Tier 2 – In the Shadows of the Oceanshield
**Tier 2 play**
In the shimmering realm of Eldoria, where magic dances in the air like fireflies at dusk, a crisis brews beneath the waves of the North Sea. The once-peaceful waters have become a battleground, as the powerful corporation Shell has begun drilling for resources, threatening the delicate balance of the marine life and the livelihoods of coastal communities. Greenpeace, a stalwart guardian of nature, has taken a stand, but their peaceful protests have escalated into a dramatic showdown.
The adventure begins in the quaint fishing village of Eldenport, where the salty breeze carries whispers of unrest. The party finds themselves drawn to the local tavern, The Salty Seagull, where villagers gather to share tales of the ocean’s fury and the looming threat of Shell’s operations. The tavern's owner, a grizzled old fisherman named Olwen, recounts the recent events: "We saw them! Those green and black monsters floating on the waves, tearing apart our home! Greenpeace tried to stop them, but they need help."
As the party gathers information, they learn that Greenpeace has orchestrated a daring plan to infiltrate Shell’s floating production vessel, the "Oceanshield." However, their initial attempt ended with campaigners captured and taken aboard. The party must decide: will they assist Greenpeace in their mission to rescue the captured activists and sabotage Shell’s operations?
### Quest Objectives:
1. **Infiltration**: The party must devise a plan to reach the Oceanshield. They could gather disguises from the local market, hire a boatman to navigate the treacherous waters, or even enlist the help of a friendly sea creature who knows the currents well.
2. **Rescue Mission**: Once aboard the Oceanshield, the party must locate the captured Greenpeace activists. They will need to navigate through the vessel’s security, avoiding guards and magical surveillance.
3. **Sabotage**: After rescuing the activists, the party can choose to sabotage the drilling equipment. This could involve casting spells to create distractions, dismantling machinery, or even summoning a storm to disrupt operations.
### Enemy Encounter:
The party will face off against **Captain Thorne**, the ruthless commander of the Oceanshield, who has a personal vendetta against environmentalists.
**Captain Thorne**
– **Armor Class**: 15
– **Hit Points**: 75
– **Attack**: +7 to hit, 1d10 + 4 slashing damage (Longsword)
– **Special Ability**: *Commanding Presence* – Once per encounter, Captain Thorne can force one enemy to make a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened until the end of their next turn.
### Conclusion:
As the party navigates the challenges aboard the Oceanshield, they will face moral dilemmas and choices that could either save the ocean or plunge it deeper into chaos. Will they succeed in their mission and restore peace to the North Sea, or will they fall victim to the machinations of greed and power? The fate of Eldoria’s waters lies in their hands, and the echoes of their actions will ripple through the realm for generations to come.