The Carnival of Faces
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Untangle the secret of a mysterious festival in this adventure for the world's greatest roleplaying game...
In a cozy valley atop an ancient hot spring somewhere in the Forgotten Realms lies a queer little town called Sleetgap. Fog rises from the canals that line the streets¸ and townsfolk spend each year preparing for a local festival called the Carnival of Faces. Ancient traditions bring the streets to life with food¸ games¸ and colorful masks on every citizen. It is certainly an event not to be missed.
This year¸ however¸ a strange spell has befallen the town¸ and something sinister lurks in the fog. Players will descend into the town's ancient history to uncover dark forces at work and¸ with cunning¸ bravery¸ and a bit of luck¸ restore the town to safety in the hands of its patron deities. And¸ hopefully¸ find time to enjoy themselves at the Carnival along the way...
The Carnival of Faces is a 6-10 hour adventure for characters of 3rd level. It is set in the Forgotten Realms and can be played on its own or easily fit into any wider location in this setting. This adventure includes:
3 chapters of mystery¸ magic¸ and superstition in a brand-new location¸ featuring unique maps and NPCs!
Custom rules for Moonstones¸ an in-character dice game that makes use of the PCs' skills and abilities!
3 fascinating monsters inspired by the mysterious Plane of Mirrors: the mirror mephit¸ the mercury ooze¸ and the lurking glass!
A d100 table of random Carnival masks for any character hoping to attend the festivities!
The PDF download of this adventure contains both a stylized document and a simplified document¸ which is tagged and screen-reader tested for accessibility.
This adventure was written during July 2021 for Storytelling Collective's "Write Your First Adventure” workshop.