![]() The Cult is digging extensively in that area, searching for magic items to feed to the corrupted pool in the hope of transferring those powers to the dragon, as well as keys to unlock other parts of the ruins. The gate leads to a location near a cemetery outside of Myth Drannor, which the Cult has secured and is using as a base of operations. The Cult hideout contains an old gate, which the Cultists use to escape the heroes if they are outmatched. 3 Adventure Synopsis The heroes become involved when they track several disappearances to a small cell of Cult of the Dragon members that has apparently taken to capturing villagers as slaves. Through explorations of nearby parts of Myth Drannor, the heroes discover tools and clues about the Cult’s purposes here and have the opportunity to thwart the Cult’s grand plans for the corrupted pool. The Cult plans to immerse Pelendralaar, one of its allied dracoliches, in the corrupted pool, giving it incredible powers to be used on the Cult’s behalf. ![]() The Cultists’ knowledge of dark arts allowed them to corrupt the pool, and it now reaches out to other pools across Toril, draining their life to feed itself. Adventure Background T he Cult of the Dragon found a pool of radiance that recently formed in the fallen city of Myth Drannor. The encounter level is a a tool for the DM to calculate total experience points for each encounter and as a point of information to the DM, allowing him or her to gauge the strength of any particular encounter at a glance. Individual encounters possess an overall rating called the encounter level (EL). Write-ups for new monsters (those not listed in the Monster Manual) are provided in Appendix 4: New Monsters. Monster and NPC statistics are provided with each encounter in abbreviated form, and full statistics appear in Appendix 5: Creature Statistics. Unshaded boxes contain important background information for the DM. Text that appears in shaded boxes is player information, which you can read aloud or paraphrase to players when appropriate. The FORGOTTEN REALMS sourcebook Cult of the Dragon (#9547) provides additional background information and motivation for the main villains in this adventure but is not necessary, as details on the Cult are summarized in the sidebar at the end of this chapter. Familiarity with the FORGOTTEN REALMS® campaign setting is recommended but not essential. Preparation Y ou, the Dungeon Master (DM), should have a copy of the Player’s Handbook, the DUNGEON MASTER’s Guide, and the Monster Manual to use this adventure. The adventure can be adjusted for play with very large, very small, higher level, or lower-level groups. It is recommended that at least one of the player characters have some clerical ability and at least one have access to arcane spells. ” -from the Chronicle of Years to Come, a book of prophecy by the oracle Maglas, as translated by Sammaster the Mad, founder of the Cult of the Dragon P ool of Radiance: Attack on Myth Drannor is a DUNGEONS & DRAGONS® adventure suitable for a party of four average D&D® characters who begin the adventure at or near 6th level. But the dead dragons shall rule the world entire, and. 86 Chapter 1: Cultists in Action “And naught would be left save shattered thrones with no rulers. 72 Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: Pools of Radiance. 38 2 Chapter 6: Castle Cormanthor.61 Overview and Description.61 Sites. 28 Polyandrium Sites.29 Chapter 4: Great Crypts.38 The Crypt of Rothilion. 28 Opened Crypts.28 Rune-Talismans and Words of Power. 16 The Tower of Bones.17 Entering the Tower.17 Aftermath. 12 Encircling Wood.14 Approaching the River.15 Working with Tarbash.15 The Polyandrium. 44 Escaping Monsters.44 Baelnorn Manifestation.49 Sidebar: The Cult of the Dragon. 39 The Crypt of Orbakh.43 Resources and Environment.44 Wandering Encounters. 6 Cult Hideout.6 Using the Rune of Stars.38 Entering the Crypt. 4 Investigators.4 Absent Friends.5 Deceptive Employer. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Cultists in Action. ![]() 4: Castle Cormanthor Random Encounters (by Floor). ![]()
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