will already have longstrider activated on herself. She will kick off her turn by casting ice storm to slow the party's approach and move to a mound for the half cover bonus. She will then cast Conjure animals and conjure 8 wolves in front of her in a defensive line. You can choose to have her turn into a wolf as a bonus action and then on her next turn attempt to blend in with the other wolves to fight. Conversly, if you choose not to do that, she will sling spells from the back while the wolves protect her. If she is at 1/2 hp and not concentrating on conjure animals, she will upcast conjure animals at 5th level and summon 4 giant goats, or 16 wolves if your party is steamrolling the encounter. When she gets 1/4 on HP, she will either cast maelstrom if she's still concentrating on conjure animals or upcast ice storm otherwise.

All objects in the room count as half cover. The old elvish man will also be able to answer some questions.

### What Aust knows

Aust will tell the party the following:
`Oh thank goodness you've come. They had been torturing me for quite a few days and was sure I was about to be killed. They kept asking me about the haven and where we keep all the artifacts. They began to describe the one they were looking for and I could not hide my recognition of the one Heian has in his home. They evoked the information from me and were about to head for the haven when this party showed up. I thought I was doomed when the last one fell but then you all showed up. Please hurry back to the haven and warn Heian of the impending attack. I fear they may attack the children to get what they want.`

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### What the druid/cleric knows
Druid:
`If you think I have anything to say you are mistaken. I would rather die than tell you anything.`
She will never tell the truth to the party, even if threatened with death. On a DC 20 Deception check, she can be tricked to mention who her leader is provided the party goads her by calling whoever she works for weak. She will say
`My leader will rise again and wipe you out with pleasure, the south will rise again`

Cleric:

The cleric's name is Aurora Silverthorn. She is a cleric of Pelor and member of the last survivng member of the Veilbreakers. She took part in the bounty hunt to raise funds for her small parish.

`We encountered some of her party outside when we heard the old man scream. We weren't expecting to be hit back with similar firepower. They had a cleric, sorcerer, thief, fighter, and I think a warlock. Those guys are no joke. If you're gonna go after them, I suggest you rest and stock up on supplies quick. I'll look after the old man and wait for the guards to show up. Looks like I have some friends to bury.`

The cleric will eventually find her way to Mourning Star where she will reside for the rest of her days. Should the party ever arrive, she could have information and a quest or two for the party. She'll work as one of the staff of the city attending to the graves of the fallen soldiers of the past.

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___
> ## Lynchfield (Druid Convict)
>*Medium, Lawful Neutral*
> ___
> - **Armor Class** 15 (studded leather armor)
> - **Hit Points** 55 (10d8 + 10)
> - **Speed** 35 ft.
> - **PB** + 3
>___
>|STR|DEX|CON|INT|WIS|CHA|
>|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|
>|9 (-1)|16 (+3)|13 (+1)|10 (+0)|14 (+2)|11 (+0)|
>___
> - **Saving Throws** Int + 3, Wis + 5, Con + 4
> - **Skills** Perception + 5, Survival + 5, Nature + 3
> - **Damage Resistances** Cold
> - **Senses** Darkvision 60ft
> - **Languages** Common
> - **Challenge** 6 and 2300XP
> ___
>
> [***War Caster***](https://5e.tools/feats.html#war%20caster_phb)
>
> ***Spellcasting***. The druid is a 10th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 14; +5 to hit with spell attacks). It has the following druid spells prepared:
>
>
> Cantrips (At will)(Add an additional dice since level 10):
>
> Poison Spray, Thorn Whip, Druidcraft, Produce Flame
>
> 1st level (4 slots): Longstrider, Fog Cloud, Thunderwave
>
> 2nd level (3 slots): Moonbeam, Darkness
>
> 3rd level (3 slots): Dispel Magic, Speak with Plants, conjure animals
>
> 4th level (3 slots): Stone shape, Ice storm
>
> 5th level (2 slots): Greater Restoration, Maelstrom
>
> ___
> ### Actions
>
> ***Quarterstaff.*** *Melee Weapon Attack:* +3 to hit, 5 ft., one target. *Hit:2* (1d6 - 1) bludgeoning damage
>
> ***Change Shape.*** The druid magically polymorphs into a beast form—fox, mountain goat, owl, or wolf—or back into its humanoid form. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying is absorbed or borne by the beast form (the druid's choice). It reverts to its humanoid form when it dies. The druid's statistics are the same in each form, except where noted in this stat block.

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## Rush to Elf's Haven

The enemy party will travel through the night to arrive at the outskirts of Elf's Haven and rest.
The enemy party will try to slip in undetected because they would rather not fight the former king's guardian. They will wait until they have had a long rest and make their move as soon as possible. Should the party arrive before the convicts are ready, the party can alert the village guards of the situation. As a result, the guards will increase patrols and move a small number of your choice to go to Heian's House and protect the artifact. When the players fight the convicts with Heian, they will now have the aid of some of the village guard. Use the stat block for the village guard provided earlier. Also, the party members will be granted a d8 + 3 temporary hitpoints for the day after they long rest in Heian's home.

### The enemy party strategy

- Cleric: 1st to cast Banishment on Heian. If they lose it, switch places with sorcerer. If the sorcerer is concentrating on banishment but the rogue dies searching for the artifact, cleric will search for it.

- Sorcerer: keeps the party occupied until cleric loses concentration on banishment. 2nd to Cast Banishment on Heian using metamagic to give Heian disadvantage. Will make sure not to be within 60 feet of the party before the cast if they can help it.

- Rouge: Searches House

- Fighter: Keeps the party off the rouge.

- Warlock: Protects the casters. If they have possession of the artifact, will cast conjure fey to escape and cast dimension door with the holder before dying.

The enemy party will attempt to reassure the players they are not in any danger. And for the most part they aren't. The enemy party does not want to fight the players, as they want to save all their strength and resources for fighting Heian. On a DC 15 insight check, the players will know that the enemy party is worried about them as they could seriously ruin their plans if they have to fight.

The casters will not drop heavy spells on the party as they are saving them if the concentration is broken and they have to fight Heian. The caster holding concentration will take the dodge action while the others will either take the dodge action or attack with a ranged weapon.

If they run out of uses for banishment and do not have possession of the artifact, they will all focus Heian while the rogue searches for the artifact.

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The rogue isn't an idiot. If party members give chase, he won't fight in a way that prevents him from searching for the artifact. For example, if he is being chased by party members he could run into a room and do the following:
1. Bonus Action Hide
2. Hold action to attack to get sneak attack
3. once it gets back to his turn he searches the room
4. If he doesn't find it, goes to a new room and repeats the previous steps
5. If he does find it, books it to the entrance to link up with his party.

## The party arrives

When the party arrives, the guards will let them in as Heian has instructed them to do so and tell them `Heian is expecting you`. When the party arrives at Heian's house, he will appear hopeful as he is expecting news of Aust. When the party mentions the enemy party and their desire for the artifact, the enemy party will make their move. Roll a stealth check with advantage for the enemy party (they will have pass without a trace casted) against the party's passive Perception, not including Heian. On a success, Heian will roll normally for his charisma saving throw against the banishment spell, on a failure, he will roll with disadvantage.

It is possible the party does not fight until the banishment spell is completed and Heian is returned, but the enemy party has fled. If so, the party will have 25 turns to get to the Fighter. Start a skill challenge to see if the party is able to navigate the woods and follow Heian's trail. Every failure takes away 1 turn while every success adds 1 turn. If the party has engaged in a forced march prior and not long rested to recover, run a skill challenge after each encounter and take away 1 turn for every failure. They will not get exhaustion points during this time. The party will fight one or two members of the enemy party at a time while Heian, in his wolf form, moves to intercept the others. Put a timer on the number of rounds passed. If the timer exceeds the number of rounds passed and the party is not engaged with the final member, the remaining enemy party they are not engaged with escapes. During this section, the party will encounter the fugitives in the following groups in the following order:

- Cleric and the Rouge
- Sorcerer and the Warlock
- Fighter

Heian will help the party fight the Fighter as he is the last one left at that point.

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### Heian's Situation

Given the fact that Heian wasn't expecting to be attacked, He will have no armor on, and will only be equipped with his sword. His AC will be 13 unless he retrieves a shield from inside his home or is given by the party, in which case his AC becomes 15. Should the party have been able to notify Heian before the convicts is ready, he will have his full setup.

Heian will attack and subdue/kill these criminals as he views them as an immediate threat to the safety of the village/country he worked hard to protect. Should the criminals escape the fight, he will wildshape into his wolf form and chase after them to stonegate post, where he'll alert the commander at the fort of the situation.

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### Loot
The following can be recovered from the bodies of the enemy party:
- flask of never ending liquid
- studded leather armor
- Scroll of Raise Dead
- Headband of Intellect
- Boots of Elvenkind
- Chain mail
- Sentinel Shield, Rope of Climbing, and 100 gp

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## About Heian

Heian was the former King's Guardian, a level 20 adventurer. He served alongside the King's Mage, King's Medic, and King's Smile. He was considered one of the most deadliest people in the kingdom during his prime, wielding [dawnbringer](https://5e.tools/items.html#dawnbringer_oota). Heian requested a large piece of land near the border of the country where he could create a safe place for all elves, now known as Elf's Haven, as part of his retirement from service. Most of his skills have deteriorated since his retirment some 200 years ago, but his extensive training throughout his life has allowed him to keep some of his skills.

Upon retirement, he has hidden dawnbringer on trentpawa mountain and contracted a friend of the court to make finding it near impossible so individuals seeking the blade will leave him alone as he in technically no longer in possession. He visits the blade every week to keep it company and they catch up.

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## What Heian Knows

- knows the location of dawnbringer but will only disclose to someone who he thinks the sword would get along with as well as someone who is a capable warrior.
- knows the real reason for the war but will only tell if led to believe that information is crucial to saving the village or kingdom.

### Criteria for picking a candidate for dawnbringer

- The candidate must be proficient in using longswords or shortswords.

- The candidate must be of a good alignment.

- The candidate must have Heian's respect.

- The candidate must show that they are kind and compassionate to those in need.

- The candidate must show that they do not tolerate evil.

- The candidate must show that they treat their gear with respect.

If a player meets this criteria, then Heian will disclose the location to them and set them on the trial of the mountain to retrieve the sword.

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___

> ## Heian Firahel
>*Medium, Chaotic Good*
> ___
> - **Armor Class** 20 (Serpent Scale Armor, shield, [defense](https://5e.tools/optionalfeatures.html#defense_phb))
> - **Hit Points** 220 (20d10 + 60 + 40 ([Tough](https://5e.tools/feats.html#tough_phb)))
> - **Speed** 35 ft.
>___
>|STR|DEX|CON|INT|WIS|CHA|
>|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|
>|14 (+2)|16 (+3)|16 (+3)|16 (+3)|20 (+5)|12 (+1)|
>___
> - **Saving Throws** Str +7, Dex +8, Wis +10
> - **Condition Immunities** Frightened
> - **Senses** Passive Perception 15, Blindsight 5 ft, Darkvision 60 ft.
> - **Languages** Common, Elvish, Giant, Goblin
> - **Challenge** CR 14 **Proficiency Bonus:** +5
>
> ### Reactions
> [Parry](https://5e.tools/feats.html#defensive%20duelist_phb)
>
> [Shield Master](https://5e.tools/feats.html#shield%20master_phb)
>
> ### Actions
> ***Multiattack.*** Heian makes three attacks with either his bow or sword.
>
> ***Celestial Sword.*** *Melee Weapon Attack:* +8 to hit, reach 5 ft, one target. *Hit: 13* (1d8 magical slashing + 2d6 radiant + 3)
>
> ***Longbow.*** *Ranged Weapon Attack:* +8 to hit, reach (150/600 ft.), one target. *Hit: 7* (1d8 magical piercing + 3)
>___
> ***Old Dog.*** Heian is immune to fear
>
> ***Spin Attack.*** When Heian attacks with a melee weapon, it may attack all creatures indiscriminately around it within 5 ft. Use the same attack roll for all creatures.
>
> ***Wildshape.*** Heian can change into a <a href="https://5e.tools/bestiary.html#young%20winter%20wolf_tftyp,scaled:2">Wolf</a> as a bonus action
>
> ***Primal Strike.*** Heian's attacks in beast form count as magical for the purpose of overcoming resistance and immunity to nonmagical attacks and damage.
>
> ***Spellcasting.*** Heian is a 5th level Spellcaster
>
> Cantrips(At will): [Thorn Whip](https://5e.tools/spells.html#thorn%20whip_phb),
[Magic Stone](https://5e.tools/spells.html#magic%20stone_xge), [Gust](https://5e.tools/spells.html#gust_xge)
>
> 1st level (4 slots): [Absorb Elements](https://5e.tools/spells.html#absorb%20elements_xge), [Fog Cloud](https://5e.tools/spells.html#fog%20cloud_phb),
[Goodberry](https://5e.tools/spells.html#goodberry_phb)
>
> 2nd level (3 slots): [Pass without Trace](https://5e.tools/spells.html#pass%20without%20trace_phb), [Summon Beast](https://5e.tools/spells.html#summon%20beast_tce), 
[Healing Spirit](https://5e.tools/spells.html#healing%20spirit_xge)
>
> 3rd level (3 slots): [Flame Arrows](https://5e.tools/spells.html#flame%20arrows_xge), [Water Breathing](https://5e.tools/spells.html#water%20breathing_phb), [Revivify](https://5e.tools/spells.html#revivify_phb)
> ### Trait, Ideal, Bond, Flaw
> **Trait.** I'm confident in my own abilities and do what I can to instill confidence in others.
>
> **Ideal.** Respect. People deserve to be treated with dignity and respect.
>
> **Bond.** I protect those who cannot protect themselves.
>
> **Flaw.** I become irrational when innocent people are hurt.

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> ## Cleric
>*Medium (hill dwarf), lawful evil*
> ___
> - **Armor Class** 16 (chain mail)
> - **Hit Points** 71 (11d8 + 22)
> - **Speed** 25 ft.
>___
>|STR|DEX|CON|INT|WIS|CHA|
>|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|
>|14 (+2)|12 (+1)|14 (+2)|12 (+1)|18 (+4)|10 (+0)|
>___
> - **Saving Throws** Wis +6, Cha +3
> - **Damage Resistances** Poison
> - **Senses** darkvision 60 ft. passive Perception 17
> - **Languages** Common, Dwarvish
> - **Challenge** 5 (2000 XP) **Proficiency Bonus:** +3
> ___
>
> ***Dwarven Resilience.*** The Cleric has advantage on saving throws against poison, and resistance to poison damage.
>
> ***Speed.*** The Clerics's speed is not reduced from wearing heavy armor.
> ___
> ### Actions
> ***Multiattack.*** The Cleric makes two attacks with his warhammer
>
> ***Warhammer.*** *Melee Weapon Attack:* +5, reach 5 ft., one target. *Hit:* 6 *(1d8 + 2) or two-handed 8 (1d10 + 2)
>
> ***Spellcasting.*** The Cleric is a 7th-level spellcaster. Their spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 15, +7 to hit with spell attacks). They have the following cleric spells prepared.
>
> Cantrips (at will): [guidance](https://5e.tools/spells.html#guidance_phb), [mending](https://5e.tools/spells.html#mending_phb), [resistance](https://5e.tools/spells.html#resistance_phb), [thaumaturgy](https://5e.tools/spells.html#thaumaturgy_phb)
>
> 1st level (4 slots): [bless](https://5e.tools/spells.html#bless_phb), [detect magic](https://5e.tools/spells.html#detect%20magic_phb), [guiding bolt](https://5e.tools/spells.html#guiding%20bolt_phb)
>
> 2nd level (3 slots): [hold person](https://5e.tools/spells.html#hold%20person_phb), [spiritual weapon](https://5e.tools/spells.html#spiritual%20weapon_phb), [Warding Bond](https://5e.tools/spells.html#warding%20bond_phb)
>
> 3rd level (3 slots): [bestow curse](https://5e.tools/spells.html#bestow%20curse_phb), [fear](https://5e.tools/spells.html#fear_phb), [mass healing word](https://5e.tools/spells.html#mass%20healing%20word_phb), [tongues](https://5e.tools/spells.html#tongues_phb)
>
> 4th level (1 slot): [banishment](https://5e.tools/spells.html#banishment_phb)

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> ## Sorcerer
>*Medium (Eladrin Elf), neutral evil*
> ___
> - **Armor Class** 13 (16 with mage armor)
> - **Hit Points** 105 (14d8 +42)
> - **Speed** 30 ft.
>___
>|STR|DEX|CON|INT|WIS|CHA|
>|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|
>|10 (+0)|16 (+3)|16 (+3)|11 (+0)|10 (+0)|16 (+3)|
>___
> - **Saving Throws** Con +6, Cha +6
> - **Damage Immunities** fire
> - **Condition Immunities** sleep
> - **Senses** darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10
> - **Languages** Common, Elvish
> - **Challenge** 6 (2500 XP) **Proficiency Bonus** +3
> ___
>
> ***Fey Ancestry.*** The Sorcerer has advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic cannot put them to sleep.
>
> ***Fey Step. (Recharge on short or long rest)*** As a bonus action, the sorcerer can magically teleport up to 30 feet it can see. Immediately after use, each creature of the sorcerer's choice they can see within 5ft of them takes damage equal to their charisma modifier.
>
> ***MetaMagic.*** Has 7 sorcery points and knows [Distant Spell](https://5e.tools/optionalfeatures.html#distant%20spell_phb) and [Heightened Spell](https://5e.tools/optionalfeatures.html#heightened%20spell_phb) and can apply to its spells
>
>___
> ### Actions
>
> ***Dagger*** *Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack:* +5 to hit, 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. *Hit:* 5 (1d4+3) piercing damage
>
> ***Spellcasting.*** The sorcerer is a 7th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Charisma(spell save DC 14, +6 to hit with spell attacks). It knows the following sorcerer spells.
>
> Cantrips (at will): [control flames](https://5e.tools/spells.html#control%20flames_xge), [fire bolt](https://5e.tools/spells.html#fire%20bolt_phb), [friends](https://5e.tools/spells.html#friends_phb), [light](https://5e.tools/spells.html#light_phb), [minor illusion](https://5e.tools/spells.html#minor%20illusion_phb)
>
> 1st level (4 slots): [burning hands](https://5e.tools/spells.html#burning%20hands_phb), [color spray](https://5e.tools/spells.html#color%20spray_phb), [mage armor](https://5e.tools/spells.html#mage%20armor_phb)
>
> 2nd level (3 slots): [scorching ray](https://5e.tools/spells.html#scorching%20ray_phb), [suggestion](https://5e.tools/spells.html#suggestion_phb),
>
> 3rd level (3 slots): [fireball](https://5e.tools/spells.html#fireball_phb), [hypnotic pattern](https://5e.tools/spells.html#hypnotic%20pattern_phb)
>
> 4th level (1 slot): [banishment](https://5e.tools/spells.html#banishment_phb)

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___
___
> ## Rogue
>*Medium(Aasimar), Chaotic Evil*
> ___
> - **Armor Class** 15 (studded leather)
> - **Hit Points** 77 (14d8+14)
> - **Speed** 30 ft.
>___
>|STR|DEX|CON|INT|WIS|CHA|
>|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|
>|10 (+0)|16 (+3)|12 (+1)|16 (+3)|13 (+1)|15 (+2)|
>___
> - **Saving Throws** Dex +6, Int +6 
> - **Skills** Perception +4, Stealth +6, Sleight of Hand +6, Acrobatics +6, Investigation +5, Deception +5, Thieves Tools +9,
> - **Damage Resistances** Necrotic, Radiant
> - **Senses** darkvision 60ft., passive Perception 14
> - **Languages** Common, Celestial, Thieves Cant
> - **Challenge** 6 (2200 XP) **Proficiency Bonus** +3
> ___
>
> ***Invisible Hand.*** The thief gains additional benefits when it casts mage hand. For a creature to notice the hand or the tasks the hand is performing, it must succeed on a Wisdom (Perception) check.
> - The hand created by the spell is invisible.
> - The thief can use the hand to stow or retrieve one
object into or from a container worn or carried by
another creature, or to use its Thieves' Tools.
> - The thief can use its bonus action to control the
> hand, or to distract a creature within range of the
> spell. If it distracts a creature, it gains advantage on
> attack rolls against the target until the end of the
> thief's turn.
>
> ***Nimble Escape.*** The thief can take the Disengage or Hide action as a bonus action on each of its turns.
>
> ***Sneak Attack(1/Turn).*** The thief deals an extra 10 (3d6)
damage when it hits a target with a weapon attack and has advantage on the attack roll, or when the target is within 5 feet of an ally of the thief that isn't incapacitated and the thief doesn't have disadvantage on the attack roll.
>
> ***Stab.*** As a bonus action, the thief may attack with their dagger.
>___
> ### Actions
>
> ***Shortsword.*** *Melee Weapon Attack:* +6 to hit, reach 5ft., one target. *Hit:* 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage
>
> ***Dagger.*** *Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack:* +6 to hit, reach 5ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. *Hit:* 5 (1d4 + 3) piercing damage
>
> ***Hand Crossbow.*** *Ranged Weapon Attack:* +6 to hit, range 30/120 ft., one target. *Hit:* 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage
>
> ***Spellcasting.*** The thief is a 4th level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is intelligence (spell save DC 14, +6 to hit with spell attacks). It knows the following spells:
> 
> Cantrips (at will): [mage hand](https://5e.tools/spells.html#mage%20hand_phb), [prestidigitation](https://5e.tools/spells.html#prestidigitation_phb), [shocking grasp](https://5e.tools/spells.html#shocking%20grasp_phb), [light](https://5e.tools/spells.html#light_phb)
>
> 1st level (4 slots): [charm person](https://5e.tools/spells.html#charm%20person_phb), [disguise self](https://5e.tools/spells.html#disguise%20self_phb), [silent image](https://5e.tools/spells.html#silent%20image_phb), [sleep](https://5e.tools/spells.html#sleep_phb)
>
> 2nd level (3 slots): [invisibility](https://5e.tools/spells.html#invisibility_phb), [locate object](https://5e.tools/spells.html#locate%20object_phb), [suggestion](https://5e.tools/spells.html#suggestion_phb), [pass without trace](https://5e.tools/spells.html#pass%20without%20trace_phb)

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___
> ## Fighter
>*Medium (Triton), Neutral Evil*
> ___
> - **Armor Class** 16 (studded leather armor, shield)
> - **Hit Points** 112 (15d8+45)
> - **Speed** 30 ft., Swim 30ft.
>___
>|STR|DEX|CON|INT|WIS|CHA|
>|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|
>|18 (+4)|15 (+2)|16 (+3)|10 (+0)|12 (+1)|15 (+2)|
>___
> - **Saving Throws** Str +7, Dex+5, Con +6
> - **Skills** Athletics +10, Intimidation +5
> - **Damage Resistances** Cold
> - **Senses** Darkvision 60ft., passive Perception 11
> - **Languages** Common, Primordial
> - **Challenge** 5 (2000 XP) **Proficiency Bonus:** +3
> ___
>
> ***Brave.*** The fighter has advantage on saving throws against being frightened.
>
> ***Brute.*** A melee weapon attack deals one extra die of its damage when the gladiator hits with it (included in the attack)
>
> ***Control Air and Water.*** Can cast [fog cloud](https://5e.tools/spells.html#fog%20cloud_phb), [gust of wind](https://5e.tools/spells.html#gust%20of%20wind_phb), [wall of water](https://5e.tools/spells.html#wall%20of%20water_xge) once per long rest. Charisma is the spellcasting ability for these spells.
>
> ***Amphibious.*** The fighter can breathe air and water.
> ___
>
> ### Actions
> ***Multiattack.*** The fighter makes three melee attacks or two ranged attacks.
>
> ***Spear.*** *Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack:* +7 to hit, reach 5 ft. and range 20/60ft., one target. *Hit:* 11 (2d6+4) piercing damage, or 13 (2d8+4) piercing damage if used with two hands to make a melee attack.
>
> ***Shield Bash.*** *Melee Weapon Attack:* +7 to hit, reach 5ft., one target. *Hit:* 9 (2d4 + 4) bludgeoning damage. If the target is a medium or smaller creature, it must succeed on a DC 15 strenth saving throw or be knocked prone.
>
> ### Reactions
>
> ***Parry.*** The gladiator adds 3 to its AC against one melee attack that would hit it. To do so, the gladiator must see the attacker and be wielding a melee weapon.

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___
> ## Warlock
>*Medium (Half-Elf), Chaotic Neutral*
> ___
> - **Armor Class** 11 (14 with mage armor)
> - **Hit Points** 82 (11d8 + 33)
> - **Speed** 30 ft.
>___
>|STR|DEX|CON|INT|WIS|CHA|
>|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|
>|9 (-1)|13 (+1)|16 (+3)|11 (+0)|12 (+1)|18 (+4)|
>___
> - **Saving Throws** Wis +3, Cha +6
> - **Skills** Arcana +2, Deception +6, Nature +2, Persuasion +6
> - **Condition Immunities** charmed
> - **Senses** passive Perception 11
> - **Languages** Common, Elvish
> - **Challenge** 5 (1500 XP) **Proficiency Bonus** +3
> ___
>
> ### Actions
> ***Innate Spellcasting.*** The warlock's innate spellcasting ability is Charisma. It can innately cast the following spells (spell save DC 15), requiring no material components.
> - At will: [disguise self](https://5e.tools/spells.html#disguise%20self_phb), [mage armor(self only)](https://5e.tools/spells.html#mage%20armor_phb), [silent image](https://5e.tools/spells.html#silent%20image_phb), [detect magic](https://5e.tools/spells.html#detect%20magic_phb)
> - 1/day: [conjure fey](https://5e.tools/spells.html#conjure%20fey_phb)
>
> ***Spellcasting.*** The warlock is an 11th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 15, +7 to hit with spell attacks). It regains its expended spell slots when it finishes a short or long rest. It knows the following warlock spells:
> - Cantrips (at will): [dancing lights](https://5e.tools/spells.html#dancing%20lights_phb), [eldritch blast](https://5e.tools/spells.html#eldritch%20blast_phb), [friends](https://5e.tools/spells.html#friends_phb), [mage hand](https://5e.tools/spells.html#mage%20hand_phb), [minor illusion](https://5e.tools/spells.html#minor%20illusion_phb), [prestidigitation](https://5e.tools/spells.html#prestidigitation_phb), [vicious mockery](https://5e.tools/spells.html#vicious%20mockery_phb)
> - 1st-5th level (3 5th level slots): [blink](https://5e.tools/spells.html#blink_phb), [charm person](https://5e.tools/spells.html#charm%20person_phb), [dimension door](https://5e.tools/spells.html#dimension%20door_phb), [dominate beast](https://5e.tools/spells.html#dominate%20beast_phb), [faerie fire](https://5e.tools/spells.html#faerie%20fire_phb), [fear](https://5e.tools/spells.html#fear_phb), [hold monster](https://5e.tools/spells.html#hold%20monster_phb), [misty step](https://5e.tools/spells.html#misty%20step_phb), [phantasmal force](https://5e.tools/spells.html#phantasmal%20force_phb), [seeming](https://5e.tools/spells.html#seeming_phb), [sleep](https://5e.tools/spells.html#sleep_phb)
>
>  ***Dagger.*** *Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack:* +4 to hit, reach 5ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. *Hit:* 5 (1d4 + 3) piercing damage
>
>
> - ### Reactions
>
> ***Misty Escape (Recharge after a Short or Long Rest).*** In response to taking damage, the warlock turns invisible and teleports up to 60 feet to an unoccupied space it can see. It remains invisible until the start of its next turn or until it attacks, makes a damage roll, or casts a spell.