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Characters#

Strong Start#

• Shimmering Glade encounter

Scenes#

• Shimmering Glade encounter
• Feywild crossing
• Feast with a Satyr Warband
• Gather the final material needed to reforge [[Summer’s Edge (orig)]]

Secret and Clues#

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• The ruling family of the summer court has worshiped the Dusk Lord for generations

Fantastic Locations#

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• Shimmering Glade
• Satyr Warband camp

NPCs#

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• [[Elara Sunforge]]

Monsters#

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Displacer Beast#

Armor Class 13 (natural armor) Hit Points 85 (10d10 + 30) Speed 40 ft.

• Senses Darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11
• Avoidance._ If the displacer beast is subjected to an effect that allows it to make a saving throw to take only half damage, it instead takes no damage if it succeeds on the saving throw, and only half damage if it fails.
• Displacement._ The displacer beast projects a magical illusion that makes it appear to be standing near its actual location, causing attack rolls against it to have disadvantage. If it is hit by an attack, this trait is disrupted until the end of its next turn. This trait is also disrupted while the displacer beast is incapacitated or has a speed of 0.

Actions#

• Multiattack._ The displacer beast makes two attacks with its tentacles. _Tentacle.
  • Melee Weapon Attack:_ +6 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target.
  • Hit:_ 7 (1d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage plus 3 (1d6) piercing damage.

Deadly Encounter Benchmark#

Calculate the deadly encounter benchmark by adding together all character levels and dividing by 2 if they’re 5th level or above or divide by 4 if they’re 1st to 4th level. An encounter may be deadly if the sum total of monster challenge ratings is greater than half the sum total of character levels or one quarter of character levels if the characters are 4th level or below.

Treasure#

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Shimmering Glade#

You step into a secluded glade where the forest’s canopy parts slightly, allowing golden sunlight to spill into the clearing. The boundary between the Material Plane and the Feywild feels paper-thin here, the air humming softly with latent magic. The glade is filled with shimmering light that seems to dance on its own, and the faint smell of wildflowers and ozone hangs in the air.

At the center of the glade, a circle of ancient, moss-covered standing stones rises from the ground, each embedded with small crystal shards that faintly glow. The crystals pulse gently, as if waiting for something—perhaps the sun itself—to awaken them. It is clear that when the sun reaches its peak at noon, the light will strike the crystals, activating the crossing.

However, a large displacer beast lies curled in the middle of the stone circle, its sleek, black form rising and falling with slow, rhythmic breaths. As you step closer, you notice small movements in the underbrush: two displacer beast cubs frolic nearby, tumbling over one another and occasionally batting at the edge of the stones. The glade is tranquil, but a wrong move could turn this peaceful scene into chaos.

Challenge: Clearing the Glade#

• The displacer beast is napping, but it will awaken if disturbed by loud noises, hostile actions, or if its cubs yelp in distress. If combat breaks out, the mother beast will fight ferociously to protect its territory and her cubs.
• The cubs are playful and curious, occasionally swatting at the crystals embedded in the stones. If the crystals are dislodged or knocked out of place, the portal activation process may be delayed until the party realigns them.

Complication 1: Displacer Beast Cubs#

• The displacer beast cubs are unaware of the danger they might cause. They are playful and unpredictable, and their actions might inadvertently complicate the party’s task.
  • A cub playfully bats at one of the standing stones, knocking a crystal out of alignment. The party will need to carefully replace it without angering the mother beast.
  • A cub notices a party member and wanders over curiously, sniffing or pawing at their belongings. Any sudden movements or loud reactions could alert the mother beast.
  • If combat breaks out, the cubs will scatter and hide, but their cries will enrage the mother, causing her to fight more recklessly.
  • Handling the Cubs:
    • The party could use Animal Handling checks (DC 14) to calm or distract the cubs, keeping them occupied while they work on activating the portal

Complication 2: Wild Magic Infusion#

The glade is so infused with Feywild magic that every spell cast here has unpredictable effects. Any time a spell is cast, roll on the Wild Magic Surge table (PHB p. 104) to determine the outcome. The party will need to think carefully before using spells, as the surges could complicate or even help the situation.

Activating the Portal#

• To open the crossing to the Feywild, the party must ensure the crystals embedded in the standing stones are properly aligned and undisturbed.
  • This requires a group skill challenge, with a mix of Investigation (to identify proper alignments), Arcana (to adjust the crystals for maximum magical effect), and Dexterity or Strength checks (to physically move or replace the crystals).
  • The party must succeed on a total of 4 skill checks (DC 14) before the sun reaches its peak at noon.
• If the crystals are knocked out of alignment by the displacer beast, the cubs, or a wild magic surge, the party must spend an additional turn realigning them.

Displacer Beast Combat (If Necessary):#

If combat breaks out, the mother displacer beast will attack anyone who threatens her or her cubs. Her tactics are protective and territorial, not cruel—she focuses on driving the party away rather than killing them outright.

Displacer Beast Tactics:

• Uses Displacement to confuse attackers, making it harder for the party to land hits.
• Will attempt to block access to her cubs or the standing stones, forcing the party to work around her.
• Fights until reduced to 25% health, at which point she attempts to grab her cubs and retreat into the forest.

Outcome:#

1. Success: If the party successfully aligns the crystals and activates the portal, the standing stones glow brightly, and a shimmering, circular portal appears at the center of the circle. The mother beast retreats with her cubs, as the magic overwhelms her instincts.
   • “The crystals pulse with radiant energy, each shard capturing the midday sunlight and refracting it into a dazzling array of colors. The air hums with power as the standing stones vibrate, and a portal of shimmering light blossoms in the center of the glade, its edges rippling like a pool of liquid gold. You feel the pull of the Feywild, beckoning you forward.”
2. Failure: If the party is unable to align the crystals or is driven off by the displacer beast, the portal does not activate. They may need to retreat and return later, or seek another crossing into the Feywild.
3. Compromised Success: If the portal is activated but the wild magic or combat leaves the party injured or disorganized, the portal may open to an unstable part of the Feywild, adding complications when they arrive.

Feast with a Satyr Warband#

As the party travels through the Fey Wild, they come across a wild, raucous gathering in a forest clearing. Dozens of satyrs are dancing, playing music, and feasting on fruits, nuts, and wine. The air is filled with the sound of laughter, pipes, and revelry.

When the party approaches, the satyrs immediately take notice and welcome them enthusiastically. “Adventurers! Come, join our celebration! The night is young and the wine flows freely!” one of the satyrs calls out, gesturing for the party to come closer.

The satyrs are excellent hosts, offering the party a seat at their table laden with delicacies and goblets brimming with a sweet, intoxicating vintage. They encourage the party to eat, drink, and be merry, assuring them that this is a night for indulgence and enjoyment.

However, the party may quickly realize that the satyrs’ revelry and hospitality come with a price. The wine’s effects are more potent than expected, and the music has a hypnotic quality that makes it difficult to resist the urge to dance. A successful Wisdom saving throw may be required to avoid becoming charmed or intoxicated.

Furthermore, the satyrs may subtly (or not-so-subtly) try to manipulate the party, perhaps asking them to perform some mischievous task or make a “harmless” pact in exchange for more wine, food, or magical trinkets. The party must navigate the satyrs’ cajoling and temptations carefully, as giving in could lead to unforeseen consequences.

Drinking Contest#

The satyrs challenge the party to a drinking contest, promising the winner a rare magical item. However, the wine is laced with fey magic, and the loser(s) may be subjected to a debilitating curse or transformation.

• The Fool’s Tongue: The loser can only speak in rhymes and riddles for the next 7 days, making normal conversation difficult and spellcasting with verbal components challenging
• The Dancing Feet: Every time the loser hears music, they must succeed on a Wisdom save or dance uncontrollably for 1 minute
• The Laughing Curse: The loser bursts into uncontrollable laughter at the most inappropriate moments (during stealth, negotiations, etc.)
• Temporary transformation into a satyr themselves, complete with goat legs and an irresistible urge to play music
• The loser’s hair turns into flowering vines that grow rapidly when they lie or break a promise
• Every time they try to drink anything, it turns into butterflies just before reaching their lips

Bargain for Merriment#

A satyr offers to grant the party a single night of pure, unbridled joy and celebration in exchange for a future favor.

• “Simply deliver this sealed letter to the Winter Court. Don’t worry about what’s inside…”
• “Help us play a harmless prank on a rival pixie court by switching their magical mushrooms with our special batch”
• “When you hear the sound of pipes at midnight three days hence, you must dance until dawn, no matter where you are”
• “Promise to tell three carefully crafted lies to the next noble you meet”
• “Plant these ‘special’ seeds in the garden of the nearest human settlement”
• “The next time you see someone crying, you must make them laugh - no matter what it takes”
• “Trade your most cherished memory for a new one of our choosing”
• “You must host a feast as wild as ours within the next month, and ensure at least one attendee never leaves”

Weakening Barrier Encounters#

Session Notes#

• We run into a displacer beast guarding the entrance to the fey wild and it has 2 baby displacer beast
• Toby attempts to sneak around the mom and attract the cubs to her with some milk
• the light starts to make a circle, which seems like the exact location of the portal but it seems fuzzy
• there is a series of 4 pillars that seem to attempt to channel the sun to make a portal, but one of the crystal is off center and prevents the portal from seemingly materializing 
• skreek somehow has catnip and uses it to stun the displacer beast
• the cat comes to, runs towards its cubs and peaces out.
• The portal opens and the party jumps through
• everyone level the fuck up to 7