Tier 2 – The Festival of the Forge Quest for the Amulet of the Wyvern
**Tier 2 play**
In the shimmering realm of Eldoria, where magic flows like the wind and mythical beasts roam the skies, you find yourself in the village of Kelyndor—a quaint settlement nestled between the Whispering Woods and the Crystal Lake. The air is sweet with the scent of blooming nightshade flowers, and the sound of a distant waterfall cascades like a lullaby.
Your party arrives just as a festival is about to begin. Colorful banners ripple in the breeze, and villagers buzz with excitement, preparing for the annual "Festival of the Forge" celebrating the craftsmanship of the renowned forgemaster, Galdor Ironheart. But amidst the festivities, unsettling whispers swirl through the crowd—rumors of a sinister creature terrorizing the villagers after dark.
As you explore the festival, the vibrant stalls offer all manner of enchanted trinkets: glowing orbs, shimmering potions, and scrolls infused with ancient spells. The villagers share tales of a missing artifact, a legendary Amulet of the Wyvern, said to grant the bearer immense power. Rumor has it that it was stolen from Galdor's forge the eve before the festival began. Without the amulet, Galdor’s powers in forging magical items are weakening.
Your quest is clear: investigate the disappearance, uncover the truth, and return the amulet to restore peace to Kelyndor. The villagers plead for your help, giving you a lead—a peculiar footprints found near the edge of the Whispering Woods, leading deep into the shadows.
As you venture into the woods, the atmosphere thickens with tension. The trees loom tall and ancient, their twisted branches weaving a canopy that allows only specks of moonlight to filter through. Sounds of rustling leaves and distant howls fill the silence, hinting at something lurking just out of sight.
Suddenly, you are ambushed by a pack of shadowy creatures—the Corrupted Sylphs—once guardians of the woods, now twisted by dark magic. They move with unnatural speed, their ethereal forms flickering in and out of existence.
**Enemy Stats (Corrupted Sylphs)**
– **HP:** 30 each
– **AC:** 15
– **Attack:** Shadow Bolt (ranged attack, +5 to hit, 1d8 + 2 necrotic damage)
– **Abilities:** Ethereal Step (can move through trees and shadows, appearing 10 feet away)
– **Num. of Sylphs:** 3
Defeating the Sylphs reveals their lair—a hidden grove with an ominous altar at its center, where the Amulet of the Wyvern glows faintly. However, as you approach, you awaken the guardian of the amulet: a vengeful spirit known as Orin, the Weeping Wraith, who protects the amulet from unworthy souls.
**Boss Enemy Stats (Orin, the Weeping Wraith)**
– **HP:** 60
– **AC:** 17
– **Attack:** Soul Drain (melee attack, +7 to hit, 2d10 necrotic damage)
– **Abilities:** Etherealness (can become incorporeal, evading attacks every other round), Lamentation (can cast Fear once, DC 15 Wisdom save)
Battle rages as your party must thwart Orin’s defenses and confront the darkness that has engulfed the Sylphs. The fate of Kelyndor and its Festival of the Forge hangs in the balance. Will you recover the Amulet of the Wyvern and restore the power of the forgemaster, or will the shadows of the woods consume the village forever?
The choice is yours, brave adventurers!