Tier 2 – The Haunting of Verenthia Hotel
**Tier 2 play**
In the heart of the vibrant city of Eldoria, nestled between shimmering canals and bustling marketplaces, stands the enigmatic Verenthia Hotel, known for its ornate architecture and the whispers of magic that linger in its halls. Recently, however, a dark shadow has fallen over this once-illustrious establishment. An incident involving a rioter named Levi Fishlock has stirred unrest among the populace, leading to a wave of hostility against the asylum seekers residing within its walls.
Your adventurers find themselves at the center of this turmoil, as a powerful noble has summoned them to investigate the strange occurrences surrounding the hotel. Rumors abound of magical disturbances and sightings of ethereal figures roaming the corridors at night. Guests claim to hear the echoes of distant cries, and the atmosphere thickens with tension as the city’s factions clash over the presence of newcomers seeking refuge.
As they enter the grand lobby of the Verenthia, the party is greeted by the ornate chandeliers casting flickering lights upon the marbled floor. The air is heavy with the scent of jasmine and fear. The hotel staff, visibly shaken, plead for assistance, explaining that guests have gone missing, and the magical wards protecting the building have begun to fail.
### Investigation Component
**Clue Gathering:** The adventurers must explore the hotel’s various rooms and common areas. They can gather clues by interacting with anxious guests and overworked staff, examining the hotel’s magical artifacts, and deciphering the ancient runes adorning the walls. They may discover that the recent rioting was merely a distraction, masking a deeper magical disturbance that has awakened vengeful spirits from the hotel’s past.
### Exploration Component
**Haunted Hallways:** As they delve deeper, the party traverses the shadowy hallways of the hotel, where time and space seem to twist. They encounter illusions that reflect their greatest fears and desires, forcing them to confront their inner demons. A spectral figure, the former owner of the hotel, seeks to protect the asylum seekers but is driven mad by the chaos that surrounds him.
### Enemy Encounter
**The Wraith of Verenthia:** As the party investigates, they will eventually face the Wraith of Verenthia, a tormented spirit intent on exacting revenge against those who threaten the sanctuary of the hotel.
#### Basic Stats for the Wraith of Verenthia:
– **Armor Class:** 15
– **Hit Points:** 60 (12d8)
– **Speed:** 0 ft., fly 40 ft. (hover)
– **Abilities:**
– **Str:** 10, **Dex:** 16, **Con:** 14, **Int:** 12, **Wis:** 15, **Cha:** 18
– **Saving Throws:** Dex +7, Wis +6, Cha +8
– **Damage Immunities:** Necrotic, Poison; Blinded
– **Condition Immunities:** Charmed, Deafened, Frightened, Paralyzed, Petrified, Stunned
– **Actions:**
– **Life Drain:** Melee Spell Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 28 (4d10) necrotic damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 16 Constitution saving throw or have its hit point maximum reduced by an amount equal to the damage taken.
– **Invisibility:** The wraith can turn invisible until it attacks or until its concentration ends (as if concentrating on a spell).
### Conclusion
To restore peace and unravel the truth, the party must confront Levi Fishlock, who, unbeknownst to him, holds a piece of the puzzle to the hotel’s dark past. In the end, will the adventurers be able to not only defeat the Wraith but also calm the rising tensions in Eldoria, ensuring safety for the asylum seekers and dispelling the hotel’s haunting legacy?
As they navigate through the eerie corridors, the fate of the Verenthia Hotel—and the souls trapped within it—rests in their hands.