Medusa and the Cursed Forest

Introducing Acantha, Lady of Sorrows, a new villain or patron for your campaign!

Medusa and the Cursed Forest is a Fifth Edition adventure for 3 to 7 characters of 10th to 11th level, and is optimized for 5 characters with an average party level (APL) of 10. Characters of 10th level will find an encounter with the medusa exceedingly dangerous, but they do not have to fight her.

This adventure takes place in a petrified forest belonging to a powerful medusa. The forest can be placed in any campaign setting with uncharted wilderness. Additionally, the forest beasts could be swapped out for new creatures to fit a different biome, such as high in the mountains or near a desert.

Background

Once a faithful young acolyte to a goddess of war, Acantha tended to her god’s temple diligently and without protest. One fateful evening a rival god appeared and wrought destruction on the temple. Rather than take pity on Acantha, her goddess cursed her with the powers she is now feared for: her petrifying gaze and the mass of writhing snakes that protrude from her head. Little known, however, is that the curse also bound her life to the broken temple; if she strays from it for too long, she grows weak and begins to die.

In the millenia since she was cursed, her presence has imbued the surrounding forest with its own petrifying magic. Creatures that enter the depths of the forest risk being turned to stone by the latent magic and for each creature petrified, the forest grows further outward.

Now, Acantha is known as the Lady of Sorrows.

Features

As a DMDave adventure, you can expect the following features and benefits:

Original Artwork. DMDave-brand products include their own original artwork for you to enjoy.
Professional Cartography. Wizards of the Coast-pro Dyson Logos designed this adventure's map. Enjoy the clean lines and hand-drawn designs of this map.
One-Click Macros. Run faster combat sessions with one click macros. Simply select the token and watch as macros for core features pop up. The macro auto rolls the initiative, saving throws, and resistances to make your game run smoother.
Endless Customization Options. Thanks to its adaptable nature, this adventure fits into any setting with unchartered wilderness.
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Quick Guide

System: D&D 5E
Starting Level: 10
Length: 3-4 hours
Installation: Add-On
Sheet: D&D 5e by Roll20

Add-On

Install this Add-On via the dropdown menu in the Game Addons section of the Game Details Page. Select Medusa and the Cursed Forest and click on the blue Add to Game button beside the drop down menu.

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