A04: Forest for the Trees

Forest for the Trees

5th Edition Adventure for Four to Six Characters of Levels 2–3

The loggers of the West Wood have harvested these lands peacefully for over five years — until now. An eerie entity has delivered an ultimatum: Stop the logging or die.

The adventurers arrive to investigate, but they soon discover the truth is far from simple. The fate of the West Wood — and the lives of its loggers — now rests in their hands.

A Choice with Lasting Consequences

🌲 Protect the Forest? — Defend the sacred elder tree and risk losing the trust of the village.
🪓 Side with the Loggers? — Destroy the ancient tree to win the villagers’ loyalty but risk awakening greater dangers.

The party’s decisions will shape the future of the region, with permanent and lasting implications.

Adventure Features:

🌳 New Location: West Wood — A dense forest rich with secrets.
🧙‍♂️ New Spell: Shenanigans — A chaotic magical effect sure to create memorable moments.
🎨 Illustrations & Maps — Featuring detailed art of the Hamadryad sisters, Kobold Cave, and the West Wood, all created by 3x ENnie Award-winning cartographer Todd Gamble.
🤝 Diplomatic Challenges — Numerous encounters require tact, negotiation, and creative problem-solving.
🧌 New Monster: Hamadryads — Forest guardians fiercely protective of their home.

Forest for the Trees offers players a chance to influence the destiny of the West Wood and its people. Will they safeguard nature or secure the village’s prosperity?