Fall of House Flaengin

An adventure for 4-6 characters for APL 8.

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Fall of House Flaengin
O
nce a respected noble family, House Flaengin
has fallen into ill repute. Their once proud
name uttered only in hushed tones by fearful
villagers living in the shadow of the family’s
undead-infested ancestral manor. With that
evil now beginning to venture beyond the
manor’s decrepit walls, brave adventurers are
called upon to end House Flaengin’s perverted legacy. This
horror dungeon-crawl adventure is designed for 4-6 players of
APL 8.
Background
House Flaengin’s members have always taken pride in their
illustrious past. Stories of ancient glory foremost in their
minds even as the family frittered away its wealth and land in
petty excesses and pettier conflicts, until only the manor
house and the nearby village of Ush were left to them. In a
desperate attempt to revive the family fortune, the current
heir, Johan Flaengin III, used a tome of terrible power to
summon demonic aid from the glabrezu Zarrauth. The deal
with the wily demon initially seemed straightforward. In
exchange for wealth and power, every full moon a living
sacrifice was to be provided to Zarrauth, if the deal was
breached, Zarrauth would take Johan instead. Zarrauth help
up his end of the bargain for years while rival nobles died
mysteriously, their wealth and lands somehow ending up in
Flaengin hands.
But in his arrogance and ignorance, Johan neglected to
specify who and how many sacrifices he would be forced to
provide. Capitalizing on this oversight, Zarrauth demanded
ever more sacrifices, and from those ever closer to Johan.
Corrupted by Zarrauth’s influence, Johan complied, first with
servants, and eventually his own family. Only when Zarrauth
demanded the sacrifice of Johan’s own son did the Flaengin
heir attempt to banish the glabrezu to the abyss. And when
Johan failed, Zarrauth was released into the mortal world,
free to slaughter the manor residents and take control of the
manor. Every living soul Zarrauth had killed for Johan the
demon then re-animated into undead servitors. And
unleashed them on Ush.
by chance on the road, the characters arrive together in the
village of Ush at twilight. As they approach the outskirts of
The remnants of House Flaengin’s personal guard, led by the
Flaengin patriarch HavarFlaengin, managed to drive the
glabrezu’s undead forces back to the manor, and even
managed to force Zarrauth back into the abyss as his son had
failed to do. Unable to seal the breach, the manor is left an
abandoned ruin, Zarrauth’s undead still roaming its cold
halls. Now, a full moon approaches, and the shambling
undead have begun venturing out once more to terrorize the
region.
Summary
The characters arrive in the village of Ush as it is being
attacked by shadows. After defeating the shadows they meet
Havar Flaengin, last surviving member of House Flaengin.
The patriarch requests the characters’ help in defeating the
demon Zarrauth, and in rescuing his son. After arriving at the
Flaengin manor, the characters encounter former family
members and servants of the noble house who’ve been
turned into undead. The characters must either survive the
night or summon the demon from a tome hidden somewhere
in the manor and confront Zarrauth in a final clash before
dawn.
Adventure Hooks
Fall of House Flaengin can be inserted into any setting as
part of a larger campaign. If playing as a standalone
adventure, use the hooks listed below for why the characters
might choose to travel to the village of Ush:
Concerned nobles. A rival/allied noble family of house
Flaengin has hired the characters to venture to Flaengin
manor and verify the wild stories from refugees fleeing
Flaengin lands.
Vengeful father. An elven lord has hired the party to
uncover the reason why his daughter Sariel, wife of Johan
Flaengin, suddenly broke off all contact six months ago.
Hired sacrifices. The characters have accepted high-
paying positions in House Flaengin’s retinue and have
traveled a long way to honor their contracts at the manor.
A sought tome. The party is tracking a tome of dark
power, and their journey now leads them to Flaengin
manor.
Scene 1. The village of
Ush
Approaching the village
Whether already comrades-in-arms or strangers who’ve met
the village, read or paraphrase the following:
The fading of autumn is evident by spindly naked branches
reaching over the road and the mush of footsteps over wet
leaves. The white of the first frost already speckles the hard
earth of the fields around the miserable speck of village at the
end of the road. Past a sagging palisade is a collection of
wattle and daub houses and a small chapel clinging to a steep
hill. Perched atop of the hill is a manor. Only its stumpy
outline is visible from the shadow cast by the setting sun.
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 Within the village of Ush, the villagers are scared and furtive
and will attempt to avoid the characters but watch them from
windows or around corners. Characters can explore the
following areas:
Village Square
attacker.
This muddy clearing in the middle of the village has a stone
well surrounded by a few ramshackle stalls. Several of the stalls
have been left deserted or destroyed.
Characters can purchase adventuring gear and other goods
from the village vendors worth up to 25 sp market value.
Rolls:
Characters who succeed on a DC 13 Intelligence (History)
check can discern the village square saw more activity and
prosperity in its past.
Characters who succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom (Insight)
check realize that the damage to Ush was not recent but
fear or apathy among the villagers is preventing the
rebuilding of the area.
Ush Chapel
poorly-fitted armor accompanies the arrival of three guards.
This stone chapel is noticeably bare with most of the pews
smashed into kindling and stacked along the walls. A wooden
altar sits at the far end of the space.
The chapel priest Clodius (NE male human priest) can be
found here walking in circles and muttering to himself. If the
characters choose to talk to him he explains that House
Flaengin was once blessed by Arawn with lands and wealth
before they turned their backs on the deity who brought the
dead back to life and are now cursed. Should the characters
persist in talking with him, Clodius leaves the chapel publicly
and loudly denouncing House Flaengin in the village square.
Should the characters decline, Havar will offer them 10 gp
Rolls:
Characters who succeed on a DC 11 Intelligence
(Religion) check to examine the chapel realize the chapel
is dedicated to Arawn, god of life and the dead.
Characters who succeed on a DC 14 Wisdom (Insight)
check when examining Clodius realize he has been
traumatized and is losing his mind.
Gathering information within Ush
Characters who chat with the villagers or guards and succeed
on a DC 15 Charisma (Persuasion) check (a 10 sp bribe
grants advantage or a 1 gp grants automatic success) learn
the following information:
House Flaengin was recently prospering, acquiring land
and titles. Since the slaughter of most of the family and
the loss of their ancestral seat, the family has lost
everything except nominal rule over Ush.
Recently, the only scandal within the family was the death
of Lady Sariel, wife of Johan, and Dominique Flaengin,
younger son and cleric in service to the family’s patron
deity.
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Over the years, many outsiders arrived in Ush to assume
positions within the Flaengin household, but never
ventured out into the village.
Ever since the loss of the manor, a malignant entity has
been attacking lonely villagers and travelers, though
survivors and eyewitnesses have failed to spot the
The only reason Havar Flaengin is tolerated and allowed
free room and board within the Maced Bear is for his
actions defending and driving away the demon. Many still
blame him and his family for their present misfortune.
Should the characters choose to head to the tavern or head to
the manor, read or paraphrase the following description:
A scream breaks the uneasy quiet. Villagers flee from the town
square where shadows grab petrified villagers, draining them
of energy.
Four shadows attack three Ush villagers (N human
commoners). The shadows ignore the characters unless they
are attacked, and fight until destroyed.
As the characters defeat the last shadow, the clanking of
The guards keep their distance from the characters, eyeing
them warily. Following behind them, using a scabbarded
sword as a cane is Havar Flaengin (LN male human noble).
Havar sighs as he leans on his sword before addressing the
characters:
Visitors to Ush I would give you all the welcome you deserve
for aiding us, but you have arrived at distressing times. Do you
have business here? Perhaps we can discuss at my current
abode for a hot meal for your belly and ale for your throat.
each as a “reward” for saving Ush. But Havar will refuse to
answer any of the character’s questions unless they join him
at the Maced Bear tavern.
Roleplaying Havar Flaengin
Havar Flaengin is the elderly the patriarch of House
Flaengin. Burdened by the deaths of his family at
the hands of Zarrauth, he nevertheless remains
composed as befits a noble of his station, his
composure undercut slightly by the haunted look
in his eyes. This stoic front comes from
maintaining what little goodwill he has with the
villagers of Ush. Havar clings only to a fading hope
that Johan may still be alive.
The Maced Bear Tavern
every two hours after talking with Havar Flaengin 1d4
Underneath the sign of a bear holding a tankard with a mace
on its head is a tavern that has seen better days. Villagers sleep
against the edges of the walls, while the few customers
nursing mugs of ale throw fearful glances at the windows and
door.
The Maced Bear tavern serves as the new residence of House
Flaengin. Despite his impoverished state, Havar Flaengin
maintains the facade of a noble in his house, taking over the
table in the far corner for some privacy. Havar orders a meal
of gruel and ale from the bartender for the characters and
himself, apologizing that the “fare in this establishment hasn’t
yet met a proper standard.” Once the characters have settled
down, Havar gives them each 10 gp before laying out his
proposal:
Accept this token of my generosity. I find myself hard-pressed
and in need of vigorous assistance. My domain wasn’t always
in this pitiful state. Barely a month ago I was head of the most
powerful family in the region, yet now barely a dozen men
swear fealty to me and a ruined village is my only domain. My
manor, the very heart of my house, has been snatched by a
demon. It emerged from the abyss, slaughtered my household,
captured my heir, Johan, and unleashed its undead host upon
this village. I beat back its minion and sent it back to the abyss,
but now I fear it has returned and is sending out its demonic
host again. I need those brave and hardy enough to rescue my
son and destroy this demon.
At this point the characters can ask Havar any questions:
Light. Rooms are in darkness unless otherwise noted.
Where did this demon come from? The demon came from
the abyss, somehow slipping through the barrier between our
worlds.
Can you tell us more about the demon? It is a ghastly hulk
with large claws for hands.
thinning of the barrier to the abyss, creating the following
How do you know your heir is still alive? My son was not
among those slain and I fear my demon wants him alive to be
tortured. He shall be recognized by the gold chain of my
house around his neck.
What can we expect inside the manor? The dead now wail
and linger behind those walls, and who knows how many
demons have since come forth.
What support can you provide? I have but a handful of men
to protect my villagers. I can’t afford to bleed them out on yet
another assault.
How much will you pay us? I shall promise a princely sum
of 500 gp to each of you if you bring my son back alive.
Characters who succeed on a DC 16 Wisdom (Insight) check
realize that Havar is not being wholly truthful. If pressed to
reveal the truth of the demon’s origin, Havar will feign
ignorance. If the party threatens to refuse his request, he
admits that his son summoned the demon using a tome of
dark powers. He will beg the characters not to reveal this
truth to the villagers.
If the characters do not immediately head for the manor,
specters and 1d6 shadows arrive from the manor to attack
the village.
Scene 2. House Flaengin
Manor
Flaengin manor is the ancestral home and seat of power of
the Flaengin family. Once the center of village life, it now lies
festering with the undead forms of its former residents. As
the party approaches the manor read the following:
A dismal heap of stone and shadow makes up this two-storey
manor. The only entrance is a gate that swings loosely on its
hinges. Above, the sky blackens into a starless void, and as you
approach the darkness presses in closer, devouring every scrap
of light.
General Features
The Flaengin seat is a two-storey manor with well-fortified
walls and a courtyard surrounded by buildings including a
great hall, chapel, stables, bedrooms, and other living spaces
to support the family. The walls are made of cut stone with
wooden floors and roof shingles.
Ceiling. The ceilings are 15 feet high, with the exception of
the great hall (30 feet high). Unless stated otherwise, the
roofs are made of wooden support beams and shingles.
Walls. The outer walls are three-feet thick cut stone, while
the inner walls are one-foot thick wood.
Doors. Doors are made of wood with iron bands and are
unlocked unless otherwise noted.
Floor. The floors are made of stone or wood.
Regional Effects
The region containing Flaengin manor is warped by the
effects:
While in darkness the undead and fiends have advantage
on Wisdom saving throws and on Stealth checks.
Torches, lanterns, or glowing orbs only shed light at half
their radius.
Casting detect magic reveals an aura of necrotic magic
that appears suffused to the manor walls.
There is an acidic burning stench that adds disadvantage
on all Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.
No animals venture nearby and all plant life is dead.
Anyone who looks at their reflection in a mirror or a
reflective surface appears demonic, adorned with horns
and covered in scaly skin. If a character should stare at
their reflection for more than a minute their reflection
turns into an image of Zarrauth. Characters must then
make a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw, and on a failed roll
that character takes 3d6 points of psychic damage and
suffers a short-term madness.
When Zarrauth is defeated, these effects subside after 1d4
hours.
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 Helverz
Helverz was the first demon Johan attempted to summon.
However, the demon’s body was destroyed in the attempt,
leaving its essence behind trapped within the manor. Since
the fall of the manor, Helverz has inflicted misery and death
in the surrounding region. But with Zarrauth’s impending
return, Helverz seeks an open portal to the abyss to regain
his true physical form. Every time the characters attempt a
short rest, or if a character separates from the rest of the
party, Helverz attacks them. Helverz will attempt to surprise
the characters and flee afterward unless the demon can win.
Characters who succeed on a Wisdom (Perception) check
contested against Helverz’s Stealth check will notice the
demon stalking them. Should Helverz be reduced to less than
half his hit points he ceases attacking the characters until
Zarrauth appears, at which point he joins with Zarrauth. If
Zarrauth is defeated, Helverz flees.
Zarrauth
Summoning Zarrauth
Johan Flaengin uncovered the practice of summoning
demons through a codex called the tome of the abyss. It was
lost after Zarrauth’s slaughtering of the manor. Before the
characters enter the manor, roll a 1d4 to determine the
tome’s location.
d4 Location
1 Within one of the floor tombs in the chapel (area 7)
2 Within a bookshelf in the library (area 9)
3 Within the desk in the guard commander quarters
(area 16)
4 Under the bed in Johan/Sariel’s quarters (area 22.a)
lock as if under the effects of arcane lock. Characters who
With the tome of the abyss, the characters can choose where
to summon Zarrauth. Due to a large number of edits, notes,
and scribblings added to the copy, characters must make a
successful DC 13 Intelligence (Arcana) check to understand
the ritual well enough to summon the demon. Characters
who speak Abyssal have advantage on their check. On a
success of 5 or more they can trap Zarrauth in a 20-foot by
20-foot-high circle once summoned. If trapped in said circle,
Zarrauth can make a DC 18 Strength check to free himself at
the end of his turn.
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Awaiting Zarrauth
While Havar Flaengin was able to banish Zarrauth, due to the
loophole of the original deal Zarrauth can enter the mortal
plane on a full moon. Should the characters attempt a long
rest, roll a d4 to find the location Zarrauth arrives in the
mortal plane:
d4 Location
1 Courtyard (area 1)
2 Great Hall (area 5)
3 Wizard’s Study (area 14)
4 Command Room (area 15)
If Helverz is still alive, he arrives to aid Zarrauth a round
later, attacking any spellcasters. Should Zarrauth be reduced
to half his hit points, he will fly out to command any surviving
monsters to aid him in battle.
1. Courtyard
Desiccated humanoid corpses lie scattered about this muddy
courtyard of dank puddles and tufts of dead grass. Surrounding
the courtyard are the manor buildings whose shadowed
doorways and windows offer nothing except a distant wailing
that comes from deeper within the manor. Carved into the
stonework above the main gate of the large hall is the symbol
of a bear wielding a mace.
Many of House Flaengin’s servants and guards, attempting to
flee the manor, were slaughtered here by Zarrauth.
As the party enters the courtyard, the gates slam shut and
touch the gates must succeed on a DC 13 Wisdom saving
throw or take 7 (2d6) psychic damage.
Rolls:
Characters who succeed on a DC 12 Wisdom (Medicine)
check when examining the bodies in the area discover
that they were torn apart, and all have a rictus of fear
etched on their features.
Characters who examine the crest and succeed on a DC
11 Intelligence (History) check recognize the symbol of
the mace-wielding bear as the crest of House Flaengin.
Characters who succeed on a DC 13 Wisdom
(Perception) check when examining the courtyard notice a
20-foot circle of ash and dried blood in the center of the
greenery.
Characters who succeed on a DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana)
check when examining the courtyard circle understand it
was used to summon an extraplanar being. On a success
of five or more they understand it was last used to
summon a demon.
Development
The courtyard is one of the four areas in which Zarrauth can
appear when arriving under his own power by light of the full
moon, or he can be summoned here once more by the
players.
Treasure
Characters who search the corpses find that while most of
the weapons and armor are rusted beyond use, a longsword,
two spears, three daggers, and a splint armor can be
salvaged. 78 gp and 256 sp can also be found on the corpses.
2a. East Gatehouse
Arrow slits are built on the northern side of the wall and a half-
open door on the southern wall. The only contents in this
gatehouse are a chest and an empty weapons rack.
This gatehouse was left abandoned after Zarrauth’s initial
rampage.
Treasure
Characters who open the chest find a set of leather armor,
three arrows, and a set of thieves' tools.
2b. West Gatehouse
Arrow slits are built on the northern side of the wall and a half-
open door on the southern wall. Rubble accumulates on the
northern corner, next to the crumbling wall.
This gatehouse was left abandoned after Zarrauth’s initial
rampage.
left from the bones are five ghasts. Desperate for fresh meat,
they fight to the death.
Crumbling Roof Trap: The roof of this gatehouse has
weakened with age. If a character lingers too long either
choosing to rest or failing a check, every creature within this
area must succeed at a DC 18 Dexterity saving throw, taking
9 (3d6) bludgeoning damage on a failed save, or half as much
damage on a successful one. This area becomes inaccessible
after the trap is triggered.
Rolls:
Characters who succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom
(Perception) check while examining the chest notice the
false bottom.
Characters who succeed on a DC 13 Intelligence
(Investigation) check notice that the roof is heavily
damaged and could collapse at any minute.
Treasure
On the weapons rack is a longbow and 12 arrows. Within the
false bottom of the chest is a bag of 12 amber pieces worth
15 gp each.
3. Stables
The smell of old hay permeates the stables. Three stalls stand
against the western wall with a clump of hay spread on the
southern corner. A wooden door borders the southern side of
the room.
In the northernmost stable is the remains of a horse, its guts
spilling out.
4. Servant Quarters
A large, ruined cabinet rests upside down in one corner of this
room, with several bed frames scattered across the space,
their bedsheets ripped and torn to pieces. Broken bones litter
the floor. In the corner is a large piece of polished metal
serving as a mirror.
Hunched around the room, feasting on what little marrow is
Due to the amount of debris, the floor counts as difficult
terrain. Among the debris is the handout, New servant
letter.
Rolls:
Characters who make a DC 15 Strength check can lift up
the cabinet on a successful check.
Characters who succeed on a DC 16 Wisdom
(Perception) check find a toy among the destroyed
furniture.
Treasure
Inside the cabinet, characters can find a set of weaver’s tools,
carpenter’s tools, a tinderbox, six torches, rope, hempen (50
feet), mirror, steel, a reliquary (holy symbol), an abacus, a lock,
and a bullseye lantern. Characters who succeed in searching
the room find a wood-carved doll of an elvish noble.
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 5. Great Hall
Long tables create a half-circle opening toward the large
double doors on the north end. The table sheets are stained
with various colors of decay, and piled high on top is rotten
food on dirty trenchers. Above the hall are wood beams
supporting the peaked roof along with a walkway connecting
the upper floor chambers.
Four shadows, two specters, and a wraith can be found
here. The shadows are hidden, two lurking in the walkway
and the other two in the northern corners. The undead fight
until permanently destroyed.
of the cauldron have to make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw,
Wraith origins
Once the military commander for House Flaengin,
Shevite Manin convinced Johan to seek demonic
assistance to revive Flaengin’s fortunes.
Instrumental in procuring sacrifices to meet
Zarrauth’s demands, Shevite was slain along with
many of his officers and soldiers during the
rampage. He revived as a wraith, his troops
awakening as specters and shadows.
Treasure
Rolls:
Characters who succeed on a DC 13 Wisdom
(Perception) check notice a twenty-foot circle of ash and
dried blood in the center of the room.
Characters who succeed on a DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana)
check realize it was used to summon extraplanar beings.
On a success of five or more they understand it was used
to summon a powerful demon.
Characters who succeed on a DC 11 Intelligence (History)
check realize that the crest of a bear wielding a mace is
the family crest of House Flaengin.
Characters who succeed on a DC 17 Wisdom
(Perception) check find the hidden treasure.
Characters who succeed on a DC 15 Intelligence
(Investigation) check see the secret door on the east-south
wall.
Development
The great hall is one of the four areas in which Zarrauth can
appear when arriving under his own power by light of the full
moon, or he can be summoned here once more by the
players.
Treasure
Underneath the central chair is a sack containing 500 gp and
a silver medallion of a bear wielding a mace (5 gp).
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6. Kitchen
The door to the kitchen from the servants’ quarters (area 4) is
locked.
A mess of broken pots and skillets lie scattered around this
room. On the wood-burning furnace on the west wall is a large
black cauldron from which bubbles an awful stench. In the
southwestern corner is a wooden staircase heading to the
second floor.
If a character approaches within five feet of the cauldron, a
mane emerges from the cauldron to attack the closest
character. When the mane attacks, characters within five feet
taking 2d6 points of fire damage on a failed check or half that
damage on a successful one.
A key sticks out of the lock on the northern door.
Characters who succeed on a DC 14 Dexterity check with
a set of thieves' tools can open the locked door to the
kitchen.
Characters who succeed on a DC 13 Wisdom
(Perception) check notice something glaring from the lip
of the cauldron. On a success of 5 or more the character
sees a hinge on a western section of the wall, revealing the
secret door.
Characters who search the room find a set of brewer’s
supplies, cook’s utensils, a herbalism kit, a bucket, three iron
pots, and five tankards.
7. Chapel
Several pews have been cracked, broken, and thrown about
this small chapel. In the far end is an altar atop which sits a
headless statue of a robed man with a skeletal arm holding up
a set of scales. The floor is tiled with tombs, the epitaphs
faded and nearly worn away by a multitude of footprints.
Found in this chapel is a keen (see Stat Blocks) and a
desecrated draug (see Stat Blocks), who stand together in
front of the altar. Starting at the end of the second round of
combat and every subsequent round, a skeleton bursts forth
from one of the floor tombs for a total of eight skeletons. If
the desecrated draug is destroyed the remaining skeletons
immediately collapse into a pile of bones.
For each tomb that is opened, every creature that moves over
an open tomb must make a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw. On
a failure, the character falls prone within the tomb and any
attack made against them has advantage. A standard action is
required to climb out of a tomb.
Neatly folded behind the altar is the handout, Sariel’s love
letter.

Desecrated Draug and Keen origins
During House Flaengin’s time of prosperity, Johan
won the hand of the daughter of a notable elvish
lord. However, as his behavior became increasingly
dark from Zarrauth’s corruption, his elvish wife,
Sariel, found comfort in the arms of Johan’s
younger brother, Dominique, and the cleric of the
family’s patron deity. Upon the discovery of this
affair, Johan gave the lovers up to Zarrauth who
turned Dominique into a desecrated draug and
Sariel into a keen.
following spells:
Rolls:
Characters who succeed on a DC 14 Intelligence
(Religion) check to examine the chapel realize the chapel
is dedicated to Arawn, god of life and the dead.
Characters who succeed on a DC 15 Strength check can
break through an enclosed tomb.
Treasure
If the tome of the abyss is located here, it is found in one of
the tombs. Within one of the tombs is a long-dead cleric
wearing cloth-of-gold vestment (25 gp), a silver bracelet with a
jade stone (100 gp), and mithral (chain shirt) armor.
8. Barracks
Several large cabinets and tables have been thrown about this
room, bedrolls strewn like corpses. A large floor-length mirror
leans against the eastern wall.
In the corner of the room is the crumpled, partially burnt ball
of parchment that is the handout, Shevite’s command
missive.
Characters can see the secret doorway to the office (area 11).
Treasure
Within the cabinets are three chain mails, five daggers, seven
torches, a wooden shield, a tinderbox, and a set of playing
dice.
9. Library
Surrounding the walls are several shelves full of books. A spiral
staircase leads up to a second floor.
Three wights patrol this area. Once the personal bodyguards
for Velthor, they were eventually sacrificed and raised up as
wights. They fight until destroyed.
deeds of the Flaengin with the newest tapestry depicting
The books in this library contain books on politics, history,
poetry, and the arcane. Notably among the collection are
books on demons, devils, elementals, celestials, and the
different planes of existence.
Rolls:
Characters who succeed on a DC 17 Intelligence (Arcana)
check find a spellbook. On a failure the book of caught
thieves is found.
Development
If combat breaks out here, the monsters in the wizard’s study
(area 14) become aware of the characters’ presence.
Treasure
If the tome of the abyss is located here, it is found in the
bookshelves. A spellbook can be found here with the
3rd level: animate dead, vampiric touch, counterspell
4th level: dimension door, arcane eye, confusion
10. Waiting Room
An embroidered carpet depicting the Flaengin crest is laid
over the wooden floor with a settee on one end and a mirror
on the other. Two suits of armor stand between two doors on
the north and south walls, respectively.
Two animated armours have been placed here to prevent
anyone from entering the office (area 11) or the back room
(area 12.a). If a character attempts to enter either guarded
door, the animated armor attacks until destroyed. If the crest
of Flaengin is shown to the animated armors, the constructs
let the bearers pass.
Rolls:
Characters who roll a DC 14 Intelligence (Investigation)
check while examining the animated armors realize they
are guardians and a command word or physical symbol is
required for them to stand down.
11. Office
A banner has been torn from the walls and flung across a desk.
Tapestries have been torn, their rags still hanging from the
wall. There’s a door on the south wall.
Rolls:
Characters who succeed on a DC 16 Wisdom
(Perception) check notice the false paneling on the walls
are secret doors on the north and east walls.
Characters who make a DC 12 Intelligence (History)
check understand that the tapestries reveal the heroic
Johan in his victories. On a success of 5 or more, a crab-
shaped figure is seen in the tapestry corner (Zarrauth).
Treasure
In the desk is a wax seal depicting the Flaengin crest (10 gp).
Next to the seal are 3 potions of greater healing.
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 12a. Back Room Within the cabinet is a badly damaged spellbook. Only the
last page has been left unburnt and is a handout, Velthor’s
Within this room are barrels and crates that have been busted
private journal.
open, their contents either rotten or crushed. A large safe has
been left upturned and leans against the backdoor. A Fiend skull origins
desiccated skeleton lies on the floor. Johan enlisted the house wizard, Velthor, in
procuring the tome of the abyss and summoning
Zarrauth. As Johan became corrupted, Velthor
This room was broken apart during the fighting. attempted to stop him by warning Havar.

Unfortunately, Havar supported Johan’s actions,
Acid Trap: A cache of acid is placed behind the safe door to and Velthor was sacrificed to Zarrauth before being
stop thieves. Characters who succeed on a DC 14 raised up as a fiend skull with the quasit
Intelligence (Investigation) check while trying to open the summoned to keep an eye on the former wizard.
door notice that the vault door seems tethered to something.
This grants advantage on any Dexterity saving throw made to
avoid the effects of the attack. If the trap is sprung, every
character within 5 feet of the safe must make a DC 15

Dexterity saving throw. Characters take 13 (3d6) acid Rolls:

damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a
successful one.
dried blood in the center of the room.
Rolls:
Characters who roll a successful DC 15 Wisdom
(Perception) check notice the false door behind the wall.
Characters who roll a DC 18 Dexterity check with a set of
thieves’ tools can open the vault door.
Treasure
Inside the vault is 600 gp, a large sack of 20 quartz (40 gp
each), and a periapt of healing.
12b. Staircase
Within this narrow room, a staircase leads up to the second
level.
13. Servant Hallway
Dust and empty sconces are set along the walls with a few
doors providing escape in this dark hallway.
A swarm of crawling claws (see Stat Blocks) patrol this
Characters who succeed on a DC 13 Wisdom
(Perception) check notice a twenty-foot circle of ash and
Characters who succeed on a DC 15 Intelligence
(Investigation) check realize there is an odd flickering
behind the skull eye sockets.
Characters who succeed on a DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana)
check realize the circle was used to summon extraplanar
beings. On a success of five or more they understand it
was used to summon a powerful demon.
Characters who succeed on a DC 16 Intelligence (Nature)
check realize the light sources are will-o’-wisps.
Development
Zarrauth will appear in the middle of the room when arriving
under his own power by the light of the full moon, or if
summoned here once more by the players. If combat breaks
out the monsters in the library (area 9) become aware of the
party’s presence and arrive by spiral staircase at the end of
the second round.
Treasure
Within the cabinet are a pair of robes. On the laboratory table
are three potions of greater healing, a potion of giant
strength, a potion of heroism, and a potion of mind reading.

hallway.

14. Wizard’s Study

A spiral staircase leads up to a chamber lit up by two lamps on
sconces. A cot is in the corner, next to a cabinet and a wizard’s
laboratory is on a nearby table. A skull and several potions are
on top of the laboratory. A large mirror with an ornate frame
rests set on the northern wall.

A fiend skull (see Stat Blocks), a quasit, and two will-o-

wisps can be found here, with the fiend skull pretending to
be an inanimate skull. If aware of the character’s presence the
quasit turns invisible. The will-o’-wisps do not attack until a
character is prone or is knocked unconscious.

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15. Command Room
A table has been thrown over with a crinkled map draped over
it. Several wooden chairs have been placed around this room
along with an overturned bookshelf. Walkways can be
accessed on the north and west walls with doors on the
southern wall. Light comes from three sconces placed around
this room.
Three will-o’-wisps can be found here, pretending to be
lights. They attack if the party interacts with them or attempts
to take a short or long rest. When the party leaves this area,
they will turn invisible and attempt to follow the party,
attacking them in their next combat encounter.
Treasure
Rolls:
Characters who succeed on a DC 16 Intelligence (Nature)
check realize the light sources are will-o’-wisps.
Characters who succeed on a DC 14 Intelligence (History)
check realize that the map shows the region around the
Flaengin manor with markings indicating Flaengin’s plan
for expansion.
Characters who succeed on a DC 13 Wisdom
(Perception) check notice a twenty-foot circle of ash and
dried blood in the center of the room.
Characters who succeed on a DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana)
check realize it was used to summon extraplanar beings.
On a success of five or more they understand it was used
to summon a powerful demon.
Development
Zarrauth will appear in the middle of the room when arriving
under his own power by the light of the full moon, or if
summoned here once more by the players.
16. Guard Commander Quarters
The door is locked.
This room possesses only a bed, a dressing wardrobe, and a
desk and chair in the corner. A decaying body hangs from one
of the wooden beams around the ceiling. The only entrance is
the doorway on the northern wall.
The body is Shevite’s aide who hung himself during the
attack.
hard for the family glory, or how Havar has been distracted
Rolls:
Characters who roll a DC 15 Dexterity check with a set of
thieves’ tools can unlock the door.
Treasure
If the tome of the abyss is located here, it is found within the
desk. Within the wardrobe is a set of plate armor, and a metal
shield. In the desk drawer is a potion of greater healing and
200 gp.
17. Supply Room
Barrels and crates are piled up, leaving a narrow pathway
between the wooden staircase leading downward and the
door. A window is on the western wall overlooking the great
hall.
Within this room are stacks of barrels and supplies. Most of
the supplies are spoiled and useless.
Rolls:
Characters who roll a DC 16 Wisdom (Perception) check
find the treasure hidden among the barrels.
Hidden behind a barrel is a large sack of 250 sp, 391 cp, and
a large piece of amber (30 gp).
18. Walkway
This narrow wooden walkway with a waist-high guardrail
connects two parts of the upper floor overlooking the great
hall.
If the characters have not yet explored the great hall (area 5)
two shadows can be found here. Characters who fall from
the walkway take 3d6 points of bludgeoning damage.
Development
If combat breaks out here, the monsters in the great hall
(area 5) become aware of the party’s presence.
19. Drawing Room
This room had once been set up with smooth walls, luxurious
carpets, plush settees, and beautiful tapestries depicting the
Flaengin crest. Now everything is covered in dried blood with
a desiccated corpse stretched over an ornate wood table.
There are doors on the southern and northern walls, and
wretched crying can be heard from behind the southern wall.
Sitting in the chair is a ghost along with three zombies
sprawled on the chairs. The ghost is the spirit of Morgan
Flaengin, mother of Johan and wife of Havar. Morgan will let
the party know about her family, how Johan is working so
lately. She also explains how the babe, Evar Flaengin, the
“future” of Flaengin is just crying for a toy. Unless the players
offer a toy – one can be found in the servant quarters (area 4)
– Morgan will not allow the characters to enter the bedroom
hallway (area 20). Should the party attempt to open the door
or attack, the zombies and Morgan fight until destroyed.
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 Roleplaying Morgan
Morgan was ignorant of Johan’s demonic pact.
Busy with raising her grandchild, Morgan was killed
in her sleep during Zarrauth’s rampage and rose as
a ghost. Morgan’s only goal is to end Evar’s crying.
Morgan will be pleasant to the characters, and will
act as if unaware of her undead form.
by Zarrauth, Johan believed Evar was a lovechild between
Rolls:
Characters who succeed on a DC 21 Wisdom
(Persuasion) check can convince Morgan to allow them
through into the bedroom hallway (area 20) by promising
they can make the baby stop crying.
20. Bedroom Hallway
This once beautiful hallway has been left to wither. Scratches
rake across the bluish paint while the wooden floorboards
creak in protest.
This hallway connects the kitchen to the royal chambers. If
characters make no attempt at stealth the floorboards creak
loudly.
Treasure
Rolls:
Characters can succeed on a DC 12 Dexterity (Stealth)
check to avoid making any noise when walking across the
hallway.
Development
Should the characters make any noise, the monsters in the
drawing room (area 19) become aware of their presence and
arrive after one round.
21a. Havar/Morgan’s Quarters
This somewhat austere room has a large bed on the west side
of the room opposite a fireplace with several chairs arranged
around it, and a large cabinet to one side. The furniture and
carpet are stained almost black with dried blood.
slaughtering anyone they encounter.
Treasure
Within the cabinet are six sets of fine noble clothes. Within
the drawer is a jewelry box containing three jade bracelets
(50 gp each), a gold ring (20 gp), and a silver and diamond
necklace (200 gp).
21b. Privy Chamber
The sharp stench of an unclean toilet and a washbasin can be
found here.
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22a. Johan/Sariel’s Quarters
A large mirror is situated on one corner of the room alongside
two chairs, an ornate cabinet, a desk, and a once beautiful bed
with stained sheets. Crying comes from a large crib by the
corner of the room. There is a wooden door on the southern
wall.
Johan and Sariel had a son named Evar. However, corrupted
Sariel and Dominique and killed the baby in a fit of rage.
Given over to Zarrauth as a sacrifice, Evar has been reborn as
a corrupted slaymate. The slaymate attempts to lure
characters to the crib before attacking anyone who comes
close to it. If the slaymate is presented with a doll it will not
attack the characters unless attacked.
Underneath the bed is a cluster of badly burned or destroyed
papers with scribbling on them. Only one of the papers is
legible and is the handout, Johan’s ramblings.
Rolls:
Characters who succeed on a DC 16 Intelligence (Arcana)
check realize that the cries are not coming from a normal
baby but an entity of unnatural origin.
If the tome of the abyss is located here, it is found under the
bed. Characters who search the room find a set of plate mail
as well as a +1 longsword, the ancestral sword of House
Flaengin.
22b. Privy Chamber
Only an empty hole remains where the toilet used to be, along
with a dry wash basin.
Conclusion
If the characters do not destroy Zarrauth before the end of
the night, Zarrauth and any remaining monsters within the
manor escape and rampage through the village of Ush,
Should Zarrauth be defeated the portal is destroyed, leaving
behind a mewling mane, strangled by a golden chain with the
pendant of House Flaengin (40 gp). This sodden mane is all
that is left of the once-proud noble heir Johan Flaengin. It is
up to characters to decide what to do with his remains
though nothing short of a wish spell could bring him back to
his former self. Regardless of how they deal with him, the
effects around the manor melt away like dew as a new sun
rises. When the characters arrive back at the Maced Bear
only one of the few remaining guards left greets them,
informing them that Havar does not wish to be disturbed
before handing them 10 gp each, all that remains of House
Flaengin’s wealth. Should the characters barge in the Maced
Bear tavern they find Havar having hung himself, along with a
suicide note explaining he could not bear living with the guilt
and loss of his family’s stature, thus ending House Flaengin.

Appendix
Magic Spells
Enslave Demon
4th-level conjuration
Casting Time: 1 hour
Range: 60 ft
Components: V,S, M (a vial of blood and the ashes from a
humanoid killed within the past 24 hours)
Duration: Concentration, up to 3 hours
You utter foul words, summoning one demon from the
chaos of the Abyss. You choose the demon’s type. If you know
the demon’s name you can summon the specific demon. The
demon appears in an unoccupied space you can see within
range, and the demon disappears when it drops to 0 hit
points or when it is dismissed.
Demon Summoned DC Charisma saving throw
Dretch DC 5
Quasit DC 10
Vrock DC 15
Hezrou DC 20
Glabrezu DC 25
Marilith DC 27
Balor DC 30
they are written by demonic cults looking to spread their
On the turn the demon is summoned you must make a DC
Charisma saving throw. On a success you can command it for
up to 3 hours or request a boon. Roll initiative for the demon,
which has its own turns. When you summon it and on each of
your turns thereafter, you can issue it a verbal command as a
free action, telling it what it must do on its next turn. If you
issue no command, it spends its turn attacking any creature
within reach that has attacked it.
required spells to summon a demon, bind it, and create a pact
If a boon is requested a pact is created and the demon will
carry out the wording of the requested pact as it sees fit (at
the DM’s discretion). It disappears if it no longer has hit
points, is unable to carry out the pact, or is dismissed as
stated under the terms of the pact. A requested boon could
retrieve an artifact from the abyss or slay the king in another
kingdom. A demon may make a request in exchange for
carrying out the requested boon, such as the sacrifice of a
maiden. Alternatively, you can make another successful
Charisma saving throw with disadvantage to compel the
summoned demon to carry out the pact.
demons. Characters who read through the book can cast
enslave demon with a 10% failure rate. The spell can only be
At the end of 3 hours, or at the completion of a pact, or on a
failed Charisma saving throw your control of the demon ends.
If you stop concentrating on the spell before it reaches its full
duration, an uncontrolled demon doesn’t disappear if it still
has hit points.
As part of casting the spell, you can form a circle on the
ground with the blood and ashes used as material
components. The circle is large enough to encompass your
space or the demon’s space. While the spell lasts, the
summoned demon must succeed on a DC 18 Strength check
to cross the circle or harm it, and it can’t target anyone
outside the circle barrier. Using the material component in
this manner consumes it when the spell ends.
Every time the same demon is summoned the DC of the
saving throw increases by 1.
Magic Items
Book of Caught Thieves
Wondrous item, rare
Characters who attempt to read this book find that it lectures
the characters on the folly of stealing, and have to make a DC
15 Wisdom saving throw. On a failure the character is
blinded for 24 hours. This effect counts as a curse and can be
removed with a greater restoration. The book can be read
3/day.
Tome of the Abyss
Wondrous item, very rare (requires attunement by a wizard,
warlock)
The path to summoning the denizens of the Abyss is not easy,
but possible with a copy of this foul text that circulates more
frequently than more renowned tomes. Some wonder how
many of these simplified tomes were created. Some guess
worship or wizards recording attained knowledge. Still
others postulate a more insidious source: those looking to
allow more mortals to attempt to weaken the barrier between
the planes.
This slim tome bound in human skin contains scribbled notes
and edits over its abyssal script. The text provides a cursory
overview of the variety of demons of the Abyss, as well as the
with it.
Whenever an evil character reads through the tome, that
creature must make a DC 8 Wisdom saving throw. On a
failed save the creature’s alignment shifts one step closer to
chaotic evil. The DC increases by +1 every time the same
creature reads through the tome. If a character spends 48
hours over a period of no more than 6 days studying the
book’s contents, that creature gains an advantage on all
Intelligence (Arcana) checks related to the Abyssal plane and
cast 1/day. On a failure, a demon does not show up and the
caster takes 10 (3d6) psychic damage.
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Player Handouts
Handout 1: New servant letter

Handout 2: Sariel love letter

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Handout 3: Velthor private journal

Handout 4: Shevite’s command missive

Handout 4: Johan's ramblings

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Name Pronunciation Guide

Johan Flaengin III jo-HAN FLAY-gin Third
Havar Flaengin HAY-var FLAY-gin
Morgan Flaengin MOR-GAN FLAY-gin
Dominique Flaengin DOM-in-ic FLAY-gin
Sariel Flaengin SA-real FLAY-gin
Evar Flaengin e-VAR FLAY-gin
Velthor VEL-thor
Shevite Manin SHE-vite Ma-NIN
Zarrauth Za-RRouth
Helverz HEL-Vrez

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Corrupted Slaymate
Corrupted Slaymates are what remains of a dark, necrotic
ritual attempting to extract the essence of youth. These
undead babes always seek to drain the life that was stolen
from them.
Corrupted Slaymate
Small undead, chaotic evil
Armor Class 15
Hit Points 31 (7d8)
Speed 20 ft.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
12 (+1) 16 (+3) 10 (+0) 11 (+0) 11 (+0) 10 (+0)
Saving Throws Dex +5, Con +2, Wis +2
Skills Acrobatics +5, Insight +4, Perception +4,
Stealth +7
Damage Immunities necrotic, poison
Condition Immunities exhaustion, paralyzed,
poisoned
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14
Languages understands Common
Challenge 3 (700 XP)
Sneak Attack (1/Turn). The slaymate deals an extra 5
(2d4) damage when it hits a target with a weapon
attack and has advantage on the attack roll, or when
the target is within 5 ft. of an ally of the slaymate
that isn't incapacitated and the slaymate doesn't
have disadvantage on the attack roll.
Nimble Escape. The slaymate can take the
Disengage or Hide action as a bonus action on
each of its turns.
Freedom of Movement. The slaymate ignores
difficult terrain, and magical effects can't reduce its
speed or cause it to be restrained. It can spend 5
feet of movement to escape from nonmagical
restraints or being grappled.
Ambusher. The slaymate has advantage on attack
rolls against any creature it has surprised.
Actions
Diseased Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit,
reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (2d4 + 2) slashing
damage. The target must succeed on a DC 13
Constitution saving throw or their Strength and
Constitution score is reduced by 1d4. After 24
hours the target can make another saving throw to
end this effect. This disease can be cured by magic
such as lesser restoration or heal.
Bolstering Touch (3/Turn). A slaymate can touch an
undead creature to grant it a +1 to attack and
damage rolls and advantage on wisdom saving
throws for 1 minute.
Desecrated Draug
Medium undead, neutral
Armor Class 16 (chain mail)
Hit Points 136 (16d8 + 64)
Speed 30 ft.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
18 (+4) 14 (+2) 18 (+4) 13 (+1) 16 (+3) 18 (+4)
Saving Throws Str +6, Con +6, Wis +5, Cha +6
Damage Vulnerabilities radiant
Damage Resistances psychic
Damage Immunities necrotic, poison
Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion,
frightened, paralyzed, poisoned, stunned
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13
Languages the languages it knew in life
Challenge 4 (1,100 XP)
Desecrated Weapons. The draug's weapon attacks
are magical.
Regeneration. The draug regains 10 hit points at the
start of its turn if it has at least 1 hit point. If the
revenant takes fire or radiant damage, this trait
doesn't function at the start of the draug's next
turn. The draug's body is destroyed only if it starts
its turn with 0 hit points and doesn't regenerate.
Spellcasting. The draug is a 1st-level spellcaster. Its
spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 13, +5
to hit with spell attacks). The draug has the
following cleric spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): chill touch, thaumaturgy
1st level (3 slots): false life, ray of sickness
Undead Fortitude. If damage reduces the draug to 0
hit points, it must make a Constitution saving
throw with a DC of 5 + the damage taken, unless
the damage is radiant or from a critical hit. On a
success, the draug drops to 1 hit point instead.
Actions
Multiattack. The draug makes two mace attacks.
Mace. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft.,
one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage
plus 3 (1d6) necrotic damage.
Polluted Essence (2/day). Every non-undead, non-
construct, non-fiend creature within 15 feat of the
draug must make a wisdom saving throw. On a
failure, a target takes 3(1d6) necrotic damage and
is vulnerable to necrotic damage. The target can
repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its
turn, with disadvantage if it is within 30 feet of the
draug. On a failure, the target takes an additional
3(1d6) necrotic damage. The target ends the
polluted condition on itself on a success.
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 Desecrated Draug Helverz
A Desecrated Draug is a former cleric who forsook their faith Helverz is a demon whose physical body was destroyed in a
in a deal with a dark power. Emissaries of death, their very botched summoning leaving behind only a shadowy form.
presence pollutes the living.

Fiend Skull
A skull wrapped in a bluish flame, Fiend Skulls are wizards
slain and corrupted to serve the dark powers that raised
them.

Fiend Skull
Tiny undead, neutral evil

Armor Class 13
Hit Points 40 (9d4 + 18)
Speed 0 ft., fly 40 ft. (hover) Helverz
Medium fiend (demon), chaotic evil
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA Armor Class 15
1 (-5) 17 (+3) 14 (+2) 16 (+3) 10 (+0) 11 (+0) Hit Points 66 (12d8 + 12)
Speed 40 ft., fly 40 ft.
Skills Arcana +7, Perception +2
Damage Resistances lightning, necrotic, piercing; STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from
nonmagical attacks 1 (-5) 17 (+3) 12 (+1) 14 (+2) 13 (+1) 14 (+2)
Damage Immunities cold, fire, poison
Condition Immunities charmed, frightened, Saving Throws Dex +6, Cha +5
paralyzed, poisoned, prone Skills Perception +4, Stealth +9
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 12 Damage Vulnerabilities radiant
Languages Abyssal, Common Damage Resistances acid, fire, necrotic, thunder;
Challenge 4 (1,100 XP) bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from
nonmagical weapons
False Appearance. When the fiend skull is not Damage Immunities cold, lightning, poison
shedding light and is motionless, it is Condition Immunities exhaustion, frightened,
indistinguishable from a humanoid skull. grappled, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned, prone,
restrained
Magic Resistance. The skull has advantage on saving Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 14
throws against spells and other magical effects. Languages Abyssal, Common, telepathy 120 ft.
Illumination. The skull sheds dim light in a 30-foot Challenge 5 (1,800 XP)
radius. It can alter the radius as a bonus action.
Shadow Stealth. While in dim light or darkness,
Regeneration. The skull regains 2d4 hit points at the Helverz can take the Hide action as a bonus action.
start of its turn if it has at least 1 hit point.
Spellcasting. The skull is a 5th-level spellcaster. Its Sunlight Weakness. While in sunlight, the shadow
spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 13, has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on
Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.
+5 to hit with spell attacks). The skull has the
following wizard spells prepared:
Incorporeal Movement. The Helverz can move

through other creatures and objects as if they were
Cantrips (at will): mage hand
difficult terrain. It takes 55 (1d10) force damage if
1st level (3 slots): magic missile, shield
it ends its turn inside an object.
2nd level (2 slots): misty step, flaming sphere

3rd level (1 slot): fireball Actions

Actions
Multiattack. The skull uses Necrotic Ray twice
Necrotic Ray. Ranged Spell Attack: +5 to hit, range
30 ft., one target. Hit: 10 10 (3d6) necrotic
damage.
Multiattack. Helverz makes two attacks with his
Claws.
Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 10 ft.,
one creature. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) psychic damage, or
if Helverz had advantage on the attack roll, 17(4d6
+3) psychic damage.

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Keen
Keens are elves that were killed in a severe moment of
hopelessness and forced to be re-animated by dark magic.
Unless controlled by their master they wander the lands
crying out in their despair.
Swarm of Crawling Claws
Hands harvested on battlefields and execution squares, a
swarm of crawling claws are created by dark spellcasters
seeking many hands for their labors.

Keen Keen Hearing and Sight. The keen has advantage on

Medium undead, chaotic evil Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or
sight.
Armor Class 13 Magic Resistance. The keen has advantage on saving
Hit Points 58 (13d8) throws against spells and other magical effects.
Speed 0 ft., fly 50 ft. (hover)
Actions
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA Corrupting Touch. Melee Spell Attack: +4 to hit, reach
5ft., one target. Hiit: (3d6 + 2) necrotic damage.
1 (-5) 14 (+2) 10 (+0) 12 (+1) 12 (+1) 17 (+3)
Horrifying Visage. Each non-undead creature within 60
Saving Throws Wis +3, Cha +5 feet of the keen that can see her must succeed on a DC
Damage Resistances acid, cold, fire, lightning, thunder; 13 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened for 1
bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical minute. A frightened target can repeat the saving throw
attacks at the end of each of its turns, with disadvantage if the
Damage Immunities poison banshee is within line of sight, ending the effect on
Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion, frightened, itself on a success. If a target's saving throw is
grappled, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned, prone, successful or the effect ends for it, the target is
restrained immune to the keen Horrifying Visage for the next 24
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11 hours.
Languages the languages it knew in life Cry (1/Day). The keen releases a mournful cry. This cry
Challenge 4 (1,100 XP) has no effect on constructs and undead. All other
creatures within 40 feet of her that can hear her must
Incorporeal Movement. The keen can move through make a DC 14 Constitution saving throw. On a failure,
other creatures and objects as if they were difficult a creature takes 55 (10d10) psychic damage, or half as
terrain. It takes 5 (1d10) force damage if it ends its much damage on a successful save.
turn inside an object.

Swarm of Crawling Claws Languages understands Common

Medium swarm of Tiny undead, neutral evil Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)

Armor Class 12 Swarm. The swarm can occupy another creature's space
Hit Points 36 (8d8) and vice versa, and the swarm can move through any
Speed 30 ft., climb 30 ft. opening large enough for a ???. The swarm can't regain
hit points or gain temporary hit points.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA Turn Immunity. The claws have advantage on saving
throws against any effect that turns undead.
15 (+2) 14 (+2) 11 (+0) 5 (-3) 10 (+0) 4 (-3)
Actions
Damage Resistances bludgeoning, piercing, slashing
Damage Immunities poison Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 0 ft., one
Condition Immunities charmed, frightened, grappled, target in the swarm's space. Hit: 7 (2d4+1)
paralyzed, petrified, poisoned, prone, restrained, bludgeoning or slashing damage, or 3 (1d4+1)
stunned bludgeoning or slashing damage if the swarm has half
Senses blindsight 30 ft. (blind beyond this radius), of its hit points or fewer.
passive Perception 10

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