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The Obsidian Tower Digital Assets
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The Obsidian Tower is a Fifth Edition adventure intended for three to five characters of 2nd to 4th level and is optimized for four characters with an average party level (APL) of 3. Characters who complete this adventure should earn enough experience to reach level 4. The characters explore a mysterious tower that emerges from a swamp and threatens a nearby village, before being forced to navigate its treacherous interior to escape. This adventure can easily be dropped into any campaign setting.
Background
Telir, a deva in service to a god of courage and adventure, believes there are too many adventurers wandering the realms that are selfish and simply unfit to be called ‘heroes.’ He has devised a means of testing adventurers with the aid of the nearby village. When adventurers visit the village he runs a simulated threat, an ominous black tower that emerges from the swamp and threatens the village. The adventurers are then asked to investigate the threat. Inside, they find themselves trapped and taunted by Telir posing as an evil mage as the tower sinks back into the swamp. They must overcome various obstacles, traps, and enemies to reach the top, confront the villain and escape. It is then revealed to be an elaborate scheme designed to test their skill and their character. Those that fail are deemed unworthy and are many. They are admonished by Telir, who gives them scathing feedback in an attempt to change them for the better.
Those that pass his tests though find themselves praised and rewarded for their efforts with a blessing.
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