Tier 2 – The Secrets of the Time Wraith

**Tier 2 play**

As the sun dips below the horizon, casting a warm golden hue over the cobblestone streets of modern Edinburgh, your party finds themselves drawn to an ancient library rumored to hold secrets long forgotten. Whispers of a hidden door echo through the dusty tomes, leading you to a passageway that promises to unveil the city’s mystical past.

Upon discovering the concealed entrance, a heavy oak door creaks open, revealing a narrow corridor that seems to shimmer with arcane energy. The air is thick with the scent of aged parchment and the faint hum of magic. As you step through, the world shifts around you, and you are transported to a forgotten street, where gas lamps flicker with ethereal light and the sounds of horse-drawn carriages fill the air. The architecture is a blend of medieval and fantastical elements, with ivy-clad buildings and enchanted murals that tell stories of old.

As you explore this enchanting street, you notice that something is amiss. The once-vibrant atmosphere feels tainted, and shadows dance along the cobblestones. The townsfolk, dressed in period attire, seem oblivious to your presence, their eyes glazed over as they go about their daily routines. It becomes clear that a dark force has taken hold of this realm, trapping the spirits of its inhabitants in a never-ending loop of time.

Your investigation leads you to the heart of the street, where a grand clock tower stands tall, its hands frozen at midnight. It is here that you encounter the source of the disturbance: a malevolent spirit known as the Time Wraith. This spectral figure, cloaked in tattered robes and wielding a scythe of shimmering shadows, seeks to maintain control over the forgotten street, feeding off the despair of its trapped souls.

**Boss Enemy: Time Wraith**

– **HP:** 70

– **AC:** 15

– **Attack:** Scythe of Shadows (Melee Attack: +7 to hit, 2d8 + 4 necrotic damage)

– **Special Ability:** Temporal Shift (Once per encounter, the Time Wraith can teleport to any unoccupied space within 30 feet and become invisible until the start of its next turn.)

To free the spirits and restore the flow of time, your party must confront the Time Wraith in a battle of wits and strength. As you engage in combat, the clock tower begins to resonate with your actions, the hands slowly moving as the Wraith is weakened. Each strike against the Wraith not only brings you closer to victory but also revives the spirits of the townsfolk, who begin to awaken from their trance.

As the final blow lands, the Wraith lets out a chilling wail, dissipating into a swirl of shadows. The clock tower’s hands finally align, and the street bursts into vibrant life, the townsfolk regaining their memories and gratitude. They thank you for your bravery, offering you a choice of magical trinkets as a reward for your heroism.

With the forgotten street restored, the hidden door back to your world awaits, but not before you take a moment to appreciate the beauty of a time long past, now freed from the grip of darkness. Your adventure in this high magic realm concludes, but the echoes of the past will forever resonate in your hearts.