Tier 2 – The Shadow Seer’s Omen
**Tier 2 play**
In the heart of the vibrant city of Eldergrove, where the streets are lined with glowing crystal lamps and the air is thick with the scent of blooming moonflowers, a dark omen has cast a shadow over the realm. The once-celebrated Festival of the Shimmering Stars is now marred by whispers of a sinister cult that seeks to harness the celestial energies for their malevolent purposes. Your party has been summoned by Lady Seraphina, a noble with a fierce determination to protect her city and its people.
As you enter her opulent chamber, the walls adorned with intricate tapestries depicting the stars, she unveils a troubling prophecy. A rare celestial alignment is approaching, one that will amplify the power of the cult's dark ritual. You must act swiftly to uncover their plans and put a stop to their impending catastrophe.
The investigation begins in the bustling marketplace, where merchants hawk their wares, and townsfolk chatter animatedly. Here, you can gather information from various NPCs, such as a nervous merchant who has seen cloaked figures conspiring near the old clock tower, or a wise old woman who speaks of hidden passages beneath the city that lead to ancient ruins.
Your first lead takes you to the clock tower, a looming structure with a face that seems to tick in time with the city’s heartbeat. As you approach, the sound of distant chanting fills the air, guiding you toward the entrance of a hidden lair. Inside, the atmosphere is thick with the scent of incense and the low hum of dark magic.
The cultists, clad in shadowy robes, are at the center of their ritual, chanting in a tongue lost to time. Their leader, a mysterious figure known as the Shadow Seer, stands at the altar, surrounded by flickering candles that cast eerie shadows across the stone walls.
**Boss Enemy: Shadow Seer**
– **HP:** 85
– **AC:** 15
– **Abilities:**
– **Dark Bolt:** Ranged spell attack, 2d8 necrotic damage.
– **Cultist Summon:** Calls forth 2d4 cultists to assist in battle.
– **Shadow Cloak:** Can become invisible for one turn after being hit.
As the party engages the Shadow Seer and his minions, the room erupts into chaos. The clash of steel and the crackle of magic fill the air. The party must work together to overcome the cultists while keeping the Shadow Seer from completing his dark incantation.
As the battle rages, the stakes rise with each passing moment. The celestial alignment is imminent, and the fate of Eldergrove hangs in the balance. Will you thwart the cult's plans and restore peace to the city, or will darkness reign supreme? The choices you make and the bonds you forge will shape the outcome of this high-stakes adventure.