As this is an insane mind, some of the facets are most torturous. Each of these regions is a distinct universe which mirrors variousĪspects of Chardath's mind.
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As far as the heroes are concerned, however, they experience the place as a series of "facets," or levels. In game terms, it can be considered a nondimensional space similar to that found within a bag of holding. The Enchanted Rubies The gemstone universe over which Chardath rules has no physical reality. All the facets of that madman's shattered psyche are reflected in the faces of the gem. As if that situation were not bad enough, the Mists have embraced the mad Chardath Spulzeer and made him into the lord of this domain. If the player characters do not escape quickly, they will lose the ability to do so. As its occupants move around within the domain, the crystalline prison drains away their life energy. The domain of Aggarath is a hostile one, however. Those who die by this blade find their spirits trapped within its ruby hiltstone-a floating domain in Ravenloft. Aggarath, the magical dagger in which the player characters are trapped, functions very much like a mirror of life trapping. (Those events brought both him and the player characters to Ravenloft simultaneously.) For those Dungeon Masters using The Forgotten Terror as a stand-alone adventure, a suggested alternate beginning appears below. The events that took place in Castle Spulzeer are summarized in Appendix Two of this book under Chardath Spulzeer's character description. Exactly how they came to be in this place depends upon whether the Dungeon Master has chosen to run this adventure as the sequel to the Forgotten Realms adventure Castle Spulzeer. These characters may be anchorites and arcanists or spellcasters from other worlds.Īdventure Summary At the start of this adventure, the characters are all imprisoned within a gemstone set into the hilt of a magical dagger. The party should contain at least one character capable of employing wizardry and one character skilled in the use of priestly magic. Playing This Adventure The Forgotten Terror is a unique crossover adventure for the RAVENLOFT and Forgotten Realms campaign settings, designed for a party of four to six player characters of 10th through 12th level.
It can, however, also be played as a stand-alone adventure, so that Dungeon Masters (DMs) may run it without playing the Realms scenario. Rudolph van Richten, 11 December 745 This adventure is designed for play in conjunction with Castle Spulzeer, an adventure for the Forgotten Realms campaign setting. But who is to say whether this is the blood of the living or the dead? And, indeed, is there a difference? - Dr. When you gaze through it, all the world is awash in blood. Isler Special Thanks: Cindi Rice, Keith Strohm, and Doug Stewart For four to six characters of levels 10-12 Reid Cover Art: Todd Lockwood Graphic Coordinator: Dawn Murin and Paul Hanchette Typography: Tracey L. The Eigths Facet Entering the Facet Exploring the Facet Exiting the Facet The Ninth Facet Entering the Facet Exploring the Facet Exiting the Facet The Tenth Facet Entering the Facet Exploring the Facet Exiting the Facet The Eleventh Facet Entering the Facet Exploring the Facet Exiting the Facet The Twelfth Facet Entering the Facet Exploring the Facet Exiting the Facet Epitaph Appendix One: Secrets of Aggarath The Domain of Aggarath The Dagger Aggarath Appendix Two: Characters and Monsters Major Nonplayer Characters Demilord of Aggarath Maleffluent Marble Monster IndexĬredits Designer: William W. Table of Contents Introduction Playing This Adventure Adventure Summary The Enchanted Rubies Getting Started Alternative Beginnings The First Facet Entering the Facet Exploring the Facet Exiting the Facet Loose Ends The Second Facet Entering the Facet Exploring the Facet Exiting the Facet The Third Facet Entering the Facet Exploring the Facet Exiting the Facet The Fourth Facet Entering the Facet Exploring the Facet Exiting the Facet The Fifth Facet Entering the Facet Exploring the Facet Exiting the Facet The Sixth Facet Entering the Facet Exploring the Facet Exiting the Facet The Seventh Facet Entering the Facet Exploring the Facet Appendix 1: Secrets of Aggarath.Īppendix 2: Characters and Monsters.
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