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BOROMAR BALL
An Eberron Embers of the Last War Adventure

The trail of a stolen letter leads the characters to an extravagant

party thrown by Sharn’s most powerful criminal family. At this ball,
the wrong dance step means death!

A Two-to-Four-Hour Adventure for Tier 1 Characters.

Optimized for APL 2.

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 Adventure Primer Bonus Objectives
This adventure includes two bonus objectives that the
“It’s important to take time for family, for the little things, characters can pursue if they have extra time to do
Goran. Have a drink, you’re so tense! You’d think you were so—earning additional advancement checkpoints in
in trouble or something.” the process. These bonus objectives are found in this
adventure’s appendices, as follows:
—Saidan Boromar, Patriarch of the Boromar Clan,
moments before defenestrating a local merchant for • Bonus Objective A: Daask in the Moonlight. While
skimming smuggling profits planning to recover the message, the party learns of a
bombing plot orchestrated by the Daask crime syndicate
that is set to occur at the ball. If Daask succeeds the
Background message could be destroyed! This bonus objective is in
Appendix 4.
Three days ago, BOROMAR CLAN agent YEQ THE • Bonus Objective B: Quid Pro Quo. The party must flee
GRIN murdered a courier and stole an encoded message Middle Menthis with the Boromars hot on their tails.
to MERRIX D’CANNITH from an agent of the Swords This bonus objective is in Appendix 5.
of Liberty. Before his apprehension by adventurers and
subsequent incarceration, Yeq managed to pass the stolen
message along to another BOROMAR CLAN agent.
Episode Sequence
The Boromar Clan is holding the message at a Depending on your time constraints, playstyle, and
heavily guarded villa, FAR HEARTH, in the MIDDLE environment, this adventure will take approximately two
MENTHIS ward and it is only a matter of time before to four hours to play.
they decipher it. However, in two days, COUNCILOR
ILYRA BOROMAR is hosting a cultural gala at this villa
How Will You Play?
to celebrate her kith and kin from the Talenta Plains. The duration of your session depends on how much of
This would be an ideal time to infiltrate the villa and this adventure you utilize. At the very least, your session
recover the message that has caused all this trouble. will last approximately 2 hours. However, if you wish,
First though, WATCHMAN KAVILL calls the party you can provide a longer experience for your players by
together with dire news. pursuing the bonus objectives.
Main Objective Only. To complete the adventure’s main

Episodes objective, the characters participate in Episodes 1 through

3 in order, however, you may include the opportunity to
The adventure is spread over three to five episodes pursue bonus objectives.
which take approximately two to four hours to play. Bonus Objectives. You can extend this adventure
These episodes are initially introduced by a Call to Action by one or two hours by including opportunities for the
episode. characters to pursue the bonus objectives.
If you’re planning to play all the episodes together, you'll These objectives branch off episode 2 and 3, but their
only need to introduce the Call to Action once. However, if order is fluid. They set the scene for the final episode and
you plan to play them over several sessions, you’ll want to may even have an impact on the events that transpire.
revisit the Call to Action each time you play.
• Episode One: What Happens in Cogsgate. The A Piece of Home
characters just beat a murder rap with the Sharn City
The Boromar villa, Far Hearth, is in a unique
Watch and the Boromar Clan knows they’re involved.
neighborhood known as the Little Plains, part of the
They need to recover the stolen message to understand
Middle Menthis ward. It is unique for several reasons,
what is going on. This is the Call to Action.
the most obvious of which is the architecture. The
• Episode Two: Crashing a Party. The characters only towers are cave-like with broad, grass-lined roads
know that the Boromars are involved and that they reaching outside rather than tucked inside as in most
have the message. The party must find out where the of the city. The use of wood and bone in the traditional
message is being kept and plan how they intend to Talentan style also dominates most dwellings here.
retrieve it. This is Main Objective A. Lastly, the population of Little Plains is largely
• Episode Three: The Caper. The party executes their halfling, both urban and from the plains, along with a
plan to recover the message without dying or being smattering of gnomes and kobolds that causes non-
captured by the Boromar Clan. This is Main Objective B. residents of a taller stature to stand out.

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Adventure Flowchart
This section provides a basic understanding of not only the flow of the episodes, but also the outline of the different paths
that your players may take in reaching their stated objective.

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What Happens in
Cogsgate
(Call to Action)

2 A
Daask in the
Crashing a Party
Moonlight
(Main Objective A)
(Bonus Objective A)

3 B

The Caper Quid Pro Quo

(Main Objective B) (Bonus Objective B)

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 Episode One:
What Happens in Cogsgate
what additional details he can. He does not materially
Estimated Duration: 30 minutes assist the party moving forward outside of relaying
It has been three days since the party beat a murder information to his Watch Commander. Kavill is not a
rap and captured the killer, Yeq the Grin. The party is vigilante but does call in the Watch if he’s presented with
summoned to meet Watchman Kavill at a small café in probable cause.
Lower Central so he can inform them of Yeq’s death in What Do They Know? Kavill is aware of the following
prison and what it portends for them. information, which he readily shares:
• Yeq was poisoned in his cell last night, most likely via
Playing Out of Order his evening meal.
If your party did not play Murder in Skyway, there are • Kavill overheard his Watch Sergeant say it was probably
other ways to kick this adventure off. The party could be the Boromars making sure Yeq didn’t spill whatever he
friends with Watchman Kavill or be working with House knew in prison.
Orien to recover the lost message. • Kavill is aware of a coded letter that Yeq said he passed
off to a Boromar agent. Yeq claimed that something that
Area Information delicate would end up being kept in a Boromar-owned
villa, in Little Plains district on Middle Menthis Plateau.
This area has the following features. • He knows a fence and occasional informant, a halfling
Dimensions & Terrain. Lower Central is residential going by the name Timbal Grasstooth, who is familiar
and quiet. Heavily armed folk or boisterous folks draw a with the villa.
speedy response from the Sharn Watch.
• The informant, Timbal, can be found at a pub in Little
Lighting. Normal illumination during the day keeps the
Plains named the Zephyr in the next couple hours. Tell
area brightly lit. At night there is ample street lighting
him Kavill sent you.
with many pockets of darkness.
• Whatever is in that letter must be very important to the
What Might They Already Know? Boromars, enough to kill for. Kavill is deeply concerned
the Boromar Clan will come for the characters next.
It’s possible the party learned quite a bit from Yeq in the
previous adventure. Here’s a summary of what they may Call to Action
already know (and what Watchman Kavill may know):
The objective of this adventure is to find the coded
• Characters who completed Bonus Objective B: An
message Yeq handed off to the Boromar Clan. It provides
Exchange of Information in Murder in Skyway believe
leverage to keep Boromar assassins away and is obviously
the letter came from a senior agent of the Church of the
important enough to kill for.
Silver Flame (but really it was a member of the Swords
of Liberty).
• The letter is coded in a complex cipher that does not The Boromar Clan
yield to magic. The largest criminal organization in Sharn, the Boromar
Clan runs a massive network of smuggling, gambling,
Creatures/NPCs extortion, blackmail, racketeering, and graft. While all
Watchman Kavill (LG male human guard) is a more races are welcome, only halflings occupy the higher
junior member of the City Watch with a good heart and a echelons of the organization. The organization is
desire to do right. Think of the earnest young “beat cop” very similar to the mafia and exudes the same vibe of
in a crime drama. neighborhood “friendliness” with a veneer of menace.
Objectives/Goals. Kavill is deeply concerned for the The organization uses whatever force is necessary to
character’s safety following the apparent murder of Yeq accomplish its objectives but prefers to operate out of
the Grin in prison. If the party is already aware of this sight and handle things discreetly.
information, he continues with his warning and provides

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 Episode Two:
Crashing a Party
Estimated Duration: 30 minutes
In this episode, the party must learn about the Boromar
villa and come up with a plan to retrieve the letter.
Watchman Kavill provided a contact with information
about the villa, should the party not wish to speak with
him, allow them to make appropriate skill checks to
discern the information on their own. Here are a few
bits of information should the party wish to do a little
snooping before meeting with Timbal.

DC 10 (Easy)
• Intelligence (Investigation): Searching public records
indicates a posh villa named Far Hearth fits the location
and is held by the Boromar family.
• Charisma (Persuasion/Deception/Intimidation): Word
around Little Plains is a big party is happening at the
Boromar villa tomorrow.

DC 15 (Medium)
• Intelligence (Investigation): There has been an increase
in security at the villa in the last day consisting of hard-
looking hunters from the Talenta Plains.

Objectives
In this episode the party must:
• Locate the Boromar villa
• Come up with a plan to retrieve the letter

Daask, Rivals of the Boromar

Comprised of monstrous individuals from the lands of
Droaam, Daask is a crime syndicate that specializes in
extortion, violent crime, and illicit substances. Not as
large or organized as the Boromar Clan, Daask has a flat
hierarchy and smaller infrastructure, and can selectively
apply brute force to problems with great results.

Bonus Objectives
During their investigation the party learns of a plot by
members of the Daask crime syndicate to bomb the
gala. This could be through an informant, an overheard
conversation, whatever works best for your group. This is
Bonus Objective A: Daask in the Moonlight, located in
Appendix 4.

Roleplaying Timbal
Timbal is a smart aleck that dislikes physical violence.
He’s a cunning fence and decent thief who would like
to get paid for as little effort as possible. He is not a
member of the Boromar Clan and resents having to pay
them dues for protection. This is his way of sticking it
to them. His personality is a combination pawn shop
owner/insufferable barista with a smidgen of charm.

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 What Do They Know? Timbal says he has a contact
who overheard the letter would be kept at Far Hearth.
He also has low-level knowledge of the Boromar criminal
enterprise and knows that there are trusted guards and
arcane wards securing the villa. He relates that a cultural
gala occurring tomorrow might be a good time to sneak
in. He has a sketch of the grounds with guard and ward
locations he’s willing to part with for 50 gp, preferably
in precious stones. He can be bartered down to 30 gp as
a reward for clever or interesting role play. A successful
DC 15 Charisma (Intimidation) check convinces him to
give everything up for free, however he then informs the
Boromars about the plot. If this happens, see episode 3
for details. Finally, he emphasizes that this information
is time-sensitive and they must act quickly, there are no
guarantees it will be there after the gala.
Timbal’s Information
If the party successfully obtained the information from
Timbal, they know the following:
• A rough layout of the villa, Player Handout 1.
• There are twelve armed guards: Five halfling guards,
Scene A: The Zephyr two halfling scouts mounted on clawfoot raptors, and
five halfling tribal warriors in full Talentan battle gear.
If the party decides to meet with Timbal they have a • The head of security is a halfling veteran named Gerry
couple of hours to rest and run errands. Splinter.
• The gala is a celebration of Talentan culture. There are
Area Information probably forty guests, mostly wealthy businessfolk and
This area has the following features. members of the city administration. Counselor Ilyra
Dimensions & Terrain. The Zephyr is a small pub, Boromar is the host, this is her home.
60 feet by 80 feet, catering to working class folk, mostly • The letter is *probably* kept in a safe down in the
urban halflings. The furnishings reflect this and can be basement accessible by a secret door or in Counselor
awkward for medium size folk. Boromar’s private office. Locations are marked on the
Lighting. Smoky and dimly lit by a pair of everbright map.
lanterns. • The safe is warded, you’ll need a good key or a thief to
open it.
Creatures/NPCs
Timbal Grasstooth (N male halfling spy), a fence affiliated
Developments
After meeting with Timbal the party should have a general
with the Boromars, presents an opportunity for a silly
idea where the letter is and that it’s well guarded. Make
conversation that yields results. He can also be a good
note if the party used intimidation tactics on Timbal, since
way to give Bonus Objective A: Daask in the Moonlight
it becomes relevant in episode 3. Also, if the party opted
to the party.
to go right to infiltrating the villa, skip scene B and move
Objectives/Goals. Timbal has never left Sharn in all
to episode 3.
his 26 years. He is lazy, vain, and generally interested
in being comfortable. He freelances as an informant for
the Watch to curry favor in case he gets in trouble and to Scene B. The Plan
get rid of rivals. He learned about a special letter at Far If the party opted to steal the letter during the gala they
Hearth villa from one of the cooks and figured he’d try to have time to take a long rest and each character may take
sell the information. He’s interested in sharing what he one preparation action. Details are listed below.
knows, getting paid, and then pretending the characters
don’t exist.

Playing the Pillars (Scene A)

Combat Exploration Social
If the group really enjoys mixing it up, feel The party may decide to infiltrate the villa If your group particularly enjoys social
free to throw in a bar fight during the meeting right away, before the ball commences. interaction, the bartender at the Zephyr,
with Timbal Grasstooth or an attempted If that’s the case, the preparations are an overly-friendly halfling named Mungus,
mugging afterwards. Perhaps some Boromar underway, so workers and staff are moving interjects at odd times while the party talks
associates (two or three thugs) overhear the throughout the villa and security are and tries to push games of chance and
party talking about the job or simply don’t present, though the VIPs are not. awkward dares for money.
like them. Boromars particularly dislike orcs,
hobgoblins, and bugbears.

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Area Information Feast of the Plains and LeRoy’s Spark n’ Blast are both
fronts for the Boromar Clan and are located in Middle
This area has the following features. Menthis.
Dimensions & Terrain. The villa, Far Hearth, is a
two-story, solidly built building with rustic touches of the Scouting the Area
Talenta Plains: hardwood columns carved to resemble Anyone deciding to case the area must make a Wisdom
dinosaur bones and native plant life tidily landscaped to (Perception) check, the result determines how much
form a natural barrier to entry. A pair of halfling scouts information they receive:
mounted on clawfoot raptors patrols the grounds. • DC 8: The front doors are open with one guard, the
Lighting. At night, a 20-foot radius around the villa is servant’s entrance around back is locked with one guard
brightly illuminated as is the villa’s interior. The hedge and a guard dog. Tables, awnings, and chairs are set up
wall is lit by everbright lamps at 40-foot intervals. in the front lawn with a central bonfire and many milling
guests in fancy clothes. Visitors without a ticket or
Everbright Lanterns and You authorization are turned away.
• DC 10: Five warriors in tribal gear roam outside and
Everbright lanterns, common in the magic-rich world of
occasionally do weapons demonstrations for guests.
Eberron, shed bright light in a 20-foot radius and dim
Neatly arraigned boxes of fireworks sit under an awning
light for another 20 feet.
out back. One guard sits nearby, looking longingly at the
boxes.
• DC 12: Two guards roam the interior, both floors.
Objective They pay little mind to waitstaff. One additional guard
Formulate a plan of action and execute it. monitors the stairs in the front room.
• Don’t get caught, get the letter, don’t die. • DC 14: Mounted halfling warriors stalk and hide in the
landscaping… watching. A burly looking halfling with a
Preparing for the Job lazy eye roams the building unsettling the guests.
Here are example ways the party can prepare, provided • DC 16: A pair of urchins pester staff in the back for food
they have the right equipment. Remember, each character and money. The guards seem to know them because
only gets one action: they give them a hard time but don’t chase them away.
• Forging a Document. Spend 10 gp, make a Dexterity
(Deception) check, this is the Wisdom (Insight) DC to Who Doesn’t Love Urchins?
detect the forged documents. Examples include but
Bertis and Kemper (CN female and male halfling
are not limited to a shipping manifest, professional
commoners) are siblings, age 11 and 9 respectively.
credentials, or identification.
They are orphans who beg and steal to survive, not out
• Buying Equipment. Anything listed in chapter 5 of the of malice. A successful DC 12 Charisma (Persuasion)
Player’s Handbook. check gains their favor. Any attempts to gain the siblings
• Create a Disguise. Spend 10 gp, make a Charisma trust or to convince them to do something made without
(Deception) check, this is the Wisdom (Insight) DC to an offer of money is done at disadvantage. Offering the
beat the disguise. orphans 1 gp or more grants advantage to checks made
• Gather Information. See “Gathering Information.” to gain their favor. The urchins do not attempt to hurt
• Scout the Area. See “Scouting the Area.” any staff but would prank partygoers and do other things
• Other Actions as You See Fit. If it makes sense and that kids that age might find fun or exciting.
moves the story forward, go for it.
Gathering Information Developments
If a character makes a successful DC 10 Intelligence Once preparations are done and a plan is made, proceed
(Investigation) or Charisma (Persuasion) check, they learn to episode 3. If the party did anything unwise and drew
one of the following: unnecessary attention to themselves, the Boromars are
on high alert and all Wisdom (Perception) and (Insight)
1d6 Information checks are made by them with advantage.
1 The kitchen hired a bunch of temporary servers
for the event and it’s being catered by halfling
restaurant called Feast of the Plains run by a guy
named Big Mondo.
2 The event is private, invitation required
3 There’s a sewer access that can get you into the villa
from a privy.
4 City Watch who patrol near the villa are on the take
from the Boromars.
5 A firework show run by LeRoy’s Spark n Blast is
planned for the late evening.
6 There is a bunch of rare art and curios in a viewing
room upstairs.

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 Episode Three:
The Caper
Estimated Duration: 1 hour guards have signets allowing them to command the
automatons in areas A8 and B5 and access the secret
Setting Description doors in A2 and A8.
• Five halfling tribal warriors: three are roaming area A1
The villa, Far Hearth, is a two-story, solidly built with and two in area A9.
rustic touches of hardwoods from the Talenta Plains
• Two halfling scouts mounted on clawfoot raptors in
in columns carved to resemble dinosaur bones. Tidily
area A1.
landscaped native plant life to forms a natural barrier to
entry and intervals of cover from prying eyes. • One halfling veteran, an angry older man named Gerry
Complications/Events. Take a moment and familiarize Splinter, roaming around, running security.
yourself with the rooms. Some rooms have a suggested • One halfling noble, Counselor Ilyra Boromar, owner
complication or event to liven up the experience. Feel free of the villa. Ilyra is having drinks and conversing in
to create your own, just be mindful of how many you use if area B5. She also has a command signet ring for the
time is a concern. automatons.
• One automaton (use the animated armor statistics) in
Area Information areas A8 and B5.
Objectives/Goals. The guards are polite and well-
This area has the following features. mannered with guests if the guests reciprocate. The
Dimensions & Terrain. A terraced hedgerow of bushes guards tolerate no frippery and take their jobs seriously.
and grasses from the Talenta Plains forms a perimeter 50 Counselor Boromar wants the event to go smoothly. She
feet from the villa proper. Prickly scrub brushes and small does not involve herself in any illicit goings on nor does
trees dot the interior providing cover and concealment. she engage in combat. Gerry Splinter wants to punch
The ground is worked stone and packed earth. someone in the crotch and relishes a chance to mix it
Lighting. At night a 20-foot radius around the villa is up. If things stay quiet, he drinks and makes rude noises
brightly illuminated as is the villa’s interior. The hedge at guests. The tribal warriors and scouts are in from the
wall is lit by everbright torches at 40-foot intervals. This Plains, they’re having fun but would love a chance to beat
gives pockets of dim light along the perimeter and within someone senseless.
the compound. What Do They Know? The five guards and Gerry
Activities. If the party arrives before the gala begins, Splinter know that an “important letter” was delivered
decorations and equipment are being set up as workers not long ago and is down in the basement safe. Counselor
bustle about the area. In the evening, dozens of well- Boromar knows that something important is being held at
dressed folks, a mixture of hafling and human with a the villa and wants to ensure that it’s passed on tomorrow
smattering of dwarves and half-elves, mill about the as planned. The tribal warriors and scouts know
torchlit grounds drinking and nibbling on fancy treats. Up- something important is in the basement, nothing more.
tempo music pours from the villa, a mixture of wind and The guards, Gerry, and Counselor Boromar each possess
string instruments producing a light, merry beat. a command signet to activate the automatons in areas A8
and B5 and open the secret doors in areas A2 and A8.
Objectives Each door has an indent (at halfling height) that fits the
In this episode the party must steal the encoded letter face of these signets.
located in area C3 and escape capture or death.
Everyone is a Halfling at Heart
Scene A: First Floor The halfling commoners, guards, scouts, veteran, tribal
The villa is designed with halfling proportions in mind, warriors, bandit captain, and noble in this section use
which can be uncomfortable for larger folk. Unless their Monster Manual stat blocks with the following
otherwise specified in the description, the lintels for all additions:
doorways are 5 feet, 5 inches, and ceilings are 7 feet. • Lucky. When the NPC rolls a 1 on the d20 for an attack
Creatures taller than this might experience difficulties roll, ability check, or saving throw, the NPC can reroll
when running through the house at your discretion. the die and must use the new roll.
• Brave. The NPC has advantage on saving throws
Creatures/NPCs. against being frightened.
• Halfling Nimbleness. The NPC can move through the
The villa holds the following NPCs for you to use as you
space of any creature that is of a size larger than Small.
see fit.
• Speed. The NPC’s walking speed is 25 feet.
• Five halfling guards: one in area A2, two roaming the • Size. The NPC’s size is Small.
interior of the villa’s first and second floors, one outside
area A13 with a mastiff, and one in A11. All these

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A1. Porch & Front Yard • A successful DC 12 Wisdom (Perception) check in this
room reveals that a wall near the base of the staircase
The patio and front lawn are brightly lit by torches and is a secret door leading to the basement (scene C). This
a central bonfire around which sit small tables and door is protected by an alarm spell that activates unless
chairs under awnings. There are dozens of well-dressed a Boromar signet ring is used to open it.
partygoers laughing, talking, and dancing as waitstaff
slide between them offering refreshments. A3. Musician Stand
• There is a gated entry 50 feet south of the house. A
This octagonal room has beautiful, stained glass windows
single halfling steward (treat as a commoner) checks
opened to the front yard with stairs to the north and the
guests off a list. Those not on the list are politely asked
east.
to leave. The steward summons guards if a potential
guest is belligerent. The tribal warriors rush to assist • Five musicians (treat as commoners) play traditional
if anything unusual happens, followed by the mounted halfling instruments. They flee at the first sign of trouble
scouts and a pair of guards the following round. and grab a guard if they see anything out of sorts.
• A pair of halfling scouts in full hunting regalia mounted • The music provides background noise such that low
on clawfoot raptors patrol the grounds outside. talking and spellcasting cannot be discerned.
• Three halfling tribal warriors wander among the guests Complication. Frightening or disrupting the band
shaking hands, doing weapons demonstrations for the results in the entire compound being locked down and
guests, and answering questions. guests ushered away.

A2. Foyer A4. Sun Room

Dual hardwood doors open to reveal a spacious foyer Doorways from the north and west open in to reveal
decorated with a halfling-height viewing mirror and a room decorated with small tables decorated with
Talentan tribal art. The room opens in to a parlor to the animal specimens under glass, a pair of leather couches,
northwest, a pair of doors to the north, a hallway to the and several chairs. The taxidermized heads of various
northeast, a door to the east, and a short set of stairs mammalian beasts adorn the walls alongside leaded
leading up to the west. crystal windows. The windows and wooden shutters are
• One halfling guard stands sentry here along with a open to the front yard.
pair of stewards who take coats and assist guests with • Several guests mingle here along with a pair of
finding their way around. stewards.
• A spiral staircase leads up to the second floor (see
scene B.).

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 • A successful DC 12 Intelligence (Arcana or Nature) The elevator is manned by a halfling-sized automaton
check reveals several of the taxidermy and glassed clutching a simple switch (treat as animated armor
specimens could be stripped for 50 gp worth of spell of Small size). Anyone wearing a command signet
components. This would involve two rounds of activity may command the automaton or operate the elevator
and breaking some glass. themselves. If a creature attempts to operate the elevator
without the phrase the automaton attempts to restrain
A5. Dining Parlor said creature while screeching an alarm audible for 50
feet. If attacked, the automaton fights until destroyed or
The center of this room is dominated by a large, wooden
commanded to stop by one of the security staff.
dining table crafted to resemble a baobab tree with the
canopy serving as the table top. Drinks and an array of
roasted meats, vegetables, and other savory items adorn A9. Back Patio
the length of the table. Three cooking fires with meat roasting on spits dominate
• A pair of stewards assist guests and summon kitchen this area. A pair of double doors occupy the northeast
staff to refill dishes as they get low. wall leading to the kitchen.
Event. A pair of young, human men (commoners) have • Two halfling tribal warriors snatch roasted meat from
had a bit too much to drink and start a verbal dustup in the serving trays and drink cups of mead.
the parlor. If not resolved in two rounds three guards • A dozen guests (commoners) chat and play lawn
arrive to deal with the situation. They return to their posts games.
in approximately 5 minutes. • Smoke from the cooking fires obscures line of sight
to the northeast. Dexterity (Stealth) checks made
A6. Water Closet approaching from this direction are made with
This is a toilet and washroom. advantage.
Complication. A couple of guests (commoners) are • 45 feet to the north is a 10-foot-square area of neatly
feeling amorous and snuck in here to get some “alone stacked fireworks launchers. Inflicting 5 or more
time.” If the door opens, they both scream before burbling points of fire or lightning damage to this area causes a
excuses and running away. This draws the attention of massive, colorful explosion in a 30-foot radius. Anyone
the guard in A2 and the tribal warriors in A1 as well as a in this area must succeed on a DC 12 Dexterity saving
crowd of curious onlookers. throw or take 11 (3d6) fire damage and be deafened for
one round.
A7. Coat Closet Event. If the fireworks detonate, guests, Counselor
Boromar, and waitstaff run screaming from the villa. Two
This closet is complete with coats, shoes, umbrellas, and
guards remain inside, one in the foyer and one moves to
a few lanterns. Attempts made to hide here are done with
the basement room C2.
advantage.

A8. Secret Lift to Basement A10. Cold Storage

This icy space is filled with haunches of meat, ice blocks,
A successful DC 12 Wisdom (Perception) or Intelligence
and frost-rimed boxes. Each wall holds 2-foot-square
(Investigation) check reveals a secret door along the east
iron plates, each engraved with a glowing blue rune. A
wall of the hallway. Inside is an elevator that leads to the
successful DC 10 Intelligence (Arcana) check identifies
basement.
these runes as the source of cold in the room. If the runes
are removed or damaged they cease to function.

A11. Kitchen
This room is lined with stoves and ovens with a pair
of mage-crafted sinks. Racks with cooking utensils,
perishables and seasonings round out the room.
• There are six cooks (commoners) in here at any given
time along with three stewards (commoners).
• A hard-looking halfling bandit captain named Big
Mondo picks over food and chats with the cooks.
He is “visiting” until the letter is moved along and
deciphered.
Complication. Any undisguised character Mondo
spots who interacted with him in Murder in Skyway
is immediately recognized. If Mondo recognizes
characters who did not take his mission or were
rude or hostile to him previously, he calls the
alarm. Otherwise, he laughs and asks for a bribe
of 10 gp and informs the party they owe him. If
he died in Murder in Skyway disregard anything
pertaining to Mondo.

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A12. Service Hall
A halfling-sized fainting couch rests in the southeast
corner, paintings depicting life on the Talenta Plains
adorn the walls along with portraits of various halflings.

A13. Pantry & Stairs to Second

Floor
Stairs rise along the east wall of this room dominated by a
pantry filled with perishable and nonperishable foodstuffs.
A banded oak door is along the south wall.
• There is a 75 percent chance two stewards
(commoners) are here retrieving items for the cooks.
• One halfling guard with a mastiff mount is posted
outside the door.
Complication. The guard opens the pantry door to ask
for a snack as a character enters the room.

Scene B: Second Floor

This area is off limits to guests without a specific
invitation from Counselor Ilyra Boromar. Guards or staff
tell a guest once to go back downstairs. Guards physically
remove guests from this area who refuse to turn back.

B1. Upper Foyer

This space is decorated with artistic woodcarvings of
Talentan hunter masks on the walls. A pair of decorative
chairs and a sideboard table adorn the area. A leaded
glass window is on the south wall, and the room opens to
a pair of doors and a hallway to the north.
There is a 50 percent chance that one of the guards is
here.

B2. Viewing Room

An overstuffed settee occupies the center of this room
with a large window open along the south wall. Curio
cabinets dotted with books, carvings, and ceremonial
weapons sit along the northern walls.
A successful DC 12 Intelligence (History) check reveals
that items are Talentan in design and some are quite old.
Collectors outside Sharn would pay a tidy sum for them,
but no one in town would touch them if their origin were
known. • A mechanical
halfling (Small
B3. Linen Closet animated armor) stands
Shelves in this closet are stacked with fresh, clean linen. near the north wall. If creatures that do not possess
There is enough space for two Medium-sized creatures to a command signet enter, the automaton asks them
fit in this room. to leave, waits one turn, and if no one with a signet
commands it, begins warbling an alarm bringing three
guards and Gerry the veteran in two rounds.
B4. Water Closet • The automaton attacks if commanded by anyone
This is a toilet and washroom. wearing a command signet.
Complication. Counselor Boromar (noble) is here
B5. Reading Room with a business associate discussing matters. If she
Bookshelves line the eastern and western walls in this notices someone who does not belong here she shouts
room along with a pair of comfy chairs with side tables for help and commands the automaton to attack. She is
and reading lights. An alcove along the northwest wall in possession of a keycharm capable of opening the safe
holds an alabaster-topped table with fresh cut flowers and in area C6 that she does not relinquish unless magically
a silver tray holding a silver knife. compelled. If captured, she calmly informs the characters
• Treat the silver knife as a dagger with the silvered that they have made a grave error and will pay for their
property transgressions.

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 B6. Piano Room Trapped Drawer. The locked drawer is trapped with
a poison needle. Opening the chest without the proper
A beautiful piano, sized for a halfling, rests in the eastern key causes the needle to spring out, delivering a dose of
alcove of this room. Portraits dot the walls with doors to poison. When the trap is triggered, the needle extends 3
the northeast, north, and south. inches straight out from the lock. A creature within range
takes 1 piercing damage and 11 (2d10) poison damage
B7. Head Steward’s Room and must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw
This is a tidy office with desk, chair, ledgers, papers, or be poisoned for 1 hour. A successful DC 20 Intelligence
and other administrative documents neatly arranged (Investigation) check allows a character to deduce the
throughout. trap's presence from alterations made to the lock to
accommodate the needle. A successful DC 15 Dexterity
• The door is locked, and the head steward is off-site.
check using thieves' tools disarms the trap, removing the
It requires a successful DC 12 Dexterity check with
needle from the lock. Unsuccessfully attempting to pick
thieves’ tools to open.
the lock triggers the trap.
• A keycharm which opens the safe in C6 is locked in a
trapped desk drawer.
B8. Smoking Room
This room has several small, round tables, lounge chairs,
ashtrays, and smells strongly of pipe weed. Windows to
the north and west are closed with the blinds drawn.
There is a 25 percent chance Gerry (veteran) and Big
Mondo (bandit captain) are here smoking pipes and
talking business.

B9. The Dollhouse

Shelves filled with dolls of all types and descriptions
line the walls of this room, their cold, dead eyes staring
eternally into the void. A lone chair sits vigil in the center
of the room.
• A successful DC 10 Wisdom (Perception) check reveals
that some of the creepy dolls have clothing studded
with gems and precious metals that equal 50 gp of spell
components.
• One doll, resembling a Talentan warrior complete
with tangat, activates if touched without uttering
“hunt eternal” first. It flips, jumps, and careens about
the room until destroyed or the command phrase is
uttered. Treat as a flying sword. Looting the room
activates the doll.

B10. Master Bedroom

This finely appointed room is Counselor Boromar’s
bedroom complete with a lovely four poster bed, with
matching armoire and dressers. The windows to this
room are shut with curtains drawn. A lone door opens to
the south.
• The door is locked, requiring a successful DC 15
Dexterity check using thieves' tools to open.
• Missing the lock pick DC by 5 or more triggers an
audible alarm per the alarm spell bringing all available
guards in three rounds.

B11. Private Washroom

This room adjoins the master bedroom and
dollhouse to the south. It holds a wash basin,
commode, and personal hygiene items.

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B12. Private Office The safe holds the coded letter as well as a stash of
checks, precious stones, and a silver circlet of blasting.
This room opens to the hallway. It holds a sturdy desk, A successful DC 12 Wisdom (Perception) or Intelligence
chair, and cot with stacked linens. A cabinet along the wall (Investigation) check reveals a secret door leading to the
holds a healer’s kit and two potions of healing. elevator up to area A2.

B13 & B14. Bedrooms & Stairway C4. Armory

These identical, utilitarian bedrooms consist of a small This room is cold and dry with four sturdy, locked lockers
bed, footlocker, and wooden chair each. Stairs leading to along the north and south walls.
area A13 are at the north end of the room. Lockers. A successful DC 10 Dexterity check with
thieves’ tools unlocks a locker, and a successful DC 15
Scene C: Basement Strength check forces a locker open.
Within the north lockers are an assortment of weapons.
This area is off limits to all non-Boromar. There are There are no two-handed weapons, but all other martial
two routes of ingress, the secret elevator in area A8 and simple weapons are present.
and the stairway behind a hidden door in area A2. Any Four suits of leather armor and one suit of studded
unauthorized guests are beaten senseless upon detection. leather armor, all small sized, are in the south lockers.

C1. Dank Hole C5. Brig

This is a dark, damp hole in the floor to do one’s business. There are six cramped, damp cells complete with chains
and manacles along the east and west walls of this rough-
C2. Guard Room hewn hallway. The area reeks of excrement and fear.
Stairs leading to area A2 are in the northeast corner.
The room holds a couple rough tables and chairs along C6. The Quiet Place
with two pallets of mundane supplies such as rope and This damp room holds a tray with a selection of surgical
construction supplies. blades and an icepick, a rack, and a chair with no bottom.
A successful DC 12 Wisdom (Perception) or A successful DC 12 Wisdom (Perception) or
Intelligence (Investigation) check reveals a secret door Intelligence (Investigation) check reveals a bolt-hole in the
leading to area C4. western alcove. This is an emergency escape route that
connects with a section of Sharn’s sewers. It is sized for
C3. The Stash Small creatures, requiring Medium creatures to squeeze.
This room is mostly empty with a scuffed, dirty floor. A
3-foot-diameter iron disk with latch and keyhole is set in Treasure & Rewards
the southern wall. A circlet of blasting located in area C3.
Safe. The safe is heavily warded and radiates an aura
of abjuration magic, visible to a detect magic spell. The
easiest way to open the safe and obtain the letter is via Conclusion
one of two keycharms (see areas B5 and B7) as they If the characters recover the letter, the City Watch and
bypass the wards and unlock it. House Orien thank the adventurers and encourage
A successful DC 16 Wisdom (Perception) or DC 14 them to keep the note. House Orien does not want to be
Intelligence (Investigation) reveal the safe is warded with implicated in a move against the Boromars. The merchant
runes of power. Expending a 1st-level or higher spell slot house is just glad to see the letter out of criminal hands.
and making a successful DC 16 Intelligence (Arcana) The City Watch wants the characters to keep the note
check suppresses the ward for one round. as leverage against retaliation from the criminal family…
A successful DC 15 Dexterity check with thieves’ tools especially if they find someone to translate it.
opens the safe. Doing so without the magic suppressed
triggers the ward.
The ward can be disarmed with a successful DC 16
Dexterity check with thieves’ tools or smith’s tools, either
may be used to deface the runes. Failing this check by 5
or more triggers the ward and alerts Counselor Boromar.
When triggered, the ward erupts with magical energy
in a 20-foot-radius sphere centered on the ward. Each
creature in the area must make a DC 12 Dexterity
saving throw. A creature takes 13 (3d8) thunder damage
on a failed saving throw, or half as much damage on a
successful one.

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 • Bonus Objective A: Daask in the Moonlight. While
planning to recover the message, the party learns of a
bombing plot orchestrated by the Daask crime syndicate
that is set to occur at the ball. If Daask succeeds the
message could be destroyed! This bonus objective is in
Appendix 4.
• Bonus Objective B: Quid Pro Quo. The party must flee
Middle Menthis with the Boromars hot on their tails.
This bonus objective is in Appendix 5.

Player Rewards
The characters earn the following player rewards for
completing the adventure:
Magic Item Unlock
Characters completing the adventure unlock this magic
item:
Circlet of Blasting. Crafted of beaten silver, this circlet
holds a brilliant sapphire in its center that emanates a
pleasant warmth when used. While wearing this circlet,
you can use an action to cast the scorching ray spell with
it. When you make the spell's attacks, you do so with an
attack bonus of +5. The circlet can't be used this way
again until the next dawn. This item can be found in
Appendix 7.

Story Awards
During this adventure, the characters may earn the
following story award if they are detected and identified
during the caper. Loosely speaking, if a Boromar agent/
hireling can get a description, the character is identified.
Use common sense when dealing with disguises both
mundane and magical:
Anger of the Boromar Clan. The Boromar Clan
knows you stole something very valuable of theirs and
they are not pleased. This may have an impact on future
adventures. This story award can be found in Appendix 8.

DM Rewards
In exchange for running this adventure, you earn
advancement and treasure checkpoints and downtime
as though you played the adventure, but none of the
adventure’s player rewards.
However, this adventure may qualify for rewards earned
by completing DM Quests. See the ALDMG (Adventurers
Adventure Rewards League Dungeon Master’s Guide) for more information
about DM Quests.
Upon completing the adventure, the characters each
receive rewards based upon their accomplishments.
These rewards include advancement and treasure, and Level Progression in Embers of the Last War
may include special rewards, such as story awards or new Between Encounters in Sharn and the Embers of the
downtime activities, as follows: Last War story arc, the Adventurers League Eberron
campaign has many play opportunities. If you plan to
Advancement and Treasure play regularly and take in the entire Embers of the Last
War story, strongly encourage the players to use the
Checkpoints Slow Progress option where they voluntarily halve the
The characters receive 1 advancement checkpoint and rewards received for playing. If you plan to play only
1 treasure checkpoint for each story objective that they some of the adventures, or not take part in the bonus
complete, as follows: objectives, the Normal Progression of rewards may
• Main Objective A: Crashing a Party. be more appropriate. Because the Embers of the Last
• Main Objective B: The Caper. War adventures are produced as a serial, managing
The characters receive 1 advancement checkpoint and character level accordingly to playstyle is important.
1 treasure checkpoint for each bonus objective that they
complete, as follows:

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Appendix 1: Locations & NPCs
The following NPCs and locations feature prominently in • Gerry Splinter ( JEH-ree SPLINT-er). Battle-scarred
this adventure: veteran of Sharn’s streets, Gerry has served the
Boromars for as long as he can remember.
NPCs Personality: Nonplussed and casually threatening,
mumbles what he will do to a foe under his breath
• Timbal Grasstooth (TIM-buhl Grass-tooth). A fence
whilst fighting.
affiliated with the Boromar clan, he also works as an
Ideal: When I say jump you say how high.
informant with the City Watch when it’s advantageous
Bond: Boromar is my family, I am loyal unto death.
for him.
Flaw: I am terrified of cats, can’t stand ‘em.
Personality: Cocky, mildly annoying, and lazy.
Ideal: The easier things are, the happier I am.
Bond: Whatever I need to do to stay safe and Location
comfortable, I’ll do that. • Far Hearth Villa. A faux-rustic villa in Little Plains, it
Flaw: I gamble like there’s no tomorrow. is the home of Counselor Ilyra Boromar, city counselor
• Counselor Ilyra Boromar (EE-lee-ra Bore-OH-mahr). and member of the Boromar clan.
A halfing woman of middle years with an even, calm
demeanor, she is calculating and ruthless. She is
accustomed to wielding power and influence for the
benefit of herself and her family.
Personality: Calm, pleasant even when upset, and
politically savvy. Calculates the benefit from all
decisions.
Ideal: Power exists to be used for the betterment of the
family.
Bond: Family first, family always.
Flaw: I disregard the safety of functionaries to serve the
family’s greater good.

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 Appendix 2: Creature Statistics
This appendix details new monsters that do not appear in
the Monster Manual.

Clawfoot Raptor
Medium beast, unaligned

Armor Class 14 (natural armor)

Hit Points 16 (3d8+3)
Speed 50 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA

17 (+3) 17 (+3) 13 (+1) 2 (-4) 12 (+1) 10 (+0)

Skills Athletics +5, Perception +5, Stealth +5

Senses passive Perception 15
Languages —
Challenge 1/2 (100 XP)

Pounce. If the clawfoot moves at least 30 feet straight toward

a creature and then hits it with a claw attack on the same turn,
that target must succeed on a DC 13 Strength saving throw or
be knocked prone. If the target is prone, the clawfoot can make
one bite attack against it as a bonus action.
Actions
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit: 5 (2d4 + 3) piercing damage.
Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) slashing damage.

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Appendix 3: Map of Far Hearth Villa

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 Appendix 4: Daask in the Moonlight
(Bonus Objective A)
Estimated Duration: 1 hour Using This Space. Keep the following features in mind
While tracking down the whereabouts of the purloined to make this an interesting fight:
message, the party stumbles upon a plot by members of • The ceiling is open and crisscrossed with narrow,
the Daask criminal organization holed up in the Cogs to wooden beams.
detonate an incendiary device at Far Hearth villa. • The boxes stacked about can be shoved with a
successful DC 12 Strength (Athletics) check, dealing
Objectives 5 (2d4) bludgeoning damage to any creature in an
In this episode the party must neutralize the Daask adjacent 5-foot space and making that space difficult
attackers before they incinerate the villa. Optionally, the terrain.
party can find a way to use the bombing to further their • Dealing 10 or more points of fire or lightning damage to
heist. If the letter is destroyed or a character is tied to the the bomb causes it to detonate, exploding in a 20-foot-
bombing, they forfeit the treasure checkpoint. radius sphere. Each creature in the area must make
a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw, taking 16 (5d6) fire
damage on a failed save or half as much on a successful
Many Ways to Reach the Goal one. Exploding the bomb sets the warehouse ablaze,
There is no “right” way to approach this objective. A consuming it in 2d8 minutes.
more action-oriented group might want to charge down • If the bomb explodes, the doppelganger and gnolls flee.
to the Cogs and kick the doors in, others might want to The round after detonation flames and smoke start to
sneak in and set off the device prematurely, while some fill the building, all creatures inside must succeed on
might want to involve the law and find a roleplay-based a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or suffer one level
solution. Enterprising groups might even find a way to of exhaustion. All creatures inside the building take 2
use this bombing to their advantage. (1d4) fire damage each round on initiative count 0 if
they remain after the detonation.
• For a different experience, the party could intercept the
The Cogs bomb on a wagon en route to the villa and battle in the
The party’s leads take them to the Cogs, a subterranean streets of the cogs.
warren of tunnels, foundries, and industrial manufacture
rife with criminal corruption. It is also a stronghold for the
Adjusting the Scene
Boromar’s chief rivals, Daask.
Here are some suggestions for adjusting this scene,
Area Information according to your group.
This area has the following features. • Very Weak: The doppelganger does not engage in
Dimensions & Terrain. The Daask crew is set up in combat.
a dirty shipping warehouse, 100 feet long and 50 feet • Weak: Remove one gnoll.
wide with a 20-foot open joist ceiling. The interior is • Strong or Very Strong: Add a gnoll.
crammed with goods of questionable origin stacked 10
feet high, leaving corridors between towering stacks of
boxes and crates.
Lighting. The warehouse is dimly lit by guttering
lanterns hanging from the rafters.
Other Features. The side doors are poorly locked,
requiring a successful DC 10 Dexterity check made
with thieves’ tools to pick the lock or a successful DC 14
Strength check to break them down. The main doors move
along sliding tracks and make a lot of noise when used,
they require a DC 10 Strength check to open under duress.
Creatures/NPCs
Three gnoll mercenaries put the finishing touches on
the device while a doppelganger, disguised as a halfling
porter named Remo, prepares to deliver the device to
the villa. While they are alert, they are not necessarily
expecting trouble down here.
Objectives/Goals. The gnolls are mercenaries, paid
by Daask to protect the bomb until the doppelganger
can safely deliver it. The gnolls, eager to defend their
reputations, fight savagely to protect the device. The
doppelganger attempts to bluff their way out of trouble if
cornered. If that fails they attempt to escape and report
back to their masters.

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Appendix 5: Quid Pro Quo
(Bonus Objective A.)
The party has managed to escape the villa, now the Flying Away! If the party commandeers an air skiff, a
Boromars are intent on tracking them down. This is sort of flying boat made of soarwood capable of navigating
meant to be a daring getaway, so play it fast and loose. between the towers, piloted by a frightened teenager
If the party did not raise a ruckus, this encounter could (commoner). The party could attempt to take the skiff by
instead be payback by Daask enforcers for events in force, convince the pilot to stop for them, or something
Bonus Objective A, whatever makes the most sense. else entirely if it makes sense. Use DC 10 or 12 for most
checks, higher if the idea is especially farfetched.
Objectives Complications. The Boromars have an air skiff too!
Three bandits and a bandit captain are in hot pursuit,
In this episode the party must escape and survive.
attempting to knock the party from the sky. One bandit
does not attack, but pilots the skiff.
Run! Add to the drama by having each pilot make a DC 12
In this scene, choose a method of escape, complications Dexterity check to avoid crashing into a footbridge. Failure
and threats, and how the chase ultimately resolves. means each passenger must make a DC 12 Dexterity
Remember, even if a character fails an ability check, the saving throw or be thrown to the road 20 feet below and
chase doesn’t end, it becomes more interesting… and continue the escape on foot using the rules above.
harder. Resolving the Chase. Each skiff is 20 feet long and
10 feet wide with AC 14, 75 hit points, and immunity to
Area Information poison and psychic damage. One character must pilot the
This area has the following features. craft as their action each turn. If no one pilots the craft,
Dimensions & Terrain. The streets of Middle it veers in a random direction of your choice. The chase
Menthis are worked stone, alive with pedestrians, ends when one ship is destroyed, or its crew is killed or
wagons, and air skiffs whistling by. Vendors dot the knocked unconscious.
sides of the road.
Lighting. The streets are brightly lit, by the sun during Example Chase Complications
the day or and street lamps at night.
1d4 Information
Running this Scene 1 Look out! Make a DC 15 Dexterity check with any
There are many ways this scene could play out. Roll vehicle or crash doing 3d6 bludgeoning damage to
initiative or simply move clockwise around the table all passengers. If you fail by 5 or more, your vehicle
asking players what they wish to do after you’ve set the is too damaged to rejoin the chase and passengers
scene. Here are some examples: must succeed on a DC 10 Dexterity (Acrobatics)
Sprint through the Crowds. The streets of Middle check or fall overboard.
Menthis are crowded with foot and vehicle traffic, clever
characters can attempt to lose their pursuers in it. Have 2 Shortcut! You may attempt a DC 15 Dexterity check
players describe how they’d maneuver the crowd and use with a vehicle to thread a dangerous passage. If
it to disrupt their pursuers. When appropriate, call for an you succeed, move an extra 30 feet this round. If
ability check. you fail by less than 5 nothing happens. If you fail
Complications. On the first failed ability check, a by 5 or more, you collide and suffer the effects of
character takes 2 (1d4) bludgeoning damage from complication 1.
falling/being struck/etc. because of the failure. On the 3 A helpful mage casts web hoping to slow everyone
second failed check, a bandit catches up to the character down for the Sharn Watch. Make a DC 10 Dexterity
and attacks until it is reduced to half hit points or the check with a vehicle or crash into the web. If you do,
character is subdued. On the third failed check, the it takes one round to cut your vehicle free.
character must succeed on a DC 12 Dexterity saving 4 A ratty little urchin throws a rock at a random
throw or take 6 (2d6) bludgeoning damage from a fast- passenger. That passenger must succeed a DC 10
moving carriage. Subsequent failures inflict 3 (1d6) Dexterity (Acrobatics) check or fall overboard.
bludgeoning damage from falling all over the place.
Resolving the Chase. After four successful checks, a Encounters in Sharn offers additional complications if
character loses their pursuers, otherwise they keep trying you’d like to flesh this out even more.
until knocked unconscious.

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 Appendix 6: Far Hearth Map (Player Handout)

Second floor desk trapped!

First floor secret door here-ish, def. trapped.

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Appendix 7: Magic Item
Characters completing the adventure unlock this magic
item.

Circlet of Blasting
Wondrous item, uncommon
Tier 1, 16 treasure checkpoints, found on Magic Table F
Crafted of beaten silver, this circlet holds a brilliant
sapphire in its center that emanates a pleasant warmth
when used. While wearing this circlet, you can use an
action to cast the scorching ray spell with it. When you
make the spell's attacks, you do so with an attack bonus
of +5. The circlet can't be used this way again until the
next dawn.

Appendix 8: Story Award

Characters identified during the Caper earn the following
story award.

Anger of the Boromar Clan

The Boromar Clan knows you stole something very
valuable of theirs and they are not pleased. This may have
an impact on future adventures.

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 Appendix 9: Dungeon Master Tips
This adventure is designed for three to seven 1st-4th Each player is responsible for maintaining an accurate
level characters and is optimized for five characters logsheet. If you have time, you can do a quick scan of
with an average party level (APL) of 2. Characters a player’s character sheet to ensure that nothing looks
outside this level range cannot participate in this out of order. If you see magic items of very high rarities
adventure. or strange arrays of ability scores, you can ask players
to provide documentation for the irregularities. If they
cannot, feel free to restrict item use or ask them to use a
New to D&D Adventurers League? standard ability score array.
http://dnd.wizards.com/playevents/organized-play Point players to the D&D Adventurers League Players
New to the Annual Storyline? Guide for reference. If players wish to spend downtime
days and it’s the beginning of an adventure or episode,
http://dnd.wizards.com/articles/news/eberron-
they can declare their activity and spend the days now,
adventurers-league-embers-last-war-storyline
or they can do so at the end of the adventure or episode.
New to Being the Dungeon Master? Players should select their characters’ spells and other
http://dnd.wizards.com/articles/features/public- daily options prior to the start of the adventure, unless
dungeon-master the adventure specifies otherwise. Feel free to reread the
adventure description to help give players hints about
what they might face.
To DM an adventure, you must have 3 to 7 players—
each with their own character whose level is within the
adventure’s level range. Characters playing in a hardcover Adjusting This Adventure
adventure may continue to play too but if they play a When combat is a possibility, the adventure will provide
different hardcover adventure, they can’t return to the a sidebar that helps you to determine the best mix/
first one if they’re outside its level range. number of opponents to provide them with to create an
appropriate challenge. While you’re not bound to these
Preparing the Adventure adjustments; they’re here for your convenience and
consideration.
Before you start play, consider the following: To determine whether you should consider adjusting the
• Read through the adventure, taking notes of anything adventure, add up the total levels of all the characters and
you’d like to highlight or remind yourself of while divide the result by the number of characters (rounding .5
running the adventure, such as a way you’d like or greater up; .4 or less down). This is the group’s average
to portray an NPC or a tactic you’d like to use in party level (APL). To approximate the party strength for
a combat. Familiar yourself with the adventure’s the adventure, consult the table below.
appendices and handouts.
• Gather any resources you’d like to use to aid you in Determining Party Strength
running this adventure--such as notecards, a DM screen, Party Composition Party Party Strength
miniatures, and battlemaps.
3-4 characters, APL less than Very weak
• Ask the players to provide you with relevant character
information, such as name, race, class, and level; 3-4 characters, APL equivalent Weak
passive Wisdom (Perception), and anything specified as 3-4 characters, APL greater than Average
notable by the adventure (such as backgrounds, traits,
5 characters, APL less than Weak
flaws, etc.)
Players can play an adventure they previously played as 5 characters, APL equivalent Average
a Player or Dungeon Master but may only play it once with 5 characters, APL greater than Strong
a given character. Ensure each player has their character’s 6-7 characters, APL less than Average
adventure logsheet (if not, get one from the organizer).
The players fill out the adventure name, session number, 6-7 characters, APL equivalent Strong
date, and your name and DCI number. In addition, the 6-7 characters, APL greater than Very strong
player also fills in the starting values for advancement and
treasure checkpoints, downtime days, and renown. These
values are updated at the end of the session.

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