The Shrine of the Malus Tree

A vengeful spirit would see an entire town in misery. Will you help stop it?

The Shrine of the Malus Tree is a Fifth Edition adventure for three to seven characters of 2nd level and is optimized for a party of four characters with an average party level (APL) of 2. Characters who complete this adventure should earn enough experience to reach 3rd level. This adventure sees the party searching a swamp to rescue an NPC, only to discover that this NPC is working for the villain and that the villain is not all they appear to be. Although this adventure is part of the larger Satisfaction of the Shade adventure series, you are free to play it as a one-shot adventure.

Background

The Tinted Mire is miles upon miles of seemingly endless swampland, but Baron Omiris Rallakis of Polderport plans to drain the Mire and mine the region's rich and untouched resources. When the baron’s son, Fortius, brought him news of an ancient threat beneath the swamp and told him to abandon his plans, Omiris betrayed him and sent men to murder him, hoping to keep this dangerous secret.

The dark magic of the swamp, however, turned Fortius’s angry and vengeful soul into a wraith, a powerful undead bent on ruining his father's plans, shaming, and finally murdering him. The wraith has already attempted to cripple Polderport’s windmills but was stopped. He did, however, kidnap his fiancée Svea Moonwhisper. Baron Rallakis, paranoid that the truth will somehow come out, sends the adventurers to track down Svea, ostensibly to rescue her. However, he has also ordered his seneschal and ‘fixer’ Marrik Blenk, one of the men who murdered his son, to follow the adventurers to Svea and silence them all.

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. Ninetoes82 designed the amazing maps for this adventure. Enjoy the details and intricate designs.
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 a swamp or bog.
Dynamic Lighting. Experience all of the awesomeness that is Roll20 with fully realized dynamic lighting.

Quick Guide

System: D&D 5E
Starting Level: 2
Length: One-Shot (1 session)
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 The Shrine of the Malus Tree and click on the blue Add to Game button beside the drop-down menu.

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