Heartseeker

ISLE OF THE
DAMNED SCOTT MALTHOUSE

A ONE-PAGE FIRST LEVEL ADVENTURE FOR

HEARTSEEKER AND OTHER OSR GAMES
Rumours about the Isle(d6)

1. You must answer a riddle to enter (T) 2. It used to be an

elven colony but it was forsaken by their gods (T) 3. The
spirits of the dead will take your soul (F) 4. Avoid eating
anythig that grows in the forest (F) 5. The witch of the forest
must always speak truthfully (T) 6. Ghoul bats fear
torchlight (F)

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2 Encounters in the Moaning Forest (d6)

1. A spirit procession led by a lantern-bearer 2. D3 ghoul bats on the

hunt 3. A pool that reflects your worst sins 4. A cursed swine-hilted
sword in a tree. If removed turns wielder into a pig for d6 hours. 5.

1 Sweet mushrooms in the shape of fingers that replenish d8 HP 6. An

elven witch cursed to always speak the truth, collecting grey apples.

Heartseeker
HD2, AC12, Atk claws +1 (d6), SV P9 M15 A13, MV 40/120, XP20.
Special: Can cast Illusion (x1) and Arcane Shot (x1).
Art by Arnold Böcklin (1827–1901)
 ISLE OF THE Damned
Prince Markus is dying. The PC’s have
been sent to the Isle of the Damned to
find the three Sacred Chalices, amber,
green and violet, each of which will
return the prince from his doom. Their
payment is a dragon tooth worth
240gp. The boatman awaits...
1. The Boatman: Silent as the
grave. The journey on the Grey Sea
takes three hours. A Great Squid
follows the boat until the second
hour, when it strikes with a mass of
tentacles. HD3, AC13, Atk tentacles
+1 (d6), SV P14 M10 A9, MV
60/180 (swim), XP35. Special: If the
squid hits, make a second tentacle
attack. Once on half HP it will
retreat into the depths.
2. The Dead Courtyard: Crumbling
statues of old gods surround the
courtyard. Lonely spirits wander
quietly, taking no notices of mortals.
The Hollow Guardian, clad in
ancient elven armour asks a riddle
to continue: What lives on its own
substance and dies when it devours
itself? A: A candle. A correct answer
and the guardian leaves into the
woods to the north. Incorrect and it
will fight. HD4, AC15, Atk sword +2
(d6), SV P16 M12 A11, MV 40/120,
XP125. Special: Immune to Sleep.
3. The Broken Shrine: A dusty
chapel with a broken stained glass
window. A green chalice sits atop
it, emitting an eerie glow. The floor
is covered in locust carcasses. Once
lifted the pressure plate beneath is
released, causing locusts to spew
from the broken window. Make a
physical save or take d6 damage and
reduce armour effectiveness by 1.
4. The Smithy: An elven woman
hammers a searing blade, her
features dark and eye sockets
hollow. She will fix armour in
return for a secret and craft a +1
enchanted weapon if she’s given
the Eyes of the Watcher. She is no
help in the search for the chalices.
5. The Cartographer: The room is
covered in crusty maps. An elven
man with gaunt features scribbles
at a desk. He doesn’t welcome
guests, although his ink is running
low and could use crushed insects
for a new batch. He offers a map of
the Moaning Forest, giving
advantage to navigating.
6. Moaning Forest: A deep forest
where spirits drift. Navigation
requires a mental ability check.
Success = discover a cave with a
8ft stone elf called The Watcher.
They hold an amber chalice and
have sapphire eyes. Fail = roll
encounter. The chalice can be
taken from the Watcher, but
removing the eyes requires a
mental save or the victim sees
horrifying visions, paralysing them
for d6 hours.
7. The Candle Room: Three
candles can be lit: red, yellow and
blue. An empty table to the east. A
large mirror stands in the north
wall. Standing in the mirror with
red and blue with materialise the
violet chalice on the table. Any
other combination creates a Ghoul
Bat, HD2, AC11, Atk bite +1 (d6),
SV P11 M7 A10, MV 40/120
(flying), XP20, Special: If bit,
physical save or become diseased,
losing 1HP each hour for d8 hours.