Wrath of the Slain Storyline

A dark secret from a Kendrick family tree bears ill fruit, as the shadows deepen over the Moonshaes. Injustice demands a vengeance that divides the Ffolk, a royal house, and the throne.
The Moonshaes are in peril. The isles need heroes.
Will you answer the call and unravel this mystery of kin and treachery?

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
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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 10 Dark Tidings Trilogy
Moon10

Trilogy Lead: Amy Lynn Dzura
Tier: 1 (Levels 1-4)

In which the threat from the Shadowfell manifests, and darkness rises to envelop the Isle of Alaron, as Caer Callidyrr falls under Shadow.

Moon 10-1

Whispers and Warnings
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Author: Janine Hempy

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

The reach of the Shadowfell has come to Alaron! The Great Gark's forces are intent on spreading the Howling Disease throughout the island, and the fey are in dire peril. Will you ride to their aid or will the shadow spread across the land?

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

Moon 10-2

Shadows and Shrouds
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Author: Chris Dzura

Starting Location: Fountain of Faerie, Isle of Alaron
Key NPCs: Antola Pilark, Jordi Fizzlebum, Sahannalar

A new threat is gaining power over the moonwells of Alaron, and the druids of the Earthmother believe the best way to uncover the sinister plot is to venture into the Shadowfell itself.

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

Moon 10-3

Fortresses and Fortunes
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Author: Ben Heisler

Starting Location: Caer Callidyrr, Isle of Alaron
Key NPCs: High Queen Cefrey Amcathra Kendrick, High King Derid Kendrick

A mysterious force from the Shadowfell threatens the high seat of power in Alaron! With an army marching to the capital and enemies within Caer Callidyrr, the royal family places their trust in outsiders to root out the evil within before the enemies overwhelm the last free human kingdom of the Moonshaes!

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

MOON 8 Dawn of Darkening Trilogy
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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
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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
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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
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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 11 Somber Remnant Trilogy
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Trilogy Lead: Savannah Houston-McIntyre
Tier: 2 (Levels 5-10)

In which the heroes must work their way to very heart of fallen Caer Callidyrr on the Isle of Alaron to learn more of the mysterious leader of the Risen Shadows known only as the Slain.

Moon 11-1

A Darkened City
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Author: Ma'at Crook

Starting Location: Caer Moray, Isle of Moray
Key NPCs: High Queen Cefrey Amcathra Kendrick, Hyll, Captain Kree, Snicklet

Once brilliant Caer Callidyrr has darkened, and the Slain sits on the High King's throne. Helpless to fight this unknowable enemy, the forces of light have asked you to infiltrate the enemy's stronghold and learn all you can. Will you dare the shadowed streets of the capital of the Moonshaes to gain entry to the Court of the Slain?

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

Moon 11-2

A Darkened Court
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Author: Justine Vandermeer

Starting Location: Caer Callidyrr, Isle of Alaron
Key NPCs: Lady Erliza Daressin, Kwente-Nerys, Parell Hyath, Snicklet

The Court of the Slain at Caer Callidyrr holds many intrigues and even more danger. Yet you must walk these darkened halls and speak in whispers to uncover the malevolent plots of the Slain. Careful, now. One wrong step or a misplaced word could mean exposure and oblivion.

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

Moon 11-3

A Darkened Heart
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Author: Eric Menge

Starting Location: Caer Callidyrr, Isle of Alaron
Key NPCs: Hyll, Parell Hyath, the Slain, Snicklet

You have worked your way to the heart of the Darkened Court at Caer Callidyrr. There, you have a chance to pierce the shadows and secrets that surround and protect the Slain. Can you reveal the mystery of the greatest threat to the Moonshaes and will you survive to tell anyone else?

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

MOON 14 Fractured Winter Trilogy
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Trilogy Lead: Toni Winslow-Brill
Tier: 2 (Levels 5-10)

In which the heroes venture to Sarifal on the Isle of Gwynneth, which is mired in endless winter, and bring comfort to the grieving and change to the changeless.

Moon 14-1

Hearts Amiss
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Author: Ayanna Jones-Lightsy

Starting Location: Caer Moray, Isle of Moray
Key NPCs: Prince Araithe, Eljoen Galanos, Fiona, Lady Siofra, Tarilyn Kendrick

The city of Karador is the crowning jewel of Sarifal, but Lady Lady Siofra worries that it has been trapped in its cycle of winter for too long. She seeks those not of the court to investigate the fey city and find out what is keeping it from blooming into spring.

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

Moon 14-2

The Lost Seasons
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Author: Zac Goins

Starting Location: Karador, Isle of Gwynneth
Key NPCs: Prince Araithe, Eljoen Galanos, Fiona, Lady Siofra, Tarilyn Kendrick

The city of Karador on the Isle of Gwynneth remains trapped in winter. Whispers abound that Lady Ordalf is the cause but what and why?

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

Moon 14-3

Ghosts of Grief
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Author: Joe Cirillo

Starting Location: Karador, Isle of Gwynneth
Key NPCs: Prince Araithe, Lord Carnochan, Eljoen Galanos, Fiona, Lady Siofra, Tarilyn Kendrick

The court of High Lady Ordalf remains mired in Winter. Snow falls as heavily as her people's hearts and they have begun to forget the joys of the other seasons. Is the cold fate of the fey court sealed?

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

MOON 15 Scattered Sentiments Trilogy
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Trilogy Lead: Savannah Houston-McIntyre
Tier: 2 (Levels 5-10)

In which the Earthmother speaks a prophecy and sends her song to help a wayward daughter and bring together the intimate pieces hidden away.

Moon 15-1

Shattered Omens
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Author: Andy Dempz

Starting Location: Caer Moray, Isle of Moray
Key NPCs: Llyneth Kincaid, the Slain

The Earthmother calls to her druids through the rustling of tree leaves and the calling of the whistling winds. There is a grand prophecy that needs to be heard; the Great Druid Llyneth Kincaid needs your assistance to acquire a lost relic to make the voice and vision clear.

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

Moon 15-2

Forgotten Fealty
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Author: Collette Quach

Starting Location: The Belly of the Leviathan
Key NPCs: Llyneth Kincaid

The Great Prophecy calls you to the Belly of the Leviathan, where an island inhabited by the Black Blood Tribe remains suspended. Whispers carry that a Black Blood Leader, Fflur Hithen, has found an object letting her control the shadow creatures immuring from the gloom; she seeps admiration, and none can resist her lure. Can you?

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

Moon 15-3

Fallen Wonder
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Author: Jay Anderson

Starting Location: Caer Moray, Isle of Moray
Key NPCs: Bevin Howell, Llyneth Kincaid, Orwin Rhys, Rhisiart Ebner, Song of the Earthmother

Having received an invitation to meet with Earl Orwin Rhys, the adventurers find themselves in Caer Moray to hear a most strange tale. Every few nights an aurora shines over the depth of the Moors, and Ffolk on the outskirts of the refugee camps begin to wander aimlessly into the soft-lit grasses, a look of wonder and amazement in their eyes. Are you brave enough to solve this perplexing mystery?

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

MOON 18 Crown of the Autumn Harvest Trilogy
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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
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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
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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
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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 19 Shattered Reflections Trilogy
Moon19

Trilogy Lead: Savannah Houston-McIntyre
Tier: 3 (Levels 11-16)

In which the heroes bring together the shattered reflections and fulfill the Earthmother's prophecy to right an injustice from the past of the Moonshaes.

Moon 19-1

A Compassionate Friend
Moon19-1

Author: Justine Vandermeer

Starting Location: Caer Moray, Isle of Moray
Key NPCs: Andras Nailo, Captain Kree, Llyneth Kincaid, Seren Nailo, the Song of the Earthmother

On the shores of Sarifal a darkness lurks that seethes from the mines and entraps the locals of Storaad. The great prophecy promises a reward will be uncovered here, but can the adventurers survive long enough to find it?

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

Moon 19-2

A Tide and a Storm
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Author: Toni Winslow-Brill

Starting Location: The Eye in the Mist, Isle of Moray
Key NPCs: Llyneth Kincaid, Seren Nailo, the Song of the Earthmother

A song breaks through the tempest gathering over the Strait of Oman. A prophecy must be fulfilled as elements clash and writhe; this will be a seafaring challenge like no other.

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

Moon 19-3

The Castle of Mirrors
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Author: Eric Menge

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

Darkness looms over the crest of Icepeak. You must triumph in a confrontation of sword and reflection, or the fate of the Moonshaes will slide into shadow. Are you strong enough to face the past, as well as the present?

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.