SEER has learned of an attempt to intimidate Gralm, an ettin, and his followers into joining Bad

Fruul’s army. HSING comes forth to communicate that she wants you to see if you can find some
way to either insure Gralm remains neutral, or to encourage the creature to challenge Bad Fruul
to single combat in the hopes that he might wrest control of the hill giant’s forces and turn them
back from Parnast.

A Two-Hour Adventure for 1st-4th Level Characters

Adventure Designer

Adventure Code: DDAL05-10

Version: v1.0

Development and Editing: Travis Woodall

Organized Play: Chris Lindsay
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  If you know the composition of the group
beforehand, you can make adjustments as noted
Welcome to Giant Diplomacy, a D&D Adventurers
throughout the adventure.
LeagueTM adventure, part of the official D&D
Adventurers LeagueTM organized play system and
the Storm King’s ThunderTM storyline season.
This adventure is designed for 1st through Ask the players to provide you with relevant
4th–level characters, and is optimized for five character information:
4th–level characters. Characters outside this level
range cannot participate in this adventure. A player  Character name and level
with an ineligible character can create a new 1st-  Character race and class
level character or use a pregenerated character.  Passive Wisdom (Perception)—the most common
This adventure starts in Parnast and then moves passive ability check
between The Lonely Moor and the Forgotten Forest.  Anything notable as specified by the adventure
(such as backgrounds, traits, flaws, etc.)
Ensure that each player has an official adventure
logsheet for his or her character (if not, get one from
The D&D Adventurers League™ is the official
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organized play system for DUNGEONS &
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number (if they have one). In addition, the player
participate in any adventure allowed as a part of the
also fills in the starting values for experience, gold,
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downtime, renown, and number of permanent magic
players track their characters’ experience, treasure,
items. He or she fill in the other values and write
and other rewards, and can take those characters
notes at the conclusion of the session. Each player is
through other adventures that will continue their
responsible for maintaining an accurate logsheet.
story.
If you have time or see the need to do so, you can
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If players wish to spend downtime days and it’s
Before you show up to Dungeon Master this the beginning of an adventure or episode, they can
adventure for a group of players, you should do the declare their activity and spend the days now.
following to prepare. Alternatively, they can do so at the end of the
adventure or episode. Players should select their
 Make sure to have a copy of the most current characters’ spells and other daily options prior to
version of the D&D Basic Rules or the Player’s the start of the adventure, unless the adventure
Handbook. specifies otherwise. Feel free to reread the
 Read through the adventure, taking notes of adventure description to help give players hints
anything you’d like to highlight or remind yourself about what they might face.
while running the adventure, such as a way you’d
like to portray an NPC or a tactic you’d like to use
in a combat.
 Get familiar with the monster statistics in the Throughout this adventure, sidebars provide
Appendix. information to assist you in making adjustments for
 Gather together any resources you’d like to use to smaller or larger groups and characters of higher or
aid you in running this adventure--such as lower levels than the adventure is optimized for.
notecards, a DM screen, miniatures, and This is typically used exclusively for combat
battlemaps. encounters. These adjustments are not required, nor
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adventure—they are recommendations provided for improvisation, so long as you maintain the original
guidance and convenience. spirit of what’s written.
This adventure is optimized for a party of five Challenge Your Players. Never being challenged
4th-level characters. To figure out whether you makes for a boring game, and being overwhelmed
need to adjust the adventure, do the following: makes for a frustrating game. Gauge the experience
level of the players (not the characters) with the
 Add up the total levels of all the characters.
game, try to feel out (or ask) what they like in a
 Divide the total by the number of characters. game, and attempt to give each of them the
 Round fractions of .5 or greater up; round experience they’re after when they play D&D.
fractions of less than .5 down. Everyone should have the opportunity to shine.
You’ve now determined the average party level Mind the Time. Watch for stalling, since play loses
(APL) for the adventure. To figure out the party momentum when this happens. At the same time,
strength for the adventure, consult the following make sure that the players don’t finish too early;
table. provide them with a full play experience. Try to be
aware of running long or short. Adjust the pacing
accordingly.
Party Composition Party Strength
Keep the Adventure Moving. When the game
3-4 characters, APL less than Very weak
starts to get bogged down, feel free to provide hints
3-4 characters, APL equivalent Weak and clues to your players so they can attempt to
3-4 characters, APL greater than Average solve puzzles, engage in combat, and roleplay
5 characters, APL less than Weak interactions without getting too frustrated over a
5 characters, APL equivalent Average lack of information. This gives players “little
5 characters, APL greater than Strong victories” for figuring out good choices from clues.
6-7 characters, APL less than Average The Dungeon Master’s Guide has more information
6-7 characters, APL equivalent Strong on the art of running a D&D game.
6-7 characters, APL greater than Very strong

Average party strength indicates no recommended

adjustments to the adventure. Each sidebar may or Any settlement the size of a town or larger can
may not offer suggestions for certain party provide some spellcasting services. Characters need
strengths. If a particular recommendation is not to be able to travel to the settlement to obtain these
offered for your group, you don’t have to make services.
adjustments. Spell services generally available include healing
and recovery spells, as well as information-gathering
spells. Other spell services might be available as
specified in the adventure. The number of spells
As the Dungeon Master of the session, you have the available to be cast as a service is limited to a
most important role in facilitating the enjoyment of maximum of three per day total, unless otherwise
the game for the players. You help guide the noted.
narrative and bring the words on these pages to life.
The outcome of a fun game session often creates
stories that live well beyond the play at the table. Spell Cost
Always follow this golden rule when you DM for a Cure wounds (1st level) 10 gp
group: Identify 20 gp
Lesser restoration 40 gp
Make decisions and adjudications that enhance Prayer of healing (2nd level) 40 gp
the fun of the adventure when possible. Remove curse 90 gp
Speak with dead 90 gp
To reinforce this golden rule, keep in mind the Divination 210 gp
following: Greater restoration 450 gp
You Are Empowered. You get to make decisions Raise dead 1,250 gp
about how the group interacts with the NPCs and Resurrection* 3,000 gp
environment within this adventure. It is okay to True Resurrection* 50,000 gp
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*These spells require an additional expenditure of spell. A raise dead spell cast in this manner costs the
downtime days (150 for resurrection and 350 for character 1,250 gp.
true resurrection). This cost can be reduced by 50 Character’s Party Pays for Raise Dead. As above,
days for each faction rank above 1 that the character except that some or all of the 1,250 gp for the raise
possesses. This downtime is spent in community dead spell is paid for by the party at the end of the
service for the church that provided the spell in session. Other characters are under no obligation to
question. The Acolyte Background feature does NOT spend their funds to bring back a dead party
reduce the gp or downtime cost for either of these member.
spells. Faction Charity. If the character is of level 1 to 4
and a member of a faction, the dead character’s body
can be returned to civilization and a patron from the
A character possessing the acolyte background requesting faction ensures that he or she receives a raise dead
spellcasting services at a temple of his or her faith may spell. However, any character invoking this charity
request one spell per day from the Spellcasting Services table forfeits all experience and rewards from that session
for free. The only cost paid for the spell is the base price for (both those earned prior to and after death during
the consumed material component, if any.
that session) and cannot replay that episode or
Acolytes can call upon spellcasting services in and around
adventure with that character again. Once a
the three towns as follows:
Parnast (Tier 1). Mielikki
character reaches 5th level, this option is no longer
Stagwick (Tier 2). Chauntea available.
Beregost (Tier 3). Lathander, Waukeen

Parnast, a small town in the Greypeak Mountains,

has been having increasing problems with minions
Sometimes bad things happen, and characters get of the ettin Gralm. His minions have been growing
die. Since you might not have the same characters stronger and more frequently raiding the lands
return from session to session, here are the rules surrounding Parnast. Gralm’s minions have also
when bad things happen to characters. been taking resources from the Forgotten Forest,
making the local fey warier of hunters, gatherers,
and travelers from Parnast.
A character who is killed during the course of the The hill giant Bad Fruul, knows of Gralm’s
adventure has a few options at the end of the session increasing power and wishes to intimidate Gralm
(or whenever arriving back in civilization) if no one and his followers into submission.
in the adventuring party has immediate access to a
raise dead or revivify spell, or similar magic. A
character subject to a raise dead spell is affected
negatively until all long rests have been completed This adventure consists of five parts, as follows:
during an adventure. Alternatively, each downtime Introduction. The adventurers meet with the
day spent after raise dead reduces the penalty to pseudodragon Hsing, Seer’s emissary, to discuss
attack rolls, saving throws, and ability checks by 1, in their travel to The Lonely Moor. The goal of the
addition to any other benefits the downtime activity adventurers will be either to get Gralm to challenge
might provide. Bad Fruul in single combat or, at the very least, not
Create a New 1st-Level Character. If the dead join Bad Fruul’s army.
character is unwilling or unable to exercise any of Part 1. The Forgotten Forest. The adventurers
the other options, the player creates a new are ambushed by a group of goblins and hobgoblins.
character. The new character does not have any If the adventurers are defeated, they are taken to
items or rewards possessed by the dead character. Gralm’s lair as offerings.
Dead Character Pays for Raise Dead. If the Part 2. Fey Magic. On the way to Gralm’s lair, the
character’s body is recoverable (it’s not missing any adventurers pass through a shortcut in the Feywild.
vital organs and is mostly whole) and the player Part 3. Gralm, Ettin at Large. The adventurers
would like the character to be returned to life, the must negotiate with Gralm. He is resistant due to the
party can take the body back to civilization and use increasing fey population and his inability to get
the dead character’s funds to pay for a raise dead restful sleep. Gralm invites the adventurers to
impress him during a series of contests with the ogre

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Grindle. Depending on their success, Gralm agree to revenge upon the satyr, Blassios, or finds
sign one of two contracts with the adventurers if redemption for his past misdeeds.
some local fey are dealt with.
Part 4. Fight or Fight. The adventurers have the
option to hunt down one of two sets of fey.

The adventure is designed for 2 hours of play. Use the table

below to budget your time, adjusting the pace as necessary
to keep on schedule. In a large public event, you'll need to
keep an eye on the clock.

Encounter Estimated Time

Introduction 10 mins (social)
The Forgotten Forest 30 mins (combat)
Fey Magic 15 mins (social, exploration)
Gralm, Ettin at Large 10 mins (social)
To Out-giant a Giant 15 min (social)
Fight or Fight 30 mins (combat)
Conclusion 5 mins (social)
A powerful spymaster, SEER, sends her emissary,
pseudodragon HSING, to hire a group of adventurers
to travel from Parnast to The Lonely Moor and seek
out Gralm.

The characters find themselves in Parnast, eager for

adventure and likely coin, as well. Their reasons for
being here are their own, but consider the following
hooks:
The Hunt for Employment. The characters have
been personally invited by a fine scroll with a sealed
crane sigil. The scroll includes a map and an offer of
employment in the city of Parnast just north of the
Black Road before it heads into the Anauroch Desert.
Once there, await further instructions in the Golden
Tankard, the village tavern. Give the players Player
Handout 1.
I See What You’ve Done There. Because of their
previous work in the village of Parnast, the
characters receive a scroll sealed with the image of a
crane instructing them to return to Parnast and
await further instructions in the Golden Tankard, the
village tavern.
Faction Assignment (Zhentarim). Oblivillish
(found in Part 1), a contact for the Zhentarim faction,
has not been heard of for many moons. A fine scroll
sealed with a stamped gold coin states their wish to
check on Oblivillish’s well-being and assist him in
any way possible. Give any relevant players Player
Handout 2. Members of the Black Network must
ensure that Oblivillish survives and either exacts his

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 has worked with Azam in the past and is confident in
the latter’s ability to hire the correct team for the
Expected Duration: 10 minutes
task.
Read or paraphrase the following after the players
Azam presents the characters with the following
have had a chance to read their respective handout:
information as part of his bid to hire them. Hsing has
every appearance of snoozing peacefully during the
You easily find The Golden Tankard. Raggnar Redtooth, the discussion, and says nothing—even if directly asked.
dark-haired burly bar owner, immediately recognizes you,
and escorts you to one of the few private sitting rooms at the  Gralm’s realm is in The Lonely Moor which is a
small establishment. tenday away through the Forgotten Forest.
However, urgency is of the utmost importance
Also seated at the table is a dusky, half-elven Rashemi
because it is unknown when Bad Fruul will make
man. He smooths his neat mustache before gesturing to a
his move.
dozing gold pseudodragon, curled tidily around his neck.
 The Forgotten Forest is known for a high
“They have arrived, Hsing; wake up.” The man says, population of fey creatures. Many, but not all, have
shrugging his shoulders to jostle the sleeping creature. “For become hostile towards travelers from Parnast
those of you who have not met me, I am Azam, and this is my because of the scarcity of food.
patron, Hsing. Thank you for coming. This mission is of the  Gralm’s forces consist of mostly goblins and
utmost importance. Tell me about yourselves.” hobgoblins.
 Rumor has it Gralm has been hunting down many
Allow the players to introduce their characters. of the local fairy creatures and not just because of
food shortages.
“Some of you may have heard of the ettin, Gralm. The ettin’s  The characters are given two scrolls with the
intention that Gralm will put his mark on one as
goblin and hobgoblin minions have been causing no end of
proof of a successful pact—one states that Gralm
problems for travelers on the Black Road. We have received
vows not to align with Bad Fruul, the other states
word that Bad Fruul, a particularly worrisome hill giant, plans
that Gralm vows to challenge Bad Fruul to single
to cow Gralm into submission. This cannot happen. Perhaps combat. They are also given vague (but sufficient)
you are familiar with the phrase, the enemy of my enemy is directions to Gralm’s domain.
also my friend…?”  If the characters can get Gralm to sign either scroll,
Azam promises them a 100 gp reward.
Characters that succeed at a DC 12 Intelligence
Hsing has been around a long, long time. However, while he (Nature) check know that fey crossings might be
seeks those who are insightful and direct, Hsing is distracted present in the Forgotten Forest, making the journey
and speaks in vague, cryptic riddles. He is also quite lazy and unpredictable. Characters succeeding on this check
his preferred place is curled up around someone’s shoulders. make any Wisdom (Perception) check related to fey
Although he is blind, he has very well developed hearing and crossings in Part 1 with advantage.
an acute sense of smell to help him navigate. Hsing’s Following the meeting, Hsing flies off to report
blindness is not curable. back to the Seer and Azam waits for the characters’s
Quote: “Zzzzzzzzz...” return.

Azam has been travelling the Black Road for decades and
knows what can make or break a venture. He’s been paid A character succeeding on a DC 12 Charisma
well to work with Hsing (and the dragon’s mistress), but he (Persuasion) check manages to secure a 25 gp
does care about the future of the area and is highly advance from Azam.
concerned if a possible alliance between Gralm and Bad Fruul If at least one of the adventurers has the
is not stopped. Defenders of Parnast story award from DDAL05-03
Quote: “I need to know that you are willing to do whatever Uninvited Guests, they are given a potion of healing. If
it takes. Think of not just the lives here, but how these events none of the characters have the Glory before
could echo in a greater realm sense.” Goodwill story award and at least one of them has
Hsing has been sent by Seer to ensure that the Defenders of Parnast story award, they instead
characters stop the alliance of Gralm and Bad Fruul, receive a potion of healing and a potion of greater
ideally convincing Gralm to challenge Bad Fruul. He healing.

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Expected Duration: 10 minutes 1d6 Effect
1 The creature is transported six seconds into
During this encounter, the adventurers are
the future, leaving only a pile of fine dust! The
ambushed by minions of Gralm. However, one of the
creature reappears in the space it left at the
minions is a fairy, Oblivillish; he is in disguise and end of its next turn.
been unwillingly convinced to fight with Gralm’s 2 The creature regains 2d4 + 2 hit points. If the
minions. Oblivillish is a servant of Prince creature is at its maximum hit points, it gains
Thornacious, a sprite from DDAL05-03 Uninvited 2d4 + 2 temporary hit points.
Guests. Following the combat, the adventurers have 3 The creature’s skin becomes translucent and
the option to befriend Oblivillish and enlist his help it becomes vulnerable to bludgeoning,
getting through The Forgotten Forest. piercing, and slashing damage for the next
If a player asks about searching for fey crossings or 1d10 hours.
search while they travel, a successful DC 18 Wisdom 4 The door casts shocking grasp on the creature
(Perception) check reveals the outlines of the hidden touching it (+5 to hit, 2d8 lightning damage
portals to the fey crossing during the fight. and the target can’t take reactions until the
Remember that any player that succeeded at a DC 12 start of its next turn).
Intelligence (Nature) check in the previous 5 The creature is polymorphed (no saving
throw) into a chicken (same statistics as an
encounter has advantage on this check.
eagle) until the start of its next turn.
Have the players set a marching order for their
6 A 15-foot wide cloud forms above the
long trek to The Lonely Moor and then read the creature and begins to hail meat or cheese
following: (determined randomly) upon the creature for
the next hour. The unusual hail creates an
The weather on your journey through The Forgotten Forest area of difficult terrain in a 5-foot radius
has transitioned from slightly overcast to light drizzle to around the creature.
raging thunderstorm. Around midday, the storm abruptly
stops, the clouds break and the blinding sun emerges, making Stepping onto the forest path are four goblins lead
it almost as hot as the desert of Anauroch. Several snarling by Mohm (a hobgoblin captain). Oblivillish (a
pixie) hides nearby—disguised as a goblin
goblins emerge on the road before you, led by a hobgoblin
spellcaster.
wielding a gleaming greatsword.
These are Gralm’s minions, and have been sent to
“MOOOOHHHHMMMM” the leader screeches as they
hunt down fey creatures and any travelers from
move to attack. Roll initiative. Parnast that they happen upon. While Mohm fights
to the death, his cronies can be intimidated into
surrendering or flight if too many of their number
The area has the following general features: are slain.
Lighting. Even though the forest has a lot of Use Oblivillish to make the fight more interesting--
foliage, it is extremely (one might say unnaturally) feel free to have him fight half-heartedly as he is not
sunny, so the lighting is bright. fully committed to Gralm’s cause. A character
Terrain. The rough dirt path is 15-feet wide. Any succeeding on a DC 11 Wisdom (Perception) check
terrain in the forest is difficult and there are notices that he is wearing a particularly well-made
scattered trees that block terrain. disguise. Important: a character succeeding on a DC
Fey Crossings. Several of the trees near where 11 Wisdom (Insight) check notices that he appears
Oblivillish is hiding have feint outlines to hidden to be an unwilling combatant.
portals that lead to fey crossings. A successful DC 18
Perception (Wisdom) check reveals them. Touching
a door during the combat causes one of the following  Very Weak: Replace the hobgoblin captain with a goblin
boss.
effects (feel free to add more effects):
 Weak: Remove two goblins.
 Strong: Add two goblin bosses and a hobgoblin captain.
 Very Strong: Add two goblin bosses and two hobgoblin
captains.

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The goblins have a total of 5 gp between them.
Mohm’s greatsword is quite well-made and is
emblazoned with the symbol of Annam the All-
Father (two hands with wrists together) and worth
50 gp.
Oblivillish wears a silvered double-helix chain
worth 15 gp.

After the combat, if Oblivillish is spared, he may

prove to be a valuable ally later in the adventure. If
Oblivillish is slain during the battle, any members of
the Zhentarim are unable to complete their faction
assignment.

The sprite, Oblivillish, is a servant to Thornacious (a fey

royalty charged with protecting a part of Weathercote Wood
outside Parnast). He is entirely covered in what appears to be
heavily-worn leather armor and a mask to cover his features,
the only giveaway being his silvered double helix necklace.
He does not like Gralm or his associates and begrudgingly
works with them because he was cursed by Thornacious (his
invisibility malfunctions) for killing a stag (he was hungry!)
and did not know who else to turn to. He is mostly
melancholy, full of sighs, but willing to grudgingly help the
party.
Oblivillish is a contact for the Zhentarim Faction. He is in
charge of reporting the actions of Thornacious, but only
admits this to someone in his faction.
Quote: ”If you think that might work we could try it but I
don’t really know it’s your life...”
Once the characters are ready, proceed to Part 2,
below.

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 Stepping through the gate, you almost lose whatever is left
of your mid-day meal and are in a cold, fifteen-foot square
Expected Duration: 20 minutes
room with walls made of blue marble and floors made of
The adventurers enter a shortcut through the
Feywild to reach The Lonely Moor. Inside the fey plush velvet cushion. You hear disembodied giggles, snickers,
crossings is Pandi, a fey spirit dog, who wants them and low guffaws.
“play” by solving several puzzles. If the players seem A small dog with a vibrantly-colored mane appears before
disinterested by the puzzles, feel free to let the you and yelps excitedly in your head.
adventurers use ability or skill checks to proceed. “Travelerrrrs! Travelerrrrs! I knew YOU would come. I
know. I RRRREEEU. I have been so bored. But in order to let
you through first we play--word game word game. I’m
learning lots of new words now. Tell me what you seek. At
After you have gathered yourselves from the combat, a this very very moment!”
nearby tree flickers and glows more brightly than the others
with an iridescent blue flame. It almost beckons you to
approach, as if it knows you need to quickly travel Pandi is a very, VERY bored, excitable fey spirit dog that
somewhere. An outline shaped like a door lights up. Could watches over this crossroads. He always makes any non-fey
this be an entrance to the Feywild? Time is short. A shortcut passing through complete some sort of challenge. He has a
could make the journey shorter. feeling that the adventurers are on a journey with a noble
purpose, but wants to make sure. Pandi constantly asks the
adventurers about their motives, hopes, and dreams. He
appears as a Small sized hellhound, except his mane looks
If Oblivillish is with the party, include the following: just like a rainbow and is very cool to the touch.
Quote: “Can we play a game? I want to play a game! Can
“That better not be what I think it is… The Forgotten Forest is we? CAN WE!!!”
trying to help us but why does it always do this? I’ll bet a Pandi want the adventurers to play a word game and
fistful of fire ants that door leads to a puzzle room. Well, at guess the word “Passage”.
least it’s probably a shortcut… hopefully not to our inevitable To that end, these are some examples of hints that
demise.” he gives to the characters. He grows impatient (but
no less excited) by wrong answers:
Anyone with the Sage profession can automatically  “What do you seek?”
activate the door to the fey crossings. It can also be  “How do you expect do get out of here?”
activated by casting any spell of at least 1st level,  “What do you need if you are in danger? Safe…”
channeling a ki point, or channeling divinity. A  “What’s another name for something really, really,
character can figure this out by trial and error or really long—like a hallway?”
with a successful DC 12 Intelligence (Nature or  “What gift does a fairy provide?”
Arcana) check. If Oblivillish is present, he casts a If the characters guess the word, Pandi laughs and
spell if requested. leaps around the room in joy before continuing to
Alternatively, a character can activate the door his next game.
with a successful use of thieves tools DC 15 Dexterity
or a quick word or prayer DC 18 Intelligence (Arcane
“Now for the rrreal fun!”
or Religion). Failure results in blue flames lashing
out (+5 to hit) and inflict 5 (1d10) fire damage. Pandi bites at the air and a rainbow of various shapes
cascade out of an invisible pocket.
“As rrrue you can, my pawwws arrren’t verrry good fur
Upon activating the door: picking up tiny tiny rrrobjects. Isn’t that the saaadesst thing
everrr? My rrrrooom needs rrrarrrtwork for the rrralls! Will
The blue flames in the doorway swirl like a distant galaxy. A you put these ruetogether to make a picture? For me? Forrr
friendly, toothy maw coalesces and yips enthusiastically me? For ME? Can you can you?”
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This puzzle is a “Tangram.” If you are short on time,
the shapes on Player’s Handout 3a can be cut out
ahead of time.
In order to solve the puzzle, the characters must
assemble the smaller puzzle pieces so that they fit in
the desired larger shape. There are multiple puzzles
to choose from (in case one of the players has
participated in the adventure before).
Give the players pieces and a goal shape to
assemble from Player’s Handout 3b.
If the players seem disinterested in the puzzle, the
adventures can make a DC 13 Intelligence group
check to correctly assemble the pieces. If the
characters assemble the pieces incorrectly, black
tentacles lash out to assemble the pieces correctly
and then attack the characters (+7 to hit) and inflict
5 (1d10) piercing damage.
The solutions can be viewed at DM Appendix I.
Puzzle Solution.

When the puzzle pieces are assembled correctly,

read the following:

The picture scintillates in a hypnotic pattern and attaches

itself to the wall. Pandi howls with joy.
“Is this for me? Rrrreally rrrreally? Have I been a good boy?
Well, if this gift is for me then the gift of passage is for you!”
Good luck on your journey!”
With another uncomfortable jolt, the scenery shifts and
you are outside again. Just over the nearest hillcrest you can
see the rise of smoke and hear the occasional drums of a
nearby encampment.

The adventurers’ destination, Gralm’s camp, is just

over the horizon.
Proceed to Part 3, below.

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Expected Duration: 15 minutes Gralm, an ettin, has two heads.
The adventurers arrive at the lair of Gralm and must The blonde, braided head is formal to a t; he speaks and
negotiate for Gralm to sign one of the two contracts. addresses everyone with the utmost intelligence, but he is
utterly cold and calculating. He is above average intelligence
Emphasize to the players the size of Gralm’s
and wants to make sure he is getting the best deal and upper
gathered host.
hand. His voice is slightly higher pitched than the other side.
The bald, fire-eyed head is angry, impulsive, prone to
Gralm’s army is a force to be reckoned with. Your best guess violence (hence, one of the ways he keeps all of his minions
is that his encampment could be heard from at least a mile in check - fear of retribution). He speaks in the third person
away. Bonfires billow to the sky. Tents, huts, and various and in short jolted sentences with a low rumble to his voice.
ramshackle buildings blend into one another, as a sea of Quote: ”Tell us in as short a sentence as possible your
humanoids busy about. Countless guards patrol the outskirts possible use to our future prosperit-SMASH IT! I wants is dead
as a tent nail D-E-D DEADS.”
of the camp. How best to approach…
Gralm is willing to listen to the plea from the
Allow the adventurers to decide how they want to adventurers but wants to know why he should put
approach the camp. If Oblivillish is with them, he can his life at risk by challenging Bad Fruul.
be convinced to try to talk to a guard to get passage During the course of conversation, it may become
to Gralm. Without his help, however, the apparent that Gralm is suffering from sleep
adventurers must convince the guards with a good problems (due to the encroaching fey) as the balding
story or Diplomacy or Intimidate (Charisma), sneak head constantly complains of noise or fairy music--
in with Stealth (Dexterity) checks, or even surrender discoverable through good roleplaying or a
themselves to reach Gralm. successful DC 15 Insight (Wisdom) check. He would
Alter the following text depending on their very much like all of them eliminated.
approach: Gralm is relatively small in stature, so he realizes
that alliances should be made with creatures of all
sizes. If the adventurers sound reasonable, he
You are lead under the glaring and suspicious eye of many a
suggests a night of contests to test their worthiness
goblin and hobgoblin and was that a hill giant? No, that could that pit the adventurers against the local ogre
not have been a hill giant sleeping under that construction. Grindle.
Reaching the center hut, if you could you call something
thirty feet tall a hut, a flap is opened to reveal a floor made
entirely of skulls. Upon a ragged wooden throne sits Gralm,
wearing only a simple loincloth and deerskin boots. He stands The following scenario is a contest that alternates
drinking with “Giant Feats of Strength”. Keep a
deliberately and stands only nine feet in height, surprisingly
running tally of successes (to see if any of the
short, but you can feel his immeasurable presence filling the
adventurers can beat Grindle, an ogre). Feel free to
entire room as his four eyes examine you.
allow tactics not accounted for and assign bonuses
“We knew you were coming,” smiles the head with or penalties dependent on how the players describe
fancifully braided blonde hair. trying to perform each task. Grindle stumbles out
“Shh. Who what interrupt quiet! Arrrrgh.” shouts the bald from under a piece of hut to challenge the
head, fire in his eyes. adventurers.
“We want to hear them speak. Elaborate. Tell us why we
should not devour you.”
“No. Less talk. More eat! Hunnnngry. YOU LOUD. MUSIC Grindle is a big (for an ogre) at 13 feet tall and believes his
great-grandmother was a hill giant. He speaks very broken
EVERYWHERE. QUIET.”
common and is used to only being awake at night, hence a
“Patience. We always have patience. Speak your case
dislike for bright light. He has an affinity for children, small
posthaste,” and Gralm waits. creatures, and very simple toys (a set of marbles made of
pixie and elf bones is hidden in his person). Grindle’s “attire”
looks like he was rolling around in mud and various building
materials got stuck to his skin (thatch, hay, twigs, tiles, etc).
Grindle has a Strength (Athletics) check of +6, and a
Constitution saving throw modifier of +3.

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 Quote: “Grindle best! Drink best. Wrest best. Look best. imbiber must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution
Grindle best!” saving throw or be wracked with debilitating
hiccups.
Until the character completes a long rest, any
A creature drinking this sickly-sweet, garnet Dexterity ability checks it makes are made with
concoction, must succeed on a DC 7 Constitution disadvantage.
saving throw. This is charm effect.
Those that fail find their minds clouded with
ethereal bubbles and any saving throws made to A creature must eat as many boar dogs in 5 minutes
avoid further intoxication are made with as possible. This challenge consists of three
disadvantage. successive Constitution saving throws (DC 8, DC 10,
and DC 12, respectively). Halflings make this check
with advantage. Whomever eats the most wins!
These giants don’t just herd boars—they perform
DEADLIFTS with them! Success is measured by the
Check Result
result of a DC 18 Strength (Athletics) check.
Natural 20 Eat 3d4 boar dogs!
Success Eat 2d4 boar dogs
Check Result Failure Eat 1d4 boar dogs
Success “Doth thou even hoist?!” Natural 1 Absolutely stuffed. Eat none.
Failure The boar is dropped; take 5 (2d4)
bludgeoning damage
Natural 1 As above, and the boar dies. This violent frothing substance, contains the laments
of an entire world in one little shot glass. Characters
DM NOTE. Any boars that die are quickly made into consuming the drink must succeed on a DC 13
food for Challenge C. The Whole Hog, below. Constitution saving throw or be faced with the
possibility of going mildly mad. A character
succumbing to the drink must succeed on a DC 11
A creature drinking this smooth dark ale with hints Charisma saving or develop a severe phobia of
of orange must succeed at a DC 10 Constitution alcohol until the character completes a long rest.
saving throw. Dwarves and creatures with Orcish
heritage make this saving throw with advantage.
On a failure, the imbiber becomes aggressive and
A character with the A Giant Challenge story award
rude; all Charisma (Deception or Persuasion) checks
earned in DDAL05-03 Uninvited Guests, that acts in
are made with disadvantage. Additionally, any
spirit of the contest (i.e., does not use any magic or
saving throws made to avoid further intoxication are
magical abilities), and succeeds in more than half the
made with disadvantage.
checks for this contest, this interaction satisfies the
story award’s objective of befriending a Huge
humanoid.
A creature must knock down a brick wall with its
If any of the adventurers best Grindle, he pouts for
bare feet. The creature’s success is measured by the
a bit but ultimately congratulates them by pouring
result of a DC 15 Strength (Athletics) check.
an entire vat of Pixie Sangria on top of them.
Depending on how the adventurers interacted
Check Result with Gralm and Grindle, have their representative
Success You knock down the wall! attempt a DC 15 Charisma (Persuasion) group check
Failure Pelted by rotten strawberries using the modifications found below:
Natural 1 Pelted with giant-sized fruit 5 (2d4)
bludgeoning damage
Variable Result
Each adventurer participating in Cumulative +1
every round of the contest (maximum +4)
This small glass of crème liqueur is mixed with sour At least one adventurer +2
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 Discovering Gralm has sleep +2
problems
Preemptively offering to help +3
with the troublesome fey
Any grievous insult or threat -2 or cancel below
Advantage
(discretion)
Adventurer winning the drinking Advantage
contest

The result of the character’s persuasion check

determines Gralm’s reception to the character’s
suggestions regarding Bad Fruul.

The eyes of the blonde Gralm tighten as the bald one widen.
“We appreciate the proposition you have brought us.”
“Eat faeries I hunnngerrr.”
“Yes. This arrangement shall be amicable. We know that
Bad Fruul’s power wanes as ours waxes. The time to strike is
now. We shall challenge and defeat him, if you bring us the
heads of some of the forest creatures who have been
plaguing us.”
“Sleep. Quiet. I tired. I always tired. Be quiet now.”

The eyes of the blonde Gralm consider you apathetically as

the bald one’s eyes dart about the hut, as if looking for an
unseen enemy.
“We appreciate the proposition you have brought us.”
“Eat faeries I hungry.”
“Yes. We do not find your arrangement amicable, but also
do not want to become a pawn of Bad Fruul. We shall agree
not to ally with Bad Fruul, if you bring us the heads of some
of the forest creatures who have been plaguing us.”
“Sleep. Quiet. I tired. I always tired. Be quiet now.”

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 If the characters attack Blassios proceed to Fight A. If
the party proceeds to attack the unseelie fey proceed
Expected Duration: 30 minutes
to Fight B.
During this encounter, the adventurers run into
Blassios (DDAL05-03 Uninvited Guests), a satyr
found in service to Thornacious--the fey lordling
who banished Oblivillish. Anyone with A Giant
Challenge story award immediately recognize The Satyr throws down his flask, licks a bit of ruby wine
Blassios. dripping from his lips, lets forth a low growl, “Aid me spirits!”
The eyes of the eagle glean with excitement, eager for a
You have been tasked with bringing back the heads of some fight.
of the fairy creatures who have been gradually moving more
and more of their population onto Gralm’s territory. Lighting. The Lonely Moor has normal light.
Eventually, you find a small pond surrounded by an open Terrain. Stepping outside the clearing is difficult
area and a thicket of trees. Drinking from the pond is a satyr, terrain. The pond is fifteen feet wide and the same
who is also drinking from a hip flask. A giant eagle with depth at its deepest point.
majestic brown and golden wings and an ornamental leaf Random bits of terrain are swampy (difficult).
necklace sits next to him, its head constantly looking towards These only take up one in every four or five 5 ft.
the sky. This creature does not appear to be the type to squares. Blassios and his ally are mostly aware of the
cause the mischief that has been plaguing Gralm, but in the location of the swampy terrain.
fey world looks can be deceptive. Upon being attacked, Blassios (a satyr) and the
giant eagle, call upon a few forest spirits for aid. Out
of the trees step two dryads and a halfling wizard.
If Oblivillish is with the party, add: The dryads and the halfling wizard enter combat
at the beginning of the second round just outside the
“That’s him!” screeches Oblivillish. “That blasted Satyr clearing. The dryads begin combat having cast
Blassios is the reason I was banished from Thornacious’s barkskin on the previous round. They use entangle to
service! We should attack – now!!!” Hearing the squeals, the keep the wizard safe.
satyr drops his flask and looks up in confusion.

A successful DC 12 Wisdom (Nature) check reveals Blassios carries a ring of jumping. The giant eagle has
that giant eagles are typically good-aligned an ornamental leaf necklace worth 20 gp.
creatures. Any druid or ranger makes this check
with advantage.
Oblivillish seeks revenge upon Blassios for his After the combat, Oblivillish is extremely grateful for
banishment (Blassios was the one who drunkenly his vengeance. Any characters with the A Giant
revealed to Thornacious that Oblivillish killed a Challenge story reward must remove this story
stag—obviously, a big no-no). reward.
If not attacked, Blassios suggests that he might The adventurers can return to Gralm with their
seek redemption by dealing with some “vicious stag- fairy trophies.
eating carnivores” that have been in the company of
some “dastardly unseelie fey who cheat at cards and
 Very Weak: remove one dryads and the halfling wizard.
sing and strum at all hours of the day and night.”
 Weak: remove the dryads.
 Strong: add two halfling wizards.
Blassios is usually quite quiet unless he has had a bit to drink.  Very Strong: add two dryads and two halfling wizards.
He carries a wide selection of faerie spirits (from Royal Ruby
Forget Me Forever wine to Miranda’s Mildly Mind Erasing
Mulled Mead to the never mentioned Goblin Grog). He is
fairly easy going and laid back. Blassios leads the adventurers to a clearing and
Quote: “…we could have a quick drink, if you like…” observes the fight. He also encourages sampling of
alcohol on the way.

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Blassios takes you to a clearing where you can see a group of
dryads and seedy halfling men and women playing cards with Expected Duration: 5 minutes
a large pile of coin in the center. A broken harp lies in pieces Depending on the success of the previous
next to one of the dryads. Occasionally a heated word negotiations, read the appropriate ending.
escapes from one of them as their eyes search the table,
 Gralm Will Remain Indifferent to Bad Fruul:
their opponents, and their surroundings in paranoia. The card
game has all of them on edge.
One of Gralm’s heads cocks slightly to the side and a few
Randomly scattered in the clearing are large stuffed animal
stray blond braids fall in his eyes, “You have kept your end of
lions, tigers, and bears that are rotted with age.
the bargain, small ones. As you entreated, we shall not ally
our forces with Bad Fruul.”
Scattered around the card players are an abundance He puts a casually scrawled X upon the contract and tosses
of stuffed lions, tigers, and bears that create areas of
it at your feet.
difficult terrain.
“Eeat eeeat I HUNGGEEER. The bodiessss. NOW!!!”
This ragtag group is an unseelie theatrical group
“Silence! At least we shall have silence. And sleep. Excuse
(hence the broken instrument) that has gotten more
on edge with each other over the lack of food. yourself from our field of vision before we change our mind.”
Despite appearances, there are only two dryads and You have done the best you can, but was it enough to keep
a halfling wizard here. The dryads already have the safety of the nearby areas? Only time will tell.
barkskin cast. The others “playing cards” are puppets
and fall to the ground when combat begins. Any from  Gralm Will Attack Bad Fruul:
the troupe that appear as female are actually males
dressed as females. A lion and a black bear
One of Gralm’s heads cocks slightly to the side and a few
prowling in the forest nearby enter the clearing at
stray blond braids fall in his eyes, “You have kept your end of
the beginning of the second round.
the bargain, small ones. As you entreated, we shall challenge
the foolish Bad Fruul.”
If they are successful, Blassios gifts the party with a Gralm writes his name with the utmost precision upon the
ring of jumping. The giant eagle gifts the party with contract and tosses it at your feet.
an ornamental leaf necklace worth 20 gp. The pile of “Eeat eeeat I HUNGGEEER. The bodiessss. NOW!!!”
coins that the troupe was haggling over is worth 80 “Silence! We shall have silence. And finally sleep. Later.
gp. Tonight. But first, in remembrance of your show of power,
little creatures, we shall feast. Join us once again before you
strike off back to your homelands.”
After the combat, Oblivillish is extremely grateful for You have done the best you can, but will Gralm be able to
redemption. Anyone who already had A Giant defeat Bad Fruul? Only time will tell.
Challenge receives the story award Satyr Training.
The adventurers can return to Gralm with their
fairy trophies. If the adventurers successfully negotiate for either
contract with Gralm, they receive the Story Award
Defenders of Parnast. If they had Glory Before
 Very Weak: Remove the lion, black bear, and one of the Goodwill, this instead allows them to cross off that
dryads. Story Award.
 Weak: Remove one dryad and the black bear. If the adventurers successfully negotiate for Gralm
 Strong: Add two halfling wizards, a lion, and a black bear. to challenge Fruul in single combat and they already
 Very Strong: Add three halfling wizards, three lions, and a had Defenders of Parnast, they replace that story
black bear. award with the Greater Defenders of Parnast story
award.
Proceed to Conclusion, below.
If they have Glory Before Goodwill, replace that
story sward with the Defenders of Parnast story
award.

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 magic item, the DM can determine who gets it
randomly should the group be unable to decide.
Make sure players note their rewards on their
Permanent magic items are divided according to
adventure logsheets. Give your name and DCI
a system. See the sidebar if the adventure awards
number (if applicable) so players can record who
permanent magic items.
ran the session.

Item Name GP Value

Goblin Treasure 5
Total up all combat experience earned for defeated Emblazoned Greatsword 50
foes, and divide by the number of characters present
Silvered Helix Necklace 15
in the combat. For non-combat experience, the
Ornamental Leaf necklace 20
rewards are listed per character. Give all characters
Gambling Pile of Coin 80
in the party non-combat experience awards unless
otherwise noted. Quest Reward 100

Name of Foe XP per Foe D&D Adventurers League has a system in place to determine
Goblin 50 who is awarded permanent magic items at the end of a
Goblin Boss 200 session.
Hobgoblin 100 Each character’s logsheet contains a column to record
Hobgoblin Captain 700 permanent magic items for ease of reference.
Royal Pixie 50  If all the players at the table agree on one character taking
Satyr 100 possession of a permanent magic item, that character gets
Dryad 200 the item.
Giant Eagle 200  In the event that one or more characters indicate an
Halfling Wizard 450 interest in possessing a permanent magic item, the
Black Bear 100 character that possesses the fewest permanent magic
items gets the item.
Lion 200
If there is a tie in the total number of permanent magic items
owned by contesting characters, the item’s owner is
determined randomly by the DM.
Task or Accomplishment XP per Character
Navigating the Feywild 50
Getting Gralm to sign a Contract 100
Ring, uncommon (requires attunement)
The minimum total award for each character This ring is made of interlocking pieces of animal
participating in this adventure is 1,275 experience chitin. When activated, it creates a loud, chirping
points. sound; similar to that of a cricket that can be heard
The maximum total award for each character 100 feet away. A description of this item can be
participating in this adventure is 1,700 experience found in Player Handout 4.
points.

Potion, common and uncommon

The characters receive the following treasure, This item can be found in the Player’s Handbook.
divided up amongst the party. Characters should
attempt to divide treasure evenly whenever
possible. Gold piece values listed for sellable gear are Potion, uncommon
calculated at their selling price, not their purchase
price. This item can be found in the Dungeon Master’s
Consumable magic items should be divided up Guide.
however the group sees fit. If more than one
character is interested in a specific consumable

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If the adventurers successfully negotiate for Gralm
to challenge Fruul to single combat, they receive one
renown point.
Members of the Zhentarim who rescue
Oblivillish and make peaceful contact with him
receive one additional renown point.

The characters have the opportunity to earn the

following story rewards during the course of play.
Satyr Training. Prince Thornacious has heard
more of your great deeds through his servant
Blassios. The latter invites you to come on a “vision
quest” with him in the Forgotten Forest. If you do,
you may spend 5 downtimes days to engage in
revelry and seeking out your inner self. Once, if you
fail a saving throw against poison, you may call upon
your fey teachings to succeed on the saving throw,
instead.
Defenders of Parnast. You have helped forge a
treaty between the city of Parnast and the Ettin
Gralm. Citizens will buy you a drink or meal and
many toast to your name.
Greater Defenders of Parnast. You have shown
your selflessness time and again to the citizens of
Parnast. While in Parnast, everyone opens their
doors and pantries to you offering a 10% discount
on goods and healing services.

Each character receives five downtime days at the

conclusion of this adventure.

You receive 150 XP, 75 gp, and five downtime days

for running this session.

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This section is provided to the Dungeon Master to
help keep track of the various NPCs present in the
adventure.
Azam (Ah-ZHAM). A merchant, caravan master,
and member of the Lords’ Alliance. Azam travels
with the characters throughout the adventure.
Hsing (SING). A pseudodragon that serves as the
ally of a Lords’ Alliance spymaster. He appears to
make sure the right adventurers join Azam to end up
in Parnast, where they are needed for future
movements against the threat of the giants.
Pandi (PAHN-dee). An almost ethereal fey spirit
dog who loves to play games. He guards many fey
crossings and appears as a small hellhound with a
rainbow mane.
Oblivillish (Oh-BLI-vil-lish). A sprite and former
servant of Thornacious, who is seeking redemption
for killing a stag. Currently begrudgingly working
with minions of Gralm.
Gralm (GRAHLM). An ettin that lives in The
Lonely Moor with a huge following. One head (the
blonde) is well-spoken and calculating; the other
head (bald with fiery eyes) is prone to destructive
rage and primal urges.
Grindle (GRIHN-dihl). An ogre that believes he is
descended from a hill giant and lives in The Lonely
Moor under Gralm’s service. He is their champion
drinker and eater.
Blassios (BLAH-zee-ohs). A satyr that is
sometimes in the company of Thornacious. He is
kind and caring and concerned about fellow sprites,
but also very caring about his spirits.

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 Medium fey, neutral
Armor Class 11 (16 with barkskin)
Medium beast, unaligned Hit Points 22 (5d8)
Speed 30 ft.
Armor Class 11 (natural armor)
Hit Points 19 (3d8 + 6) STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
Speed 40 ft., climb 30 ft. 10 (+0) 12 (+1) 11 (+0) 14 (+2) 15 (+2) 18 (+4)

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA Skills Perception +4, Stealth +5
15 (+2) 10 (+0) 14 (+2) 2 (−4) 12 (+1) 7 (−2) Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14
Languages Elvish, Sylvan
Skills Perception +3 Challenge 1 (200 XP)
Senses passive Perception 13
Innate Spellcasting. The dryad’s innate spellcasting
Languages —
ability is Charisma (spell save DC 14). The dryad can
Challenge 1/2 (100 XP)
innately cast the following spells, requiring no material
Keen Smell. The bear has advantage on Wisdom components:
(Perception) checks that rely on smell.
At will: druidcraft
3/day each: entangle, goodberry
Multiattack. The bear makes two attacks: one with its
1/day each: barkskin, pass without trace, shillelagh
bite and one with its claws.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one Magic Resistance. The dryad has advantage on saving
target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage. throws against spells and other magical effects.
Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one Speak with Beasts and Plants. The dryad can
target. Hit: 7 (2d4 + 2) slashing damage. communicate with beasts and plants as if they shared a
language.
Tree Stride. Once on her turn, the dryad can use 10
feet of her movement to step magically into one living
tree within her reach and emerge from a second living
tree within 60 feet of the first tree, appearing in an
unoccupied space within 5 feet of the second tree.
Both trees must be Large or bigger.

Club. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit (+6 to hit with

shillelagh), reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2 (1d4)
bludgeoning damage, or 8 (1d8 + 4) bludgeoning
damage with shillelagh.
Fey Charm. The dryad targets one humanoid or beast
that she can see within 30 feet of her. If the target can
see the dryad, it must succeed on a DC 14 Wisdom
saving throw or be magically charmed. The charmed
creature regards the dryad as a trusted friend to be
heeded and protected. Although the target isn’t under
the dryad’s control, it takes the dryad’s requests or
actions in the most favorable way it can.
Each time the dryad or its allies do anything harmful
to the target, it can repeat the saving throw, ending

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the effect on itself on a success. Otherwise, the effect
lasts 24 hours or until the dryad dies, is on a different Large beast, neutral good
plane of existence from the target, or ends the effect
as a bonus action. If a target’s saving throw is Armor Class 13
successful, the target is immune to the dryad’s Fey Hit Points 26 (4d10 + 4)
Charm for the next 24 hours. Speed 10 ft., fly 80 ft.
The dryad can have no more than one humanoid and
up to three beasts charmed at a time. STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
16 (+3) 17 (+3) 13 (+1) 8 (−1) 14 (+2) 10 (+0)

Skills Perception +4
Small humanoid, neutral evil Senses passive Perception 14
Languages Giant Eagle, understands Common and
Armor Class 12 (15 with mage armor)
Auran but can’t speak them
Hit Points 22 (5d8)
Challenge 1 (200 XP)
Speed 25 ft.
Keen Sight. The eagle has advantage on Wisdom
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA (Perception) checks that rely on sight.
7 (-2) 14 (+2) 11 (+0) 17 (+3) 12 (+1) 11 (+0)

Skills Perception +1, Arcana +5, Stealth +4 Multiattack. The eagle makes two attacks: one with its
Senses passive Perception 11 beak and one with its talons.
Languages Common, Halfling, Sylvan Beak. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
Challenge 2 (450 XP) target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage.
Lucky. When the halfling wizard rolls a 1 on an attack Talons. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft.,
roll, ability check, or saving throw, it can reroll the die one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) slashing damage.
and must use the new roll.
Halfling Nimbleness. The halfling wizard can move
through the space of any creature that is of a size
larger. Small humanoid (goblinoid), neutral evil

Naturally Stealthy. The halfling wizard can attempt to Armor Class 15 (leather armor, shield)
hide even when obscurbed only by a creature that is at Hit Points 7 (2d6)
least one size larger than it. Speed 30 ft.
Spellcasting. The halfling wizard is a 4th-level
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell 8 (−1) 14 (+2) 10 (+0) 10 (+0) 8 (−1) 8 (−1)
save DC 13, +5 to hit with spell attacks). The fey wizard
has the following spells prepared:
Skills Stealth +6
Cantrips (at will): light, fire bolt, shocking grasp Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 9
1st level (4 slots): shield, mage armor, magic missile Languages Common, Goblin
2nd level (3 slots): invisibility, misty step Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)
Nimble Escape. The goblin can take the Disengage or
Hide action as a bonus action on each of its turns.
Dagger. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 5 ft.,
one target. Hit: 3 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.
Scimitar. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft.,
one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) slashing damage.
Sling. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 30/120
ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) bludgeoning damage.

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Small humanoid (goblinoid), neutral evil Medium humanoid (goblinoid), lawful evil
Armor Class 17 (chain shirt, shield) Armor Class 18 (chain mail, shield)
Hit Points 21 (6d6) Hit Points 11 (2d8 + 2)
Speed 30 ft. Speed 30 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
10 (0) 14 (+2) 10 (+0) 10 (+0) 8 (−1) 10 (0) 13 (+1) 12 (+1) 12 (+1) 10 (+0) 10 (+0) 9 (−1)

Skills Stealth +6 Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10

Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 9 Languages Common, Goblin
Languages Common, Goblin Challenge 1/2 (100 XP)
Challenge 1 (200 XP) Martial Advantage. Once per turn, the hobgoblin can
Nimble Escape. The goblin can take the Disengage or deal an extra 7 (2d6) damage to a creature it hits with a
Hide action as a bonus action on each of its turns. weapon attack if that creature is within 5 feet of an ally
of the hobgoblin that isn’t incapacitated.

Multiattack. The goblin makes two attacks with its

scimitar. The second attack has disadvantage. Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5
Scimitar. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d8 + 1) slashing damage, or 6
one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) slashing damage. (1d10 + 1) slashing damage if used with two hands.
Shortbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range Longbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, range
80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage. 150/600 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d8 + 1) piercing
damage.

Redirect Attack. When a creature the goblin can see

targets it with an attack, the goblin chooses another
goblin within 5 feet of it. The two goblins swap places,
and the chosen goblin becomes the target instead.

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Medium humanoid (goblinoid), lawful evil Large beast, unaligned
Armor Class 17 (half plate) Armor Class 12
Hit Points 55 (6d8 + 12) Hit Points 26 (4d10 + 4)
Speed 30 ft. Speed 50 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
15 (+2) 14 (+2) 14 (+2) 12 (+1) 10 (+0) 13 (+1) 17 (+3) 15 (+2) 13 (+1) 3 (−4) 12 (+1) 8 (−1)

Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10 Skills Perception +3, Stealth +6

Languages Common, Goblin Senses passive Perception 13
Challenge 3 (700 XP) Languages —
Martial Advantage. Once per turn, the hobgoblin can Challenge 1 (200 XP)
deal an extra 10 (3d6) damage to a creature it hits with Keen Smell. The lion has advantage on Wisdom
a weapon attack if that creature is within 5 feet of an (Perception) checks that rely on smell.
ally of the hobgoblin that isn’t incapacitated. Pack Tactics. The lion has advantage on an attack roll
against a creature if at least one of the lion’s allies is
within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn’t
Multiattack. The hobgoblin makes two greatsword incapacitated.
attacks. Pounce. If the lion moves at least 20 feet straight
Greatsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 toward a creature and then hits it with a claw attack on
ft., one target. Hit: 9 (2d6 + 2) piercing damage. the same turn, that target must succeed on a DC 13
Shortbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. If the
80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) piercing damage. target is prone, the lion can make one bite attack
Note the hobgoblin captain is wearing the bracers of against it as a bonus action.
archery. Running Leap. With a 10-foot running start, the lion
Leadership (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). For can long jump up to 25 feet.
1 minute, the hobgoblin can utter a special command
or warning whenever a nonhostile creature that it can
see within 30 feet of it makes an attack roll or a saving Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
throw. The creature can add a d4 to its roll provided it target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) piercing damage.
can hear and understand the hobgoblin. A creature can Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
benefit from only one Leadership die at a time. This target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) slashing damage.
effect ends if the hobgoblin is incapacitated.

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Tiny fey, neutral Medium fey, chaotic neutral
Armor Class 17 Armor Class 14 (leather armor)
Hit Points 14 (5d4) Hit Points 31 (7d8)
Speed 10 ft., fly 30 ft. Speed 40 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
2 (-4) 24 (+7) 10 (+0) 12 (+1) 14 (+2) 17 (+3) 12 (+1) 16 (+3) 11 (+0) 12 (+1) 10 (+0) 14 (+2)

Senses passive Perception 16 Skills Perception +2, Performance +6, Stealth +5

Languages Common, Goblin, Sylvan Senses passive Perception 12
Challenge 1/2 (50 XP) Languages Common, Elvish, Sylvan
Magic Resistance. The royal pixie has advantage on Challenge 1/2 (100 XP)
saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Magic Resistance. The satyr has advantage on saving
Innate Spellcasting. The pixie’s innate spellcasting throws against spells and other magical effects.
ability is Charisma (spell save DC 13). It can innately
cast the following spells, requiring only its pixie dust as
a component: Ram. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 6 (2d4 + 1) bludgeoning damage.
At will: druidcraft Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5
1/day each: confusion, dancing lights, detect evil and ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage.
good, detect thoughts, dispel magic, entangle, fly, Shortbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range
phantasmal force, polymorph, sleep 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage.

Cursed Invisibility. The royal pixie magically turns

invisible for 1d4+1 rounds and then cannot activate
this ability again for 1d4+1 rounds. Any equipment the
pixie wears or carries is invisible with it.
Pixiebow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, range
40/240 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d3+2) piercing damage.
Heart Sight. The Royal Pixie touches a creature and
magically knows the creature's current emotional
state. If the target fails a DC 10 Charisma saving throw,
the sprite also knows the creature's alignment.
Celestials, fiends, and undead automatically fail the
saving throw.

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A fine scroll sealed with a crane sigil was delivered
to you. You have been personally invited by a
mysterious SEER to go to Parnast in the Anauroch
Desert. A map is included.

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A delicate scroll stamped with a gold coin was found
mysteriously on your person.

Kin;

We have lost contact with one of our Relatives in the

Forgotten Forest. He was in service to Thornacious, a
Royal Fairy Prince. We fear the Prince may have
discovered his true purpose or he may have been
captured by some of the local goblinoids. If you see him,
please renew contact and ensure he returns to
Thornacious.

Your Family

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These are the puzzle pieces presented that the
characters must use to create the various shapes
presented in Player Handout 3b.

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These are the shapes that the characters must form
with the puzzle pieces found in Player Handout 3,
below.

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Ring, uncommon (requires attunement)
While wearing this ring, you can cast the jump spell
from it as a bonus action at will, but can target only
yourself when you do so. This item can be found in
the Dungeon Master’s Guide.
This ring is made of interlocking pieces of animal
chitin. When activated, it creates a loud, chirping
sound; similar to that of a cricket that can be heard
100 feet away.

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The characters have the opportunity to earn the
following story rewards during the course of play.

Prince Thornacious has heard more of your great

deeds through his servant Blassios. The latter invites
you to come on a “vision quest” with him in the
Forgotten Forest. If you do, you may spend 5
downtimes days to engage in revelry and seeking
out your inner self. Once, if you fail a saving throw
against poison, you may call upon your fey teachings
to succeed on the saving throw, instead.

You have helped forge a treaty between the city of

Parnast and the Ettin Gralm. Citizens will buy you a
drink or meal and many toast to your name.

You have shown your selflessness time and again to

the citizens of Parnast. Everyone opens their doors
and pantries to you and you can buy goods and
healing services with a 10% discount while in
Parnast.

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These are the solutions to the puzzles presented in
Player Handout 3a and 3b.

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