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Table of Contents
The Soulmonger
Adventure Background ....................................................................................... 3
Adventure Summary ............................................................................................... 5
Adventure Hooks .......................................................................................................... 5
Dramatis Personae ...................................................................................................... 5
Sidebar: Ilmater ............................................................................................................... 16
Area 7: The Sick Bay ................................................................................................. 16
Area 8: Crafting Area ............................................................................................... 16
Area 9: The Old Pond .............................................................................................. 16
Area 10: Igach's Lair ................................................................................................... 17

The Tower Golem ............................................................................................................ 5 Appendices

Logrimm Stonesmasher ........................................................................................... 5
Squatnose ....................................................................................................................................... 6
Igach ...................................................................................................................................................... 6
Mara Lionbleeder ............................................................................................................... 6
Blind Monk ................................................................................................................................. 7
Azaketh ............................................................................................................................................. 7
Table: Azaketh's Collection of Souls ..................................................... 7
Sidebar: Devil's Contracts .................................................................................... 7
Part 1: The Village of Longbarrow
Sidebar: Longbarrow: General Features ......................................... 8
Area 1: Sleeping Giant Inn ................................................................................... 8
Sidebar: Mara Lionbleeder ................................................................................. 9
Area 2: Glaim's Shop ................................................................................................. 10
Area 3a: Hangman's Den ..................................................................................... 10
Area 3b: The Underbelly ..................................................................................... 11
Sidebar: Skor Thunderarse ............................................................................. 11
Area 4: The Long Barrow .................................................................................. 11
Area 5: Rogar's Abode ............................................................................................. 12
Special Events ...................................................................................................................... 12
Blind Monk ............................................................................................................................. 12
Concluding the Adventure ....................................................................... 15
Continuing the Adventure ....................................................................... 15
Appendix A: Monsters & NPC .......................................................... 18
Mara Lionbleeder .......................................................................................................... 18
Skor Thunderarse .......................................................................................................... 19
Blind Monk ............................................................................................................................. 19
Rogar ................................................................................................................................................ 20
Merchant .................................................................................................................................... 20
Appendix B: Items ................................................................................................... 21
Appendix C: Random Names ............................................................. 22
Appendix D: Devil's Contract ............................................................ 23
Credits & Afterword ........................................................................................... 23
Appendix E: Maps ................................................................................................... 25
Longbarrow ........................................................................................................................... 25
Abandoned Monastery ........................................................................................... 26
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The Soulmonger
Chapter 1 of the Saga about Logrimm's Tower Golem
By Christian Eichhorn
"The soul of a mortal is far too precious to
be wasted after his death. Why not leave it
with the people who appreciate its beauty?"
- Azaketh
The village of Longbarrow faces a dire threat. Dozens
of devils besiege the village to relieve the inhabitants
of their souls. It is up to the heroes to put an end to the
machinations of Igach, a sly devil in services of
Azaketh. Seek out the source of the devil incursion,
and deliver the helpless villagers!
This adventure is designed for 3-7 2nd to 4th level
characters and is optimized for 5 characters with an
average party level (APL) of 3. Igach's Reign of Terror
is the first of two chapters about the events
surrounding Logrimm's Tower. The second chapter
The Tower Golem deals with Logrimm's Tower itself
and the characters' struggle to reach the top. With
only minor adjustments, The Soulmonger can also
serve as a one-shot adventure independent from
Chapter 2. The saga about Logrimm's Tower Golem is
part of the Greenfields Adventure Series, a collection
of adventures set in and around the Greenfields. The
first part is Ravenhome's Plight.
To run this adventure, you ideally need a copy of the
Player's Handbook (PHB), the Monster Manual (MM),
and Volo's Guide to Monsters (VGTM). If a monster
name is formatted in bold, like an impimp, it means that
the characters encounter this monster and a fight
might erupt. If a passive check is called, like a passive
Wisdom (Survival) of 15 to find a hidden trail, it
means that a character succeeds if he or she has a
passive Wisdom (Survival) score of 15 or higher even
if the player hasn't explicitly stated that the character
searches for tracks. The DC for an active or passive
check does not differ.
To determine whether you should consider adjusting
the adventure, add up the total levels of all the
characters and divide the total by the number of
characters (rounding .5 or greater up; .4 or less down).
This is the group's APL. To approximate the party
strength for the adventure, consult the following table.
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Determining Party Strength
    Party Composition Party Strength
3-4 characters, APL less than Very weak
3-4 characters, APL equivalent Weak
3-4 characters, APL greater than Average
5 characters, APL less than Weak
5 characters, APL equivalent Average
5 characters, APL greater than Strong
6-7 characters, APL less than Average
6-7 characters, APL equivalent Strong
6-7 characters, APL greater than Very strong
Adventure Background
Logrimm Stonesmasher was a half-orc wizard of some
renown. His greatest achievement was the
construction of a gargantuan golem which he used to
travel the world. He engineered the golem to look and
function as a tower, making it his home and trusted
companion. Some years ago Logrimm relocated his
Tower to the vicinity of Longbarrow, a small village in
the Greenfields. The Greenfields are a verdant region
of the Sword Coast, located north of Amn and the
Cloud Peaks. Logrimm wanted to spend his waning
years in the vicinity of the Cloud Peaks, where his
foster parents live in a minor dwarven kingdom
named Granitehome. 3 years after Logrimm moved
the golem to this location he died peacefully in his
sleep, having accomplished almost everything he
hoped for during his life. His passing was mourned by
his faithful apprentice Squatnose and his Tower.
After Logrimm's death, Squatnose attempted to master
the powers of the Tower. However, the goblin failed
miserably. Squatnose may have had the needed talent,
but he did not have the mental fortitude to dominate
the Tower. Strange and dangerous floors were added
to the Tower because of his lack of control. The most
hazardous addition was a shifting portal which
connects the Tower to the Nine Hells from time to
time. Many aberrations and fiends managed to enter
the Prime Material Plane through this portal, most of
which now roam the countryside surrounding the
Tower.
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Squatnose was overpowered and imprisoned by one
such devil named Azaketh. The devil found the portal
and immediately recognized the potential of the
Tower. He attempted to wrest control over Tower by
torturing Squatnose. However, the goblin remained
steadfast. The thought of his father's Tower and dear
friend falling into the hands of a filthy devil unleashed
Squatnose's true potential, and he endured where
others would have faltered. The connection between
him and the Tower steadied Squatnose as well, but the
additional strain on the Tower lead to an even greater
destabilization of the Tower's integrity. Therefore
Azaketh shifted his efforts and now tries to influence
Squatnose. His reasoning was that if he could bend the
goblin to his will, he might gather information about
the inner workings of the Tower. Squatnose has thus
far resisted Azaketh's attempts, but he can't hold out
forever.
In the meantime, Azaketh is trying to gather power
and allies. He summons lesser devils and sends them to
nearby villages to terrorize the populace. His servants
press the mortals for their souls through cunning and
force.
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The devils collect the contracts they acquire and
teleport them directly to Azaketh. The contracts
include a special clause which allows Azaketh to
transfer them to any other being of his choice. He
collects these contracts as bargaining chips he can use
to acquire the help of devils more powerful than
himself.
One such village terrorized by Azaketh's servants is
Longbarrow, where public life has come to a standstill
in the recent weeks. Several devils have made their
home in Longbarrow, where they wander the streets
in the hopes of tricking the next person. The
inhabitants of Longbarrow have become accustomed
to the fiends but try to stay clear of them. Many
villagers have already sold their souls. Those who
haven't are pestered by the devils as well as other
villagers, who can free themselves from the
obligations of their contracts by gathering 100
additional souls. The rare traveler who comes through
the village is tricked into signing a contract. The
villagers who still possess their souls are prohibited
from leaving the village. However, the people who
already signed a contract can come and go as they
please.
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Adventure Summary
Part 1: The Village of Longbarrow.
The characters arrive in the village of Longbarrow and
are confronted with the problem the villagers face.
The characters meet several villagers who have had
enough of the devils and either promise a reward or
help to dispose of them.
Part 2: The Abandoned Monastery
Eventually, the characters must challenge Igach, a devil
assigned as warden of Longbarrow by Azaketh. He
resides in an abandoned monastery not far from the
village.
Adventure Hooks
You may use one of the following hooks to start off
the adventure.
Smoke in the Distance
The characters return from a successful adventure. In
the distance they see smoke rising from several
chimneys. A little village offers a bed for the night and
some food for an empty stomach. The characters make
their way to the local inn where they are greeted by
the distressed landlord, Nazon Grask. He says the
characters are required to sign the proper forms before
they can rest at his inn. The proper forms are the
contract Nazon has signed with a devil (Appendix C).
A Pesky Imp
The characters rest in a small clearing and are
approached by an imp. The imp bothers them about a
contract. The tiny devil wants to acquire their souls
and offers riches beyond imagination, presenting one
of Azaketh's contracts (Appendix C). While the imp is
telling the characters about the offer, a man catches up
to the imp. The man accuses the imp of throwing his
son down a well to get him to sign a contract. The imp
turns invisible and makes a run for it while cackling
loudly. The man's name is Famum Bunnud, and he
tells the characters about Longbarrow's fate.
The Lord's Alliance's Call
A refugee from Longbarrow made his way to
Greenest. He reported the devil incursion to the
officials, who in turn appealed to the Lord's Alliance.
A lucrative sum of 500 gp was set aside for a party of
eager adventurers willing to help the villagers. With
an advance payment of 25 gp in their pockets, the
characters set out to seek fame and glory. A fortnight
later, the party arrives at Longbarrow, weary from the
forced march. They stand on the hill overlooking
Longbarrow, readying themselves for adventure.
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Dramatis Personae
The Tower Golem
The Tower of Logrimm is a living being of immense
power, but needs a person who channels these powers
to create order and an environment suitable for
habitation. The Tower is made up of several levels.
The number of levels depends on the mental prowess
and experience of its dominator. The levels can be of
different shapes, sizes or climates. It populates these
pocket dimensions with willing beings if need be. It is
also possible for the Tower to open portals to other
planes, and an unsuspecting visitor might end up
leaving the Tower without realizing it.
The Tower's first memory is of Logrimm's proud face.
Logrimm fashioned the Tower from the heart of a
stone giant, the essence of an earth elemental, and the
rubble of an ancient temple. After completing a
lengthy ritual, Logrimm found a small stone hut
standing on the ritual grounds. Since its birth, the
Tower has served Logrimm dutifully. They shared a
close bond, only rivaled by the bond between
Logrimm and his apprentice Squatnose. The Tower
greatly misses Logrimm and craves a new dominator
who can channel its immense power to create rather
than to destroy. Because of its deep connection with
the noble wizard Logrimm, the Tower resists Azaketh
with all its might.
The Tower kept one secret from Logrimm: When it
rests, it dreams. It dreams of the times when it was a
simple temple. Those are not real memories, however;
they are more akin to visions or fleeting feelings.
Sometimes it feels the urge to return to the place of its
birth.
Logrimm Stonesmasher
Logrimm was a half-orc, born to an orcish mother and
shunned by his tribe. He lacked the strength and
stamina needed to survive in the harsh North. As a
very young boy, he was beaten to a pulp and left for
dead in the mountains, to rid the tribe of dead weight.
A dwarven family came upon the dying half-orc, and
the twin children of the family pleaded with their
parents to save the young boy. Persuaded by the
children, the Stonesmashers cared for Logrimm until
he recovered. They were surprised by his intelligence
and gentle nature. He was tutored in the arcane arts
and did many good deeds for the dwarves. Eventually,
he became part of the clan, earning the name and the
recognition which were denied to him by his former
tribe.
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Squatnose
Squatnose is the new master of the Tower and stood
firm in the face of Azaketh's torture and persuasion
attempts. Logrimm adopted the goblin Squatnose after
finding him in a ditch while traveling the North.
Squatnose, still a baby, was abandoned by his tribe due
to his obscene ugliness. Or at least this is what
Logrimm assumed when he regarded the squealing
bundle. He carefully wrapped the infant in a blanket
and brought the goblin home. He taught Squatnose to
speak, write, and how to use the arcane arts. To
Logrimm's surprise, Squatnose had some actual talent.
Squatnose is a polite enough goblin thanks to
Logrimm's upbringing. But the goblin has retained
some of the mischievous nature passed down from his
blood relatives. He loves to play tricks on people and
goes through every chest and cabinet he can find. But
one immediately forgives this little rascal when he
looks at you with his trusting, puppy eyes. Squatnose
might not be the most careful wizard, but he is very
diligent in his studies, if only to learn new tricks.
Igach
Igach, a spined devil, was summoned by Azaketh and
assigned as warden of Longbarrow. Igach seldom
leaves the grounds of the monastery, but when he does
he goes into the village.
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He was last seen after he fought the village champion,
Mara Lionbleeder. After he humiliated her, no other
villager had the guts to challenge him.
Igach's imps steal wine and morsels from the village
and Igach feasts himself on the pilfered goods. As he
gets fatter and fatter, Igach thinks up insidious plans to
steal the villager's souls. He pretends to be content
with his current position but secretly hopes to be
promoted if he fulfills Azaketh's high quotas.
Mara Lionbleeder
The only resistance against the devils was mounted by
Mara Lionbleeder, who challenged Igach to a duel.
Alas, she lost and now wastes away at the local inn,
drinking one round of ale after the other. Mara was
once the village champion and trained to become a
paladin of the Order of the Knights of the Merciful
Sword. She had planned a journey in 1 or 2 years time
to Baldur's Gate to officially apply with the church of
Tyr. However, Mara lost her valor and her soul after
she was defeated by Igach. It was a humiliating defeat
that broke Mara. She thinks that the other villagers
look down on her because she failed to protect the
village. With the loss of her soul her dream to join the
church of Tyr was crushed. She regrets she was not
slain in battle. Now she drowns her sorrow in alcohol.
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Blind Monk
The Blind Monk was the last person living in the
ruined monastery before he was driven out by Igach.
Now he is a simple beggar who preaches endurance
and perseverance in the streets of Longbarrow. He
offers kind words to those who have lost their souls.
He took a vow to discard his name and now has none.
Therefore, he is simply called the Blind Monk by the
villagers and the name stuck – to his regret.
The Blind Monk had lived in the monastery since it
was founded and he plans to return to it when Igach
decides to leave or is dealt with. The man who was
destined to become the Blind Monk was once a feared
cutthroat and bandit. His eyes were gouged out by one
of his rivals, and he was left for dead. A group of
traveling monks found him on their way to
Longbarrow and nursed him back to health. This
happened over 100 years ago. He enjoyed the simple
lifestyle and decided to stay. He didn't falter, even after
all his brothers eventually died and the monastery fell
into obscurity. The village people supplied him with
food, he tended to his bees and was content – until the
devils came.
The Blind Monk is a cautious person who wants to
know everything there is to know about a person he is
dealing with. He often talks in metaphors and attempts
to conceal as much of himself as possible. The Blind
Monk also considers himself a strategist, and he does
not rush into danger blindly.
Azaketh
Azaketh was once a high-ranking devil. Due to a string
of failures, he was demoted and robbed of most of his
powers, but he kept his intellect and a thirst for
revenge. Before his demotion, he was the right hand of
Zirkex, who served Dispater himself. Azaketh was
almost ready to upstage Zirkex, but after Azaketh was
maimed in the Blood War he lost Zirkex's favor. Many
years after his downfall, he stumbled upon a portal
while patrolling the city of Dis. Having nothing to
lose, he stepped through the portal to investigate and
found himself in Logrimm's Tower.
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Sensing the Tower's innate power, instead of
returning to the Nine Hells or fleeing into the Prime
Material Plane, he decided to take control the Tower.
The Tower outright refused to accept Azaketh as its
dominator, and now Azaketh attempts to force
Squatnose into transferring the control to him.
Azaketh has in his possession soul contracts for the
following inhabitants of Longbarrow:
Azaketh's Collection of Souls
Name Ploy
Famum An imp threw Famum's son into a well and
Bunnud demanded Famum's soul to rescue the boy.
Coleh An imp poisoned Coleh's mother, and the
Neinad boy sold his soul to acquire the remedy.
A dwarven trader who thought he was
Nidgir renting a room by signing the contract
Strongpump Nazon Grask presented to him. He is
already on his way to Granitehome.
Nirdodd The village idiot who lost his soul in a game
Cli freaver of dice. The imp did not need to cheat.
An imp stole the deed to his inn and
Nazon Grask
threatened to give it to his hated brother.
Mara A proud woman who lost a duel against
Lionbleeder Igach. The price was her soul.
Colafra Sold her soul for an alchemy jug and spends
Twoshields her day eating mayonnaise.
Hendrik Sold his soul for a pair of wings and happily
Dayton lies over the village from time to time.
Devils' Contracts
There are always two copies of an infernal contract.
One stays with the signatory, and the other is sent to
the Nine Hells by the responsible devil. It is nigh
impossible to retrieve a contract once it is sent to
Baator. If both copies of a contract are destroyed, the
agreement is null and void.
A character knows about these facts with a
successful DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana or History)
check or if he or she has expert knowledge on the
subject.
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Part 1: The Village of Longbarrow
Enter Longbarrow. When the characters approach
the village, paraphrase or read out loud:
At rst glance, the village which lies before you looks
like any other village you've come across during your
travels. However, this idyllic picture is disturbed by
several strange creatures. Surprisingly, they seem to
roam the streets with impunity. You can see the
villagers try to avoid the winged beasts and duck away
as soon as they catch a glimpse of them.
A character who succeeds in a DC 10 Intelligence
(Arcana) check recognizes the creatures as imps
(MM 76). When the characters enter the village,
continue:
When the creatures see you walking into the village,
they look at you warily. Some of them turn into bats or
rats and scurry away. Others continue their business,
seemingly not impressed.
Area 1: Sleeping Giant Inn
The sign above the entrance of the largest building in
Longbarrow depicts a sleeping giant. The Sleeping
Giant Inn is owned by Nazon Grask (LN male human
commoner MM 345). The village folk used to gather
here to have a few drinks and a chat after a hard day's
work. All that changed when the devils showed up.
Now only Mara regularly frequents the inn. The other
regular patrons stay clear of the place because of
Nazon's obsessive attitude.
When the characters first enter the inn, paraphrase
or read out loud:
When you enter the room, you are greeted by a warm
re burning in the replace. A ne smell of pine smoke
permeates the air, produced by the crackling re. The
inn looks very clean. Almost spotless, in fact. A bald
man is feverishly wiping the tables. A hopeful look
enters his eyes when he sees you, and he greets you
with a nod. There is only one other patron here, a
woman sitting at the counter.
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Longbarrow: General Features
The village of Longbarrow is a small village in the
hinterlands. The settlement's general features are
summarized here:
Season & Weather. It is spring and temperatures
are rising. The weather is mild, despite occasional
cold winds.
Sights, Smells & Sounds. Longbarrow has to its
name only a dozen houses, a shop, an inn, and a
small shrine of Chauntea. The barrow that is the
village's namesake can be spotted on a small hill to
the west. To the south, a beautiful lake stretches to
the foot of the Cloud Peaks. The intimidating
mountain range dominates the view and reaches
high into the sky. A few miles to the north is an old
monastery standing on the crest of ahill. The smell of
rain and fresh snow still permeates the air which is
brought to the village by cold winds from the Cloud
Peaks. One can hear the sounds of industrious
woodchoppers and bleating farm animals. Peasants
are in the elds planting the rst seeds of the year
and the winter barley sprouts in the fallow.
Longbarrow's History. Longbarrow was founded
almost 100 years ago. The namesake of the village
was already present at this point, hinting at former
habitation. None of the villagers know anything
about the history predating the village founding. The
village is located along a trade road to Granitehome
which brought enough business to ensure the
survival of the village.
The Shrewd Landlord. Nazon recently sold his soul
and tries his hardest to press his patrons to give up
their souls for a meal or a bed for the night. Like many
other villagers, he hopes he can gather 100 souls to
buy himself out of his contract. He is sweating
profusely because of the pressure he is under. He drops
a cup or two from time to time, and his eyes dart
around the room seeking something. Maybe a way out
of his predicament? A character with a passive
Wisdom (Insight) of 13 notices Nazon's odd
behavior.
If the characters order food or drink, he presents
them his contract and proclaims that they need to
register before they can order anything. If the
characters study the contract closely, they find that a
person named Nidgir Strongpump signed Nazon's
contract. This may serve as a future plot point at your
discretion.
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When Nazon's attempt to gather additional signatures
(hopefully) fails, he tells the characters about his cruel
fate and the accursed devils which roam the village. He
asks the characters to visit Igach to convince him to
return the contracts. If the characters are not sure they
want to help Nazon, he tells them about the poor child
Coleh Neinad. Coleh sold his soul to get an antidote
for his sick mother. Surely the characters can find it in
their hearts to help!
A Lonely Woman. The woman sitting at the counter
is Mara Lionbleeder (Appendix A). If one of the
characters is a fighter or a barbarian, she challenges
the character to a duel. This happens after the
characters speak to Nazon or if they approach Mara
directly. During a fight, Mara suffers from the
Poisoned condition (PHB 292) due to her excessive
drinking. Mara deals non-lethal damage throughout
the duel but accepts death if her opponent fights in
earnest. With a successful DC 20 Charisma
(Persuasion) check,
check Mara can be convinced to stop
drinking, forgo the duel and join the characters in
dealing with Igach. In case Mara wins the duel she
finds new courage and prepares herself to challenge
Igach again.
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If Mara loses the duel and survives, she can be
convinced to support the characters with a successful
DC 10 Charisma (Persuasion) check after the
characters have straightened her out.
Mara the Companion. If the characters manage to
recruit Mara as a companion, she supports them with
all her might. She goes as far as to risk her own live to
save one of the characters.
Mara Lionbleeder
These are Mara's thoughts about other possible
companions:
Skor Thunderarse. From what I've heard Skor is a
slaver and lowlife. To my shame, I must admit that I
bought my equipment from him. But he treated me
fairly and even gave me some instructions for
handling myself in a ght. So he can't be all bad.
Blind Monk. The poor man lived all alone in the
old monastery, but I brought him some venison from
time to time. I would have helped him while he was
out on the street if I hadn't had to deal with my own
problems.He should move into my house once I set
out for adventure.
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Area 2: Glaim's Shop
Glaim's Shop is owned by Marrik Suddenbrock (N
human male merchant Appendix A). After he bought
the place, he never bothered to change the name on
the sign out front. Most of the furniture and stock
dates back to the former owner as well. Marrik usually
does not staff the counter and sleeps in an adjoining
room. A bell rests prominently on the counter which
can be used to rouse the owner. A sign written in
crude letters says “Ring the bell for service”. Next to
the bell stands a big jar. A label on the jar reads “Take
& Pay”. A few copper pieces rest inside. The shop
offers farming equipment and items from the
Adventuring Gear table (PHB 150) which are worth 2
gp or less. If the characters want to buy weapons or
armor, Marrik tells them that Skor Thunderarse sells
the odd piece or two.
Marrik is annoyed by the incursion of imps and
claims that they hurt his business. He offers the
characters a deal: If they manage to clear the village of
all the imps they can each take one item from his stock
for free.
Area 3a: Hangman's Den
The Hangman's Den is located on the southern edge of
the village and is only marked by a small shield next to
the entrance. The shield features a hanged man whose
tongue lolls out of his mouth. When the characters
enter the establishment, paraphrase or read out loud:
When you open the door, a strong smell of liquor and
sweat engulfs you, and you struggle to breathe for a
short moment. A ter your eyes adjust to the darkness,
you see a muscle-packed dwarf standing before you.
His bare chest is adorned with tattoos of strange runes,
and several iron rings are pierced through his ears,
nose, and nipples. He looks at you like a man who is
already annoyed by your mere existence but beckons
you inside.
The Exiled Dwarf. The proprietor of the Hangman's
Den is Skor Thunderarse (Appendix A). The Den
barely qualifies as a bar because of its small size. One
wall is covered with dozens of unlabeled bottles. Skor
knows them by heart, and some of them contain more
than alcohol. In case one of his patrons turns out to be
a threat, Skor serves him or her a poison-laced spirit
that renders a person unconscious.
The runes tattooed on Skor's bare chest say
“Traitor” in Dwarven script. He was exiled from
Granitehome because of several slave deals he
arranged with the duergar. His surname Thunderarse
isn't his true clan name, of course. He chose it to mock
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If there are a few patrons gathered in his little abode,
Skor often brings out his violin. He sings old dwarven
chanties seasoned with a strong note of nostalgia. If a
guest should know a song by heart and supports Skor
during his performance, he insists on a strong drink to
commemorate the occasion. On a successful DC 12
Intelligence (History) check,
check a character recognizes
one of Skor's songs. A dwarvish character has
advantage on the skill check.
Hearsay. There are unfounded rumors afloat in the
village that Skor came into money recently, which he
vehemently denies. The rumors say he took 5,000 gp
from the devils in exchange for his soul. However, this
is not true.
Blade for Hire. Skor can be recruited to help the
characters in their struggle. He won't offer his help but
if the characters inquire about the topic he offers his
services for half of the party's funds or a minimum of
50 gp. If recruited, Skor fights ferociously but won't
risk his life to save any of the characters.
The Underbelly. Skor is a shifty character, and there
is always something illegal going on in the Hangman's
Den. A character with a passive Wisdom
(Perception) of 15 hears the muffled sounds of a
dogfight from below the floor. A secret trapdoor
behind the counter leads down into the extensive
cellar. The trapdoor is made from solid steel and
locked. A character can pick the lock with a successful
DC 17 Dexterity (Thieves' Tools) check.
check Skor
carries the only key in a pocket located on the inside of
his trousers. To gain access to the underbelly of the
Hangman's Den, Skor must first trust the characters. It
is your discretion whether they have earned his trust.
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Area 3b: The Underbelly
Several hidden rooms are located in the cellar beneath
the Hangman's Den, accessed by the secret trapdoor
behind the counter and another secret entry located in
the woods outside of the village. Skor uses these rooms
to store smuggled wares which either originate from
or are destined for the dwarven kingdom
Granitehome. Skor can supply the characters with
equipment from the Armor table (PHB 145) worth 75
gp or less and equipment from the Weapons table
(PHB 149) worth 25 gp or less.
Skor Thunderarse
These are Skor's thoughts about other possible
companions:
Mara Lionbleeder. What a fun girl! Always up for
a drink and a good laugh. She reminds me of my
young niece Undine. She'll wind up dead in a ditch
sooner rather than later, but that's the way of things.
Pity, really.
Blind Monk. I don't trust that cripple. He has the
gait of a cutthroat and an arrogance about him which
drives me mad.
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Area 4: The Long Barrow
An Old Grave. The characters can reach the long
barrow to the west of the village in 15 minutes on
foot. The long barrow is a tumulus which is 30feet
long and 6 feet high. The barrow is surrounded by
several strong oak trees and large boulders. The
barrow has no entrance or opening, but if the
characters dig at the site, they find dozens of ancient
dwarf skeletons. At your discretion, the characters also
find burial gifts worth 1,000 gp.
A character with a passive Wisdom (Survival) of
14 notices a trail which leads away from the barrow
into the woods to Rogar's Abode (Area 5).
Secret Messages. If a druid or a cleric with the Nature
domain is among the characters, he or she notices
messages in Druidic which are left on the surrounding
boulders. The messages say that this site is protected
and specify where the caretaker can be found (Area 5).
Other characters recognize the characters only as
doodles that have an artistic worth at most.
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Area 5: Rogar's Abode
Behind the cover of the forest's underbrush lies a small
cabin. Smoke rises from the chimney, and you hear
someone singing inside. It's a very deep voice that
echoes through the forest, creating a unique blend of
music with the wood's natural sounds. A wolf stands
guard at the entrance of the small abode.
The Cabin in the Woods. If the characters follow the
trail or the directions left behind by Rogar (Appendix
A) in Area 4, they find a small cabin in the woods.
Rogar is in the midst of cooking a meal. The door is
unlocked but guarded by a wolf (MM 341). As the
characters approach the cabin, the wolf growls and
watches them closely. Alarmed by his wolf, Rogar
leaves the cabin and greets the characters. He inquires
if the characters need help or are just passing through.
Rogar the Caretaker. Rogar is part of a druidic circle
located in the Snakewood which lies around 200 miles
east of Longbarrow. Rogar is a firbolg, staunch
pacifist, and speaks with a soothing low voice. He has
been caring for the long barrow for 10 years and is
content with his life. Several of the circle's druids take
care of similar barrows elsewhere in the Greenfields.
Rogar offers the characters a place to rest and a
tankard of his homemade cider. He has a stock of 10
healing salves (Appendix B) and 2 antitoxins (PHB
150) he can sell to the characters. The price of a
healing salve is 20 gp.
A Helping Hand. The characters can convince Rogar
to help them in their struggle with a successful DC 20
Charisma (Persuasion) check.
check Rogar is a pacifist and
steers clear of any worldly trouble. If he accepts, he
warns the characters that he can only support them
with healing magic and non-violent actions. If he is
attacked, Rogar turns invisible or Disengages, flees,
and rejoins the characters when he feels it is safe.
Rogar
These are Rogar's thoughts about other possible
companions:
Skor Thunderarse. The forest’s denizens tell me
disturbing things about the comings and goings into
his secret underground complex. He is a bad person
and I would never join forces with him.
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Special Events
The following encounters happen at your discretion
while the characters explore the village. Choose an
opportune moment to introduce a new character to
them.
Blind Monk
The characters are approached by the Blind Monk
(Appendix A) while exploring the village. Read or
paraphrase the following:
A man deliberately blocks your path while you walk
through the village. A torn bit of fabric hides his eyes,
and he wears a simple red robe. He raises his hand in
greeting and addresses you with the following words:
“Would you kindly spare a coin or some food for a
beggar in need, my friends?”
Give the characters time to decide if they want to help
him or not. The Blind Monk continues as follows:
"Judging from the noise you make you must be well
armed and armored. The villagers need your help and I
presume such a band of ne adventurers can't be afraid
to clear out the home of an old monk?"
A Blind Ally. The Blind Monk supports the
characters if they decide to attack Igach and accept his
help. After Igach is defeated, he returns to his peaceful
life.
Blind Monk
These are the Blind Monk's thoughts about other
possible companions:
Mara Lionbleeder. She is a good person, and I
would trust her with my life. I may be able to teach
her a thing or two about life, to set her on the right
path and prepare her for obstacles in the future.
Skor Thunderarse. I know what makes him tick for
I was like him once. Don’t trust him, prepare for
betrayal, but hold up your end of the bargain. That is
how I would deal with him. However, he sells some
mean spirits, so he does have some honor le t in him.
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Hendrik Dayton
Hendrik Dayton (N male human commoner MM 345)
is the villager who sold his soul to acquire a pair of
wings. They are large and leathery and look much like
the wings of a devil. The other villagers regard him
with fear because of his transformation. He frequently
flies over the village to test his new wings. After he is
sure that he has mastered them, he wants to leave the
village and explore the world.
Hendrik witnessed how imps from the east traveled
to the old monastery several times. He also found the
source of the imps –Logrimm's Tower– during one of
his excursions. He can tell the characters about the
tower and may guide them to it. He offers this service
freely, but he urges them to not touch his contract. He
fears losing his wings, which he needs for his planned
journey to finally leave this little backwater.
Mara Lionbleeder's Challenge
If the characters did not visit the Sleeping Giant Inn or
simply ignored Mara Lionbleeder (Appendix A), they
encounter her on the street. She is always intoxicated
and challenges the strongest-looking character to a
duel. Mara does not relent until she is either beaten or
victorious.
Coleh Neinad
Coleh is a young boy of eleven years. He sold his soul
to obtain a remedy for his poisoned mother. Now he
wanders the village to get different farm animals to
sign his contract. He does not want to steal the soul of
another sentient creature so he tries his luck with the
simple animals. He couldn't bring himself to tell his
mother how he got his hands on the medicine, but he
fears she suspects what he has done. He asks the
characters if they can't do something about the devils.
They look strong and can surely deal with them easily.
If the characters refuse he breaks out in tears.
A Band of Imps
The characters are approached by 2 imps (MM 76)
and 2 lemures (MM 76). The imps are pesky,
annoying creatures and bargain for the characters
souls. If the imps have no success, they order the
lemures to creep the characters out by getting close
and rubbing against them. If the characters ignore the
devils, they continue to follow the characters around
and spew insults at them. The imps do not attack the
characters unless they are attacked first. A character
must succeed in a DC 15 Charisma (Intimidation)
check to get some useful information from the imps.
They can only tell the characters that their master
Igach receives word from the east on a regular basis.
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Despair's Abode
Despair (LE female tiefling war priest VGTM 218),
one of Beshaba's chosen, torments the characters with
one of her cruel prophecies. When the characters walk
through the village, read or paraphrase the following:
You pass by a plot of land which was deserted when you
passed by only a few hours ago. Some rubble hinted at a
former building but now there is a house standing in its
place. There is movement inside, and smoke rises from
the chimney.
If the characters decide to enter the building, read or
paraphrase the following:
Despite this house not existing only a few hours ago,
the outside looks perfectly mundane. As you raise your
hand to knock, the door swings open. A gorgeous
tie ling woman stands in front of you and beckons you
to come inside. She looks at each of you and says:
"Welcome [insert name of characters], I've been waiting
for you. I am Despair, and I want to o fer you a glimpse
into the future!"
The house is furnished beautifully, and the room is
dominated by a large table. On top of the table stand
several steaming cups of tea, one for each of the
characters. If the characters are interested, Despair lays
out several cards to tell their fortunes. She makes one
of the following prophecies, which you can use as a
seed for future adventure:
Despair's Prophecy
1d6 Prophecy
You will nd an abandoned child in the woods, which
1 will grow up to be a brutal conqueror and warlord if you
save it.
You will slay a great foe, which will turn out to be a
2 friend of yours, disguised as the enemy. The true foe will
reveal himself a ter you kill your trusted friend.
You will nd a great treasure, t for the king of a king.
3 However, if you spend any small part of it, you will be
struck with a curse that ends your life within a year.
You will come face to face with a devil in the future. If
4 you do exactly what he tells you, you will come out on
top.
You will encounter a feared pirate. If you celebrate with
5 him until he dies a natural death, you won't unleash an
old plague upon the world.
You will nd an item of immense power. If you don't
6 return it to its true owner, you will be the cause of a great
war, costing hundreds of thousands of lives.
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Part 2: The Abandoned Monastery
Approaching Unnoticed. Some of Igach's imps patrol
the area around the monastery. If the characters
approach the monastery in a stealthy manner, they
must succeed in two separate ability checks to remain
unseen. For the first part of the approach, the
characters must succeed in a DC 11 Dexterity
(Stealth) group check.
check The DC is lowered by 5 if the
characters approach during the night. These numbers
correspond to the passive Perception of an imp. The
second part of the approach consists of the last 120
feet leading up to the monastery. The characters must
succeed in a DC 16 Dexterity (Stealth) group check
to approach unseen. Due to an imp's darkvision of 120
feet, there is no benefit from approaching during the
night. The imp watching the final approach is
disguised as a raven at all times, using its shapechanger
ability. If the characters are noticed during the
approach, Igach is informed and prepares as specified
in Area 10.
The Monastery
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Invisible Spies. If the characters are noticed on their
way to the monastery at any point in time, the imp
who spotted them turns invisible and follows them. A
character notices the imp's presence with a successful
DC 23 Wisdom (Perception) check. check
No Soul is Wasted. If Igach or his servants defeat the
characters in combat, the characters are knocked
unconscious. The characters are stripped of their
possessions, shackled, gagged, and imprisoned in Area
7. Igach has strict orders to let no souls go to waste. He
is especially interested in the souls of paladins and
good-aligned clerics. Igach cannot be persuaded or
intimidated into letting the characters go. Igach only
frees the characters if they sign a contract. While the
characters are in Igach's grip, the devil feels
emboldened. While negotiating, Igach is generous
with information about the details of the contract and
his master Azaketh.
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Monastery: General Features
The monastery is a century old construction in
disrepair. The building's general features are
summarized here:
General Information. On a high hill north to the
village of Longbarrow lies the old monastery. Igach
selected this monastery as his lair, and many imps
frequent the place. A character who watches the
monastery for a few hours spots an arriving imp with
a successful DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check.
check
Walls, Doors & Ceiling. The ceilings are 10 feet
high, and the walls are made from plastered stone.
Abandoned many years ago, it is in a state of
disrepair. The plaster is damaged in many places,
revealing crude stone walls beneath. Each room
contains at least one faded mural depicting a
su fering Ilmater. The doors are made from thick
wood and stand open if not described otherwise.
Lighting. Unless the characters decide to
challenge Igach during the night, every room is well
lit by sunlight falling through the windows. The
windows are 6 feet high and 3 feet wide, and every
room has numerous windows. During the night, the
monastery counts as a heavily obscured area (PHB
183) because no light sources are present.
Area 1: The Entrance
You are taken aback by the state in which the
monastery has been le t. Dirt, rubble, and the remains
of several stained-glass windows cover large parts of
the loor. There is no way to tell what the windows
could have looked like in the past, but around midday,
this room must have been bathed in colorful light.
Large tables are pushed against the walls and chairs are
stacked on top of them.
This room was once the dining hall of the monastery.
The Blind Monk arranged the room in a way so that
he can pass through without problems.
Area 2: The Kitchen
A small kitchen that looks like it hasn't seen use in
weeks. All shelves and cabinets are pillaged and several
broken honey jars litter the ground.
If the characters search the room, they find the
following items: A bell, 20 candles, an hourglass, 10
mess kits and 5 iron pots.
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Area 3: The Blind Monk's Chambers
These chambers were searched and the contents of
several cabinets are strewn across the loor. Aside from
four cabinets there is only a small bed located in this
room.
If the characters search the room, they find the
following items: 5 sets of red robes, a small chest
containing 30 sp and a gold ring engraved with the
letters JK worth 25 gp.
Area 4 & 5: Scriptorium
Several writing desks are located in this room. They
look like they haven't seen use in years. Thick dust
covers partially nished manuscripts and dried out ink
wells. The walls are covered in beautiful chalcographies
of a bound and broken man.
If the characters search the rooms, they find the
following items: An abacus, 3 empty books, 10 glass
bottles, 20 candles, 2 bottles of ink, a magnifying glass.
Area 6: The Abbot's Chambers
Antechamber. In this room, the characters find a
collapsed staircase which once led to the abbot's
chambers. The next level, 10 feet above ground level,
can be reached by inventive characters. In the middle
of the room stands a large desk and the remains of
several chairs are arranged around it. The furniture in
the room allows access to the upper level if arranged
correctly.
Personal Chambers. The characters can find the
following items in the abbot's chambers on the second
level: a satchel containing 45 gp, 2 spell scrolls of cure
wounds (PHB 230) cast using a 1st-level spell slot, and
a diary. A character who takes 8 hours to read the
entire diary or succeeds in a DC 15 Intelligence
(Investigation) check finds the following entry:
I feel that the time of my death is soon approaching.
The bloody cough is getting worse by the day, and the
headaches are unbearable. I have informed Thorvald
about the location of the relic, and I hope that he carries
on the vigil. I pray that Ilmater will soon end my
su fering.
Despite the bleak picture painted by the abbot, he
recovered after a few weeks and made many more
uninteresting entries into his diary.
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Ilmater
Ilmater is the god of su fering, martyrdom, and
endurance in the face of misery. His followers
attempt to alleviate the su fering of others by
providing help or taking their place if need be. The
servants of Ilmater travel to the most miserable of
places to help those in need.
A character knows about these facts with a
successful DC 10 Intelligence (Religion) check or if
he or she has expert knowledge on the subject.
Area 7: The Sick Bay
The entrance to this room is blocked by rubble from
inside the chamber. A character can push the door
open by making a successful DC 15 Strength check.check If
the characters attempt to force open the door and
don't specify that they attempt to do so in a stealthy
manner, compare the character's passive Dexterity
(Stealth) with Igach's passive Wisdom (Perception)
of 12.
12 If Igach hears the commotion, he sends an
invisible imp to investigate.
Inside the room, the characters find several cabinets,
shelves, and beds. If the characters search the room,
they find a bundle of 2 common potions of healing
(DMG 187) which slipped behind a cabinet. Other
than that the room was stripped clean of any valuables.
The entrance to Area 6 is barred from the other side.
The characters can open this door with a successful
DC 15 Strength check.
check If the characters attempt to
force open the door, they lose the advantage of an
unnoticed approach as specified in Area 10.
Area 8: Crafting Area
Several work benches line the walls of this room. A thick
layer of dust covers most of them, and various tools are
distributed randomly on the benches. Un nished
stools, kettles, and other items stand forlornly in the
corners of the room.
If the characters search the room, they find 2 vials of
acid (PHB 148).
DM Note
The Arcana skill check to feel the presence of
Gozoken's Shield is tied to the Wisdom ability
because it concerns the character's senses, not his or
her knowledge. Consult the Player's Handbook's
“Skills With Di ferent Abilities” subsection for further
information (PHB 175).
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Area 9: The Old Pond
This former garden is overgrown but quite lively. The
walls are lined with several apiaries and the buzzing
bees gather pollen diligently. Birds frolic in a puddle in
the midst of the garden where once a pond must have
been. When they notice you, the birds disperse,
twittering angrily.
A Hidden Relic. The shallow puddle was once a
beautiful pond. But without proper care, nature
reclaimed its domain. A character with a passive
Wisdom (Arcana) of 15 senses an evil aura radiating
from the hole. If the characters dig at this site, after 5
minutes of labor they hit solid rock, the cover of a
stone chest. Inside this chest, the characters find
Gozoken's Shield (Appendix B). However, the chest is
trapped. If the Blind Monk is with the characters, he
warns them about the trap. He implores the characters
to leave whatever is hidden in the chest buried.
A Deadly Trap. When a creature triggers a hidden
pressure plate in the chest, a cloud of poison gas spurts
out of a pressurized tube cleverly embedded in the
chest's stone lid. The tiny hole out of which the gas
spurts is obscured by soil. The hole is noticed with a
passive Wisdom (Perception) of 17. 17 With a
successful DC 14 Intelligence (Investigation) check,
check
a character can deduce the presence of the trap from a
slight variation in the stone lid compared to the sides.
Stuffing the holes with cloth or wax prevents the gas
from flowing. The trap can be totally disarmed with a
successful DC 12 Dexterity (Thieves' Tools) check.check
If the check to disarm the trap is failed by 5 or more,
the trap is triggered. When the trap activates, each
creature within 10 feet of the chest must make on a
DC 15 Constitution saving throw.throw On a failed save
an affected creature takes 16 (3d10) poison damage
and is Poisoned (PHB 292) for 1 hour. On a successful
save, the creature takes half as much damage and is not
Poisoned.
If it Rains it Pours. If an imp noticed the characters
approach the monastery and has been watching them,
when the characters trigger the trap and take damage,
the imp immediately reports the mishap to Igach.
Igach attacks the characters with his servants 1 minute
later. The number of Igach's servants is specified in
Area 10 under difficulty adjustments.
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Area 10: Igach's Lair
Igach's Lair. Igach's chamber is barely furnished and
very messy. Several stacks of unsigned contracts are
stacked haphazardly in the south-eastern corner of the
room and unwashed plates pile up on a table in front
of the windows on the northern wall. Igach stores
missives, which are sent by Azaketh, in the drawer of a
small desk against the eastern wall. The missives are
written in Infernal and describe the quotas Igach has
to meet. The room also features a cage which holds an
angry imp named Helforn. Igach imprisoned Helforn
because he lost a signed contract in a fight with a
hungry eagle. The cage is covered in Infernal runes
which prevent Helforn's escape. The large windows of
the chapel are completely shattered.
The Warden of Barrow. Igach is a somewhat
experienced devil and is all about business. Of course,
if he senses an opportunity he does his best to relieve
the characters of their souls. He does not give up any
information without seeing an opportunity to gain (or
being put under significant pressure). He makes
several references to his master during a possible
discussion, though he never mentions Azaketh's name.
On a successful DC 18 Charisma (Intimidation)
check, Igach tells the characters about Azaketh and the
check
location of Logrimm's Tower. If Igach is cornered and
cannot escape, reduce the DC by 5. Igach also tells the
characters that he teleports all of the signed contracts
to Azaketh immediately. Otherwise, Igach reveals no
information, because in case of his "death" Igach
simply reforms in the Nine Hells. Inciting Azaketh's
wrath, however, leads to demotion, which gives devils
nightmares.
The Spurned Imp. The trapped imp (MM 76)
Helforn tempts the characters to free him if Igach flees
or is defeated. In exchange, he offers to tell them about
the devil which orchestrates the whole thing. Helforn
himself was summoned by Igach and doesn't know the
full story. He only knows that Igach receives his orders
from messengers which hail from a place in the east.
They arrive every other day, and it would be easy to
catch one of them. If the characters decide to free
Helforn, he follows them around for a time, trying to
offer help in exchange for the odd soul. If there is a
wizard, warlock or sorcerer among the characters,
Helforn pretends to be his or her familiar as long as he
is treated fairly.
Monsters. If the characters approached the monastery
undetected, they face only Igach who has the statistics
of a spined devil (MM 78). If the characters were
noticed during their approach, 4 imps (MM 76) join
the fray.
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Tactics. If the character's approach was noticed, the
imps in the chapel are invisible. The imps are spread
across the room and attack whichever character is
nearest to them. Igach attacks the character nearest to
him who doesn't wear an armor made of metal. He
uses his tail spine attack whenever possible. He also
uses the shattered windows to leave the chapel at the
end of his turn to remain out of sight during his
enemies' turns.
Igach is a coward at heart, which has saved him
many times. If he finds himself outmatched, he
attempts to escape. He retreats towards Logrimm's
Tower, where he intends to warn Azaketh about the
encroaching adventurers. Roll a d20 to determine
Igach's fate. If the roll results in a 17 or higher, Igach
reaches the top floor and supports Azaketh during the
final battle. Otherwise he dies in the Tower.
Treasure. In the drawers of Igach's desk the characters
can find the aforementioned missives and a satchel
containing 15 gp and 5 sp.
Difficulty Adjustments. This is a fight of deadly
difficulty. Make the following adjustments as
difficulty
required:
If the party is very weak, remove 3 imps. The
remaining imp has 1 hp.
If the party is weak, remove 1 imp. The imps have
5 hp.
If the party is strong, add 2 imps.
If the party is very strong, add 4 imps.
Concluding the Adventure
After Igach is dealt with, the imps plaguing
Longbarrow scatter into the countryside or return to
the Nine Hells. The characters have time to assess
their situation and recover in Longbarrow. If the
characters couldn't get any information out of Igach or
Helforn, Hendrik Dayton can lead the party to
Logrimm's Tower.
Continuing the Adventure
The story continues in an adventure titled The Tower
Golem which deals with Azaketh and Logrimm's
Tower itself. During Igach's Reign of Terror several
other possibly interesting plot strands are presented.
There is the mysterious barrow guarded by Rogar, the
dwarven slaver Skor who has a bone to pick with his
former clan in Granitehome, and the Blind Monk
who, if he judges them to be reliable and good of
heart, would task the characters with the destruction
of Gozoken's Shield.
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Appendix A: Monsters & NPCs

Mara Lionbleeder
Medium humanoid (human), neutral good

Armor Class 15 (studded leather + shield)

Hit Points 19 (3d10 + 3)
Speed 30 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA

14 12 12
10 (+0) 12 (+1) 14 (+2)
(+2) (+1) (+1)

Saving Throws Str +4, Con +3

Skills Animal Handling +3, Athletics +4
Senses passive Perception 11
Languages Common
Challenge 1/2 (100 XP)

Bonus Actions
Second Wind. On Mara's turn, she can use a
bonus action to regain 1d10 hit points. Once
Mara uses this feature, she must inish a short
or long rest before she can use it again.

Actions
Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit,
reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing
damage.
Shield Bash. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit,
reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2)
bludgeoning damage. If the target is Small or
smaller, it must succeed on a DC 13 Strength
saving throw or be knocked prone.

Reactions
Shield Wall. If Mara stands next to a creature
who uses a shield and either Mara or that
creature is the target of an attack that would hit,
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Skor Thunderarse Blind Monk

Medium humanoid (dwarf), neutral evil Medium humanoid (elf), neutral

Armor Class 16 (chain mail) Armor Class 12

Hit Points 22 (3d10 + 6) Hit Points 13 (3d8)
Speed 25 ft. Speed 30 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
15 (+2) 9 (-1) 14 (+2) 10 (+0) 11 (+0) 13 (+1) 13 (+1) 15 (+2) 10 (+0) 13 (+1) 9 (-1) 13 (+1)

Saving Throws Str +4, Con +4 Saving Throws Str +3, Dex +4
Skills Athletics +4, Intimidation +3 Skills History +3, Religion +3
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10 Senses blindsight 5 ft. (blind beyond this
Languages Common, Dwarvish radius), passive Perception 9
Challenge 1 (200 XP) Languages Common, Elvish
Challenge 1/8 (25 XP)

Traits
Dwarven Resilience. Skor has advantage on
saving throws against poison, and has
resistance against poison damage.
Bonus Actions
Taunt. Skor can use a bonus action to taunt a
target. The target must succeed in a DC 13
Charisma saving throw. On a failed save, the
target must attack Skor during its next turn if
possible. The target must use all its movement
to get in range of an attack. The target has
disadvantage on its attack roll. Once Skor uses
this feature, he must inish a short or long rest
before he can use it again.
Actions
Multiattack. Skor makes two attacks: one with
his battleaxe and one with his handaxe.
Battleaxe. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit,
reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) slashing
damage.
Handaxe. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4
to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target.
Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) slashing damage.
Bonus Actions
Flow like Water. The Blind Monk can use a
bonus action to raise his AC by 4 until the start
of his next turn. Once the Blink Monk uses this
feature, he must inish a short or long rest
before he can use it again.
Hard as Stone. The Blind Monk can use a
bonus action to gain resistance to bludgeoning,
piercing, and slashing damage until the start of
his next turn. Once the Blink Monk uses this
feature, he must inish a short or long rest
before he can use it again.
Actions
Multiattack. The Blind Monk makes two melee
attacks.
Unarmed Strike. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to
hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2)
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Merchant Rogar
Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment Medium humanoid ( irbolg), neutral good

Armor Class 10 Armor Class 11 (leather)

Hit Points 9 (2d8) Hit Points 11 (2d8+2)
Speed 30 ft. Speed 30 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
10 10 10 13 10 12
13 (+1) 12 (+1) 13 (+1) 10 (+0) 14 (+2) 15 (+2)
(+0) (+0) (+0) (+1) (+0) (+1)

Saving Throws Cha +3 Saving Throws Str +3, Wis +4

Skills Insight +3, Persuasion +3 Skills Animal Handling +4, Perception +4,
Senses passive Perception 11 Survival +4
Languages any two languages (usually Senses passive Perception 14
Common) Languages Common, Druidic, Elvish
Challenge 0 (10 XP) Challenge 1/8 (25 XP)

Traits
Experienced Negotiator. The merchant has
advantage on all Wisdom (Insight) checks.
Experienced Trader. The merchant has
advantage on Intelligence (History) checks
related to the origin of a trade good.
Actions
Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +2 to
hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit:
2 (1d4) piercing damage.
Traits
Speech of Beast and Leaf. Rogar has the
ability to communicate in a limited manner with
beasts and plants. They can understand the
meaning of your words, though you have no
special ability to understand them in return. You
have advantage on all Charisma checks you
make to in luence them.
Bonus Actions
Hidden Step. As a bonus action, Rogar can
magically turn invisible until the start of his next
turn or until he attacks, makes a damage roll, or
forces someone to make a saving throw. Once
Rogar uses this feature, he can't use it again
until he inishes a short or long rest.

Spellcasting
Rogar is a 3rd-level spellcaster. His spellcasting
ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 12, +4 to hit
with spell attacks). He has the following druid
spells prepared:
1/day each: detect magic, disguise self
Cantrips (at will): druidcraft, guidance,
mending
1st level (4 slots): cure wounds, fogcloud,
speak with animals
2nd level (2 slots): hold person, pass without a
trace

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Appendix B: Items
Healing Salve
Wondrous item, uncommon
This little jar contains a salve with potent healing
powers. As an action, the salve can be applied to the
skin. It heals 1d4+4 hit points over the course of 10
minutes.
Gozoken's Shield
Armor (shield), artifact (requires attunement)
This magic shield is adorned with the grimacing face
of a demon, which covers the entire front of the
shield. The shield is matte black except for the bloody
runlets that seep out of the demon's mouth. It was
created by the warlock Gozoken,a follower of the
demon lord Abraxes. Gozoken used his patron's
powers to imbue this shield with demonic powers
indeed. He named it after himself, naturally, and
carried it for many years. Finally, after the death of
many innocents, Gozoken was struck down by half a
dozen paladins. Unable to destroy the shield outright,
the order decided to hide the shield from the world
until a way was devised to dismantle it for good.
Attunement. To attune to this shield, you must offer
a drop of your blood (which the shield consumes), and
keep it within 5 feet of you for 24 hours.
Scream. You can use a bonus action to cause the shield
to come to life and emit a bloodcurdling scream. Each
creature within 15 feet of the shield must make a DC
15 Charisma saving throw.
throw On a failed save, the
affected creature has disadvantage on its next attack
roll. You are immune to this effect. Once you use this
feature, you must finish a short or long rest before you
can use it again.
Demon's Bite. You can use an action to make a melee
attack with the shield. You are proficient with this
attack. On a hit, the shield comes to life and bites the
target, dealing 1d8 piercing damage. You regain a
number of hit points equal to the dealt damage. Once
you use this feature, you must finish a short or long
rest before you can use it again.
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Consume Flesh. You can use an action to cause the
shield to consume the body of a dead creature. The
shield must remain in contact with the corpse. At the
end of the turn in which you use this power, you
regain a number of hit points equal to a quarter of the
consumed being's maximum hit points. Once you use
this feature, you must finish a long rest before you can
use it again. In addition, you must roll a d20. On a roll
of a 1, you are afflicted with a Short-Term Madness.
Madness
Roll on the Short-Term Madness table (DMG 259) to
determine the effect of the affliction.
Awakened Form
When the shield consumes a creature with a challenge
rating of 12 or higher, it undergoes a transformation
and permanently awakens as Gozoken, a sentient item.
Gozoken has the following additional properties and
statistics:
Putrid Torrent. You can use a bonus action to cause a
stream of caustic and poisonous material to spew forth
from Gozoken's mouth. Each creature in a 10-foot
cone must make a DC 16 Constitution saving throw.
A creature takes 4d6 acid damage and 4d6 poison
damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a
successful one. Once you use this feature, you must
finish a long rest before you can use it again.
Consume Magic Item. You can use an action to feed
a magic item to Gozoken. The rarity of the fed item is
permanently applied to Gozoken, which results in a
bonus to the shield's AC. For example, if Gozoken
consumes a +1 magic item its AC permanently
increases by 1. This effect is not cumulative.
Sentience. Gozoken is a sentient chaotic evil shield
with an Intelligence of 9 (-1), a Wisdom of 14 (+2),
and a Charisma of 10 (+0). It has hearing and
darkvision out to a range of 60 feet. The shield can
speak, read, and understand every language you know.
It speaks with a shrill, crazed voice.
Personality. Gozoken is primarily interested in
destruction and consuming flesh. It is submissive and
does as its wielder says. However, if it hasn't eaten for
7 days it becomes unruly and makes its hunger known
with intense wailing.
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Appendix C: Random Names

Male Villagers
1d10 Name Notes
1 Vef Glorgev
2 Medror Cloudshade
3 Gurth Shaderipper
4 Garver Gresk
5 Gruth Plainwatcher
6 Rer Stoutshot
7 Rhibeid Ceda
8 Pebref Sadze
9 Osen Diz
10 Ungirk Rockbraid

Female Villagers
1d10 Name Notes
1 Lahrah Shursk
2 Za lo Amberhunter
3 Julsuzal Fireshade
4 Mavashol Hesse
5 Rihni Kirsk
6 Aduh Shoshul
7 Rachoha Bandruevreld
8 Zihmah Rhinnin
9 Mas Raren
10 Wogey Peacemantle

Devils
1d10 Name True Name Notes
1 Azaketh Bil'garal
2 Igach Jor'gadan
3 Helforn Kul'genach
4 Tozathon Thoz'gemor
5 Zirgronauth Dir'aroth
6 Ballmauth Gag'drerok
7 Zaggunnol Mor'orath
8 Brogdraren Moz'golos
9 Megdririn Rag'thezuur
10 Egmoth Joth'todon

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Appendix D: Devil's Contract
Standard Soul Contract
§1 By entering this contract the Undersigned promises
his soul after his death. The corresponding
compensation is described in §4 a) through d). The
Undersigned's soul will either be awarded to the prime
recipient or any other party which is designated as the
final recipient by the prime recipient. This transfer of
ownership does not require the consent of the
Undersigned.
§2 This contract is valid for all eternity and all possible
times following thereafter and extends to all
dimensions and planes of existence unless described
otherwise hereafter. Should the Undersigned or a
third party on the Undersigned's behalf attempt to
unmake this contract as a whole or any part of it using
a wish or any other magical means his soul shall be
immediately forfeit and taken by the prime recipient,
final recipient, or their heirs or assignees designate, to
the Nine Hells.
§3 In the following cases the contract can be
suspended indefinitely:
a) The Undersigned acquires the signature of one
hundred beings which offer their soul in
compensation.
b) The Undersigned slays a demon lord and
presents it extracted heart to Asmodeus the Cloven,
Lord of Nessus and Supreme Master of the Nine Hells.
§4 The signatory receives one of the following
rewards as compensation whereas any other
compensation can be negotiated:
a) 5,000 gold pieces.
b) A limited bodily augmentation.
c) The help of the devil which presents this contract
with one task.
d) 1001 nights with a succubus or incubus.
§5 Any addenda to this contract must be agreed to, put
on paper and signified in writing with all relevant
signatures attached thereto. If any clause of this
contract should prove to be impossible the contract as
a whole will remain in place and continue without
application of the impossible clause.
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Credits & Afterword
I hope you enjoyed The Soulmonger! If you find any
errors, or if you want to relay some feedback, don't
hesitate to contact me via e-mail or on Twitter!
Author: Christian Eichhorn
Christian Eichhorn is the author of several bestsellers
you can find below. He started playing ttRPGs only 2
years ago but grew up with classics like Fallout, Fallout
2, Icewind Dale, Baldur's Gate II, Planescape:
Torment, Diablo, and Morrowind. Since nothing
captured the spirit of these experiences in more than a
decade, Christian set out to write his own.
The Editor: R P Davis
R P Davis is a wordsmith and voice artist living in the
south of the Netherlands. He has been a tabletop
gamer the entire time he's been sentient, and a role-
playing addict for more than 30 years. In that time he's
written countless things, from simple spell effects to
D&D campaign worlds to complete role-playing
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