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Wayward Inn Wayward Inn is a place that plays host to complicated characters, indulges rumors of enigmatic enemies and tantalizing treasure, and keeps a few hidden secrets of its own which might be of interest to anyone choosing to stay the night here. A makeshift, roadside inn and tavern, Wayward Inn is run by a […]
The date has finally arrived! Adventureaweek.com is now compatible with both Pathfinder RPG and 5th Edition! Over the past few months we have been hard at work converting our adventures from Pathfinder to 5th Edition; we still have a long way to go before the entire catalog is available for 5E but we’ve completed a fair amount […]
When we last left the party, they were nearing the last step through the Underworld to reach a zwerc enclave believed to be the source of a special stone the P.R.A.N.K.S.T.E.R.S. are acquiring: Shlyappa. By befriending or slaughtering the minotaur rulers of the small subterranean realm at the entrance to the Amber Roads that lead […]
There’s no consensus on when exactly the zwerc enclave of Shlyappa first appeared—some scholars claim that it cannot have come into being until after the fall of the Dracoprime, while others point out that the intensely magical demiplane has power locked within that is far, far, far older. Regardless of its age, there’s no denying […]
Sneezing Bell Haunt CR 7 XP 3,200 N Persistent haunt (40 ft. by 15 ft. tunnel) Caster Level 7th Notice Perception DC 22 (to hear a sneezing dwarf and uppity goat) hp 31; Trigger proximity; Reset 1 day Effect When the sneezing bell haunt is triggered, creatures within its area make a DC 16 […]
Hat Rack Trap CR 6 Type mechanical; Perception DC 22; Disable Device DC 23 Trigger location; Reset automatic reset Effect Atk +12 melee touch (4d6 piercing damage; if target’s headgear slot contains a magic item, it takes this damage instead and gains the broken condition without a DC 18 Fortitude save); multiple targets (all targets […]
RAZOR BOWLER Aura moderate transmutation; CL 7th Slot head; Price 16,400 gp; Weight 4 lbs. DESCRIPTION Though the top of this black leather hat looks supple and comfortable, its entire brim gleans and wobbles slightly, clearly made of metal. The wearer of a razor bowler can make one free attack once per day while making […]
After three days of wandering through nothing but orange tunnels (rarely any more than 5 feet high) even plucky Tanhoj was tiring of the Amber Roads. “Over this way, I’m sure of it,” the dwarf says, beckoning forward with all the confidence of a clan lord, “I promise that we’re about to reach Shlyappa soon.” […]
Amber Creature (CR +1) Though natives of the planar byways are relatively rare some creatures manage to live on the Amber Roads. Over time their bodies change dramatically, taking on more and more of the traits of the magical environment around them until they become things of amber. Creating an Amber Creature “Amber” is an […]
Shlyappa Taboo Haunt CR 10 XP 9,600 CN Persistent haunt (the entirety of the Shlyappa Enclave) Caster Level 10th Notice Perception DC 20 (to notice the walls coalesce in an amber hue) hp 45; Trigger proximity (detect magic); Reset 1 minute Effect The Shlyappa taboo haunt is triggered by spells cast below caster level […]
Amber Prison Trap CR 6 Type magic; Perception DC 30; Disable Device DC 30 Trigger touch; Reset none Effect rendered helpless (DC 21 Reflex negates); helpless target encased in amber* (hardness 5, 25 hp); immobilized target polymorphed into fly (DC 21 Fortitude negates) *While encased in solid amber from an amber prison trap, line of […]
Improved Amber Attenuator Aura faint divination; CL 3rd Slot none; Price 3,800 gp; Weight 6 lbs. DESCRIPTION This odd compass is made of many different metals—lead, tin, silver, copper, titanium, and a host of others. Oddly, it rarely seems to point true north. In addition to operating as a regular amber attenuator when used on […]
Though the adventurers were ambushed by the P.R.A.N.K.S.T.E.R.S. before, they manage to track down where the highly valued contraband is and this time the PCs get the drop on the criminal cabal! Within some barrels in a safehouse, their auras hidden by cunning devices, are several pounds of Shlyappa ore. After returning to Jesker with […]
Amber Roads [The Amber Roads play a critical role for both svirfneblin and zwerc; for more information about the latter get your hands on the Underworld Races PDF, and for more information on both keep your eyes peeled! -MM] These veins of strange translucent orange crystal are permeable to living creatures, changing how quickly and […]
SHADOW AMBER ROAD CR 6 XP 2,400 CE persistent haunt (two tunnel entryways totalling no more than 30 ft. square) Caster Level 6th Notice Perception DC 10 (to hear see ethereal clouds around the amber) hp 27; Trigger touch; Reset 1 day Effect When this haunt is triggered, the shadow amber road reaches […]
Caster Cuffs Trap CR 7 Type magical; Perception DC 31; Disable Device DC 31 Trigger location (detect magic); Reset none Effect bound by magical masterwork manacles (DC 24 Reflex save negates); spell effect (antimagic field, suppresses all other magic effects for 2 hours) and multiple targets (all targets within 10 ft. of the bound creature) […]
UNMAGICAL MANACLES Aura moderate abjuration; CL 10th Slot wrists; Price 14,800 gp; Weight 3 lbs. DESCRIPTION These light gray steel shackles are emblazoned with arcane markings that look like they were burned on, each radiating subtle magical auras. In addition to functioning as a pair of masterwork manacles (DC 35 Escape Artist check to escape […]
The old mage gestures for Justahn to continue, not at all distracted by the task of meticulously preparing an ornate arcane ritual on the floor of the old theater’s stage. “Well that’s about it, really,” the dwarf mumbles, slightly in awe at Jesker’s cavalier attitude while working magic far beyond the stout sorcerer’s talents. “Oh, […]
Whether you’re running a prepared adventure, using the AaWBlog as part of your table’s story, or running a campaign all your own, clues are likely to play a critical role in the overall structure of the game. The best sessions don’t reveal information right out with a skill check, however, and sometimes incorporating nuanced clues […]