TRYIN Free D&D Adventur by Michael alvis Siays.ag0 : Fight as Dragons and Explore a Crystal Dragon's Lair! In"The White Dragons Hunt’ the players are young white dragons tasked with retrieving a clutch of stolen dragon eggs from a crystal dragons la. The free D&D adventure can be completed in two to three hours by thee or four players. includes a free [air map from Fizban's Treasury of Dragons Korvarlatel, the white dragon For centuries, the adult white dragon known by locals as Korvattatel has ruled over nearby villages from her lait an iey and subterranean cave network that les hidden ina range of snow-capped mountains, She demands livestock and treasures from her subjects and is quick to feed on those that refuse her. With no one to oppose her rule, the white dragon has prospered and raised young white dragons ~ the characters ~ inher li Move recently, Korvaratel has laid a clutch of three eggs, which are at the center of thi adventure, ‘The white dragon's physical character ies Korvarlatel has the sleek profile characteristic of white dragons, but her scales are cul white with age. She has a patch of light blue scales on the crown of her head and sapphire-lue eyes epeckled with white dots, After a clase encounter with another white dragon, Kervatlatl lost her frontright claw, though she pays no mind tothe missing limb. Rysilandra, the crystal dragon Rysilandrais an adult crystal dragon that éwells in an fey and exystallne palace atop a mountain near Korvarlatel' lat. She recently moved tothe region, érawn by mountains that offer sweeping views of a valley dotted with villages of friendly commonfolk. As @ crystal dragon, Rysilandra is kind and sociable but has found herself at odds with Korvarlatel after learning from the vilagers how poorly the white dragon treats them, ‘Seeking to drive Korvaratl and her young cragons out ofthe region, Rysilandra had a group of adventurers steal acltch of dragon eggs from her lac Ryllandra plans to issue an ukimatum when she confronts Karvalatel. She and her young children must leave the region o ese the white dragon eggs willbe destroyed ~ a lie the crystal dragon hopes Korvalatl wont nif out. Should Korvaratel age, Rysilanda wil look after the white dragon eggs and ~ when they hatch — raise the wyrmlings as her own. Meeting the crystal dragon ‘The erystal dragon does not appear inthis adventure, but check back hereafter the release of Fizhan's Treasury of Dragons for a sneak peek the creature's stat block and an optional combat encounter! Adventure summary ‘The layers act as young white dragons taskee with infiltrating a erystal dragoris lar and retrieving a clutch of stolen white dragon eggs. While they complete their quest, Korvaratel and Ryslandra are facing off elsewhere, Player objectives 1. Fight their way across the ce bridge tothe double doors an the outer edge ofthe anterior spires. 2, Solve the riddle presented by the quartz door inthe promenade. 3. Defeat the band of adventurers known as The Light's Dagger, found near the grand spies, 4, Seareh the central spire fr the tvee stolen white dragon eggs and return home with themCharacter creation @ re-order Adventure Book! Critical Role: Cal of the Netherdeep-epic adventure in the wor txancdris awaits, Learn more here! L1@ ‘make fearsome foes, though they are not known to be skilled tactician. When creating your character, take nate ofthe following + Each character has the average hit points for ayoung white dragon, + Characters can consume potions found inthe lar. + fa character would hit hit points, they begin making death saving throws, jut a if they were your typical player character Adventure start Craving out fom your subterrenean lair at the base of an icy mountain you set your sights on the highest peak, where a crystal dragon's palace can be found, Your mother, the feared white cragon Korvarlatelhas tasked you with ifitrating the palace and retrieving thee white dragan 2998 that have been stolen from her Allow the players to introduce their characters. Ask about their defining characteristics, how they get along with one another, and who among them is the leader. When the character are ready to journey to Rysilandra’s lair, eading the following You stretch your leathery wings and take fight. As you weave through mountain passes, goats bleat and flee at your sight. You fly higher and higher una valley with scattered villages comes into view. This fs your mother’ domain, though she promises that it will sameday belong to the strongest among you. The valley disappears from view as you pass up through dense clouds. Your scaled faces are pelted with snow and strong winds push against ‘you until you reach the peak of the tallest mountain, atop which sits an ley and crystalline palace. A bridge of ice connects the palace to an adjoining peak witha winding path that leads down to a distant mountain pass. Rysilandrais nowhere o be found in hr lair She has traveled to the valley to confront Korvarlael and issue her ultimatum. Her liris protected by ‘the adventurers responsible for stealing the white dragon eggs, as well as by a group of archers, Crystal dragon lair “The following features are found throughout the crystal dragon's + Floors are ley stone covered ina thin layer of snow and walls lint with embedded gems, notably quartz + Most celings are 80 feet high. Windows with colored glass decorate the areas with the anterior spires and grand spires. ‘+The airis brightly tby wall sconces affected by continual flame spel. + lee sculptures of various types of dragons decorate areas enclosed by anterior and grand spires. The sculptures are incicated by circled stars on the map.sw WUD ge re-order Adventure Book! Critical Role: Cal of the Netherdeep-ep ts. Learn more here! J@ Ett View Player Version (Art by Dyson Logos) Areas of the crystal dragon lair lee bridge The bridge is made from ice and crystal and groans as you approach. Tents, campfires, and a dozen or so village fotk dressed in yet furs dot the bridge. Banners depicting a dragon holding a pitchfork in its mouth hang from the bridge and flap inthe harsh winds. Rysilandrasarival tothe region and her plan to oust the white dragons has inspired the local folk to band together. Seamstresses wove banners for ‘the united vilages and commonfolk have gathered outside the closed doors ofthe rystal dragon arto ask Rysllandra tobe the valleys ruler and protector. The villagers are guarded by four archers. Dragon attack. When the characters are spotted, the archers attack. The vilagers seream and run for the doors into the crystal dragons li. After 1143+ rounds, they are lt in by Habfel, a male harengon that serves asthe palace's keeper. He wears bejeweled white fox furs and caries a lute (use ‘the bard statistics). He assists the archers in combat bu fees inside the palace when reduced to hat of his hit points or fewer. Ifthe a acters are badly wounded following the combat encounter, consider permitting @ short rest while they speak with or feast on any survivor. Interrogatng survivors. Vilagers can be interrogated with a successful DC & Charisma (Intimidation) check. This check is made with advantage if the archers have been killed. They know the following: + ysllandra hired a group of three adventurers called The Lights Dagger to steal the clutch of white dragon eggs. + ysllandra plans to oust the white dragons from the region and use the dragon eggs as collateral ‘The archers are hired hands and only know that Rysilandrais seeking to oust Korarlatel andthe characters. They will eveal ths information with a DC-11 Charisma (Intimidation) check or with the promise that they wont be killed after revealing what they know. ‘Anterior spiresIfthe doors into Aystancra's lair are closed, read the following: gold, Explosive trap. & glyph of warding has been cast on the doors and can be spotted with a successful DC 14 Intelligence (Investigation) check, The doors can be safely opened using a passcode provided by Habel. The harengon will eveal the passcode with a successful DC 13 Charisma (lotimidation) check. ‘The doors can be blown open with a Colé Breath or forced open witha successful DC 20 Strength check. In either case, the glyph explodes ina 20 foot radius sphere centered on the doors. Each creature caught in the blast must make a DC 14 Dexterity saving throw o take 5d8 fire damage, or half as much on 2 successtul one. (once the doors are open the characters can safely enter the dragonis li The anterior spires of Rysilandra’s palace resemble inverted icicles and are embedded with magical goms that light this parlor. The floors aro Covered in fine rugs that are partly buried in snow. Four statues ~ each depicting a different kind of gem dragon ~ stand proualy inthe corners of the room, Habfel makes his home here, A living room set decorates the northwestern side ofthe parlor and a fourposter bed and nightstand are tucked between the eastem spires. The nightstand contains a potion of healing. Since the arial of the villagers to Rysilandra's palace, the harengon has remained by the doors to warn any approaching villagers thatthe doors are tapped. A missing gem dragon. Each statue depicts a efferent kind of gem dragon. Only four ofthe five kinds of gem dragons are represented here: amethyst, emerald, sapphire and topaz. This information is important if tne characters are to solve the riddle in the promenade. Promenade This promenade Is ined with small windows that overlook a sheer crop. The stars here wind upward toa massive door made from fine quartz Approaching the door triggers a magic mouth spell that calls ut ina silky voice: "You missed me inthe parlor when you met my finds, but speak my kind aloud and with a song and dance [make amends.” ‘The solution tothe rile is “rystal” If the incorrect answer is given, the door mocks the characters. This alerts the adventurers in the next area that Inv-udets have entered Rysilandra’ lat, (See Prepating for bate) ‘Breaking down the door. The door has $0 hit points, Immune to damage from nonmagical weapons excluding siege weapons, and has resistance toallother damage. Attacking the door causes it to mock the characters, which alerts the adventurers in the next room. (See ‘Preparing for battle’) Wien the door is reduced to haf of its hit points or less it pleads with the characters to find the rddle’s solution rather than destroy it. Nevertheless, ‘the door refuses to provide the rddl’s solution Grand spires \When the quartz doo in the promenade has been opened, read the following: ‘Opening before you is avast throne reom overflowing with gold gems, and other treasures. Stained glass windows fine the walls between the spires and four statues of erstal dragons decorate the comers ofthe room. Before you isa hollow central spire that contains a throne large ‘enough fora dragon to sit in. Among the roomis treasures are adventurers with weapons drawn. The boldest among them, a knight with lowing blonde hair shouts, ‘Halt you foul beasts! Your relgn of terror ends here atthe hands ofthe Tamous band of adventurers known as The Light's Dagger The others shout, ‘Hear! Hear" They attack The adventurers protect Ryilandeals throne room and are comprised of the fllowing creatures:‘+ Gunther: & male human knight in plate armor. Each adventure ie utftted with boots of the wintrlands and has the maximum amount of bit points available. For example, Gunther has 80 hit points, not 52. The boots are a gift from Rysilandra that allows the group to comfortably occupy the lar and keep her company. As seasoned adventurers the group knows not to cluster together and to focus their attacks on one target at a time, They also fight tthe death, knowing Rysilandra will pay to have them revived should they fal Preparing for battle, Ifthe adventurers were alertec tothe presence of intruders they make the following preparations before the characters enter ‘his area: Gunther equips a +2 greatsword, Maylic casts flyon Gunther, and Hale casts sprit guardians. When the adventurers are defeated, read the following As the adventurers meet their end, a stllness settles over the throne room. With Rysilandra absent, the treasures here are yours to clam. Spire levels 2-3 ‘The central grand spie is multciered, with two perches housing Ryilandra’s finest treasures, These upper tiers ar offlimits to visitors unless they ‘can amuse Rysilandra witha sily joke or an impressive tale. Aside from the piles of gold and gems found in Rysilandra’s hoard, these ae the most notable + 10 potions of healing + 10 barrels of fine dwarven ale ‘+ Apristine quartz that weighs 300 pounds + collection of coins from an ancient githchilization + Awell of many worlds Finding the dragon eggs. In addition to hiding the clutch of white dragon eggs amongst the treasure found on these upper epte levels, Rysllandta also set up decoy eggs that are tapped. Each of the three white dragon eggs can be discovered witha successful DC 11 Inteligence (Investigation) ‘check, Ona failure, a player discovers @ decoy egg and triggers a trap. Rell 143 to determine the trap 1. Touch of polymorph. The decoy egg is trapped with a glyph of warding armed with polymorph. The creature that triggers this trap makes DC 114 Wisdom saving throw ors changed into ara, per the polymorah spell 2. Arrow trap. narrow shoots at the creature tha triggers this trap (+6 to hil), dealing 6 (14842) piercing damage plus 14 (4d6) fre damage on a hit 3. More enemies to come. The decoy egg is trapped with a glyph of warding armed with enemies abound. The creature that triggers this trap makes a DC 14 inteligence saving throw os affected by the enemies abound spell ihe he characters reev the ite dragon egos contin to th following section, Concluding the adventure With the white dragon eggs safely in the characters’ possession the group can return to their ar. There, they wil find Korvaratel injured and resting atop an icy ple of gold coins. She nods approvingly when presented withthe eggs. If asked about her injuries, she explains: “pysilandra and battled in the valley. The coward had farmers with her! Pitchforks and torches! froze the humans where they stood. Rysilandra was a tougher enemy. But when she told me that she had stolen the eggs | said that Id sent you to get them! She fled after that” she laughs. Safely in their la, the characters can rest and scheme. No doubt, Korvarlatel herself is already planning on how to punish the villagers for siding agalnst her. Bu that isan adventure for another day!What We Know About Gem Dragons Before Fizhan's Treasury of Dragons Releases Preview the Drakewarden Ranger Subclass From Fizbaris Treasury of Dragons! by Michel Gatis Free D&D Adventure: Play as Far by Michael Galis rs and Undo a Magical Mishap in’A Familias Quandary!" Michael Galvis (@michaelgalvis) is @ tabletop content producer for D&D Beyond. He is @ longtime Dungeon Master who enjays horror films and allthings fantasy and sot, When he iit inthe DM's seat o roling dice as his anxious halfing sorcerer, he's playing League of Legends and ‘Magic: The Gathering with bis husband. They live together in Los Angeles with their adorable dog, Quentin, Comments Cool bu the decoy eggs ae only useful he players are under pressure a the tine- ike having Wggered renfocements, o¢ 8 collapse onthe midst ot batte ‘Amazing lactualyhad a similar one shot recertly so seeing that hese acvertures now might become ating makes me happy ‘Because thinking about Balancing having Dragon Players is a chore"iss really cool he et problem | see show te players can soWe the staue rial they dont know anything about gem eragens Hf ty dnt know then makes gene to have them ellINT checks | quess but would young white dragons actualy know this? 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