Embrace¸ Edition (5e)
Sometimes it does not pay to be curious. Curiosity is dangerous. In Karl Magnussen's case¸ it cost him his life. Considered to be one of the foremost theologians of his time¸ Karl has to passions in life: his wife and his research. When word reached him of some strange religious practices taking place in the small village of Lake in the Hills located in The Vintage¸ the scholar wasted no time traveling there. Upon arriving¸ he soon discovered that not everything is what it seemed. Evil lurked¸ and its' embrace not only encompassed the village but if left unchecked¸ might threaten The Vintage as a whole. Sadly¸ Karl was not fast enough to flee¸ and he soon found himself in the embrace of this growing evil. His life lost due to his curiosity¸ Karl is just another victim in the plot. Worried¸ and unaware of her husband's fate¸ Karl's wife now seeks answers. To get these answers¸ she hires a group of adventurers to locate her husband and help her discover his future. Following Karl's trail¸ they slowly hear rumors emanating from the area. These rumors are both unsettling and deeply concerning. Embrace is a voyage into the heart of an evil plot. Something strange is happening¸ and long-held beliefs are being perverted to fit another's evil ways. How the characters accomplish their task and handle the looming crisis¸ is another matter all together… Originally designed for Shadow¸ Sword & Spell ¸ Rogue Games brings you a new version adapted especially for 5th Edition. Now you can experience it for yourself.