Stealing Moments (3e)
A group of rogues has moved into a cave in the Silvermist Mountains a few miles uphill hike from the local town of Farreach. These false heroes were once noble and devout¸ but have become corrupted by loot¸ lust¸ and the desire for greater power. They are now working for¸ or more accurately controlled by¸ begotten of the old ones¸ who in turn are working for a stalking eye. They have been performing experiments on the Silver Orb of the Ages¸ a magic artifact made of magesilver¸ a magic metal which amplifies arcane magical power.
"The Orb can help control the flow of time¸ making it a powerful item indeed. However¸ the stalking eye knows not how to wield the Orb's power¸ and must rely upon the false heroes to learn its secrets.
"The party steps in and time flies like an arrow.