Tier 2 – The Enchanted Pizza Delivery

**Tier 2 play**

In the vibrant city of Eldoria, where magic sparkles in the air and fantastical creatures roam the streets, a sense of unease blankets the bustling marketplace. Recently, a series of villainous attacks has thrown the city into chaos. Shadows lurk in every alley, and whispers of dark magic swirl among the townsfolk. Amidst the turmoil, an urgent task awaits your party: deliver a mysterious pizza to the infamous sorcerer, Malakar, within the next thirty minutes. Fail, and the cost will come straight from your pockets—a risk no adventurer can afford to take.

As you navigate the crowded streets, the scent of spices and baked bread fills the air, mingling with the faint tang of magical energies. Colorful stalls brim with exotic wares, and the vibrant sounds of laughter and bartering create a lively backdrop. However, your senses heighten as you catch sight of flickering shadows in the corners of your vision, and the hairs on the back of your neck prickle with the awareness of danger.

Suddenly, a cry pierces the air! A figure cloaked in darkness emerges from an alley, brandishing a wicked dagger that glints ominously. It’s a mercenary known as the Shadowblade—a notorious thief rumored to be working for Malakar himself, seeking to intercept the pizza and claim its magical properties for his own.

**Enemy Stats: Shadowblade**

– **Armor Class:** 15

– **Hit Points:** 45

– **Speed:** 30 ft.

– **Abilities:**

– **Sneak Attack:** Extra 14 damage when he has advantage on the attack roll or an ally is within 5 feet of the target.

– **Shadow Step:** Can teleport to an unoccupied space he can see within 30 feet as a bonus action.

– **Multiattack:** Makes two attacks with his dagger.

As the Shadowblade lunges toward you, the crowd gasps and scatters. You must decide: will you fight him off to continue your delivery, or will you attempt to outsmart him with cunning and agility? Perhaps you can even investigate why Malakar wants this pizza so desperately.

The clock is ticking, and the fate of your paycheck hangs in the balance. Will you triumph over the encroaching darkness and deliver the enchanted pizza to Malakar, or will you fall victim to the chaos that envelops Eldoria? The adventure awaits!