A dread curse preys upon the courageous Northlanders, as an ancient enemy stirs the very islands against the mighty seafarers of the Moonshaes.
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.
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.
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
Trilogy Lead: Shawn Merwin
Tier: 2 (Levels 5-10)
In which the heroes climb mountains and delve the depths of the Fairheigh Mountains in support of the dwarven clans of the Moonshaes who are hard pressed by foes from without and doubts from within.
Author: Shawn Merwin
Starting Location: Highrock, Isle of Alaron
Key NPCs: Brunhi Rookoath, Narbert Rustfire, Petra Rookoath, Shale Rustfire, Winnow Rustfire
Just as it looked like the combined forces of Clan Rookoath and Clan Rustfire might drive a long-time threat from their ancestral homes, the dwarven forces suffer a terrible defeat. The proud and slightly xenophobic dwarves reach out for assistance. But is it too late, or can a group of heroes turn the tide?
A Four-Hour Adventure for Tier 2 Characters. Optimized for APL 8.
Author: Ted Atkinson
Starting Location: Fairheight Mountains, Isle of Alaron
Key NPCs: Aidan Rustfire, Bronwyn Rookoath, Darrick Rustfire, Winnow Rustfire
With the immediate threat to Clans Rookoath and Rustfire quelled, the next step is to clear the tunnels of Dwarvenholm, allowing the clans to again move freely between their homes. However, the enemy will not give up their gains so easily, as a new player enters the battlefield.
A Four-Hour Adventure for Tier 2 Characters. Optimized for APL 8.
Author: Kat Kruger
Starting Location: Fairheight Mountains, Isle of Alaron
Key NPCs: Brunhi Rookoath, Narbert Rustfire, Petra Rookoath, Shale Rustfire, Winnow Rustfire
The lost moonwell, known as the Cairnwell, plays a significant role in the battle for the Fairheight Range. Can it be saved and turned into a source of weal for the dwarves, or will the enemy take its power and turn it into a fountain of woe?
A Four-Hour Adventure for Tier 2 Characters. Optimized for APL 8.
Trilogy Lead: Pieter Sleijpen
Tier: 2 (Levels 5-10)
In which the heroes uncover a threat in Gnarhelm on the Isle of Alaron, where those who yearn for the past make themselves servants of atrocity.
Author: Garret Colón
Starting Location: Gnarlhelm, Isle of Alaron
Key NPCs: Haldis Ulfsdottir, Skorri Boarson
When it was just livestock, few took note. When people disappeared, things changed. Now farmsteads are burning and bloodthirsty cackling echo through the hills of old Gnarhelm in northern Alaron. The farmers are defenseless against such bloodlust; can heroes help?
A Four-Hour Adventure for Tier 2 Characters. Optimized for APL 8.
Author: Ben Sandfelder
Starting Location: Gnarlhelm, Isle of Alaron
Key NPCs: Haldis Ulfsdottir, Skorri Boarson
An unexpected enemy has appeared, attacking with ferocious bloodlust and unknown purpose. The locals can't defend against this threat forever; heroes are needed to discover who is responsible for the attacks and stop them for good.
A Four-Hour Adventure for Tier 2 Characters. Optimized for APL 8.
Author: Stephen Rowe
Starting Location: Aboard the Justly Scorned, en route to the isle of Anvil
Key NPCs: Haldis Ulfsdottir, Skorri Boarson
With the marauders gone, peace returns to northern Alaron, but somebody brought the reavers across the straits of Moonshae to Alaron. They need to be stopped before the recent troubles become nothing more than the vanguard of something worse.
A Four-Hour Adventure for Tier 2 Characters. Optimized for APL 8.
Trilogy Lead: Shawn Merwin
Tier: 2 (Levels 5-10)
In which the heroes explore three temples of the Earthmother scattered about the Moonshaes and find that the best of intentions can be misused by those of ill intent.
Author: Chris Sniezak
Starting Location: Lehigh, Isle of Alaron
Key NPCs: Fhrugh Rotnog
The Temple of the Beast was one of the most dangerous temples kept by the old druids of the Earthmother. Revering wild and unpredictable beasts came with much risk. Surviving its trials may be your undoing!
A Two/Four-Hour Adventure for Tier 2 Characters. Optimized for APL 8.
Author: Andy Dempz
Starting Location: Olafstaad, Isle of Alaron
Key NPCs: Erian, Fhrugh Rotnog
The Temple of the Sun provided hope to the servants of the Earthmother when events in their lives looked the most dire. Now that the temple has returned, it has become a beacon for those who love the light. But it is also a target for those who dwell in the shadows.
A Two/Four-Hour Adventure for Tier 2 Characters. Optimized for APL 8.
Author: Jennifer Adcock
Starting Location: Warlsbry, Isle of Alaron
Key NPCs: Fhrugh Rotnog
When the ancient Temple of Death reappears on Oman Island, those devoted to the Earthmother are determined to reconsecrate it to the goddess. However, a necromancer feels that it is his birthright to claim it as his lair as well.
A Two/Four-Hour Adventure for Tier 2 Characters. Optimized for APL 8.
Trilogy Lead: Pieter Sleijpen
Tier: 2 (Levels 5-10)
In which the heroes confront the rising shadows on the Isle of Norland, which seek to ensnare the mighty Northlanders in a skein of despair.
Author: Mitchel Smithson
Starting Location: Rogarsheim, Isle of Norland
Key NPCs: Furic the Broken Blade
A vitally important diplomat has gone missing, and a village seems to be troubled by an unseen force that threatens to spread all across the Moonshaes. All the while, a massive volcano rumbles in its slumber, threatening to awake, bringing forth chaos and destruction. A Dark Moon Rises over the island of Norland. Can you come to its aid?
A Two to Four Hour Adventure for Tier 2 Characters. Optimized for APL 8.
Author: Michael McKeown
Starting Location: Rogarsheim, Isle of Norland
Key NPCs: Astrid Raultsen, Haldis Ulfsdottir, Sten Hjelmstad
Fighting factions in Rogarsheim increase the peril of the duergar and the threat from the Shadowfell. Can the characters uncover the darkness in Rogarsheim and unite the people against the threat from the Shadowfell?
A Two to Four Hour Adventure for Tier 2 Characters. Optimized for APL 8.
Author: Ree Moorhead Pruehs
Starting Location: Rogarsheim, Isle of Norland
Key NPCs: Astrid Raultsen
The characters need to recruit a cleric of Valkur to help them defeat the shadow army before the firbolg shaman and his minions rout the army of Norland with their spells of fear and terror. Will the characters persuade the cleric to assist them and return to the battlefield in time for Valkur to aid them all?
A Two to Four Hour Adventure for Tier 2 Characters. Optimized for APL 8.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Trilogy Lead: Pieter Sleijpen
Tier: 3 (Levels 11-16)
In which the heroes confront the long shadows that have reach across the Norheim Isles, which darken the seas and imperil the might of the Northlander fleet.
Author: Andrew Hewitt
Starting Location: Hammerstaad, Norheim
Key NPCs: Gorm Gudbranson, Sten Hjelmstad
Ships have disappeared amongst the Norheim Islands, almost all of them carrying refugees from Norland. An expedition, sent to find the cause, has similarly vanished without a trace. Most blame lack of experience with the treacherous local waters, but a few whisper of a more sinister cause, something that lures the desperate to their doom. Initiates of the Flame are looking for powerful adventurers to help since the authorities have more pressing trouble.
A Four-Hour Adventure for Tier 3 Characters. Optimized for APL 13.
Author: Jessica Ross
Starting Location: Hammerstaad, Norheim
Key NPCs: Gorm Gudbranson, Sten Hjelmstad
Ships have been raided. Their much-needed goods gone missing. Witnesses talk about a green dragon and its scaled servitors, but there are hardly any trees on windswept Norheim, let alone a true forest. Regardless, the goods need to be recovered, the monsters dealt with. Are you up to the task?
A Four-Hour Adventure for Tier 3 Characters. Optimized for APL 13.
Author: Joe Raso
Starting Location: Hammerstaad, Norheim
Key NPCs: Gorm Gudbranson, Hergatha the Storm Maiden, Prydwynn
An expedition has gone missing. Rumors surface that reavers based in the pirate city of Westhaven are selling slaves to unscrupulous merchants. Is the expedition still alive? Can you uncover the slavers and rescue the expedition before it's too late?
A Four-Hour Adventure for Tier 3 Characters. Optimized for APL 13.
Trilogy Lead: Joe Cirillo
Tier: 2 (Levels 5-10)
In which the heroes escort a faerie fleet across Sea of Moonshae and carry the fight to the Slain and the light to the isles under shadow.
Author: Sean Smith
Starting Location: Caer Corwell, Isle of Gwynneth
Key NPCs: Prince Araithe, Lord Carnochan, Flamsterd the Fiery, Hergatha the Storm Maiden, Admiral Tethryl
The horns of war have blown! Sarifal's mighty naval fleet launches from its docks for an assault on the Slain's Kingdom of the Darkshaes. Treacherous waters await as the Slain's dominance is far reaching. The Alliance will have to grow or drown under the oncoming Tide of Shadow.
A Four-Hour Adventure for Tier 2 Characters. Optimized for APL 8.
Author: Gareth Anderson
Starting Location: Sarifal Fleet, Sea of Moonshae
Key NPCs: Astrid Raultsen, Lord Carnochan, Hergatha the Storm Maiden
The War of Rose & Shadow has reached its next phase as the ground forces of the eladrin have been unleashed upon the shores of the Slain's Kingdom of the Darkshaes. Blood must be shed for the light to return to the Moonshaes.
A Four-Hour Adventure for Tier 2 Characters. Optimized for APL 8.
Author: Jackie Leung
Starting Location: Rogarsheim, Norland
Key NPCs: Astrid Raultsen, Lord Carnochan, Hergatha the Storm Maiden
Amidst victories and losses, Sarifal's Army of Summer continues its punishing campaign against the forces of the Slain. Tensions rise amongst her allies as hard decisions must be made before making its final push to reclamation.
A Four-Hour Adventure for Tier 2 Characters. Optimized for APL 8.
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.
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.