CCC-HERO-BK03-02 The Fire Rekindled

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Adventure Tier: 2
Optimized For: APL 8
Version: 1.1
The Fire Rekindled

Whispers have arrived of an assassination attempt on the Mage Rymdyl. While the mage has made her
presence known by bringing about peace across the Border Kingdoms, as of late she remains unseen,
isolated inside her tower. Plagued by ghosts of the past and twisted visions of a land in conflict, Rymdyl
will need help to discover the true enemy and protect her newly resurrected life.
A Four-Hour Adventure for Characters of 5th – 10th Level
Designer: Ethan Yen

Editing: Tim Mangan
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A Note About Encounter Scaling
This adventure is optimized for a party of five characters.
When running an adventure at a large convention such as
a
ccording to the sage Meriadas of Westgate: Gamehole, it is common to have seven players at a table,
“The Border Kingdoms are the most favored which has the potential to affect encounter balance.
destination for adventurers who want to Players tend to bring their best and brightest to gatherings
proudly and boldly conquer a realm or like Gamehole, and a group of seven optimized characters
establish their own new kingdom. Lords, counts, can easily overpower the recommended party strength. As a
dukes, kings and emperors rise, proclaim DM, you can—and should—adjust each encounter’s difficulty
themselves, and are swept away with the speed and to present a challenge for your players.
regularity of waves crashing upon a shore.” If the characters are overcoming combats too easily,
increase the recommended strength level of the encounters
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by a step (from average to strong, for example). If needed,
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CCC-HERO-BK3-02 The Fire Rekindled 3
elcome to THE FIRE REKINDLED, A D&D
W Adventurers League™ adventure, that is

part of the official D&D Adventurers
League™ organized play system.
The adventure is set in the Border
Kingdoms, a tumultuous region of the Forgotten
Realms on the southern shore of the Lake of Steam.
The adventure’s story is spread over three episodes
that take approximately four hours to play. These
episodes contain two story objectives and are
introduced by a Call to Action episode.
During the adventure, the characters uncover a plot • Episode 1: Wounded Warning. The characters
to assassinate the mage Rymdyl and take steps to stumble upon the half-conscious GUTHRYN B.
protect her from the assailants. But her most LAW. He requests that the characters deliver the
dangerous foe may just be herself. news of an assassination plot and protect Rymdyl.
This is the adventure’s Call to Action.
• Episode 2: The Mage’s Haunt. The party arrives
at RYMDYL’S TOWER and find the mage safe but
The MAGE RYMDYL is unwell. distracted and forlorn. To confirm the identity of
After the Battle of Blackbarn, the mage retreated her assassins, she asks the characters to obtain an
to her tower for long-sought peace and relaxation. In item stolen by the BRIGAND SPIRITS that still
the stillness, the weight of time caught up to her, and haunt the tower. The characters make efforts to
Rymdyl began to feel out of place amongst the secure Rymdyl’s safety and uncover what ails her
constantly shifting Border Kingdoms. Realms she as of late. This is Story Objective A.
allied with no longer exist, and many of her friends • Episode 3: Let the Past Die. The ASSASSINS strike
have passed, with those that remember her having while Rymdyl is immobilized in a prison of her
long ago moved on. To cope, Rymdyl remains in her past. The characters learn of a new threat in the
tower, surrounding herself with bygone comforts Border Kingdoms and Rymdyl’s purpose is
and focusing on matters left unresolved due to her renewed. This is Story Objective B.
untimely death.
With the victory at Blackbarn, Rymdyl assumed
her visions of darkness over the Border Kingdoms
would cease. Yet they remain, albeit twisted with This adventure assumes that characters have a pre-
intrigue and subterfuge. While all-out war may have established relationship with Rymdyl and Guthryn B.
been averted, tensions between and within Law and have been traveling across the Border
kingdoms grows. Unbeknownst to the mage, the Kingdoms on behalf of Rymdyl to gauge the current
orchestrator of the growing conflict is intent on political climate and form new alliances. The
nurturing the Border Kingdom’s hostile and characters are on their way back to Rymdyl to
turbulent nature. Rymdyl’s efforts for widespread deliver the latest updates.
peace have made her a target. Strings have been If the characters have not participated in previous
pulled and ASSASSINS ordered to dispatch the mage. Border Kingdoms adventures, the following
On a supposed mission for Rymdyl, GUTHRYN B. adventure hooks can be used to draw them into the
LAW was on the northern end of the Border story.
Kingdoms when he overheard the plotting of this • An Absent Harper. Characters affiliated with the
assassination. Taking his fastest horse, Guthryn Harpers are asked to track down the whereabouts
raced back to Rymdyl but was ambushed on the way. of Guthryn , an agent posted in the Border
Instead of killing Guthryn, the assassins planted an Kingdoms that has not reported in for many
ENCHANTED LETTER on him to give to the mage in tendays.
order to weaken her before their arrival. On the • The Recluse Rymdyl. The people of the village of
verge of death, Guthryn limps back to the mage, Rymdyl and its surrounding region have not seen
seeking help to alert Rymdyl of the impending the mage Rymdyl in many days and worry that she
danger, shake her out of preoccupation with the is unwell. They have asked the characters to visit
past, and assure her safety. the mage and see if she needs any assistance.
• Travelers. The Border Kingdoms are full of
adventurers seeking treasures and glory. While on
the road near Rymdyl, they come across the
wounded Guthryn B. Law.
This section should provide you, the DM, with a basic understanding of not only the flow of the adventure, but also
the outline of the different paths that your players may take in reaching their stated objective.
Estimated Duration: 15 minutes
The characters are returning to the mage Rymdyl 0 hit points, causing him to constantly fade in and
when they come across a wounded figure who has out of unconsciousness. The curse can be removed
uncovered news of an assassination plot concerning by a remove curse or greater restoration spell.
the mage. Read the following: Objectives & Goals. Guthryn is on a mission to
deliver the news of the assassination plot to Rymdyl.
As you make your way down the road, you see Rymdyl’s tower What Does Guthryn Know? If Guthryn is healed to
just past the next hill. Ahead of you, a horse and rider up above 1 hit point, he gains consciousness and
ahead, walking at a laggard pace and dragging its hooves. conveys his mission for Rymdyl in the northern
Before you can move closer, the figure slides off the horse, region of the Border Kingdoms when he overheard
affixed to the saddle by a rope tied around the figure’s waist three cloaked figures in a tavern discussing plans to
as the horse limps on.
“visit the resurrected mage” and that “it was a shame
she wouldn’t be able to enjoy her new life for long.”
He was on his way to warn Rymdyl when was
The area has the following features. attacked on the road at night and left for dead.
Dimensions & Terrain. The road is well traveled However, Guthryn awoke hours later and pulled
and spans a width of 20 feet. Small vegetation grows himself onto his horse. He has been on the road for
on either side of the road, and Rymdyl’s tower can three days without rest in order to beat the assassins
be seen just on the horizon, approximately 1,200 here. The assassins will no doubt arrive by nightfall.
feet away. If asked and able to reply, he shares the following.
Lighting. It is midday, with the sun at its zenith
and the sky clear. • He recalls that the assassin speaking had grey
Guthryn’s Possessions. Inside Guthryn’s backpack withered hands and wispy voice.
are two empty bottles of potions of healing, standard • Guthryn was ambushed in the dead of night. The
adventuring gear, and a hand-carved wooden box last thing he remembers was a searing pain in his
with an etched bird inlaid onto the top. A successful back as he was ripped from his horse and the
DC 13 Wisdom (Survival) or Intelligence (Nature) strength leaving him.
identifies the bird as an albatross. Inside the box is a • While Guthryn does not have the energy to go into
folded letter sealed with red wax addressed to detail, he reveals that the Mage Rymdyl is “unwell”
Rymdyl. A Nystul’s magic aura conceals the magical and has not left her tower in many tendays.
nature of the letter. If the letter is opened, the • Guthryn refuses to share the reason for his
characters only read nonsense written in common. original mission, claiming it is “classified
information” for Rymdyl, which explains his lack
of communication with the Harpers. A successful
Characters immediately recognize the wounded DC 15 Wisdom (Insight) check reveals that the
human as GUTHRYN B. LAW, a bard, ally, and man is not entirely truthful.
member of the Harpers who played a part in the • In truth, Guthryn traveled to the north in search of
defeat of the Death Knight Avallar. Guthryn is Rymdyl’s past lover, an elf known to the mage as
dragged by his exhausted horse. He is unconscious her “Little Albatross” who now lives as a hermit.
and dying and must make death saving throws each Guthryn hoped that bringing her love back to
round until stabilized (such as with a successful Rymdyl would lighten the mage’s spirits. However,
Wisdom (Medicine) check DC 10) or healed to above the hermit politely refused Guthryn’s request,
0 hit points. instead, he gave the Harper a box with a letter
Cursed Wound. Any observer can see that inside to deliver to Rymdyl as a gift. If pressed
Guthryn has lost an extreme amount of blood from about the nature of the box, Guthryn replies that
the wound on his back. A successful DC 13 Wisdom the box is a gift but explains no further.
(Medicine) check reveals that the wound was made
three days ago by a spiked weapon and looks to be
infected. The check also reveals that Guthryn is very Guthryn asks the characters to deliver the news of
weak (he currently has a Strength score of 5 as a the oncoming assassination plot to Rymdyl as soon
result of a shadow’s strength drain). A successful DC as possible and assist her in preparation for the
15 Intelligence (Arcana) check reveals that the attacking assassins.
wound is cursed and will continually deal 1d10
necrotic damage each minute until Guthryn reaches
Estimated Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes
The characters arrive at Rymdyl’s Tower and assist centuries old. Paintings depict the village Rymdyl in
her in preparing for the impending assassin attack. its heyday, and wooden furniture is askew. Rymdyl
has surrounded herself with possessions that
remind her of her life before resurrection. Treat the
The characters must locate and retrieve Rymdyl’s area as difficult terrain.
brass brazier from the spirits that still haunt the
watchtower to confirm Rymdyl’s suspicions
regarding her assassins. The spirits must be There are no servants in the tower. Rymdyl lives
removed from the tower in whatever way is alone.
necessary. The characters may also take steps to Rymdyl immediately questions the characters as
fortify the tower in preparation for the assassins. to what happened while she flips through her
spellbook. She casts remove curse if it has not yet
been done. After examining Guthryn, she tells the
characters that Guthryn needs to sleep in order to
With Guthryn in tow, the characters arrive at the regain his strength. Guthryn will be unconscious for
front door of Rymdyl’s tower. Read the following: the next eight hours unless forcibly awakened.
What Does Rymdyl Know? Once the characters
The mage’s tower stands before you. It appears Rymdyl has
share the news of the oncoming assassination,
made a few modifications to the tower since it was
reconstructed, turning the small watchtower into more of a Rymdyl grimaces, but does not look surprised. She
home by building out the first and second floors. Through the shares the following.
open windows on the tower, warm firelight glows. Attached to • Once she had some time to herself after the Battle
the front door is a golden knocker shaped like a wreath of of Blackbarn, Rymdyl has been tracking down her
flames.
old acquaintances and enemies from her life
Knocking once on the door brings no response. nearly two centuries ago.
However, if the characters continue to knock, or call • Many of her allies have perished, or their
out for Rymdyl by name, she comes to the door. She kingdoms have fallen (as is common in the Border
looks noticeably disheveled and distant. Upon seeing Kingdoms). A successful DC 13 Wisdom (Insight)
Guthryn wounded, she quickly ushers the characters check reveals sadness in Rymdyl’s eyes at this
in and brings them to her personal chambers (Area thought.
8 on the map found in Appendix 3), where she • Rymdyl has been keeping herself apprised of the
directs them to place Guthryn upon her bed. whereabouts of EZOTH ANKET, a red wizard of
Thay who killed Rymdyl during a spell duel nearly
two hundred year ago. She believes that once
Ceilings, floors, and walls. The ceilings in all word had traveled of Rymdyl’s resurrection and
areas are 10 feet high. Unless otherwise noted, all role in the defeat of the Death Knight Avallar,
ceilings, floors, and walls are made of worked stone. Ezoth would return in order to finish Rymdyl off
Doors and Windows. All doors are made of heavy once and for all. She is convinced that Ezoth is one
wood. Except for the doors to the outside on the first of the assassins and welcomes the opportunity to
level, and Rymdyl’s Study (Area 7), all doors are enact vengeance upon the wizard who took her
unlocked. Glass windows are latched shut from the life away. A successful DC 13 Wisdom (Insight)
inside and can be shuttered with wooden blinds. check reveals a suppressed anger under Rymdyl’s
Temperature and smells. The stone walls of the voice.
tower emanate a comfortable warmth despite the • If pressed for more information regarding Ezoth,
lack of a fireplace—a side-effect of the ritual that Rymdyl admits that Ezoth is still alive only in
reconstituted the tower using the essence of a fire undeath – the red wizard has become a lich.
elemental. Inside, the tower smells faintly of However, Rymdyl brushes this fact off, noting that
cinnamon. she too, has become more powerful and is ready to
Light. All rooms are cast in bright light due to confront Ezoth with the characters’ assistance.
open lanterns that hang from walls, ceilings and the
light of afternoon sun.
Old-Fashioned Mess. Household items are
scattered about haphazardly and made in styles
Light. All rooms are cast in bright light due to
• Rymdyl requests the characters find her brass open lanterns that hang from walls, ceilings and the
brazier, the material component for her scrying light of afternoon sun.
spell. The brazier was recently stolen by the Old-Fashioned Mess. Household items are
spirits that still haunt this tower. She asks the scattered about haphazardly and made in styles
characters to track down and clear away the centuries old. Paintings depict the village Rymdyl in
thieving spirits that reside in the tower and its heyday, and wooden furniture is askew. Rymdyl
retrieve her brazier and other personal has surrounded herself with possessions that
possessions. With the scrying spell, she can know remind her of her life before resurrection. Treat the
Ezoth’s location, circumvent his ambush, and trap area as difficult terrain.
him and his allies.
• She is unsure where exactly the spirits are at any
time as they strike when she is out of sight, but The tower is haunted by spirits of the brigand group
they are particularly attracted to magical items. known as the Harrowers (see creature information
in the Area 11 for statistics). A single spirit can be
If the characters need Rymdyl, she can be found with lured out into the open by leaving a permanent
Guthryn in her chambers while she prepares her magic item unattended in one of the rooms.
spells for tonight. She watches over Guthryn in case Characters must succeed on a DC 11 Dexterity
the curse reappears or other symptoms manifest. (Stealth) check to avoid detection by the ghost. If
confronted, the spirit flees to the Brigand Hideout
(Area 11) in the most direct way possible by moving
through walls and floors. As the DM, feel free to run
Playing the Pillars this encounter as a chase scene or any other method
Here are some suggestions for this episode:
Combat. Characters have the chance to interact with the
you see fit.
spirits of the Harrowers. While not overtly violent, the
Harrowers will return any hostilities targeting them.
Exploration. Rymdyl’s tower is full of information The Harrowers
regarding the mage’s current concerns. Additionally, as After the Warlord of Rymdyl abandoned his watchtower, a
characters make preparations for defending the mage, they group of brigands that called themselves the Harrowers used
may find some areas of the tower to be particularly helpful. the watchtower as a hideout. After robbing a mage on the
Social. Rymdyl is hiding information she would prefer road, the Harrowers were pursued by the mage’s summoned
others not know about. Uncovering the source of her monstrosities back to their hideout and were killed or died
distractions will help the characters bring the mage out of her from their wounds. The spirits of these brigands still haunt
forlorn mood. Furthermore, negotiating with the Harrowers the tower even after the tower was reconstituted and are
may bring benefits during the defense against the assassins. compelled to continue stealing minor possessions. Rymdyl
has tolerated their presence due to her recent distractions.
The spirits are afraid of a direct confrontation with Rymdyl
for fear of what her magic can do to them.
Rymdyl’s tower has the following features unless
otherwise specified in specific areas. Refer to
Appendix 3 for a map of Rymdyl’s Tower.
This room used to be the courtyard of the
watchtower until Rymdyl enclosed the surrounding
Ceilings, floors, and walls. The ceilings in all walls.
areas are 10 feet high. Unless otherwise noted, all
ceilings, floors, and walls are made of worked stone.
Doors and Windows. All doors are made of heavy The area has the following features.
wood. Except for the doors to the outside on the first Dimensions & Terrain. The room is decorated
level, and Rymdyl’s Study (Area 7), all doors are with old-fashioned tapestries and embroidered
unlocked. Glass windows are latched shut from the carpets. Other than the locked entrance, two large
inside and can be shuttered with wooden blinds. doors lead to the Living Room (Area 2) and one
Temperature and smells. The stone walls of the door leads to the Kitchen (Area 3).
tower emanate a comfortable warmth despite the Locked Entrance. The main entrance of the tower
lack of a fireplace—a side-effect of the ritual that leads into this room and is locked with the arcane
reconstituted the tower using the essence of a fire lock spell that can only be opened with the
elemental. Inside, the tower smells faintly of password, the draconic word for “Albatross.” A
cinnamon. mundane lock also secures the door and requires a
successful DC 20 Dexterity (Thieves’ Tools) check to
open without the key in Rymdyl’s possession.
Failure to pick the lock activates an alarm spell. This storage structure used to serve as a
disconnected stable for guards posted at the
watchtower. After Rymdyl converted the courtyard
into the Entrance Chamber, she paved the stable in
The living room also serves as the first floor of the stone and stores any old items from the previous
original watchtower. A wooden dining table is owners of the watchtower she has found while
located against one wall surrounded by three chairs. renovating inside.
This room serves as a place to entertain guests. A Old Equipment. Rusted weapons and armor are
stone staircase winds up to the second floor (Area stacked in wooden crates. These items are beyond
5). repair or use, but Rymdyl has kept them to feed to
her summoned fire elementals. A successful DC 14
Intelligence (Investigation) check reveals that some
The kitchen features a cauldron that sits over an of these items bear the symbol of the Warlord of
open fireplace. A table sits against a wall, full of Rymdyl who constructed the watchtower, and some
spices from all over the Border Kingdoms and of the items are small blades and tools, more often
Faerun. Dried meats and vegetables hang from the associated with those of a criminal background.
rafters above. Secret Door. Characters who succeed on a DC 14
The door to the east leads to the Storage Room Intelligence (Investigation) check find deep gouge
(Area 4) while the door to the west leads outside marks on the east wall of the room which lead under
and is normally locked with an arcane lock spell and the paved floor. A successful DC 16 Wisdom
mundane lock that uses the same key as the front (Survival) or Intelligence (Nature) check reveals
door in the Entrance Chamber (Area 1). these marks to be made by the claws of a large beast
or monstrosity. While the paved floor is not marked
with any slashes, a successful DC 10 Intelligence
(Investigation) check allows a character to intuit
that something must be underneath the floor.
Characters reveal the secret wooden door under
the stone floor by breaking the floor open (AC 17, HP
20) or prying up the paving stones by succeeding on
a Strength check DC 15. Characters can make this
check at advantage if proficient with Thieves’ Tools
or in possession of a crowbar. Breaking open the
floor alerts the spirits in the Brigand Hideout (Area
11).
The wooden door is marked with slashes and is
stained with blood. The door is barred shut but
rotted with age, and can easily be opened, revealing
a ladder down to dark Hidden Hallway (Area 10).
is used to coat the skin, it grants the character
resistance to fire damage for 1 hour. This process
The second floor of the tower continues up to the takes 1 hour (see Preparations for Attack at the end
Summoning Room (Area 7). Windows look out over of this Episode).
the village below. Two large doors open to the Study
(Area 6) which is locked and protected in a similar
fashion to the exterior door in the Entrance Chamber
(Area 1). The password to enter her study is, “I am
the fire” in Draconic, which Rymdyl will share with
the characters if asked. In addition to setting off an
alarm if opened without the password, the door will
also trigger a hold person spell with a DC 18 Wisdom
saving throw on the character who opened the door.
Rymdyl uses this room to conduct her research and

to plan for future missions for her adventurers.
Bookshelves line the walls and a finely embroidered
carpet covers the floor. Some of the books appear to
be decayed and most likely came from Rymdyl’s old
tower. A working desk with open books and arcane
instruments sits on one end of the study, while a
large round table sits on the other end. In one corner As a conjuration wizard, Rymdyl has dedicated an
of the room sits a barrel filled with liquid and a entire room of her tower for a summoning circle that
drying rack for sheets of parchment. also doubles as a teleportation circle. The
Map. Rymdyl keeps a large map of the Border summoning room continues up to the next floor of
Kingdoms spread out on the round table. Stone the watchtower, where Rymdyl’s Chambers (Area 8)
markers indicate the locations of various are located.
adventuring parties she has sent off on quests to Summoning Circle. The 5-foot radius circle is
gauge the current political climate of the region. Pins lined in red runes. Characters who succeed at a DC
with red and blue yarn crisscross across the map, 15 Intelligence (Arcana) check understand that the
linking realms, cities, and towns to each other and circle also acts as a permanent magic circle that
indicating the complex rivalries and alliances that prevents elementals from leaving the circle. The
link the tumultuous land. runes of the circle can also be modified (see
Notes on Visions. A successful DC 13 Intelligence Preparations for Attack at the end of this episode).
(investigation) check reveals a set of frantic notes
tucked under one corner of the map. The notes
describe Rymdyl’s dark visions of murder and
subterfuge sweeping the Border Kingdoms, and then Rymdyl’s chambers are covered in a thick carpet of
a flash of fire as the entire land burns. deep orange and red. A thick red velvet curtain splits
Notes on Ezoth. On her working desk is an empty the chamber in half. A wardrobe stands against one
area where Rymdyl’s brass brazier for scrying once wall with an iron ladder to a ceiling door that opens
sat. Next to it are pages of notes Rymdyl has written, up to the Tower Top Floor (Area 9). Through the
detailing the whereabouts of Ezoth in Thay, down to curtain a small drawer sits against another wall. A
the hour. A successful DC 15 Wisdom (Insight) check bedside table and chair stand next to the bed.
hints that Rymdyl’s notes are borderline obsessive Guthryn’s Possessions. Guthryn’s backpack is
and full of vengeance and that for the past few days, propped up next to Rymdyl’s chair. If the characters
Ezoth has been conducting research in his secret lair. examine the backpack, they will find the same items
Barrel of Fire Protection. In the corner of the listed in Episode 1.
room is a barrel full of a magical liquid that Rymdyl
uses to coat all her spellbooks and flammable
objects. Flammable objects that are coated with this Guthryn is asleep on the bed, and seated on a chair
liquid and set out to dry for 24 hours are immune to next to him, is Rymdyl, reading her spellbook.
fire damage. A character that succeeds at a DC 16
Intelligence (Arcana) check or Intelligence
(alchemist’s tools) check concludes that if the liquid
What Does Rymdyl Know? Rymdyl appears to be If Rymdyl catches sight of Guthryn’s box, she will
split between focusing on preparing her spells and ask to see it. Once she opens it, her eyes grow wide,
caring for Guthryn. She is clearly distracted by other and she looks towards Guthryn’s unconscious body
thoughts but is willing to answer the characters’ with tears forming in her eyes. She explains that this
questions. Any attempts to cheer the mage up will letter is from someone from her past whom she
require a successful DC 15 Charisma check. On a loved dearly, her “Little Albatross.” She surmises
success, the character has advantage on all that Guthryn went out to get this letter for her as a
successive Charisma checks with Rymdyl for the rest surprise to comfort her. She smiles, but says she is
of the adventure. She knows the following. not yet ready to read what this letter has for her and
tucks it inside her robes.
• If pressed as to why Rymdyl so strongly believes
What does Guthryn Know? While Rymdyl insists
Ezoth to be the assassin and the character
that Guthryn should rest undisturbed, if the
succeeds at a DC 13 Charisma (Persuasion) check,
characters wake him, Guthryn will answer any of the
Rymdyl will explain that tonight is the anniversary
questions they have. All the information Guthryn
of her death.
knows is listed in Episode 1.
• In fact, if Ezoth wasn’t going to come after her, she If the characters press Guthryn on his confidential
had half a mind to teleport to Thay and challenge mission by succeeding at a DC 16 Charisma check, he
Ezoth tonight to a spell-duel and exact revenge. will reveal the box and letter, explaining to Rymdyl
She replies, “He stole my life, and caused harm to that it was meant to be a gift to cheer her out of her
many in my absence. It would bring me great melancholic state.
pleasure to take what little life he has left from
him.” The main reason she hasn’t gone is because
of her visions of danger in the Border Kingdoms.
• If asked about her visions, Rymdyl explains that The top of the watchtower is open to the outside and
she has had little sleep as her visions are haunted surrounded by merlons and crenels. The merlons
by a darkness that sweeps over the Border provide three-quarters cover for any characters who
Kingdoms and a fire that will consume the land wishes to attack targets below.
from the inside out. Rymdyl expresses Floor Door. The floor door leads down to
helplessness. She thought the defeat of the Death Rymdyl’s Chambers (Area 8) and can be barred
Knight Avallar would bring about peace. from the inside. The door can be forced open with a
• Rymdyl does not know where Guthryn went. She successful DC 20 Strength check or broken (AC 15,
explains that a few tendays ago, Guthryn stopped HP 18).
by to visit her for a few days, and then he left,
explaining he had a mission to do for the Harpers.
or higher, the spirits have disadvantage on attacks
for the next round as they fear magical retribution.
Underneath the storage room is a hallway with What Do They Know? If the characters do not
roughly hewn stone walls and earthen floor. The attack, the spirits are willing to listen to the
tunnel is completely dark. A trail of dried blood leads characters. Casting a spell of 4th level or higher
to a heavy wooden door that is unlocked. This area grants an advantage to all Charisma ability checks as
was created by the brigand group, the Harrowers. the Harrowers fear powerful magic users. As their
Trapped Door. This unlocked door leads to the leader, Oshar speaks for the group. She knows the
Brigand Hideout (Area 11). Upon opening the door, following.
the character in front must make a DC 15 Dexterity
saving throw, taking 14 (5d6) slashing damage on a • She will not divulge the location of the vault that
failed save, or half as much on a successful one as holds all their stolen items, but she offers to give
five scything blades swing from the door frame. A the characters Rymdyl’s brass brazier if the
successful DC 16 Investigation (Intelligence) check characters give her one permanent magic item. A
reveals that the door is trapped and requires a successful DC 15 Charisma ability check will cause
successful DC 18 Dexterity (Thieves’ Tools) check to Oshar to lower her price to any item of at least 100
disarm. A failure activates the trap. Once the trap is gold pieces in value.
activated, the spirits in the Brigand Hideout (Area • If asked to leave the watchtower, Oshar explains
11) are alerted and attack the characters. she and the other spirits cannot leave willingly as
Skeletal Remains. Down the hallway lies the a “strong force” binds them to the area, preventing
skeletal remains of one of the brigands. A successful them from leaving the material plane and
DC 16 Wisdom (Medicine) check reveals that the compelling them to constantly steal. She does not
creature died from deep slash marks still left on the know where this force is coming from.
bone. The skeleton is positioned in such a way as if it
is reaching for the stone wall which marks the Adjusting the Encounter
location of a secret door. Here are recommendations for adjusting this combat
Secret Door. Characters that succeed at a DC 18 encounter. These are not cumulative.
Intelligence (Investigation) check notice the outline • Very Weak: Remove two wraiths and add two specters.
of a secret door in the wall. Pressing a loose stone on All specters have 22 hit points.
the wall releases the door into the Brigand’s Vault • Weak: Replace one wraith with one specter.
(Area 12). If the characters have not secured a deal • Strong: Replace two specters with two wraiths.
with the Harrowers, the spirits attack. • Very Strong: Replace five specters with four wraiths.
Inside this room are old rotted cots. Dried blood

stains the sheets and walls. The remains of a few
skeletons are scattered about, some on beds, and
others on the floor, as if they were all seeking shelter
from some enemy.
Residing in this room are spirits of the Harrowers

and their leader, a female half-orc OSHAR
HARROWAY (use the statistics for five specters
and two wraiths). If the spirits have not been
alerted, they continue talking about their opinions of
the characters that just arrived to Rymdyl’s tower
and all the magical items they plan to steal from the
characters.
Goals & Objectives. The spirits wish to continue
their thieving ways and intend to steal magical items
from Rymdyl and the characters once they leave
their items unattended. If confronted in a nonviolent
manner, they will not immediately attack. In combat,
the spirits will move through walls and ceilings
between the hideout and vault to avoid attacks.
During combat, if a character uses a spell of 4th level
“I…I don’t understand.” Rymdyl says, “He’s not one of the
assassins? But he has to be…he must remember me…”
This area is where the Harrowers keep their stolen The mage immediately turns around and heads to her
goods and coin. Most of the items have rotted away chambers, her voice shaken, “I think it’s best if you all finish
with time, but a few items may still be of use. your preparations for tonight, I still have a few spells to
Shrine to Garagos. In the back of this room, prepare as well for… whoever is coming.” The chamber doors
behind a wooden door, is a small stone shrine with a slam shut.
symbol featuring a counterclockwise circle of five Rymdyl has locked herself in her chambers and does
arms clutching swords. A successful DC 16 not answer to any calls out to her. If pressed, she will
Intelligence (Religion) check confirms this symbol to be asked to be left alone.
be that of Garagos, a dead god of war and plunder Characters have one hour to prepare for the
whom many brigands used to pay lip service. The assassins before nightfall. A list of possible options is
violent deaths of the Harrowers imbued the shrine included as a player handout in Appendix 4. They
with an unholy power and keeps the spirits bound to may each do one of the following.
the watchtower.
Touching the shrine, or attempting to destroy the • Take a Short Rest. A character may take a short
shrine (AC 17, HP 50) activates a magical effect. All rest at this time, but cannot do any other actions.
creatures within a 10-foot radius of the shrine must • Stand Watch. A character may take watch,
make a DC 16 Intelligence saving throw, or be starting Episode 3 on the Tower Top Floor (Area
subjected to the spell, enemies abound, as a sudden 9). On a successful DC 16 Wisdom (Perception)
bloodlust surges through the character. Each time a check, the character spots the figures of the
creature is dealt damage within a 10-foot radius of oncoming assassins entering the tower. All
the shrine, the shrine gains hit points equal to characters begin combat in Episode 3 without the
amount of damage dealt up to its hit point maximum. surprised condition.
If the shrine is destroyed, Oshar will thank the • Cast Spells. A character may cast as many spells as
characters for releasing the Harrowers. In return, desired within the one-hour time frame in
she offers to assist them in the protection of Rymdyl preparation for the assassins.
for the night. Throughout Episode 3, the spirits will • Secure Windows. Securing the windows with
alert the characters as to the location of each of the boards and nails requires a DC 16 Strength
assassins within the tower as long as the assassins (Carpenter’s Tools) check. On a success, the
are not hidden. windows will not open when the strong gust of
wind arrives in Episode 3. Windows can still be
broken open (AC 13, HP 3 normally, AC 15, HP 9 if
After searching the room, the characters find boarded up).
Rymdyl’s brass brazier, a silver locket bearing a • Clean Up. A character may spend the hour
small portrait of a young elf male and the inscription, clearing floor space. The tower is no longer
“My Little Albatross,” a magical longbow (see considered difficult terrain.
Appendix 4), and a quiver with 20 arrows. • Fire Proof. A character can coat themselves in the
fire-proof liquid that resides in Rymdyl’s study. A
character who does so gains resistance to fire for
the next Episode of the adventure.
Once the characters return the brass brazier to • Modify Summoning Circle. The runes of the magic
Rymdyl, read the following: circle located in the Summoning Room (Area 7)
can be modified in the reverse direction, or to
Rymdyl takes the brazier and returns it to her study. She affect one of the following types of creatures:
begins chanting the magic words to locate the Red Wizard. celestials, fey, fiends, or undead. To do so requires
Flames erupt, and within them is an image of a gaunt withered a successful Intelligence (Arcana) check DC 18 and
grey-skinned human dressed in red robes, standing on a stone at least 100gp of holy water or powdered silver
dais. and iron, which is consumed. This process
“Colleagues,” the lich says in a wispy voice, gesturing to requires 1 hour of time.
figures out of sight, “Tonight is a momentous night. It marks
one of my greatest achievements.” Ezoth then brings forth a After preparations are complete, proceed to Episode
scroll from his sleeve, “I have uncovered the location to the 3: Let the Past Die to continue the adventure.
temple of the great devil Raxys! Let us go there tonight and
summon the devil to our cause!” Applause erupts as the vision
fades.
Estimated Duration: 1 hour
Having secured the tower, the characters must now tower in darkness. If the windows were secured, the
defend Rymdyl from the unknown assassins. area is cast in bright and dim light as appropriate.
Doors. Rymdyl has locked herself in her chambers
with a key as she prepares for the oncoming attack.
Protect Mage Rymdyl from the assassins and A successful DC 20 Dexterity (Thieves’ Tools) check
determine who is behind the assassination plot. will open the door. The door can also be broken
down (AC 15, HP 18).
Playing the Pillars
Here are some suggestions for this episode:
Combat. The bulk of this episode is combating the The assassins consist of two shadow dancers and
assassins who seek to end Rymdyl’s life. Refer to the tactics their leader HELAYU SUNDERSHADE (use the
section for strategies to employ. statistics for gloom weaver). Each assassin is
Exploration. The characters should be familiar with the accompanied by a shadow (for a total of three). The
tower now and can use aspects of the tower to their exiled shadar-kai make a living as hired assassins
advantage. The assassins will not stand still, they will move across the Border Kingdoms and have a reputation
throughout the tower in an effort to draw the characters for carefully researching their targets’ pasts to evoke
away from Rymdyl. emotions of regret and sorrow right before the
Social. Rymdyl is trapped under a powerful enchantment, killing blow.
and she cannot be released on her own. Characters may
Goals & Objectives. Their goal is to eliminate the
attempt to bring her back from her mental prison by
Mage Rymdyl and anyone who stands in their way as
reminding her of the joys she has in this new life.
quietly as possible. A sadist, Helayu is more than
willing to prolong her victory if it means she can
instill despair within her targets.
What Do They know? The assassins will attempt
Read the following as nightfall approaches:
to run if they sense the fight turning, but if captured,
they may be willing to give up some information in
The sun sets, casting the sky into darkness. The night has
arrived, marking the anniversary of Rymdyl’s first death, and if
return for their lives. Refer to the section,
all goes well, certainly not her second. “Interrogation” later in this episode for what
information the assassins know.
A strong gust of wind buffets the tower. If the
windows were not secure, then they are blown open
and all open flames are extinguished. The characters The assassins climb the walls of the tower with ease
roll initiative, and combat begins. If the characters (but still at half speed) and will enter through the
who stood watch succeeded on their DC 16 Wisdom second or third floor windows (determined
(Perception) checks, then the assassins begin randomly). If the windows are locked, then the
combat at the base of the tower. If the characters shadow will slip through the gap and open the
failed, then each assassin starts combat near any windows. If they are not engaged, then they will
window on any floor and characters are surprised. spread out in search of Rymdyl. The assassins will
Each assassin is accompanied by a sentient use hit-and-run tactics to keep the characters
shadow that is a portion of their soul torn asunder occupied while Helayu enters through the fourth
and stitched together. As such, the shadow acts on floor into Rymdyl’s chambers after three rounds.
the same initiative as the respective assassin and
each shadow cannot move more than 40 feet away Adjusting the Encounter
from their respective assassin. Here are recommendations for adjusting this combat
encounter. These are not cumulative.
• Very Weak: Replace two shadow dancers with two drow
The tower has the following new features once and replace one gloom weaver with one shadow dancer.
nightfall arrives. • Weak: Replace two shadow dancers with two martial arts
Lighting. At the start of combat, if the windows adepts.
were not secured, a gust of wind blow through the • Strong: Add one shadow dancer and one shadow.
tower, extinguishing all light sources and casting the • Very Strong: Replace one gloom weaver with one soul
monger. Add two shadow dancers and two shadows.
While in her chambers preparing her spells, Rymdyl If the characters have chosen to keep at least one
opened the letter believed to be from her past love. assassin alive, they may attempt to interrogate the
Upon opening the letter, she fell under the magical assassin.
enchantment left by the assassins and begins combat With a successful Charisma (Intimidation) check
paralyzed, her mind sent to a mental prison that DC 15, the assassin reveals that their employer
replays parts of her past. wanted Rymdyl dead because “The mage seeks to
While under the enchantment, Rymdyl remains change the very nature of the Border Kingdoms, she
paralyzed. Characters that succeed on a DC 14 seeks peace. The Border Kingdoms, and our
Intelligence (Arcana) check can ascertain from the employer, will never accept it. The Border Kingdoms
runes written on the letter the enchantment’s is built on conflict, and its people know that this is
effects. Destruction of the letter once the effects have the way.”
activated will have no effect. Characters can attempt The assassin will ignore any further questions and
to break Rymdyl out of the curse by succeeding at goad Rymdyl, bragging about how easy it was for to
three DC 18 Charisma (Persuasion) checks to fool Rymdyl and prey upon her preoccupation with
convince her of the illusions and to let go of her her past and her certainty that Ezoth would return.
preoccupation with the past. If successful, Rymdyl Characters can easily see the fire of anger burning in
shakes out of the spell and summons a fire Rymdyl’s eyes. A character must make a DC 18
elemental to join the characters in battle. Charisma (Persuasion) check to calm Rymdyl down
On each failure, or if Rymdyl takes any damage, from doing anything foolish. On a success, Rymdyl
Rymdyl experiences fragments of her final duel will relent, and the assassin to reveal that they were
against Ezoth, causing her to unleash a ring of fire in hired by an old human woman with silver hair
a 30-foot radius centered around her. All characters highlighted in white and gold. She did not give her
inside the area must make a Dexterity saving throw name. If awake, Guthryn will convey that this
DC 16. On a failure, the character takes 27 (8d6) fire matches the description of QUINT DEGALLARD, a
damage, or half as much damage on a successful famous traveling bard in the Border Kingdoms. If a
save. After three failed saves, Rymdyl falls character is a native of the Border Kingdoms or
unconscious, but stable. succeeds on a DC 13 Intelligence (History) check,
If characters have not discovered Rymdyl after the they will also know of Quint.
first three rounds, they will hear the disembodied On a failure, Rymdyl snaps her fingers and casts
voice of Helayu throughout the tower singing, “In her immolation on the assassin, burning the assassin to
room sits a lone lonely girl looking out the window to ash. As she does so, read the following:
find / That the world has changed a bit since she left
and now she’s caught in a bind.” “The Border Kingdoms is under my protection.” Rymdyl states,
“No more innocent blood will be spilt, I will bring about peace
to these lands. The Border Kingdoms shall be united.” She then
Helayu possesses Guthryn’s actual gift, a letter takes her eyes away from the fire and looks to all of you.
written by Rymdyl’s past love, and will flaunt the “Will you help me?””
letter as she recounts how easy it was to trick
Guthryn into believing he escaped and Rymdyl into
falling for the trap. Reading the letter aloud will give If the characters have killed all the assassins or the
Rymdyl the resolve to shake herself out of her assassins have all escaped, then Rymdyl will thank
immobilized state and requires 1 minute to read. the characters for their service. Read the following:
The letter is included as a player handout in
Appendix 4. “It appears my visions are warning us of a new threat. It is the
of the utmost importance that we protect the Border
Kingdoms, from itself if we must. We must keep the peace and
unify the Border Kingdoms under a common alliance. Will you
Combat ends when the characters either capture or help me?”
kill all remaining assassins. Once Rymdyl is released
from the enchantment, refer to one of the following
scenes below.
Upon completing the adventure, the characters
receive rewards based upon their accomplishments.
Aside from advancement, these rewards are earned For running this adventure, one of your character
during the session. gains a level. That character receives gold based on
their tier prior to advancement:
Tier GP Earned
The characters earn the following rewards: 1 80 gp
2 240 gp
3 1,600 gp
Upon completing this adventure, each character 4 6,000 gp
gains a level. At their discretion, they may choose to
decline advancement. Remind those that express an You may also complete DM Quests for running this
interest in this that they have a limit to how much adventure. See the Adventurers League Dungeon
gold they can earn per level; declining advancement Master’s Guide for more information.
means that they may reach a point where they earn
no gold.
Award each character gold for each hour of the

session. Adventures typically features cues for this,
but you can add it where you see fit. The maximum
gold that you can award a character per hour is
determined by their tier, as follows:
Tier Hourly GP Award GP Limit per Level

1 20 gp 80 gp
2 30 gp 240 gp
3 200 gp 1,600 gp
4 750 gp 6,000 gp
If found during the adventure, the characters can

keep the following magic items (described in
Appendix 4):
• Weapon of warning (Longbow)
• Enduring spellbook
During this adventure, the characters may find the

following consumable items (described in Appendix
4):
• Spell scroll of wall of fire
The following NPCs and locations feature
• Guthryn B. Law. Originally, he came to the Border
prominently in this adventure.
Kingdoms to investigate a rise in dark power that
proved to be the Death Knight Avallar. Since the
fall of the undead knight, he has chosen to remain
• Elaztara Rymdyl. Returned to life by adventurers, behind to direct the efforts of Those Who Harp -
Rymdyl played a part in the plan to the save the and to keep an eye on the Mage Rymdyl. He not
Border Kingdoms from the Death Night Avallar. only feels for her distress at being removed from
Though she took an active part in the plans at the time but has also become a little enamored with
Battle of Blackbarn, she is hesitant to travel much her.
outside her reconstitute mage tower. She feels Personality: I am open and outgoing, why have
placed out of time and is concerned about her rival enemies when you can have friends? Never tell
wizard that brought about her demise nearly two me the odds, they mean nothing to me.
centuries earlier. Ideal: I will always stand between the innocent
Personality: I pull my lessons for the present and those that attempt to place them in chains.
from times long past. For me, the answer always Bond: I remain int eh southern Border Kingdoms
lies in knowledge, study, and magic. to serve and protect Rymdyl—and will do so at
Ideal: I believe those with power are meant to all costs
protect those with none. Flaw: I would give up nearly anything to protect
Bond: I would do anything to protect the people of Mage Rymdyl
the Border Kingdoms.
Flaw: I feel alien to current times, so avoid leaving • Oshar Harroway. The leader of the brigand
the protection of my tower unless there is no group, the Harrowers, Oshar commands respect
other choice. among her group, and is always looking to prove
herself as a strong leader. She sees thievery as a
• Ezoth Anket. A Red Wizard of Thay that turned to noble pursuit, and her years as a bound ghost have
lichdom a hundred or so years ago. Ezoth spent a made her restless.
few years in the Border Kingdom in an attempt Personality: I am plain-spoken and pragmatic and
capture civilians to fuel his necromantic assert my dominance through skill and humor.
experiments and defeated the Mage Rymdyl in a Ideal: I know how the world works. I’m not rich,
duel two hundred years ago. He now spends his but there are those that are. And I can take it
time researching his passion projects. He is garbed from them.
in red robes, tattooed, greyed skin and gaunt Bond: My brigand group is my family; we watch
features. each other’s backs.
Personality: I’ve earned this undead life, and I Flaw: The vault of treasures must be protected; it
deserve to enjoy it. is the last remaining legacy of my prowess.
Ideal: A life is worth only as much as its
usefulness to my research.
Bond: I spend all my time research to further my
reputation and give little thought to anything
else.
Flaw: I do not care for anything other than my
necromantic research.
• Helayu Sundershade. An exiled shadar-kai that
derives pleasure from instilling regret and sorrow,
Helayu has made a name for herself among the • Rymdyl’s Tower. Once a Watchtower constructed
Border Kingdoms as an expert assassin. During by the Warlord of Rymdyl to protect the village
her exile, a portion of her essence was ripped from below, this tower later served as a hideout for the
her soul and stitched back together, resulting in Brigand group known as the Harrowers. After
her shadow becoming its own autonomous entity. years of ruin, the tower was reconstituted through
Personality: I always smile at socially a magical ritual by adventurers when the Black
inappropriate times. I derive pleasure from Wyvern attempted to take it over and gain control
others’ sorrow. of the undead that resided there during the
Ideal: Your past casts a long shadow. I am that adventure, CCC-GHC-BK01-04 I am the Fire.
shadow. Rymdyl now resides in the tower.
Bond: I live for the opportunity to kill interesting
targets. The payment is a secondary benefit.
Flaw: I love flaunting my superiority to others.
• Quint Degallard (KWINT) female, human (bard).

Sharp-witted, with a quick tongue and a big heart,
Quint is an unexpected delight. Her eyes twinkle
with a mischievous smile that seems to warn that
she knows much more than she lets on. If it
weren’t for her spirited quips and boundless
energy, she might be dismissed as someone’s great
aunt or grandmother. She dresses in fine,
comfortable clothing. Her long silver hair is often
braided beneath a wide floppy hat.
Personality: A bit boisterous and outspoken, I don’t
mind drawing attention to myself – especially if it
draws attention away from others.
Ideal: Life is a joy that should be enjoyed.
Bond: Music is my passion.
Flaw: I think I can talk my way out of any dangerous
situation. It doesn’t help that I’m usually
successful.
Bard Drow
Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment Medium humanoid (elf), neutral evil
Armor Class 15 (Chain Shirt) Armor Class 15 (Chain Shirt)
Hit Points 44 (8d8 + 8) Hit Points 13 (3d8)
Speed 30 ft. Speed 30 ft.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
11 (+0) 14 (+2) 12 (+1) 10 (+0) 13 (+1) 14 (+2) 10 (+0) 14 (+2) 10 (+0) 11 (+0) 11 (+0) 12 (+1)
Saving Throws DEX +4, WIS +3 Skills Perception +2, Stealth +4
Skills Acrobatics +4, Perception +5, Performance +6 Senses Darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 12
Senses Passive Perception 15 Languages Elvish, Undercommon
Languages any two languages Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)
Challenge 2 (450 XP) Fey Ancestry. The drow has advantage on saving
Spellcasting. The bard is a 4th-level spellcaster. Its throws against being charmed, and magic can’t put the
spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 12, +4 to drow to sleep.
hit with spell attacks). It has the following bard spells Innate Spellcasting. The drow’s spellcasting ability is
prepared: Charisma (spell save DC 11). It can innately cast the
Cantrips (at will): friends, mage hand, vicious mockery following spells, requiring no material components:
1st level (4 slots): charm person, healing word, At will: dancing lights
heroism, sleep, thunderwave 1/day each: darkness, faerie fire
2nd level (3 slots): invisibility, shatter
Song of Rest. The bard can perform a song while taking Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the drow has
a short rest. Any ally who hears the song regains an disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom
extra 1d6 hit points if it spends any Hit Dice to regain (Perception) checks that rely on sight.
hit points at the end of that rest. The bard can confer Actions
this benefit on itself as well. Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5
Taunt (2/Day). The bard can use a bonus action on its ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage.
turn to target one creature within 30 feet of it. If the Hand Crowssbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit,
target can hear the bard, the target must succeed on a range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing
DC 12 Charisma saving throw or have disadvantage on damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 13
ability checks, attack rolls, and saving throws until the Constitution saving throw or be poisoned for 1 hour. If
start of the bard’s next turn. the throw fails by 5 or more, the target is also
Actions unconscious while poisoned this way. The target
Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 wakes up if takes damage or if another creature takes
ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage. an action to shake it awake.
Shortbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range
80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing
damage.
Fire Elemental Gloom Weaver
Large elemental, neutral Medium humanoid (elf), neutral
Armor Class 13 Armor Class 14 (17 with Mage Armor)
Hit Points 102 (12d10 + 36) Hit Points 104 (16d8 + 32)
10 (+0) 17 (+3) 16 (+3) 6 (-2) 10 (+0) 7 (-2) 11 (+0) 18 (+4) 14 (+2) 15 (+2) 12 (+1) 18 (+4)
Damage Resistances Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Saving Throws Dex +8, Con +6
Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks Damage Immunities Necrotic
Damage Immunities Fire, Poison Condition Immunities Charmed, Exhaustion
Condition Immunities Exhaustion, Grappled, Paralyzed, Senses Darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11
Petrified, Poisoned, Prone, Restrained, Unconscious Languages Common, Elvish
Senses Darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10 Challenge 9 (5,000 XP)
Languages Ignan Burden of Time. Beasts and humanoids, other than
Challenge 5 (1,800 XP) shadar-kai, have disadvantage on saving throws while
Fire Form. The elemental can move through a space as within 10 feet of the gloom weaver.
narrow as 1 inch wide without squeezing. A creature Fey Ancestry. The gloom weaver has advantage on
that touches the elemental or hits it with a melee saving throws against being charmed, and magic can’t
attack while within 5 feet of it takes 5 (1d10) fire put it to sleep.
damage. In addition, the elemental can enter a hostile Innate Spellcasting. The gloom weaver’s innate
creature's space and stop there. The first time it enters spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 16, +8 to
a creature's space on a turn, that creature takes 5 hit with spell attacks). It can innately cast the following
(1d10) fire damage and catches fire; until someone spells, requiring no material components:
takes an action to douse the fire, the creature takes 5 At will: arcane eye, mage armor, speak with dead
(1d10) fire damage at the start of each of its turns. 1/day each: arcane gate, bane, compulsion, confusion,
Illumination. The elemental sheds bright light in a 30- true seeing
foot radius and dim light in an additional 30 feet.
Spellcasting. The gloom weaver is a 12th-level
Water Susceptibility. For every 5 feet the elemental
spellcasting. Its spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell
moves in water, or for every gallon of water splashed
save DC 16, +8 to hit with spell attacks). It regains its
on it, it takes 1 cold damage.
expended spell slots when it finishes a short or long
Actions rest. It knows the following warlock spells:
Multiattack. The elemental makes two touch attacks. At will: chill touch (3d8 damage), eldritch blast (3
Touch. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one beams, +4 bonus to each damage roll), minor
target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) fire damage. If the target is a illusion, prestidigitation
creature or a flammable object, it ignites. Until a 1st-5th level (3 5th-level slots): armor of Agathys,
creature takes an action to douse the fire, the target blight, darkness, dream, invisibility, fear, hypnotic
takes 5 (1d10) fire damage at the start of each of its pattern, major image, contact other plane, vampiric
turns. touch, witch bolt.
Actions
Multiattack. The gloom weaver makes two spear
attacks and casts one spell that takes 1 action to cast.
Shadow Spear. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach
5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) piercing damage, or 8
(1d8 + 4) piercing damage if used with two hands, plus
26 (4d12) necrotic damage.
Reactions
Misty Escape (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest).
When the gloom weaver takes damage, it 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 or casts a spell.
Martial Arts Adept Shadow
Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment Medium undead, chaotic evil
Armor Class 16 Armor Class 12
11 (+0) 17 (+3) 13 (+1) 11 (+0) 16 (+3) 10 (+0) 6 (-2) 14 (+2) 13 (+1) 6 (-2) 10 (+0) 8 (-1)
Skills Acrobatics +5, Insight +5, Stealth +5 Skills Stealth +4
Senses passive Perception 13 Damage Vulnerabilities Radiant
Languages any one language (usually Common) Damage Resistances Acid, Cold, Fire, Lightning,
Challenge 3 (700 XP) Thunder; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from
Unarmored Defense. While the adept is wearing no Nonmagical Attacks
armor and wielding no shield, its AC includes its Damage Immunities Necrotic, Poison
Wisdom modifier. Condition Immunities Exhaustion, Frightened,
Grappled, Paralyzed, Petrified, Poisoned, Prone,
Actions
Restrained
Multiattack. The adept makes three unarmed strikes
Senses Darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10
or three dart attacks.
Languages --
Unarmed Strike. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit,
Challenge 1/2 (100 XP)
reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) bludgeoning
Amorphous. The shadow can move through a space as
damage. If the target is a creature, the adept can
choose one of the following additional effects: narrow as 1 inch wide without squeezing.
Shadow Stealth. While in dim light or darkness, the
• The target must succeed on a DC 13 Strength saving shadow can take the Hide action as a bonus action.
throw or drop one item it is holding (adept’s choice). Sunlight Weakness. While in sunlight, the shadow has
• The target must succeed on a DC 13 Dexterity saving disadvantage on attack rolls, ability checks, and saving
throw or be knocked prone. throws.
• The target must succeed on a DC 13 Constitution Actions
saving throw or be stunned until the end of the Strength Drain. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach
adept’s next turn. 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (2d6 + 2) necrotic damage, and
Dart. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 20/60 the target’s Strength score is reduced by 1d4. The
ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3) piercing damage. target dies if this reduces its Strength to 0. Otherwise,
Reactions the reduction lasts until the target finishes a short or
long rest.
Deflect Missile. In response to being hit by a ranged
If a non-evil humanoid dies from this attack, a new
weapon attack, the adept deflects the missile. The
shadow rises from the corpse 1d4 hours later.
damage it takes from the attack is reduced by 1d10 +
3. If the damage is reduced to 0, the adept catches the
missile if it’s small enough to hold in one hand and the
adept has a hand free.
Shadow Dancer Soul Monger
Medium humanoid (elf), neutral Medium humanoid (elf), neutral
Armor Class 15 (Studded LEather) Armor Class 15
12 (+1) 16 (+3) 13 (+1) 11 (+0) 12 (+1) 12 (+1) 8 (-1) 17 (+3) 14 (+2) 19 (+4) 15 (+2) 13 (+1)
Saving Throws Dex +6, Cha +4 Saving Throws Dex +7, Wis +6, Cha +5
Skills Stealth +6 Skills Perception +7
Damage Resistances Necrotic Damage Immunities Necrotic, Psychic
Condition Immunities Charmed, Exhaustion Condition Immunities Charmed, Exhaustion,
Senses Darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11 Frightened
Languages Common, Elvish Senses Darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 17
Challenge 7 (2,900 XP) Languages Common, Elvish
Fey Ancestry. The shadow dancer has advantage on Challenge 11 (7,200 XP)
saving throws against being charmed, and magic can’t Fey Ancestry. The shadow dancer has advantage on
put it to sleep. saving throws against being charmed, and magic can’t
Shadow Jump. As a bonus action, the shadow dancer put it to sleep.
can teleport up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space it Innate Spellcasting. The soul monger’s innate
can see. Both the space it teleports from and the space spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 16, +8
it teleports to must be in dim light or darkness. The to hit with spell attacks). It can innately cast the
shadow dancer can use this ability between the following spells, requiring no material components:
weapon attacks of another action it takes. At will: chill touch (3d8 damage), poison spray 3d12
Actions damage)
Multiattack. The shadow dancer makes three spike 1/day each: bestow curse, chain lighting, finger of
chain attacks. death, gaseous form, phantasmal killer, seeming
Spike Chain. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 10 Magic Resistance. The soul monger has advantage on
ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) piercing damage, and saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
the target must succeed on a DC 14 Dexterity saving Soul Thirst. When the soul monger reduces a creature
throw or suffer one additional effect of the shadow to 0 hit points, the soul monger can gain temporary hit
dancer’s choice: points equal to half the creature’s hit point maximum.
While the soul monger has temporary hit points from
• The target is grappled (escape DC 14) if it is a
this ability, it has advantage on attack rolls.
Medium or smaller creature. Until the grapple ends,
Weight of Ages. Any beast or humanoid, other than
the target is retrained, and the shadow dancer can’t
shadar-kai, that starts its turn within 5 feet of the soul
grapple another target.
monger has its speed reduced by 20 feet until the start
• The target is knocked prone.
of that creature’s next turn.
• The target takes 22 (4d10) necrotic damage.
Actions
Multiattack. The soul monger makes two phantasmal
dagger attacks.
Phantasmal Dagger. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit,
reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (4d4 + 3) piercing
damage plus 19 (3d12) necrotic damage, and the
target has disadvantage on saving throws until the
start of the soul monger’s next turn.
Waves of Weariness (Recharge 4-6). The soul monger
emits weariness in a 60-foot cube. Each creature in
that area must make a DC 16 Constitution saving
throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 45 (10d8)
psychic damage and suffers 1 level of exhaustion. On a
successful save, it takes 22 (5d8) psychic damage.
Specter Wraith
Medium undead, chaotic evil Medium undead, neutral evil
Armor Class 12 Armor Class 13
Hit Points 22 (5d8) Hit Points 67 (9d8 + 27)
Speed 0 ft., fly 50 ft. (hover) Speed 0 ft., fly 60 ft. (hover)
1 (-5) 14 (+2) 11 (+0) 10 (+0) 10 (+0) 11 (+0) 6 (-2) 16 (+3) 16 (+3) 12 (+1) 14 (+2) 15 (+2)
Damage Resistances Acid, Cold, Fire, Lightning, Damage Resistances Acid, Cold, Fire, Lightning,
Thunder; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Thunder; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from
Nonmagical Attacks Nonmagical Attacks
Damage Immunities Necrotic, Poison Damage Immunities Necrotic, Poison
Condition Immunities Charmed, Exhaustion, Grappled, Condition Immunities Charmed, Exhaustion, Grappled,
Paralyzed, Petrified, Poisoned, Prone, Restrained, Paralyzed, Petrified, Poisoned, Prone, Restrained
Unconscious Senses Darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 12
Senses Darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10 Languages The languages it knew in life
Languages Understands all languages it knew in life but Challenge 5 (1,800 XP)
can’t speak Incorporeal Movement. The specter can move through
Challenge 1 (200 XP) other creatures and objects as if they were difficult
Incorporeal Movement. The specter can move through terrain. It takes 5 (1d10) force damage if it ends its
other creatures and objects as if they were difficult turn inside an object.
terrain. It takes 5 (1d10) force damage if it ends its Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the specter has
turn inside an object. disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom
Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the specter has (Perception) checks that rely on sight.
disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom Actions
(Perception) checks that rely on sight. Life Drain. Melee Spell Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
Actions creature. Hit: 21 (4d8 + 3) necrotic damage. The target
Life Drain. Melee Spell Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one must succeed on a DC 14 Constitution saving throw or
creature. Hit: 10 (3d6) necrotic damage. The target its hit point maximum is reduced by an amount equal
must succeed on a DC 10 Constitution saving throw or to the damage taken. This reduction lasts until the
its hit point maximum is reduced by an amount equal creature finishes a long rest. The target dies if this
to the damage taken. This reduction lasts until the effect reduces its hit point maximum to 0.
creature finishes a long rest. The target dies if this Create Specter. The wraith targets a humanoid within
effect reduces its hit point maximum to 0. 10 feet of it that has been dead for no longer than1
minute and died violently. The target’s spirit rises as a
specter in the space of its corpse or in the nearest
unoccupied space. The specter is under the wraith’s
control. The wraith can have no more than seven
specters under its control at one time.
Characters have one hour to prepare for the assassins before nightfall. You each may do one of the following
(multiple characters can choose the same action).
Action Description Ability Check/Requirements
Take a Short Rest Take a short rest.
Stand Watch Watch for the assassins on the Wisdom (Perception)

Tower Top Floor.
Cast Spells Cast as many spells as desired

within the one-hour time
frame.
Secure Windows Board up the windows to Strength (Carpenter’s Tools)

prevent any intruders from
using them for entry.
Clean Up Clear up the tower for ease of

movement.
Fire Proof Coat yourself in the fire-

retardant liquid. You never
know what may happen.
Modify Summoning Circle Modify the summoning circle Intelligence (Arcana) and 100
in the Summoning Room to gp
protect or contain celestials,
fey, fiends, or undead.
Other Work with your DM to come Ask the DM.

up with possible other
options, be creative!
My Flame,
Please forgive me for not seeing you in person. When I had heard of
your resurrection, I debated night and day as to whether I should see
you. My decision, despite the pain it brought me, appears to have
been the wise one, as I would have only served as an unhelpful
distraction during your efforts to rid the Kingdoms of the Death
Knight. I am proud of you. You truly are a great mage.
Yet still, if I am to understand your friend who requested my

presence, my mere existence, or rather, my mere memory, has
become a distraction as of late. Your heart was always a strong one,
and though the years may have decomposed the wood on which you
fed, I have confidence you will find a new one. Your work is not yet
done.
It has been many years, and while I still hold you in my heart, and
you no doubt hold me in yours, I must trust my skills in decision-
making once more, and refrain from seeing you. It is not my presence
which you long for, Rymdyl, it is purpose you long for– to protect
what you once, and still, love. I know you feel it as much as I do, the
Border Kingdoms are in turmoil, not overtly, but subtly, and it cries
out for a protector. I will only hold you back from what you must
accomplish.
The life you once knew may be gone, but the life you lead is now, and
I know you will make great use of it, for yourself, for me, for all of us.
Burn bright, and keep us all warm,

Your Albatross
If found during the adventure, the characters can keep the following magic items; it’s suggested that you print off
enough copies of this page to be able to give one to each of your players (crossing off rewards they didn’t receive
during the session):
Weapon (longbow), uncommon (requires

attunement), table F
This magic weapon warns you of danger. While the
weapon is on your person, you have advantage on
initiative rolls. In addition, you and your companions
within 30 feet of you can’t be surprised, except when
incapacitated by something other than nonmagical
sleep. The weapon magically awakens you and your
companions within range if any of you are sleeping
naturally when combat begins.
This item can be found in the Dungeon Master’s
Guide.
Scroll, rare
This scroll contains a single wall of fire spell.
A description of spell scrolls can be found in the
Dungeon Master’s Guide.
Wondrous item, common

This spellbook, along with anything written on its
pages, can’t be damaged by fire or immersion in
water. In addition, the spellbook doesn’t deteriorate
with age.
This item can be found in Xanathar’s Guide to
Everything.
Special. The enduring spellbook is a common
magic item. It is treated like a potion or scroll and
can only be claimed by one character in the party.
To DM an adventure, you must have 3 to 7 players— that nothing looks out of order. If you see magic
each with their own character within the items of very high rarities or strange arrays of ability
adventure’s level range (see Adventure Primer). scores, you can ask players to provide
Characters playing in a hardcover adventure may documentation for the irregularities. If they cannot,
continue to play to but if they play a different feel free to restrict item use or ask them to use a
hardcover adventure, they can’t return to the first if standard ability score array.
outside its level range. Point players to the D&D Adventurers League
Players Guide for reference. If players wish to spend
New to D&D Adventurers League? downtime days and it’s the beginning of an
http://dnd.wizards.com/playevents/organized-play adventure or episode, they can declare their activity
and spend the days now, or they can do so at the end
of the adventure or episode. Players should select
New to the Border Kingdoms Storyline? their characters’ spells and other daily options prior
Gamehole Con has been granted the ability to develop CCC to the start of the adventure, unless the adventure
(Convention Created Content) adventures for the Border specifies otherwise. Feel free to reread the
Kingdoms. No other convention or organization outside of adventure description to help give players hints
Wizards of the Coast has been granted this ability. Their about what they might face.
region guide was written by Ed Greenwood and you can get
your copy on dmsguild.com. Border Kingdoms adventures
can be run just the same as any other Adventurers League-
approved content. To determine whether you should consider
adjusting the adventure, add up the total levels of all
the characters and divide the result by the number
of characters (rounding .5 or greater up; .4 or less
Before you start play, consider the following: down). This is the group’s average party level (APL).
To approximate the party strength for the
• Read through the adventure, taking notes of
adventure, consult the table below.
anything you’d like to highlight or remind yourself
of while running the adventure, such as a way Determining Party Strength
you’d like to portray an NPC or a tactic you’d like Party Composition Party Strength
to use in a combat. Familiar yourself with the 3-4 characters, APL less than Very weak
adventure’s appendices and handouts. 3-4 characters, APL equivalent Weak
• Gather any resources you’d like to use to aid you 3-4 characters, APL greater than Average
in running this adventure--such as notecards, a 5 characters, APL less than Weak
DM screen, miniatures, and battlemaps. 5 characters, APL equivalent Average
• Ask the players to provide you with relevant 5 characters, APL greater than Strong
character information, such as name, race, class,
6-7 characters, APL less than Average
and level; passive Perception score, and anything
6-7 characters, APL equivalent Strong
the adventures specifies as notable (such as
6-7 characters, APL greater than Very strong
backgrounds, traits, flaws, etc.)
Players can play an adventure they previously
played as a Player or Dungeon Master but may only
play it once with a given character. Ensure each
player has their character’s adventure logsheet (if
not, get one from the organizer) with their starting
values for level, magic items, gold and downtime
days. These are updated at the conclusion of the
session. The adventure information and your
information are added at the end of the adventure
session—whether the completed the adventure or
not.
Each player is responsible for maintaining an
accurate logsheet. If you have time, you can do a
quick scan of a player’s character sheet to ensure

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The Fire Rekindled

A Four-Hour Adventure for Characters of 5th – 10th Level

Designer: Ethan Yen

D&D Adventurers League Guildmaster: Chris Lindsay

W Adventurers League™ adventure, that is

Rymdyl uses this room to conduct her research and

Inside this room are old rotted cots. Dried blood

Residing in this room are spirits of the Harrowers

Award each character gold for each hour of the

Tier Hourly GP Award GP Limit per Level

If found during the adventure, the characters can

During this adventure, the characters may find the

• Quint Degallard (KWINT) female, human (bard).

Action Description Ability Check/Requirements

Take a Short Rest Take a short rest.

Stand Watch Watch for the assassins on the Wisdom (Perception)

Cast Spells Cast as many spells as desired

Secure Windows Board up the windows to Strength (Carpenter’s Tools)

Clean Up Clear up the tower for ease of

Fire Proof Coat yourself in the fire-

Other Work with your DM to come Ask the DM.

Yet still, if I am to understand your friend who requested my

Burn bright, and keep us all warm,

Weapon (longbow), uncommon (requires

Wondrous item, common

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