The Howling Disease storyline

A corruption of shadow hollows out the fey of the Moonshaes, twisting and transforming them to creatures of malice, whose presence pollutes the moonwells of the Earthmother.

The Moonshaes are in peril. The isles need heroes.
Will you answer the Earthmother's call?

This is an abbreviated Rising Shadows Storyline, and it is listed in order of progression. Please play these adventures in the listed sequence, even if they are not in sync with the overarching campaign.

MOON 1 Rising Shadows Introduction
Moon1

Trilogy Lead: Pieter Sleijpen
Tier: 1 (Levels 1-4)

Return to Where the Forgotten Realms Began! Our Moon 1 Series includes entry level adventures in which the heroes explore the isles, meet its people, and learn of a dangerous shadow rising in the Moonshaes.

Moon 1-1

Moonshae Treasure Hunt
Moon1-1

Authors: Robert Alaniz, Shawn Merwin, Cindy Moore, Krishna Simonse

Starting Location: Caer Callidyrr, Isle of Alaron
Key NPCs: Sister Barley, Captain Poppie Logan, Winnow Rustfire, Antola Pilark, Gulli Gormsson, Yrsa Gormsson

The Moonshae Isles, beautiful and dangerous, provide adventurers the opportunity to fight evil and uncover ancient secrets and treasures. When a mysterious figure predicts a grave future for you, it triggers an Isles-spanning adventure full of intrigue, fun, and danger!

Four 90-Minute Adventures for 1st- and 2nd- Level Characters

MOON 2 Howling Lament Trilogy
Moon2

Trilogy Lead: Robert Alaniz
Tier: 1 (Levels 1-4)

In which the heroes explore the stark beauty of the Isle of Moray and defend it from the depredations of the lycanthropes of the Black Blood.

Moon 2-1

Defenders of Caer Moray
Moon2-1

Author: Christopher M. Sniezak

Starting Location: Caer Moray, Isle of Moray
Key NPCs: Brodrick Nails, Sandra Taggard, Tybie Gow, Captain Kree

The most untamed of the Moonshaes, residents on Moray are accustomed to defending themselves. Recently something has stirred the dark forces that threaten the families of this strategically vital location. With every spare sword allocated to the homelands, who will answer their call for aid?

A Four-Hour Adventure for Tier 1 Characters. Optimized for APL 3.

Moon 2-2

Army of the Unseen
Moon2-2

Author: Savannah Houston-McIntyre

Starting Location: Caer Moray, Isle of Moray
Key NPCs: Andras Nailo, Seren Nailo

Little more than an outpost, Dynnegall is the life-blood of resources that flow from Caer Moray, supporting Ffolk townships across the archipelago. But the supply boat is overdue by almost a tenday and hope is difficult to find. With the recent attacks repelled an opportunity exists to send aid, but who dares to venture outside the walls?

A Four-Hour Adventure for Tier 1 Characters. Optimized for APL 3.

Moon 2-3

The Eye in the mist
Moon2-3

Author: Eric Menge

Starting Location: Caer Moray, Isle of Moray
Key NPCs: Hyll, Kauth, Llyneth Kincaid, Snicklet

The events at Dynnegall revealed evidence that a new threat to fey and Ffolk may have emerged on Moray. The ties to prophecy are too strong to ignore. If true, every moment is critical. The Earthmother herself shudders as attention turns to the Eye in the Mist, a moonwell in the forest of Moray's eastern coast.

A Four-Hour Adventure for Tier 1 Characters. Optimized for APL 3.

MOON 4 Allies in Need Trilogy
Moon4

Trilogy Lead: Cindy Moore
Tier: 1 (Levels 1-4)

In which the heroes uncover a plot on the Isle of Alaron against the druids of the Earthmother and learn that the deadliest of foes are the ones we know too well.

Moon 4-1

Precious Cargo
Moon4-1

Author: Cindy Moore

Starting Location: Kythyss, Isle of Alaron
Key NPCs: Barendd Rustfire, Lady Erliza Daressin

Caravan masters need to protect their cargo going to Caer Callidyrr. It is a long trek from Kythyss to the capital of Alaron wrought with danger from mercenaries loyal to Amn. Adventurers are needed to eliminate these threats, so the caravans don't need to contend with these formidable foes.

A Four-Hour Adventure for Tier 1 Characters. Optimized for APL 3.

Moon 4-2

Dangerous Dernall
Moon4-2

Author: Effe Matteson

Starting Location: Caer Callidyrr, Isle of Alaron
Key NPCs: Antola Pilark, Heudyn

The Great Druid Antola Pilark and the High King's rangers are having trouble with the Unseelie Fey in the Dernall Forest. If these creatures are allowed to continue their aggressive front, Caer Callidyrr will be threatened. Are there a band of brave souls that will reinforce the King's line to the capital?

A Four-Hour Adventure for Tier 1 Characters. Optimized for APL 3.

Moon 4-3

Gate to the Unknown
Moon4-3

Author: Jay Africa

Starting Location: Caer Callidyrr, Isle of Alaron
Key NPCs: Allanagh Shelfvein, Ciarran Jadeteeth, High King Derid Kendrick

The deep gnomes of the Fairheight Mountains have come to Caer Callidyrr in dire need. A new threat has been discovered in the depths of the mountains. Can you venture into the tunnels of Slighean G'h“osal and uncover the source of these mysterious attacks?

A Four-Hour Adventure for Tier 1 Characters. Optimized for APL 3.

MOON 6 Earthmother's Eye Trilogy
Moon6

Trilogy Lead: Amy Lynn Dzura
Tier: 2 (Levels 5-10)

In which the veil between the Feywild and the Isle of Alaron thins, and new neighbors cause changes for both weal and woe.

Moon 6-1

A Reopened Eye
Moon6-1

Author: Diana Voyer

Starting Location: Dorset, Isle of Alaron
Key NPCs: Ashoral, Olivia Eriniur, Riwal, Zanzantook

Conflicts arising in both the Feywild and the Prime have caused some in both planes to call for a return of the Balance, and for new alliances between the fey and mortals. A seer new to the Moonshaes has prophesied your help in opening a new portal between these worlds. Are you up to the task?

A Two/Four-Hour Adventure for Tier 2 Characters. Optimized for APL 8.

Moon 6-2

Troubled Visions
Moon6-2

Author: A.S. Evrard

Starting Location: The Rushwood Moonwell, Isle of Alaron
Key NPCs: Riwal

A newly opened moonwell proves unstable. An eladrin community in the Feywild calls for aid, as their home has been torn asunder and transformed by planar rifts. You must enter the moonwell to seal the rifts threatening the region before this instability pours over to the Prime Material.

A Two/Four-Hour Adventure for Tier 2 Characters. Optimized for APL 8.

Moon 6-3

Planar Convergence
Moon6-3

Author: Emily Harmon

Starting Location: Dorset, Isle of Alaron
Key NPCs: AAshoral, Olivia Eriniur, Riwal, Zanzantook

After a moonwell portal is permanently opened to the Feywild, fey and humans have begun to live together in harmony. But when a new threat forms on the horizon, darkness threatens to overwhelm the moonwell and consume the Moonshae Isles. As the fey and human denizens rush to mount defenses, will their alliance be enough to defeat the coming army?

A Two/Four-Hour Adventure for Tier 2 Characters. Optimized for APL 8.

MOON 8 Dawn of Darkening Trilogy
Moon8

Trilogy Lead: Robert Alaniz with Janine Hempy
Tier: 2 (Levels 5-10)

In which the heroes follow a doomed expedition deep into the moorlands of the Isle of Moray to rescue one of the Children of the Earthmother.

Moon 8-1

Blood on the Moors
Moon8-1

Author: Savannah Houston-McIntyre

Starting Location: Caer Moray, Isle of Moray
Key NPCs: Bevin Howell, Orwin Rhys, Rhisiart Ebner, Seren Nailo

The rumored death of a unicorn protector has everyone concerned as all eyes in the Moonshaes turn to Moray. When the expedition sent to investigate doesn't return, the fires of panic begin to roar. What evil awaits you on the moors?

A Four-Hour Adventure for Tier 2 Characters. Optimized for APL 8.

Moon 8-2

Breasal Strife
Moon8-2

Author: Michael Zhang

Starting Location: Breasal Marsh, Isle of Moray
Key NPCs: Shiaz

The Nailo Expedition stumbled their way into the dreaded Breasal Marsh. It's deadly enough in its own right without the added threat of sinister shadows. Is there anyone with the courage to follow and rescue them?

A Four-Hour Adventure for Tier 2 Characters. Optimized for APL 8.

Moon 8-3

A Grim View of Farview
Moon8-3

Author: Erik Scott de Bie

Starting Location: Farview, Isle of Moray
Key NPCs: Seren Nailo

Following the trail of a lost expedition, all signs point to the small Northlander town of Farview. Day blends into night and the townsfolk are acting strangely. Hopefully some answers can be found here, along with warmth and rest.

A Four-Hour Adventure for Tier 2 Characters. Optimized for APL 8.

MOON 12 Pawns of Torment Trilogy
Moon12

Trilogy Lead: Toni Winslow-Brill
Tier: 3 (Levels 11-16)

In which the heroes seek answers from the ancient voices of the Earthmother on how to confront the Slain and save the Moonshaes from falling completely under Shadow.

Moon 12-1

Nothing Is Sacred
Moon12-1

Author: Toni Winslow-Brill

Starting Location: Caer Moray, Moray
Key NPCs: Branwyn Moonsinger, Fiona, Llyneth Kincaid, Seren Nailo, Lady Siofra, Captain Tethryl

The Moonshaes are plunged into shadow and with permission of High Lady Ordalf, survivors have made their way to Gwynneth, the only Isle spared from darkness. The Conclave needs heroes to execute their plans of survival in the face of the most powerful threat the Moonshaes have yet seen, the Slain.

A Two to Four-Hour Adventure for Tier 3 Characters. Optimized for APL 13.

Moon 12-2

A Gift from the Queen
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Author: Jeff C. Stevens

Starting Location: Caer Moray, Isle of Moray
Key NPCs: Queen Allisynn, Captain Poppie Logan

With the fate of the Moonshaes held in the balance, the adventurer's path lies in the lost tomb of an ancient Queen. What answers could she possibly offer to loosen the Slain's deadly hold on this world.

A Two to Four-Hour Adventure for Tier 3 Characters. Optimized for APL 13.

Moon 12-3

Tempest of Malice
Moon12-3

Author: Ashley Warren

Starting Location: Caer Moray, Isle of Moray
Key NPCs: Branwyn Moonsinger, Captain Poppie Logan, the Slain

The key to severing the chains of the Slain is located at Tempest Keep, and the adventurers must face the impossible Ñ brave the wrath of the elements to harness the power of the storm.

A Two to Four-Hour Adventure for Tier 3 Characters. Optimized for APL 13.

MOON 16 Rites of Spring Trilogy
Moon16

Trilogy Lead: Amy Lynn Dzura
Tier: 2 (Levels 5-10)

In which the heroes confront the Howling Disease, which threatens the fey of the Moonshaes with corruption, and in so doing bring about the rebirth of a long lost guardian.

Moon 16-1

Augers of Spring
Moon16-1

Author: Leighton Eash

Starting Location: Caer Moray, Isle of Moray
Key NPCs: Antola Pilark, Captain Poppie Logan

Deep in the Dernall Forest, the Slainsworn labor on the Howling Disease that threatens the fey of the Moonshae Isles by twisting them into unnatural creatures of shadow. Will you dare to delve into the darkness and resist the Shadowfell's despair to discover the cursed secrets of the disease?

A Four-Hour adventure for Tier 2 characters. Optimized for APL 8.

Moon 16-2

Procession of the Sage
Moon16-2

Author: Marina Desmarais

Starting Location: Dernall Forest, Isle of Alaron
Key NPCs: Antola Pilark, Jordi Fizzlebum, Olivia Eriniur, Rival, Sahannalar

With Antola's moonwell corrupted, many believe that the rest of Dernall Forest is not far behind. Called to the aid of seers Riwal and Olivia, the adventurers must interview local fey about the area's history. Has the information the seers need been lost to time? Will the adventurers be able to uncover the past with enough time to save the future of the Moonshaes?

A Four-Hour adventure for Tier 2 characters. Optimized for APL 8.

Moon 16-3

Sacrificial Dance
Moon16-3

Author: Ma'at Cook

Starting Location: Caer Moray, Isle of Moray
Key NPCs: Hyll, Kwente-Nerys, Olivia Eriniur, Riwal, Lady Siofra, Snicklet

You have a chance to cleanse the Moonshaes of the Howling Disease once and for all, through the creation of a once and future guardian. But the guardian is reluctant, and the Slainsworn come to extinguish hope. Can you keep hope alive in the face of such adversity?

A Four-Hour adventure for Tier 2 characters. Optimized for APL 8.

MOON 18 Crown of the Autumn Harvest Trilogy
Moon18

Trilogy Lead: Toni Winslow-Brill
Tier: 3 (Levels 11-16)

In which the heroes lead the Bright Alliance across the Isle of Alaron to challenge the might of the Slain at the darkened walls of Caer Callidyrr and stem the tide of the shadow.

Moon 18-1

Phantom of Prophecy
Moon18-1

Author: Joe Cirillo

Starting Location: The Last Redoubt, Isle of Alaron
Key NPCs: Prince Araithe, Astrid Raultsen, Lord Carnochan, Tarilyn Kendrick

It is the season of reaping, when you gain the year’s bounty, but the Shadow darkens the horizon. The time has come to move against the Slainsworn! Sarifal tasks you with the first move even as the fate of the Moonshae's hang in the balance.

A Four-Hour Adventure for Tier 3 Characters. Optimized for APL 13.

Moon 18-2

What We Reap
Moon18-2

Author: Greg Marks

Starting Location: The Last Redoubt, Isle of Alaron
Key NPCs: Prince Araithe, Cefrey Amcathra Kendrick, Derid Kendrick, Winnow Rustfire

A chill hangs in the air and the leaves on the trees turn to red and gold. Past labors bear fruit. You must head to the dungeons of the occupied Caer Callidyrr for a prisoner, who could be the key to the Moonshae's success.

A Four-Hour Adventure for Tier 3 Characters. Optimized for APL 13.

Moon 18-3

Seeds of Discord
Moon18-3

Author: Savannah Houston-McIntyre

Starting Location: Camp of the Bright Alliance, Isle of Alaron
Key NPCs: Prince Araithe, Eljoen Galanos, Parell Hyath

War hangs over the Moonshae Isles as Sarifal begins it siege of Caer Callidyrr and ancient trees drop their leaves in sorrow. Can you and the armies of Sarifal bring light to the shadows?

A Four-Hour Adventure for Tier 3 Characters. Optimized for APL 13.

MOON 20 Rising Shadows Conclusion
Moon10

Tier: 3 (Levels 11-16)

In which the heroes face the rage of the tempest and the fury of a god to save the very spirit of the Moonshaes.

Moon 20

Through the Storm
Moon20

Authors: Pieter Sleijpen, Krishna Simonse

Starting Location: Icepeak, Isle of Oman
Key NPCs: Branwyn Moonsinger, the Slain, the Song of the Earthmother

For years a shadow has been growing on the isles. Its face revealed, it is time to end the threat and restore the Earthmother to her full power. A storm is to be released. Will you and the Moonshaes survive and prosper as a great captain weathering the storm or will the ship sink?

A Four-hour Adventure for Tier 3 Characters. Optimized for APL 13.