Tier 2 – The God of Periods A Quest for Artifacts

**Tier 2 play**

As your adventurers gather in the bustling city of Eldoria, a flickering glow emanates from the town square. The air is thick with the scent of jasmine and mystery, drawing crowds to witness a bizarre spectacle—a grand procession led by the eccentric High Priestess of the Moon, Elara Silvermoon. She speaks of an ancient prophecy foretelling the return of a powerful force: the God of Periods, a deity long thought to have been vanquished, whose influence now threatens the delicate balance of magic throughout the realm.

The party learns that strange occurrences have swept across the land—once-fertile fields withering overnight, the moon cycling through phases at an unnatural pace, and ominous dreams plaguing the populace. Whispers in taverns and marketplaces speak of powerful artifacts scattered throughout Eldoria that can either seal the God of Periods away once more or leverage his dark power for personal gain.

As the adventurers delve deeper into the mystery, they are approached by Elara, who beseeches them to help her uncover the truth. She hands them a sky-blue amulet that pulses softly with lunar energy. "This will guide you to the locations of the artifacts," she explains, "but beware—the God of Periods has loyal followers—cunning, devious beings who thrive in chaos."

The team must explore three unique locations in Eldoria:

1. **The Enchanted Grove**: A serene glade where time flows differently. Here, they must confront Sylvan Celebrants, ethereal beings of wood and starlight. As the party navigates through shifting pathways, they’ll need to solve riddles posed by the grove guardians, who will test their wisdom and teamwork.

2. **The Forsaken Crypt**: A dark and damp structure hidden beneath the city, entwined with dread. Here they encounter the Whispering Shadows, dark spirits bound to the God of Periods, drawn to the grief of the living. The party will have to engage in a tactical battle, dodging necrotic magic while seeking to retrieve the artifact—a cursed chalice that echoes with the cries of those lost to the God’s wrath.

3. **The Celestial Observatory**: An ancient tower where the stars themselves seem to whisper secrets. As the party ascends, they must face the Skyward Cultists, who revere the God of Periods. The cultists wield cosmic magic, disrupting the party’s spells and attacks. At the top, they find a celestial map that reveals the locations of the remaining artifacts—but not before encountering the boss enemy!

**Boss Enemy: The Avatar of the God of Periods**

– **Name**: Menstruathis, the Crimson Harbinger

– **HP**: 150

– **AC**: 17

– **Attacks**:

– **Blood Bolt**: Ranged spell attack, +8 to hit, 4d10 necrotic damage.

– **Cyclical Curse**: Area of effect spell, all within a 20-foot radius must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or take 3d12 psychic damage and be frightened for 1 minute.

Once the party manages to defeat Menstruathis, they recover the artifacts and learn they can use them to either seal away the God of Periods once more or harness his power. Their choice will determine the fate of Eldoria, establishing them as legendary heroes or feared tyrants.

As twilight descends, the adventurers make their way back to the town square, where the festivities continue to celebrate their victory—or anticipate their newfound power's consequences. What path will they choose? The fate of the realm hangs in the balance!