Tier 2 – The Echoes of Time

**Tier 2 play**

For this session, provide a Party of 5 adventurers at level 8.

### One-Shot Adventure: "The Echoes of Time"

**Setting:**

The adventure takes place in the vibrant city of Eldoria, known for its towering spires of crystal and bustling marketplaces filled with magical wares. However, a dark cloud looms over the city as citizens report strange occurrences: people disappearing, time glitches where moments repeat, and an eerie silence that blankets the streets at night.

**Hook:**

The party is summoned by the Archmage Elowen, a powerful sorceress who has sensed a disturbance in the fabric of time itself. She explains that a rogue time mage, known as Thalorin the Chronomancer, has been experimenting with forbidden magic, causing rifts in time. The party must confront Thalorin and restore the natural flow of time before the entire city is trapped in an endless loop.

**Exploration Component:**

As the adventurers navigate through Eldoria, they will encounter various locations affected by Thalorin's magic:

1. **The Market Square:** Time glitches cause vendors to repeat their sales pitches. The party can gather information from confused townsfolk and purchase unique magical items that may help in their quest.

2. **The Library of Ages:** Here, the party can find ancient tomes about time magic and the history of Thalorin. They may also encounter a ghostly librarian who offers cryptic clues about the Chronomancer's whereabouts.

3. **The Time-Worn Ruins:** An ancient temple dedicated to the deity of time, now overrun by time-warped creatures. The party must solve puzzles related to time manipulation to unlock the path to Thalorin.

**Enemy:**

As the party approaches Thalorin’s lair, they face the **Time Wraiths**, spectral beings that feed on the energy of time.

**Time Wraith Stats:**

– **Armor Class:** 15

– **Hit Points:** 45 (6d10 + 12)

– **Speed:** 0 ft., fly 30 ft. (hover)

– **Abilities:**

– **Wisdom Saving Throw:** +4

– **Damage Immunities:** Psychic, Poison, and Nonmagical Damage

– **Condition Immunities:** Charmed, Frightened, Paralyzed, and Poisoned

– **Actions:**

– **Time Drain:** Melee Spell Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 18 (4d8) necrotic damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 14 Constitution saving throw or have their speed halved until the end of their next turn.

– **Temporal Shift (Recharge 5-6):** The Wraith can teleport to an unoccupied space it can see within 60 feet. Each creature within 10 feet of its original location must succeed on a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw or take 14 (4d6) force damage.

**Boss Encounter:**

When the party finally confronts Thalorin, they find him surrounded by a swirling vortex of time energy. He is desperate to maintain control over his chaotic powers.

**Thalorin the Chronomancer Stats:**

– **Armor Class:** 17

– **Hit Points:** 85 (10d10 + 30)

– **Spellcasting:** Thalorin is a level 10 wizard. He can cast spells up to 5th level, focusing on time manipulation and illusion spells.

– **Notable Spells:** *Time Stop, Slow, Haste, Mirror Image, and Counterspell.*

**Final Showdown:**

Thalorin uses his mastery of time to create illusions and manipulate the battlefield. The party must work together, using their wits and skills to disrupt his spells and ultimately defeat him. As he falls, the rifts in time begin to close, restoring peace to Eldoria.

**Conclusion:**

With Thalorin defeated, the party is hailed as heroes. The Archmage Elowen rewards them with magical items and a glimpse into the future, hinting at further adventures that await. The echoes of time settle, and the city of Eldoria breathes a sigh of relief as the natural order is restored.

This one-shot offers a blend of exploration, combat, and problem-solving, ensuring an engaging and memorable experience for the players.