Credits Contents

Lead Producer: Steve Fidler Adventure Overview.........................................3

Editor: Ryan Langr Part 1: The Truth of Things............................4
Writing and Design: Matthew Whitby
Additional Contributions: Israel Moreira and Jean-Luc Caron
Part 2: Expedition Trepidation......................7
Layout: Nathanaël Roux Part 3: Hunters & Prey............................... 10
Graphic Designer: Nathanaël Roux Aftermath........................................................... 14
Cover Art: Photo by Raph Howald on Unsplash composed Appendix A: Magic Items 15
by Steve Fidler Feather Skin Petals.............................................. 15
Cartography: Map of Faerûn by Dusty Haynes @ Roaming Chultan Sphere................................... 15
TableTopAdvantage.com, modified by Steve Fidler & Tooth of Uluu Thalongh..................................... 15
Nathanaël Roux
Battle Map: Matthew Whitby Appendix B: Creatures 15
Interior Sketch Art: Nathanaël Roux and Shiah Brontosaurus........................................................ 15
“Cinder” Irgangladen Druid..................................................................... 16
Other Interior Art: Jack Holliday, Bruno Balixa, ink Guard.................................................................... 16
splatter brushes (Brusheezy.com), Jeonsango and Knight................................................................... 16
Daniel Comerci – danielcomerci.com Priest..................................................................... 17
Silverback Ape...................................................... 17
Uluu Thalongh..................................................... 17
Warlock of the Great Old One............................ 19
Zombie.................................................................. 19

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 The Start & End of Uluu Thalongh
Welcome to The Start & End of Uluu Thalongh. This to be a myth or something of legend. However, the
adventure promises to uncover the heart of an Flaming Fist Militia stationed within Fort Beluarian
ancient mystery, one that has been tormenting the are quickly discovering that, following a string of
people of Chult for countless eras. Characters will disappearances, there may be more truth to these
explore deep jungles in search of truth, and fighting legends than first thought.
off the possessed fauna that tries to claim them at
every opportunity. Will the adventurers discover Uluu Thalongh
the truth behind Uluu Thalongh, or simply get Uluu Thalongh is a monstrosity that skulks within
consumed in the process? the thickest jungles in Chult. No one knows
the appearance of it, but legends speak of its
form manifesting through the local fauna. Trees
Adventure Overview grotesquely bulge in a fleshy manner, or the leaves of
It is no understatement that the Uluu Thalongh is shrubbery begin to ripple, moving towards its prey
legendary. Chultans who know of it can only speak slowly with all consuming presence.
of its ancient, unstoppable, and baleful nature. Of all the tales from survivors, or those smart
Few survive an encounter, and those who do are enough to sprint at the first sight of the monster,
never the same. there are three truths to Uluu Thalongh’s existence.
The Start & End of Uluu Thalongh is an adventure for First, its approach is accompanied by echoes of
four to six 12 to 14th level characters. The adventure inconsistent wind pipes, that only grow more
can be split into three distinct parts: grotesque as it approaches. Second, those killed
1. Truth of Things. Arriving within Fort Beluarian, by its stinger become a husk with all their innards
the adventuring party is told of the potential dangers consumed from within. Those husks are under Uluu
ahead and provided with a supporting expeditionary Thalongh’s control, speaking through their lips
force of Flaming Fists. to lure in more prey. Lastly, destroying any plant
2. Expedition Trepidation. The expedition gets off possessed by Uluu Thalongh only temporarily ceases
to a rough start, as trekking through the thick jungle the assault.
proves troublesome. Horror begins to creep in as one The origins of Uluu Thalongh are wrapped in
by one expedition members are killed. mystery, but the people of Chult know that it was a
3. Hunters & Prey. The climax of the adventure name granted by a long extinct tribe. The truth of the
occurs within the long overgrown settlement, and matter is that Uluu Thalongh is of demonic nature,
the true demonic origins of Uluu Thalongh. Can forged within the Abyss, and no matter how many
the heroes face and slay the legendary monstrosity times it is slain, it shall return. However, within the
before they are consumed? now extinct Inshozi tribe’s long forgotten home is
Uluu Thalongh’s personal gateway to the Abyss. If
Background the gateway can be closed, its frequent returns can
be slowed, but never stopped.
The Uluu Thalongh has been terrorizing the
Chultan people for countless years. Most believe it

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 To Force Their Fist Part 1: The Truth of Things
The Flaming Fist Regiment settled within Fort The adventure begins on the island of Chult, toward
Beluarian have felt their numbers begin to dwindle. the most northern point is Fort Beluarian. Territory
Unlike previous assaults of undead, or local wildlife, unjustly claimed by the Flaming Fist mercenaries
Gruta Halsdottir believes something far more by the order of Baldur’s Gate. As of late, the constant
sinister to be afoot. assault of undead hasn’t relented, but the growing
Their local chultan guides have discovered the frequency of disappearances has begun a mystery.
omens that preclude the arrival of Uluu Thalongh. Whispers have spread through the Fort, sightings
These omens include the sounds heard on the wind, of bulging trees, and omens only associated with
observations of bulging trees, or bodies found with Uluu Thalongh. Despite the local superstitious, the
all their internal organs gone. However, the Flaming Commander, Liara Portyr and her castellan Gruta
Fist refuses to succumb to mere superstition. In Halsdottir wish to discover the truth of things,
their current position, they’re unable to dedicate through the help of an adventuring party.
significant numbers, which is why requests for
adventurers have been made.
Three scouting patrols were sent out, only two
Fort Beluarian History
Flaming Fist members returned alive. Bartel Fort Beluarian has claimed land of large swaths of
Rumford and Valah Gritzdur feel haunted by their Chult despite the protests of the trade princes in
encounter with Uluu Thalongh, unable to recount Port Nyanzaru. It is only through their considerable
the experience in considerable detail. They’ve military force that they’ve managed to settle
remained in the Temple of Helm, until they are uncontested. Adventurers seeking to explore the
deemed fit for service once more. land claimed by Baldur’s Gate require a charter of
exploration, a 50 gold piece document that grants
Adventure Hooks the fort half of all riches gained.
Those caught without a charter find themselves
Depending on when this adventure is encountered, assaulted and confiscated of all equipment, riches,
it can be a perfect continuation of the Tomb of and occasionally their life. All goods claimed by Fort
Annihilation or Baldur’s Gate: Descent Into Avernus Beluarian are eventually shipped back to Baldur’s
campaigns, or a brief expedition suitable at any point! Gate in which they are sold for gross profit.
Undead and beasts occasionally move north to
From Baldur’s Gate assault the fort, but none have managed to get
Following the events of Baldur’s Gate: Descent Into close to breaking in let alone dent the fortifications.
Avernus, Liara Portyr, Commander of Fort Beluarian, However, as of late it is the patrols venturing out
has returned to Baldur’s Gate. She has left the of Fort Beluarian that have been assaulted by the
castellan Gruta Halsdottir in temporary command. jungles themselves. The very few who survive to
Liara receives word of a string of disappearances make it back report bulging trees, piercing vines,
south of the fort, and sends word across cities incoherent shrieks, and possessed comrades trying
associated with the Lord’s Alliance for adventuring to lead others astray. The Chultans know these
parties interested in discovering the truth of things. omens all point to one legend; Uluu Thalongh.
The word requests interested parties meet Gruta
Halsdottir within Fort Beluarian.
Fort Beluarian Features
Since You’re Here Raised and surrounded with a stockade, Fort
Perfect for Tomb of Annihilation campaigns that start Beluarian stands within a clearing. Turrets line the
at 9th level, when the adventuring party first arrives 12 feet high wooden walls with frequently patrolled
at Port Nyanzaru they can be directed toward Fort parapets. The rest of the fort can be summarized
Beluarian to meet with Gruta Halsdottir to discuss with the following features:
the looming threat to the Flaming Fist. Liara Portyr
• The western gate is the main entrance, it is 20 feet
will still command the fort, but has simply delegated
high making it taller than the surrounding walls.
the responsibility to Gruta. If the party is heading
• In the center of the bastion is a smaller two-tiered
towards Omu, they may as well investigate the Uluu
fort known as the inner bailey. Entrance to the
Thalongh, since they’re here.
inner bailey is defended by16-foot-high inner
walls and a secondary gate.
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• Buildings outside of the inner bailey include: Gruta pauses, carefully considering her next few words.
a weaponsmith, bazaar, stables, jousting field,
barracks and temple. “The locals believe it to be the works of some ancient
• Day and night, six guards (see appendix B) patrol legend, however I demand more evidence than mere
the western gate while another eight guards (see fairy tales. This is where you all come in.”
appendix B) handle the remaining walls.
What Gruta Knows. She’ll explain that the party
has been hired to discover whatever is hunting their
Fort Beluarian Locations patrols and eliminate it. They will be accompanied
by 4 guards (see appendix B) and a guide from the
The following locations are important for the Emerald Enclave (druid) (see appendix B). Rations
adventure, but do not include every location within will be provided for a tenday. If prompted for more
Fort Beluarian. Full details on Fort Beluarian’s layout information, Gruta has the following information:
can be found within Tomb of Annihilation (p.55).
• None of the patrols were ordered to go any further
than Port Castigliar, but were all heading south of
F B1. Approach Fort Beluarian.
Emerging from the sweltered jungle surrounding the • Patrols consist of four guards and a guide. There
trail, you enter a small expanse at the heart of which are thirteen confirmed missing, and the two that
a wooden bastion imposes itself over the land. Flags returned alive are being held in the Temple of
of Baldur’s Gate fly proudly as they flank the looming Helm.
gate. Guards stop atop the western gate quickly take • She believes the survivors are suffering from
notice, hailing you all closer. trauma, and thus cannot be reliable sources of
information.
Sentry Post. As the characters enter earshot, one
• Gruta has heard whisperings of locals saying
guard atop the gates welcomes the party to Fort
Uluu Thalongh, but she believes it all to be mere
Beluarian and asks the party to state their business.
superstition.
A successful DC 18 Wisdom (Insight) check reveals
• Commander Portyr has told Gruta to ensure that
that the guard sounds weary, and slightly scared.
the party is amply rewarded for their assistance.
There is nothing stopping the party from entering
This can include gold, Baldur’s Gate connections,
the Fort, but the longer they dwell the more figures
gaining a larger percentage of their charter of
appear along the defenses. A successful DC 14
exploration gains, or magical arrows.
Wisdom (Perception) check identifies a total of six
guards watching the western gate. Development. Once the party has asked all they
Development. Once the guards learn of the need to, Gruta provides the party with a charter of
adventurers’ intent, they beckon the party inside exploration to ensure they are not troubled during
where Gruta Halsdottir (LN she/her Illuskan their expedition. Gruta recommends the party
human knight) (see appendix B) greets them and visit the Temple of Helm (area FB3) in order to
introduces herself as the Fort’s castellan. Gruta speak with the survivors, while she organizes the
guides the party through the bizarre, into the inner expedition.
bailey, and takes a right into the hall (area FB2).
F B3. Temple of Helm
F B2. Hall The temple is an intentionally sparse building: two
rows of carved pews line the back wall with banners
The hall doors swing open abruptly, to a well-lit room
depicting an open eye on a left gauntlet flank a
dominated by two notched wooden tables and four
stone idol.
benches. Gruta remains by the door as she clears her
Creatures. Three humans are within the temple:
throat, waiting for you all to get settled.
Shilau M’wenye (LN he/him Chultan human priest)
“Commander Portyr thanks you for your prompt arrival. (see appendix B) stands by an idol of Helm while
However, I’ll be handling matters on her behalf. Over the other two people, Bartel Rumford (LN he/him
the last three tenspans, three of our farther reaching Baldurian human guard) (see appendix B) and Valah
patrols have returned decimated. Only two members Gritzdur (LG she/her Illuskan human knight) (see
survived, speaking of possessions, haunting sounds, appendix B), are on cots tucked against the eastern
and unnatural fauna.” wall. Bartel is laying, tossing and turning incessantly
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 What Shilau M’wenye Knows. After welcoming What Valah Gritzdur Knows. In contrast to Bartel,
the party into his temple, Shilau allows them to Valah wishes to speak with the adventurers. She
speak with the survivors, assuming Bartel and Valah imparts the following information in as precise
wish to do so. If asked he can inform the party of descriptions as possible:
the following:
• During the latter half of their tenday patrol, the
• Both Bartel and Valah were unwounded, aside expedition began to hear a harrowing noise off in
from dehydration and multiple small cuts. the distance that would fade in and out. It sounded
• Shilau’s father was a chultan priest, one that like pipes without a consistent tone.
frequently told him of the Uluu Thalongh as a child. • That night of camping, Valah awoke to some
• He believes, from what Bartel and Valah have guttural screams from their guide. All around her
said, there is no other explanation for what the trees and leaves were bulging and rippling.
hunted the patrols. • Valah witnessed multiple comrades get pierced
or torn apart by twisted branches that moved on
What Bartel Rumford Knows. Bartel refuses to
their own.
answer any questions from the party. He believes
• She managed to escape by slashing a branch as it
himself insane and not worthy of speaking to. A
flew towards her, but by then the others were all
successful DC 18 Charisma (Persuasion) check
missing or killed.
convinces him to share the following information:
• Valah returned directly to Fort Beluarian. It took
• The expedition to Chult was Bartel’s first two days of nonstop travel, after which she was
experience leaving Baldur’s Gate, let alone the wrongly confined to the Temple, unable to get
Sword Coast. back out and hunt.
• He didn’t see anyone get hurt, simply heard an
Development. If the characters mention leaving to
unnatural shriek and Bartel couldn’t stop himself
explore the disappearances, Valah demands to join
from fleeing in fear. He didn’t even look back.
the party. Shilau protests, saying that Valah needs
• The trees around him bulged and throbbed,
more time to recover, but she would sooner abandon
threatening to burst as if they were flesh.
the Flaming Fist than sit within the temple any
After sharing the last piece of information, Bartel longer. Valah demands answers.
turns sickly pale and involuntarily throws up.
Any successful DC 14 Wisdom (Insight) check Travelling with Valah Gritzdur.
highlights that Bartel believes he is telling the Valah Gritzdur can assist guiding the party directly to
entire truth. where she encountered Uluu Thalongh. She is strong
willed, but determined to her own detriment. Her
abandonment of the Flaming Fist is not received well
by most of the expedition. They will not speak with her
for fear of getting reprimanded themselves.
Thankfully, Valah and the guide from the Emerald
Enclave get along. While Valah Gritzdur is in the party,
there are two unique encounters surrounding where
she was attacked.
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Part 2: Expedition Trepidation Encounters
Provided with a charter of exploration, and with
some Flaming Fist members in tow, the expedition As the expedition travels from Fort Beluarian,
to uncover the mystery of Uluu Thalongh begins. venturing into the heart of the chultan jungle
This entire part is dedicated to traversing through in search of Uluu Thalongh, there are certain
the jungles of Chult where Uluu Thalongh currently encounters that can guide them on the correct path.
resides. The adventuring party discovers a series For each day of travelling, roll on the Encounter
of clues, ultimately directing them towards the table below to decide what hints of Uluu Thalongh’s
Remnants of the Inshozi, where the monstrosity can origins can be discovered. The encounters marked
be confronted. with a single asterisk have prerequisites, whereas
those with two asterisks are recommended to more
Jungle Features explicitly guide the adventurers to the Remnants of
the Inshozi location.
The jungles of Chult have the following features: d10 Encounter
• Thick, vine-covered trees scale upwards of 1 As Old as Time
between 50 to 120 feet tall. 2 Those Who Know**
• Any attempt to climb the surrounding trees 3 Husk of a Man
without equipment requires a successful DC 14 4 To Never Return
Strength (Athletics) check. 5 Unanswered Calls For Aid
• Most of the jungle floor is thick with shrubbery 6 Lost & Found*
or wild fauna, making traversing without suitable 7 Nature’s Reclamation
equipment count as difficult terrain. 8 Inside Their Domain
• Unless with a navigator, at the start of each day 9 It Happened Here*
of travel one party member must succeed a DC 10 Choose one:
15 Wisdom (Survival) check or become lost for • Ignore this result and roll again.
the next day. Characters may reattempt the check • Roll 2d10 and merge the encounters (ignoring
during the day, but any further checks are made at 10s).
disadvantage.
• Characters who do not drink at least 2 gallons of
fresh water during a day of travel must succeed on
E1. As Old as Time
Senses. Characters with a passive Wisdom
a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or suffer 1
(Perception) score of 18 or higher, begin to sense
level of exhaustion.
disturbances underfoot as if something of a colossus
weight is moving towards the expedition.
Naturally formed paths cut their way through the
dense jungle, the shrubbery along the floor splattered
with smaller muddy craters. The water within those
craters begins to ripple as a series of thuds begin to
grow louder and stronger.
Creatures. A pair of brontosauruses (see
appendix B) saunter towards the adventuring party.
Their approach is slow and unthreatening. As they
get close, it’s clear that both bear ancient scars along
their sides in the shape of chultan murals.
Scarred Mural. One of the murals depicts a dark
tree with eyes in the center of the trunk, roots and
branches extend over a bunch of human looking
figures. Some kneeling, bowing, or presenting
Bruno Balixa

bowls to the tree. A successful DC 16 Intelligence

(Religion) check identifies it represents a sacrificial
ritual, and the symbols surrounding the tree are an
ancient form of Abyssal.

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 The other mural is of a landscape, almost akin to Additionally, if any party member is suffering from
a map. It all centers around a blackened tree, set any diseases, Yanub possesses five feather skin petals
within a crater. The word “Inshozi” is written above (see appendix A) that she will freely give to cure
the tree. A successful DC 14 Wisdom (Survival) any ailments.
check identifies the map as a large section of Chult. What Yanub Knows. Yanub knows much of
Other portions of the map have areas of pointed Chult’s rich history, the alliances, the dangers,
branches, suggesting danger. as well as the start and end of many tribes. If the
characters mention Uluu Thalongh, she visibly
E2. Those Who Know** frowns while remarking on the misfortune of the
This encounter is recommended to provide Inshozi tribe. Yet Yanub is initially hesitant to speak
additional guidance. about it. A successful DC 12 Charisma (Persuasion)
check or a plea for help convinces her otherwise. She
Senses. Characters with a passive Wisdom can impart the following information to the party:
(Perception) score of 16 or higher begin to hear a
• Uluu Thalongh is very much real. It hunts by
faint rumble and see trees crushed under stone. The
manifesting itself as the plants of the jungle
surrounding jungle looks as if a 5-foot sphere has
warping them as it moves through the fauna.
rolled through this area.
• A terrifying sound without a consistent tone
When the characters step into the path, read the
preempts any assault by the monster, those wise
following boxed text to describe the scene:
should flee the moment it is heard.
Emerging from around a bend, a stone boulder rolls • Uluu Thalongh can possess those it kills by
across the flat ground by its own volition. It abruptly turning them into husks and luring victims into its
begins to pick up speed down the path, before clutches.
suddenly halting mere feet away from crushing anyone. • The plant known as bloodroot often blossoms in
The entire surface of the stone is deeply engraved with the wake of where Uluu Thalongh hunts.
symmetrical patterns, before it begins unravelling like • The Inshozi tribe both named Uluu Thalongh
a puzzle sphere of sorts. Revealing a hunched elderly and brought it into existence. Their home is now
woman, wearing darkened blue face paint that spirals concealed where the jungle is thickest, within a
around her pure white eyes. Her voice is croaky, as she crater of tangled vines.
points out with a shaky finger. • Uluu Thalongh can be only temporarily stopped.
It dwells within a portal that, if closed, would stop
“E-eh? Hunters? No, no. Seekers, yes yes. Come, tell the monstrosity from returning for a century.
Oracle Yanub all.”

Roaming Chultan Sphere. Unraveled around the E3. Husk of a Man

woman is a roaming chultan sphere (see appendix While trekking through the jungle, a small clearing
A), it is attuned to her and opens and closes to fully reveals a body wearing the Flaming Fist insignia.
encapsulate her. Closer inspection of the engravings Read the following to describe the scene:
around the surface requires a successful DC 18
Swathing through the jungle vines gives way to a
Intelligence (Religion) check to identify it as the
morose but tranquil scene. A slumped corpse, adorned
symbols of Ubtao, the Creator of Chult.
in bloodied Flaming Fist regalia, sits upright against the
Oracle Yanub. Oracle Yanub (CG she/her chultan
trunk of a monolith tree. The surrounding jungle makes
human Warlock of the Great Old One) (see
this area a private alcove; a final resting place of sorts.
appendix B) has Ubtao as a patron. She has lived
for countless years, extending her life beyond what Corpse. Overall, the body looks undisturbed. A
is considered healthy. She is an oracle for all things scimitar hangs out of the body’s grasp and blood
Chult, knowledgeable in its past, and can foresee coats their back. A successful DC 18 Intelligence
many of its potential futures. (Investigation) check determines the body was
Oracle Yanub can offer temporary guidance to lead pierced by something sharp in the back. However
characters to a beneficial future. For each character all internal organs are missing. The corpse is
in the party, roll a d20 and record the number rolled. essentially a husk.
For the next 24 hours, any character may replace any If Valah Gritzdur is with the party, she recognizes
attack roll, saving throw, or ability check with the the corpse, but says she did not know them well and
recorded number. This ability can only be used once. they were part of the first patrol.

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 Cut Branches. Beside the scimitar hanging from E5. Unanswered Calls For Aid
the corpse’s hand there are multiple cut branches Read the following:
that have the shape of a spike. A black ichor once
The wind catches a raspy sound, a cry for help. It
seeped from where they were cut, now dry and
sounds weak as the voice endlessly repeats “P-ple-
crusted. The ichor is demon blood.
please! H-help, c-come help!”
Fresh Bloodroot. Blossoming in a natural outline
around the corpse, there are blood red plants nestled Creatures. A risen husk guard (see appendix B)
in the jungle shade. A successful DC 17 Intelligence with the appearance of an explorer stands within
(Nature) check identifies the small rose-like flower a dark portion of the jungle. Uluu Thalongh (see
as bloodroot (see appendix C). appendix B) is possessing the husk, meaning it
can leave the body as it pleases. It calls out for the
E4. To Never Return adventurers, getting quieter as they draw close or
Senses. Characters with a passive Wisdom louder if they move further away.
(Perception) score of 16 or higher hear warped Development. Once within 30 feet of the husk, it
pipes carried with the wind off in the far distance. begins to cackle madly. The surrounding trees begin
If the party continues moving in the direction of to bulge and leaves ripple under the control of Uluu
the sounds, every character must succeed on a DC Thalongh as it assaults the party. During battle, it
10 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened targets the expedition members first and will not
for 10 minutes, originating from the direction chase the party if they choose to flee. Alternatively, if
of the sound. enough branches are cut it’ll retreat.
Disappearance. After hearing the sounds of Uluu
Thalongh, the party eventually rests for the night. E6. Lost & Found*
One of the expedition members goes missing. This Prerequisite of “To Never Return” encounter
can be when two of the members go on a brief having occurred.
patrol, handle sentry duty, or wander off to relieve
themselves. The discovery can happen during the Senses. The distinct pipe sounds break out,
night or the next morning, but there is zero trace of shortly followed by calls for help, along with
them. Some tracks can be followed into the jungle. announcements of being lost. A successful DC 14
If characters are successful on a DC 16 Wisdom Wisdom (Perception) check can identify the voice
(Survival) check, they follow the tracks until they as belonging to one of the Flaming Fist expedition
abruptly end. members that went missing.
Jack Holliday

Creatures. A lone Uluu Thalongh (see appendix B)

One By One risen husk guard (see appendix B) stands in front of the
Depending on the intended experience, To Never Return party, its body is one of the expedition members that
can be an encounter that is used multiple times. There went missing. They’re bloodied and covered in mud.
are 5 expedition members, plus the heroes and Valah The remaining expedition members must succeed on
Gritzdur if she is accompanying. If you wish to strike a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened
fear into the players, have the expedition members by the controlled husk for 1 minute.
killed off one by one. For added effect, ensure that their Once within eyeline of the controlled husk, read
guide, the emerald enclave druid, is taken first. This has the following:
the potential to leave the party feeling hopelessly lost. The figure’s mouth opens with a voice that sounds
like them but words that are distinctly alien. “You seek
me, akin to a child chasing stars. Unknowing that
if you caught me it would burn you inside and out.
Come closer. Your weary hunt is at its end, embrace the
baleful force that is… Uluu Thalongh.”
Development. Regardless of how the party
reacts, Uluu Thalongh doesn’t entertain anymore
conversation, choosing instead to prey on the party.
It prioritizes killing the NPC expedition members
and will not chase the party if they choose to flee.
Alternatively, if enough branches are cut it’ll retreat.

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 E7. Nature’s Reclamation cause of death as the combination of a piercing
Senses. Characters with a passive Wisdom wound in her collar and the removal of all
(Perception) score of 15 or higher hear internal organs.
vines straining and a Large creature moving Valah Gritzdur refuses to look at the corpse or
towards the group. in its direction, avoiding all questions about her
Creatures. Four silverback apes (see appendix B) relationship to them. She’ll ask that the adventurers
surround the area. The largest of them stands on the bury them on her behalf. Once buried, Valah returns
jungle floor, howling as it bares its teeth and proudly with a makeshift burial cross with a necklace tied
drums its chest. The remaining apes skulk among to it. She mutters a prayer, before stating she is
the trees, perched on vines or out of sight. prepared to move onwards.
Development. A successful DC 17 Wisdom Cut Branches. Throughout the camp there are
(Animal Handling) check identifies that the apes multiple cut branches shaped like spikes. A black
are acting entirely territorial. If the party retreat ichor, now dry and crusted, once seeped from where
away from the apes, the apes will follow for a short they’ve been cut. The ichor is demon blood.
distance before leaving them entirely alone. Fresh Bloodroot. Scattered among the bodies,
there are blood red plants nestled beside deep roots.
E8. Inside Their Domain A successful DC 17 Intelligence (Nature) check
Senses. The scent of death fills the air, eventually identifies the small rose-like flower to be bloodroot
accompanied by the sounds of a lumbering (see appendix C). Valah Gritzdur confirms that none
undead horde. of those plants were there a few days ago, that they
As the characters sense the zombies, read must’ve rapidly grown since she left.
the following:
Slow, unintelligent, but ceaseless. A wall of zombies
presents itself before you, reminding you of the
Part 3: Hunters & Prey
Forging through the jungles of Chult, with all the
many that have ventured into Chult and what fate
many clues all pointing to one location and Uluu
befell them.
Thalongh drawing ever closer, the adventuring party
Creatures. A total of 14 (4d6) zombies (see appendix must find the origins of the Inshozi tribe.
B) emerge in a horde that covers a 40-foot-wide and Set within an overgrown crater sits a rift of roots
20-foot-long area. Once they have the party’s scent, sprawling out from the Abyss and into the Forgotten
they will continually move towards them. Realms. If all of Uluu Thalongh’s roots can be
Clues. If the zombies are slain, and the party severed, the ancient monster can be banished from
spends some time searching their bodies for loot. where it came.
One of the fresher looking zombies has a torn map
within its pockets. A successful DC 14 Wisdom
(Survival) check shows that the navigation map
Remnants of the Inshozi History
outlines uncharted chultan territories, all centered Centuries ago, a once prosperous tribe known
around a deep crater with the words “keep out, baleful as the Inshozi fell upon hard times. Their tribe
jungle” scrawled frantically around it. leader had fallen ill, growing frailer by the day
much to the dismay of the tribe. They sought out
E9. It Happened Here* oracles for wisdom and a potential cure, returning
Prerequisite of Valah Gritzdur accompanying the party. empty handed.
The chief’s three children vowed to do whatever
Valah’s Discovery. Valah stops the group, turning was in their power to save their mother. The first child
off their current path to guide them deeper into the appealed to the gods, offering countless gifts in hopes
jungle. She states she recognizes this area, entering a of a response. They received no answer. The second
stoic trance until they come to a destroyed Flaming child used all the magic they could muster to heal
Fist camp. There are two tents, one of which their mother. No spells could heal her affliction. The
is crumpled. third child attempted natural methods, using druidic
Corpse. Within the crumpled tent is a single herbs and exotic flowers of Chult. All to no avail.
corpse, a female chultan woman wearing The three children met once more, defeated but
the Flaming First regalia. A successful DC 15 bound by their vow to do all in their power. At that
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their mother if they completed three requests, one 1 Any further husks raised by Uluu Thalongh
for each child. They must first hunt all animals begin to reason with the adventurers. They
within one mile of their home. They must wear make promises of dark demonic powers.
the skin of the animals they kill to remain unseen. However they are all lies to lure them into
Second, they must provide three human bodies that the Abyss.
have all their internal organs removed. Lastly, they 0 Uluu Thalongh moves to protect the abyssal
must build an idol covered in markings. Once all portal (area L2) however it can.
three tasks are complete, they will be rewarded. Reducing Uluu Thalongh to 0 hit points
The three children did as they were asked without now forces the monstrosity back into the
question, much to the dismay of the remaining Abyss. It may return through the Abyssal
tribe. Once the last marking was carved into the idol, Portal after it takes a long rest, assuming the
a rift opened up inviting Uluu Thalongh into this portal remains open.
world. Uluu Thalongh killed their mother, raising
her as a husk. They believed it to be a miracle and
vowed eternal servitude to Uluu Thalongh, but over
Remnants of the Inshozi Locations
time the baleful monster grew tired of its minions The following locations are keyed to map 1.1.
and before long no-one knew of the Inshozi tribe…
only the monster that they brought into this world. L1. Inshozi Crater
Once the characters discover the Remnants of the
Location Features Inshozi, read or paraphrase the following:
In the very heart of the thickest jungle, a darkened
The crater containing the remnants of the Inshozi
root-covered structure slowly comes into focus. The
has the following features:
darkened roots do not strive up, they coil around
• Thick vine-covered walls, some connecting to layer by layer as if to defend whatever is beneath the
a grand tree within the crater. The vines scale ground. The thick roots sprawl off in either direction,
upwards of between 50 to 120 feet tall. obfuscating the sheer size of things. However, as you
• Any attempt to climb the surrounding trees stand watching, one patch of the root begins to throb
without equipment requires a successful DC 14 as the bark cracks away, revealing a fleshy underside.
Strength (Athletics) check.
• Most of the jungle floor is thick with shrubbery,
vines, or wild fauna, making traversing large The Four Roots of Uluu Thalongh
portions of the ground without suitable Uluu Thalongh has set its root deep within the jungles
equipment count as difficult terrain. of Chult, stopping any forces from dragging it back to
• Four massive roots curl out from the very heart of the Abyss. If all four roots are severed, Uluu Thalongh
the crater, each one binds Uluu Thalongh to the has no connection to the Forgotten Realms.
jungles of Chult. As each one is severed, or burned, Each root has AC 14 and 50 hit points and immunity
it retreats through the abyssal portal and causes to poison and psychic damage. They have the
one of the effects in the table below. following damage resistances: acid, cold, fire, lightning;
bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical
Roots attacks. Half of all damage dealt to each root is also
Remaining Effect applied to Uluu Thalongh.
3 Uluu Thalongh instantly teleports to a tree When reduced to below 25 hit points, the root lashes
within 30 feet of the destroyed root. The out making Uluu Thalongh’s jawed branch attack.
sound of loud atonal pipes informs the party When reduced to 0 hit points, a shrill scream echoes
of its sudden arrival within close proximity. across the area as the root shrivels back into the
2 Roots from the top of the crater begin abyssal portal.
to recede back, causing boulder sized
chunks to fall down. Randomly select 3
(Uluu Thalongh included) to make a DC
14 Dexterity saving throw, taking 2d10
bludgeoning damage on a failure, or half as
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 Root of Uluu Thalongh. The first root acts as a L2. Heart of Uluu Thalongh
protective barrier around the entire crater, creating As the characters reach the bottom of the crater, read
the appearance of a wasps nest. A successful DC 16 the following:
Intelligence (Nature) check easily pinpoints a section
The area darkens at the base of the crater, the sky itself
of blackened root that looks unnatural where the bark
choked out by sickly pulsing charred roots. A tall tree
is peeled away to reveal a fleshy underside. Once the
attempts to stand defiantly, only to be consumed by
root is reduced to 0 hit points, the shriek echoes out as
the wooden tentacles that all stem from a screaming
the root recedes, granting access to the crater.
maw-like portal within the center. Three thick roots
Descending into the Crater. An ancient path
stem from the portal, one towards the tree and the
was once carved into the crater edge before curling
others to the north and south respectively.
around the wall as it descends down. Now, most
of the stone steps have eroded or cracked under Creatures. Uluu Thalongh (see appendix B) is ever
the force of roots. Those who step down the steps present within the crater, manifesting itself within
without caution must make a successful DC 14 the many plants and trees that now claim the land. At
Dexterity saving throw or plummet towards every step of the way, Uluu Thalongh assaults the party
the center of the crater (area L2), taking 4d6 with growing urgency as more of its roots are upended.
bludgeoning damage as they land. Abyssal Portal. In what was once the heart of the
Inshozi’s home, a ravenous portal now sits. It lets
out a consistent hungering howl as roots sprawl

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out from the portal as if they were underground. Demon ichor drips from it. Once reduced to 0 hit
The portal connects to the Gaping Maw layer of the points, it shrivels away granting entrance to the hut.
Abyss, which is Uluu Thalongh’s original domain. Hut’s Noteworthy Features. Inside the hut, most
Stepping through the portal will result in being of what belonged to the Inshozi tribe has withstood
dumped within the dense jungle of the Gaping Maw the test of time. However the following features are
layer while the portal remains open within the trunk most noteworthy:
of a behemonthly sized blackened tree.
• There is a cracked throne carved out of a tree
placed before a large circular fire-pit. Sitting within
Defeating Uluu Thalongh the throne is a preserved body of the ancient
As described in the Uluu Thalongh stat-block, the Inshozi tribe leader, wearing a headdress that bears
monster has no physical form and simply manifests three feathers: white, black, and blue.
itself within the plants, trees, or husks under • Wooden carvings scatter the floor of creatures
its control. with gaping mouths or humanoids that are
It has honed its incredible intelligence through years entirely hollow.
of baleful hunting. • Multiple sections of the hut floor have fallen
However, once its four roots have been destroyed, it away, revealing wooden spike pits of Uluu
is finally vulnerable to be returned to the Abyss. Each Thalongh’s creation.
possessed plant or husk killed deals damage directly to
Uluu Thalongh, making for quite the unique fight.
It should be emphasized that once the roots L4. Sacrificial Pit
are removed, each husk or plant killed is causing A 15-by-30-foot pit covered with a root mesh, lies
significant harm to Uluu Thalongh. fairly close to the abyssal portal. There is a small
platform of stairs leading up to a small opening to
Development. Once the final root has been cut, the pit. Bloodroot flowers line the approach.
they all retreat into the abyssal portal. This reveals Root of Uluu Thalongh. Weaved into and over the
three knelt human bodies, each kneeling and pit is a mesh of 6-foot-radius blackened roots coiling
holding a fist-sized onyx gem. A successful DC deep into the ground with a small opening allowing
16 Intelligence (Arcana) check reveals that the the contents of the pit to be seen.
connection between the gems are keeping the portal Just above the opening, the root appears to
to the Abyss open. Destroying any gem, or breaking bulge and has a fleshy appearance, highlighting
the triangle instantly closes the portal, sealing Uluu a vulnerable spot where demon ichor drips from
Thalongh back into the Abyss, for now. when attacked. Once reduced to 0 hit points, the
One of Uluu Thalongh’s jawed branches is severed root unwinds coiling back to the Heart of Uluu
as the portal snaps closed, leaving behind a Tooth of Thalongh (area L2).
Uluu Thalongh (see appendix A) for the adventurers Preserved Remains. Neatly lining the pit in
to potentially claim. multiple stacks are corpses, husks created by Uluu
Thalongh being stored here for later use. There is
L3. Root Consumed Hut a complete mix of adventurers, explorers, locals,
Beyond the abyssal portal is the largest tree within militia members, and bodies easily decades old.
the entire crater. It sprawls to nearly escape the The process of being turned into husks magically
dent within the ground. Stemming from the tree preserves the flesh.
is a wooden hut coiled by Uluu Thalongh’s charred Bloodroot. Lining the bottom of the pit,
roots, choking the structure. From a cursory glance, protruding from anywhere corpses aren’t, are vibrant
the structure looks to be an ancient chieftain’s hut. blood red flowers. A successful DC 17 Intelligence
Root of Uluu Thalongh. Covering the entrance to (Nature) check identifies the small rose-like flower
the hut is a 6-foot radius blackened root that curls to be bloodroot (see appendix C), the plant that
from the Heart of Uluu Thalongh (area L2). The thrives in the wake of Uluu Thalongh.
roots appear thinner at the entrance, while the rest
coil multiple times around the hut crushing the L5. Baleful Monument
walls in some places. Opposite the sacrificial pit stands defiant a grotesque
Where the root covers the doorway, the root’s bark clay monument held on a higher pedestal in the
is peeled away revealing a bulging fleshy surface. form of Uluu Thalongh’s many roots.

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 From Baldur’s Gate

Daniel Comerci
Root of Uluu Thalongh. The monument itself
sits upon one of Uluu Thalongh’s 6-foot-radius The voyage from Chult back to Baldur’s Gate
blackened roots. The root even pierces through the may host a few adventures of their own, perhaps
base of the statue to give it the appearance of having uncovering the dark deals Liara Portyr has with
a multitude of legs. surrounding pirate ships. The adventuring party is
Just below the base of the statue the root has a met with a welcoming return, especially as word of
fleshy appearance, highlighting a vulnerable spot their success travels through the members of the
where demon ichor drips from when attacked. Once Lord’s Alliance. The many powerful connections are
reduced to 0 hit points, the root unwinds coiling likely to ensure the party is suitably rewarded.
back to the Heart of Uluu Thalongh (area L2).
Monument. The large clay statue depicts Uluu Since You’re Here
Thalongh, or at least a tree with branches that lead to As word of the party’s escapades returns to Port
large gaping maws. The mouths appear to have layers Beluarian, Commander Liara Portyr can use
upon layers of dried blood coating them, and ichor the Flaming Fist’s resources to aid their mission
covered runes have been etched into the surface. towards Omu. Depending on how many expedition
A successful DC 18 Intelligence (Religion) check members return alive, Liara may go so far as to allow
identifies the runes as Abyssal in nature, drawing the party a larger cut of their charter of exploration
a connection between this realm and a creature of from a 50/50 split to a 65/35.
another realm. The monument looks to be a core
part of any sacrificial rituals.
Further Adventures
Even though Uluu Thalongh has been thwarted,
Aftermath there are still more adventures to have across Chult
Even encountering Uluu Thalongh and living to tell and with the Flaming Fist. Just consider the answers
the tale is worthy of celebration in itself. However to the following questions for additional seeds
if the party managed to send the monstrosity back of adventure:
into the Abyss, they should be heralded as heroes.
• How will Uluu Thalongh react to being returned to
It’ll be another century before Uluu Thalongh
the Abyss?
can return, unless it can escape the Abyss through
• Now free from being hunted, what will the
other means...
Flaming Fist expedition at Fort Beluarian do?
• What will Valah Gritzdur do after confronting
Resolving the Adventure Hooks Uluu Thalongh? Will she face martial
punishment?
Once everything settles, standing outside of the
• Will Chultans believe that Uluu Thalongh was
Remnants of the Inshozi tribe there may be a few
defeated?
further loose ends to tie up. The party may have a
partially more relaxed return to Fort Beluarian, or Regardless of the answers to those questions
part ways with the Flaming Fist expedition to head above, Gruta Halsdottir is true to her word when
further south into Chult. the adventuring party returns. She ensures they are
suitably rewarded, as well as offering transport back
to Baldur’s Gate if they desire it. A great evil has been
bested, but as with most things within the Forgotten
Realms, it’ll only be a matter of time before it
returns… And who will be there to save Chult then?

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 Appendix A: Magic Items • When you deal damage to a creature with this
weapon, you may expend 3 charges to force it to
make a DC 16 Constitution saving throw, taking
Feather Skin Petals 4d6 necrotic damage on a failure or half as much
Wondrous Item, common on a success. The target’s hit point maximum is
reduced by the damage taken. The reduction lasts
These pale-blue petals, grown within the jungles until the target finishes a long rest. The target dies
of Chult, have incredibly healing properties. Any if this effect reduces its hit points maximum to 0.
creature that consumes one of these petals is cured
of any and all natural diseases afflicting them. This
benefit may only be gained once per day. Appendix B: Creatures
Roaming Chultan Sphere Brontosaurus
Wondrous Item, very rare
Brontosaurus
This stone sphere is 5 feet across and covered Gargantuan beast, unaligned
in deeply engraved symmetrical patterns across
its surface. —
Armor Class 15 (natural armor)
The sphere, which weighs 150 pounds, has a Hit Points 121 (9d20 + 27)
movement speed of 20 feet and is unaffected by Speed 30 ft.
difficult terrain. You can speak a command word to
cause the sphere to open or close. Only one creature —
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
may sit inside the sphere at any one time, and while 21 (+5) 9 (-1) 17 (+3) 2 (-4) 10 (+0) 7 (-2)
inside, that creature gains blindsight out to 60 feet. —
Any creature within the path of the sphere must Saving Throws Con +6
succeed on a DC 10 Dexterity saving throw or suffer Senses passive Perception 10
2d10 bludgeoning damage and be knocked prone. Languages —
You can send the sphere to travel alone to a Challenge 5 (1,800 XP)
destination within 1 mile of you if you speak the —
command word, name the location, and are familiar Actions
with that place. The sphere returns to you if you Stomp. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 20 ft., one
speak another command word, provided it is still target. Hit: 27 (5d8 + 5) bludgeoning damage, and the
within 1 mile of you. target must succeed on a DC 14 Strength saving throw
or be knocked prone.
Tooth of Uluu Thalongh
Weapon (shortsword), very rare (requires attunement) Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 20 ft., one
target. Hit: 32 (6d8 + 5) bludgeoning damage.
This jagged blade is cut from the branches of the
legendary creature known as Uluu Thalongh. You
gain a +2 bonus to attack and damage rolls made
with this weapon.
In addition, the tooth has 5 charges and regains Brontosaurus
1d4 charges daily at dawn. The charges may be spent
for the following actions:
• As a bonus action, you can expend 2 charges
in order to gain the ability to burrow through
nonmagical unworked jungle trees and plants
until the end of your turn. You gain a burrow
Nathanaël Roux

speed equal to your movement speed. If you

end your turn burrowed, you suffer
1d10 bludgeoning damage per each
5 feet of distance it takes to force
you out.

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 Druid Knight
Druid Knight
Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment

—
Armor Class 11 (16 with barkskin) —
Armor Class 18 (plate armor)
Hit Points 27 (5d8 + 5) Hit Points 52 (8d8 + 16)
Speed 30 ft. Speed 30 ft.

—
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA —
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
10 (+0) 12 (+1) 13 (+1) 12 (+1) 15 (+2) 11 (+0) 16 (+3) 11 (+0) 14 (+2) 11 (+0) 11 (+0) 15 (+2)
—
Skills Medicine +4, Nature +3, Perception +4 —
Saving Throws Con +4, Wis +2
Senses passive Perception 14 Senses passive Perception 10
Languages Druidic plus any two languages Languages any one language (usually Common)
Challenge 2 (450 XP) Challenge 3 (700 XP)

S—
pellcasting. The druid is a 4th-level spellcaster. Its B—
rave. The knight has advantage on saving throws
spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 12, +4 against being frightened.
to hit with spell attacks). It has the following druid
spells prepared: Actions
Multiattack. The knight makes two melee attacks.
Cantrips (at will): druidcraft, produce flame, shillelagh
1st level (4 slots): entangle, longstrider, speak with Greatsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft.,
animals, thunderwave one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) slashing damage.
2nd level (3 slots): animal messenger, barkskin
Heavy Crossbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +2 to
Actions hit, range 100/400 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d10)
piercing damage.
Quarterstaff. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit (+4 to
hit with shillelagh), reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d6) Leadership (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). For
bludgeoning damage, or 6 (1d8 + 2) bludgeoning 1 minute, the knight can utter a special command or
damage with shillelagh or if wielded with two hands. warning whenever a nonhostile creature that it can
see within 30 feet of it makes an attack roll or a saving
Guard throw. The creature can add a d4 to its roll provided
it can hear and understand the knight. A creature can
benefit from only one Leadership die at a time. This
Guard effect ends if the knight is incapacitated.
Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment
Reactions
—
Armor Class 16 (chain shirt, shield) Parry. The knight adds 2 to its AC against one melee
Hit Points 11 (2d8 + 2) attack that would hit it. To do so, the knight must see
Speed 30 ft. the attacker and be wielding a melee weapon.
—
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
13 (+1) 12 (+1) 12 (+1) 10 (+0) 11 (+0) 10 (+0)
—
Skills Perception +2
Senses passive Perception 12
Languages any one language (usually Common)
Challenge 1/8 (25 XP)

—
Actions
Spear. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5
ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d6 + 1) piercing
damage, or 5 (1d8 + 1) piercing damage if used with
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Priest
Priest to a target on a hit. This benefit lasts until the end of
Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment the turn. If the priest expends a spell slot of 2nd level
or higher, the extra damage increases by 1d6 for each
—
Armor Class 13 (chain shirt) level above 1st.
Hit Points 27 (5d8 + 5) Spellcasting. The priest is a 5th-level spellcaster. Its
Speed 25 ft. spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 13, +5 to
—
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
hit with spell attacks). The priest has the following
cleric spells prepared:
10 (+0) 10 (+0) 12 (+1) 13 (+1) 16 (+3) 13 (+1)
—
Skills Medecine +7, Persuasion +3, Religion +4
Cantrips (at will): lights, sacred flame, thaumaturgy
1st level (4 slots): cure wounds, guiding bolt, sanctuary
Senses passive Perception 13
2nd level (3 slots): lesser restauration, spiritual weapon
Languages any two languages
3rd level (2 slots): dispel magic, spirit guardians
Challenge 2 (450 XP)

— Actions
D ivine Eminence. As a bonus action, the priest can
Mace. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
expend a spell slot to cause its melee weapon attacks
target. Hit: 3 (1d6) bludgeoning damage.
to magically deal an extra 10 (3d6) radiant damage

Silverback Ape Uluu Thalongh

Silverback Ape Lair Actions
Large beast, unaligned On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Uluu
Thalongh can take a lair action to cause one of the
—
Armor Class 12 following effects, it can’t use the same effect two
Hit Points 85 (10d10 + 30) rounds in a row:
Speed 35 ft., climb 35 ft.
• Uluu Thalongh commands roots to rise from
—
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
within its lair, covering an area that can be up to 10
feet on a side. The roots last for 1 hour or until they
19 (+4) 14 (+2) 16 (+3) 6 (-2) 12 (+1) 7 (-2)
are chopped down or burned away with fire. When
—
Skills Athletics +6, Perception +3 the roots appear, any creature within the affected
Senses passive Perception 13 area must succeed on a DC 16 Dexterity saving
Languages — throw or become trapped by Uluu Thalongh.
Challenge 3 (700 XP) When a creature enters the area for the first time
on a turn or ends its turn there, that creature must
—
Actions make the same save.
Multiattack. The ape makes two fist attacks. • Uluu Thalongh raises 2 (1d4) guards (see
appendix B) from the sacrificial pit (area L4). They
Fist. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one act on initiative 20, moving to protect one of the
target. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) bludgeoning damage. three roots of Uluu Thalongh in each area.
• Uluu Thalongh forces up to five damaged trees
Rock. Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, range 30/60 ft.,
or plants to bulge and shed skin. As the layers of
one target. Hit: 18 (4d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage.
skin peel off, the tree or plant re-emerges as if
unharmed.

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 Uluu Thalongh Jawed Branch (While Manifested Only). Uluu Thalongh
Large fiend (demon), chaotic evil swings a sharpened branch over an area, and every
creature within 15 feet of it must make a DC 18 Dexterity
—
Armor Class 17 (natural armor) saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 20 (2d10 +
Hit Points 205 (20d8 + 115) 9) slashing damage, or half as much on a success.
Speed 40 ft., burrow 40 ft. Piercing Root (While Manifested Only). Melee Weapon
—
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 10 (1d8 +
22 (+6) 10 (+0) 21 (+5) 17 (+3) 11 (+0) 20 (+4) 6) piercing damage and the target is grappled by Uluu
Thalongh (escape DC 18).
—
Saving Throws Str +11, Con +10, Int +8
Drain Innards (While Manifested Only). Melee Weapon
Skills Deception +9, Intimidation +9, Perception +5,
Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., a creature that is pierced
Stealth +10
by Uluu Thalongh’s root. Hit: 14 (4d6) necrotic damage.
Damage Resistances acid, cold, fire, lightning;
The target’s hit point maximum is reduced by the
bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from
damage taken. The reduction lasts until the target
nonmagical attacks
finishes a long rest. The target dies if this effect reduces
Damage Immunities poison
its hit points maximum to 0. A humanoid slain this way
Condition Immunities blinded, charmed, deafened,
can be raised as a husk by Uluu Thalongh.
exhaustion, frightened, prone, poisoned, stunned
The sound of a creature being reduced to 0 emits
Senses blindsight 120 ft. passive Perception 15
a horrific sound audible within 150 feet of it. Each
Languages understands Abyssal and Common,
creature that can hear it must succeed a DC 17 Wisdom
but can’t speak
saving throw or become frightened of Uluu Thalongh
Challenge 15 (13,000 XP)
for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at
—
M agic Resistance. Uluu Thalongh has advantage on
the end of each of its turns.
saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Raise Husk. Uluu Thalongh disappears into a drained
humanoid husk it can see within 5 feet of it. Uluu
Magic Weapons. Uluu Thalongh’s weapon attacks
Thalongh is now effectively the possessed creature. Its
are magical.
type becomes undead, though it now looks alive.
Jungle Glide. Uluu Thalongh can burrow through While possessing the husk, Uluu Thalongh retains its
nonmagical unworked jungle trees and plants. While hit points, alignment, Intelligence, Wisdom, Charisma,
doing so, it doesn’t disturb the material it moves and condition immunities. It otherwise uses the husks
through other than causing it to pulse or ripple. game statistics, gaining access to its knowledge and
proficiencies but not its class features if any.
Without Form. Uluu Thalongh has no body. It is an The possession lasts for as long as Uluu Thalongh
entity that manifests itself within the bodies of others desires, ending it as a bonus action, or until the husk
or plants. As such, it cannot be seen or targeted by is dealt damage that exceeds 30. When the possession
attacks or spells. ends, Uluu Thalongh reappears within 5 feet of the now
uninhabitable husk.
Actions
Multiattack. Uluu Thalongh makes two attacks; using Legendary Actions
jawed branch, piercing root, or both. Uluu Thalongh can take 3 legendary actions, choosing
Manifest-Self. One plant or tree that Uluu Thalongh from the options below. Only one legendary action
can see within 5 feet of it becomes possessed by Uluu option can be used at a time and only at the end of
Thalongh. While controlling a plant, Uluu Thalongh may another creature’s turn. Uluu Thalongh regains spent
shape its roots however it desires. While manifested, legendary actions at the start of its turn.
any damage dealt to the plant or tree is redirected to Attack. Uluu Thalongh makes one attack, either with
Uluu Thalongh. its jawed branch or piercing root.
The manifestation lasts until Uluu Thalongh is dealt Move. Uluu Thalongh moves without provoking an
damage that exceeds 20 hit points, or Uluu Thalongh ends opportunity attack.
the manifestation as a bonus action. If the possession Manifest-Self. Uluu Thalongh takes the
was ended due to damage, Uluu Thalongh cannot use the Manifest-Self action.
manifest-self ability until it returns to its lair.

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 Warlock of the Great Old One Zombie
Warlock of the Great Old One Zombie
Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment Medium undead, neutral evil

—
Armor Class 12 (15 with mage armor) —
Armor Class 8
Hit Points 91 (14d8 + 28) Hit Points 22 (3d8 + 9)
Speed 30 ft. Speed 20 ft.

—
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA —
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
9 (-1) 14 (+2) 15 (+2) 12 (+1) 12 (+1) 18 (+4) 13 (+1) 6 (-2) 16 (+3) 3 (-4) 6 (-2) 5 (-3)
—
Saving Throws Wis +4, Cha +7 —
Saving Throws Wis +0
Skills Arcana +4, History +4 Damage Immunities poison
Damage Resistances psychic Condition Immunities poisoned
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11 Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 8
Languages any two languages, telepathy 30 ft. Languages understands all languages it spoke in life
Challenge 6 (2,300 XP) but can’t speak
Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)
I—
nnate Spellcasting. The warlock’s innate spellcasting
ability is Charisma. It can innately cast the —
U ndead Fortitude. If damage reduces the zombie to 0
following spells (spell save DC 15), requiring no hit points, it must make a Constitution saving throw
material components: with a DC of 5 + the damage taken, unless the damage
is radiant or from a critical hit. On a success, the
At will: detect magic, jump, levitate, mage armor (self
zombie drops to 1 hit point instead.
only), speak with dead
1/day each: arcane gate, true seeing Actions
Spellcasting. The warlock is a 14th-level spellcaster. Its Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 15, +7 target. Hit: 4 (1d6 + 1) bludgeoning damage.
to hit with spell attacks). It regains its expended spell
slots when it finishes a short or long rest. It knows the
following warlock spells:
Cantrips (at will): chill touch, eldritch blast, guidance,
mage hand, minor illusion, prestidigitation,
shocking grasp
1st-5th level (3 5th-level slots): armor of Agathys,
arms of Hadar, crown of madness, clairvoyance,
contact other plane, detect thoughts, dimension
door, dissonant whispers, dominate beast, telekinesis,
vampiric touch

Actions
Quarterstaff. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit (+4 to
hit with shillelagh), reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d6)
bludgeoning damage, or 6 (1d8 + 2) bludgeoning
damage with shillelagh or if wielded with two hands.
Zombie
Nathanaël Roux

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 Appendix C: Flora
Bloodroot
Hidden under the canopy of the Mhair Jungles of
the Chultan Peninsula, keen eyes can spot a red,
rose-like flower rising from a small fern bush.
You can find this elusive plant nestled between
the roots of large trees in the area, where its roots
siphon water and nutrients from its host. The flower
of the bloodroot plant is a lovely deep crimson,
but unimportant to its pursuers. The flower
hides tuberous roots, similar to a radish, though
the bloodroot has more appendages and a dull
scarlet color.
The bloodroot itself heightens the taste of blood
in whatever consumes it. Particularly wealthy
merchants may use it to season meats immediately
before eating, however most are not very open when
doing so. This is because bloodroot is known to be a
highly addictive substance to vampires, known to
inspire in them a euphoric bloodlust. Black market
dealers are said to have sold a whole root for upwards
of 1000gp to powerful vampires.
Any vampire that consumes bloodroot must
succeed on a DC15 Constitution saving throw or be
stunned until the start of their next turn. Regardless
of if they succeed or fail, for the next minute, they
have advantage on all saving throws. Additionally,
they must seek out and attack the nearest living
creature it is aware of and attempt to drink its blood,
regardless of any potential harm to itself. Any effect
that cures poisons removes this effect.
jeonsango

Bloodroot
Shiah “Cinder” Irgangladen

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