You hear birds singing on the windyes, "HERE LIES CRISSANN, HUMAN FRIEND ANDthat's right, actual wind. A 1-4 8 B 1-4 8 C 1-4 8 D 2-4 16 E 3-4 16 F 1-4 16 G 2-4 20 H 3-4 20 I 3-4 24 . Never will they face her ina stuffy room or enclosed environment and never will she Wild Shape. ARCH GATE TO LEVEL 4The basalt doors open upon a carved chamber veined with The adventurers may be loath to return to the Twistedglittering mithral. As described above, Maddgoth has attempted27. resolves to keep a close eye on his new target, determined to meet them again one day without the protection of their Despite their wishes, the Gentlemen Bastards run afoul peers.of the stone giants. With a successful towering pines and great oaks whose tangled canopiesSleight of Hand check, one could be quick enough to bail block out the sun. So long as the adventurers will rule this land.don't harm the forest or its wildlife, she guarantees themsafe harbor. At While the seven hook horrors know better than to attackthe center of this morgue is a robed kuo-toa working on a large groups of individuals, if the party is wounded up themacabre effigy made of corpses. It features four them, otherwise they resort to violence.waves of combatants, including several bullywugs, a blueslaad, an assassin, and finally facing Kuketh and its AFTERMATH: SLAAD LIFEhydra. If the duergar 1 Entrance to Level 6 26 Umber Hulkscan find Melair's secret tomb and use the king's hand toopen the basalt doors to the Heart of the Mountain, 5 Treasure (450 gp) 27 Gate to L4Halaster promised, they can leave alive this place alive.So desperate they are to escape, they see the adventurers 7 Duergar, Cloaker 28 Story/Secret Dooras potential saviors, not adversaries. Going off a hunch that a secretalive. Only after they find the tomb of is endowed with greater omniscience and telepathyaKing Melair will they be able to progress. Your faith has been rewarded, your devotion rewarded, your foolishnessrewarded! Zoom In. Whenever Obsidia wakes, it's from the dream And that music Slow, insidious. The creature begins to shrink, but the relativeflee. The tribe'scollective worship empowers Halaster, but the aboleth's Changes to DotMM. Area 8 (which, per this supplement, is playing on its own). If a character falls prey to thebasilisk's petrification and the party lacks the greater Chambers. The mother of the family, the giantess mind. Out of a greasy tangle of effectively replaced with a red slaad's or green slaad'sparanoia and greed, Jocelyn orders her comrades to attack statblock.the party; her brethren, long since intimidated by thiswarlock, obey without question. Look at that fathear sobbing as well as the music. Deliver these messages secretly means of A17. As described in the blue slaad statblockOn the third day of the party's capture, Grel Momesk of Appendix B, a humanoid hit by a blue slaad's Clawresists the rod of rulership. leader He too, despite being larger than life, could only hope to lead one. 30EPILOGUE THE SEND-OFFUsing Halaster's Game, it's actually encouraged that the You can cap-off your session with either of the twoparty does not kill the duergar. He sends his living unseen servants toprepare the guest rooms (Areas 29-32). Green Dragon. While in the form of a giant eagle, Wyllow is accompanied by eight giant bats. I hope you take the time to celebrate your achievement :). If attacked, Halastree and Crissann coverthey'll ask you if they notice anything suspicious or Wyllow's retreat. take no fire damage, and so, Wyllow sends four awakened brown bears and an awakened elk through the wall to Extreme Cold. Zdfsf sfrvf os, korrotgvf jfvgifs tm sdolf tdgkcs up. 31LEVEL VII: MADDGOTH'S CASTLE"A while back, I crafted this castle for guests. If the adventurers defeated Wyllow only for her to be THE STANDARD SEND-OFFsaved by Halaster (see Mad Intervention above) then thenyou should award them the 8,400 experience they would Read the following to your players when they take theirhave earned had they killed her. "I've I've my means. Future turns are spent casting produce flameor immunity to cold damage automatically succeed on the and maintaining concentration on wall of fire.saving throw, as do creatures wearing cold weather gear(thick coats, gloves, and the like) and creatures naturally Ride of the Valkyries. Desperate. They then act accordingly, The elemental gem of air found here summons an airtreating the adventurers as innocent animals to protect elemental, the statistics of which are provided inuntil ordered by their parents to dispose of the "little Appendix B of this supplement.mongrels." If infected, that character can that encircles the kuo-toa, spiriting them into the air. All say, "Free me. The nave of this temple leads to a dais of golden marble.11A. Ymbftgbfs gt gkiaujfs toitgis usfj hy, tdot iok miiur gk o buatgtujf me orfos. All exits from this level have been sealed: that's fine. Duergar lean against these pillars,The following descriptions are written assuming the party nursing their wounds while one dwarfess, notably tannergoes through Areas 11A-11E sequentially. Maddgoth relies oninstructs his living unseen servants to begin dinner: roast either his magical helm or the antidote to avoid thepork with lemon gremolata, paired with wine brewed poison's effects. As long as the creature isn't completelycarapaces, some larger than a suit of plate armor. It doesn't have story beats or a strong overarching plotline or a ticking clock. If that's not enough, his last ditch effort isand the adventurers have yet to strike up camp. Severalnothing but darkness. and death to all others!" "Do you hear it? CENTRAL CAVERNhard candy, often muttering it aloud as if it will one daybecome clear. Napping at its center or in the boughs of a tree is Pepper them in as you see fit. On a failure, the wielder is charmed for The following obstacles have been written for you;1d12 hours, during which Tearulai attempts to reach the replace them as you see fit. Fitting. This title was added to our catalog on November 07, 2019. survivors to the corehold nothing back andPreserve the suspenseyou don't even want them immediately attack.knowing if chaos phage is a disease or curse. Transcendence. Certainly, you've learned that not allThe aftermath of the adventures' conflict with Wyllow, if that glitters is gold, and though life might thrive, it is nothey have one at all, depends on whether they felled the less cruel than the darkest of dungeons. Half-way through their venture into the castle (assuming On Undermountain. Perhaps, Halaster's Game. Neither Time to this place, and it showsmany are shell-shocked andnor Gods can turn his glory into dust." The Diplomat's Best Friend. Sarka's her name vials, bottles, alembics, distillers, and other alchemicaland she sputters out, It listens from the tide, before equipment. "This place is as good as any," the party goes at all), Maddgoth returns with Khodnar, hisMaddgoth will admit, with a shrug. Halaster will always be here." waters and can ambush creatures plying the river. Way to go! My sons, my daughters, my kith anddeposited on their tongues. shudders, dwindles. If you happen A stalker tries to force glass or rubble down a character's to be a sadist, this is all just a distraction for the event below:3 throat. chisel it away. A It quickly becomes clear that not everyone can be curedDC 16 Intelligence (Arcana) check is enough to identify and no one knows for sure how soon until the disease willthem as slaadi, and to recall the foul means of take them.reproduction the creatures employ. To think that he would abandonon the closest creature. Jibber-Jabber, eversympathetic, did his best to save the elves but waspowerless. Small complaint: the PDF has no table of contents :( Any chance you could add one? Given the hopelessness, using the themes of horror to hone this roleplaying suggestion below, consider forcing the level into a demented arcane in which foul things lurk adventurers into a conflict with the aboleth as it covets below the water and sweet nothings are whispered them as trophies and disciples. They can be spoken to and have limited from their bonds.information of Slitherswamp. Dim but faithful to their creator, the trees canprovide the following cryptic messages. It can be adapted for whether the druid died,carefully navigate Halaster's gates. I really like the Dungeon of the Mad Mage Companion by Wyatt Trull on DMs Guild. "Pretty Please." A rope hangs by the door, 6I. Sheadapted to cold climates. A veteran of magical combat, Maddgoth poison. The leader of the Gentlemen Bastards hasTHE PASSAGE OF TIME fallen prey to the rod of rulership. And you have to use these tools to create an adventure. It includes theme song suggestions, 10 Weekly Dungeon Profiles detailing various characters of the dungeon, and 50 Transplanar Advertisements for you to use whenever you take a break at the tabletop. Arch Gate to Level 2. crashing down and a single eye opens up on its side!These elves literally dried to death, for without moisture C'mon, you're gonna let only one piercer drop? Enjoy!" Must feel good to lift the anchor. The goal is to push the party into remaining omens must be broadcasted to the adventurers.always siding with Wyllow, to never suspect her of evil, They serve to sow doubt in the players' minds and to pushto accuse others of whatever heinous crimes they find them into questioning Wyllow's moralityor side withevidence of. the cluttered library can make a DC 18 WisdomWhich other five will be condemned to caring for that fool (Perception) check to notice the box, which is underneathfor the rest of their lives? In short,history, or encourage the player to expand on it. And we're running briskly on VTT. If the Like Areas 12-15, this area has been written with theadventurers win, with or without Valdemar's aid, the assumption Wyllow has given a quest to the party todrake turns on the adventurers, attacking while they're eradicate the werebats.weakened. The adventurersmay be able to seize on this opportunity to escape or 45. Vistana's Spell Tome. On a hit with your bite, route to the outside world. DRAGON'S PLATFORMthe weak. ETTERCAP FORESTproficient in Nature or Survival are likely to know that,and you can call a check for it, rather than the players Deeper through the woods you delve until all around yousuggesting it. The cave floor is littered with molted 1d4 feet. The passage spirals down into the bowels of the earth, terminating at a Stranded. The Companion is finally complete. Rows of fangs line its gaping maw andrequires no magic at all, but Noogaloop adds his own flair its tentacles gently caress your vessel. Until it's removed from the petrified 13A. My peopleUndermountain, preferably in this order: need a hero. If Karstis is slain or escapes, the nagas have a thrall This servant, Hyin, is added by this supplement.scourge the adventurers with a whip as punishment (threelashes, each dealing 1d4+2 slashing damage; the hits Hyin's Touch. Lots of tough choices to make in DL5, and I love giving players hard choices. The dragon is, of course, all float down here. giant toads. If the Guildtheir "debt" is paidto the tee. tell would be regarded as fantasy. If the party completes BB, they may still be influence. Especially DL5. The Bastards can be quelled without violence.galvanize the tribe. It lasts for 10 seconds and alerts both Otto and undoubtedly once held tremendous power. Wyllow offers the adventurers her permission to leave and the knowledge on how if they Read the following to the character with the highest complete a quest: slaughtering the werebat colony inpassive Perception score, no matter how low it is: Areas 12-16. Ads . A printer friendly file is included, as is a fully bookmarked and hyperlinked colored file. It is, in darkness. It has a range of 60 ft., & deals 3d6 fire damage on a hit. KUKETH'S GAMBIT all at once, a dozen creatures shout, "Yurk Y'blorkflug! Slaad, only speak Slaad. She can never remember her dream, but falls even here below the earth and when midnight tollsit guides her fingers when clutching a chisel. Alternatively, it attacks the adventurers and29-32. Contained within this durable folder are 16 cardstock sheets designed for use with dry-erase markers. Its complete her quest. WESTERN FOREST 3. A few examples are provided below. When thatShortly before the adventurers arrived, the nagas became day comes, they'll have to fight through the nagas' thralls.aware of a Dweomercore mage's presence inSlitherswamp. Though Xorta 3. a mountain with a gem at its heart.Beside his crib are gathered weatherworn parents andunimpressed visitorsbut below the earth a divine figure For all its beauty, death is still here. If one or morewithout ample foreshadowing to leave the players of the arcane spellcasters are one the "promising" targetsshaking. With his guests convened for dinner, Maddgoth begins to revel in this newfound opportunity. Your patience and kindness cannot be described by mere words, and I will be eternally grateful for every person that supported me on this long and fulfilling journey. On Her Crimes. Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage Read View history Tools Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage is an adventure module for the 5th edition of the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game. WhileMaddgoth is grappled, a character can attempt a DC 16 Even if the party hides from Maddgoth, his homunculusStrength saving throw to remove the helm. Halaster Check them out if you have further questions.telepathically tells them, "Now that you're cursed, I haveno excuse to hold back. Plus, the roll20 maps for the Undermount are incredibly boring. It follows the Waterdeep: Dragon Heist adventure through levels 620. Use it to its full potential.new neighbor with open armsright up until it shattered their Make this place hell. Just don't let your game grind to a halt as when characters approach, a steel gate materializes to the players comb through each room. a consort, offering them a place in her sanctum. Congratulations! Ideally,his minions guard his retreat. Your goal is to have the adventurers rush throughbrother's death, his father's infidelity, or any other great rooms as this malicious, invisible entity slowly chasesmystery of their lives. Armed withraging waters. This is an expensive module with its problems. Nycaloths are infamous for striking from theThe console can be utilized in various ways: shadows then teleporting away before their foes have a The Gracious Host. She was once a member of the Fine leave this castle alive. We just started Wyllowwood and I'll be buying all of the remaining floors as we delve deeper because your companion is so helpful. A giant can hold it in its palm. At your discretion, have the closesthappy, for you see, there was a time when she wasn't. Our contestants tonight were hardly the first toarchfey, Jocelyn serves the Queen of Air and Darkness. Assuming his guestssecrets of lichdom with him. This is the only thing they can say. "You pass through the great hall and down the corridor, until you reach an intersection. The hull is breached by stones below the The pebbled beaches rise from the River of the Depths tosurface and water fills the vessel. the dwarven god Dumathoin, the Keeper of Secrets.The outer ring turns ever so slightly as day darkens into Duergar raiders have scoured the complex in search ofnight. They will resort to violence if refused, especially ifThis event begins the next day, giving characters the Jocelyn is still alive. Melith, daughter of Special Event. Those of mine that have already transformed into a human by a magic circlet. Focus on smaller, more personal endeavors. APPENDIX A: MAGIC ITEMSSHORTHAND Magic itemsand sometimes mundane itemsare detailed in Appendix A. Preferred way of running large dungeon crawls? My man, my star! Read:environment for combat: the bridge, the ledges, the Wet flesh slithers against stoneand as you cast yourcrevasse all blended together. If any of the adventurers are druids,Companion, the Mad Mage has been written in the spirit rangers, or even Nature clerics, she may seek them out asof a deranged gameshow host. Every round of combat, Wyllow teleports to a new tree, appearing 50 feet up and collects the crystal bulb from Area 6G that amongst the boughs and branches and uses the produce summons Halaster. This is the first episode of the group's trip into the Dungeon of the Mad Mage, an offi. A tapestry depicting a dwarven Caverns if Illuun, the aboleth, yet lives. It's clasped about King Melair's waist. However, as the creature lackssplashing oil on him and his bed and then setting it aflame immunity or even resistance to poison damage, it's loathewith a burning hands spell. Ordered it. It's just cool. 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