Prince of the Abyss

Dark portents roil the nations of the world. Long ago, a mighty demon prince and his minions were defeated and banished but over the ages that magic has waned against a constant assault from the abyss. As the curtain rises on this unique four-episode adventure, a group of the world’s mightiest adventurers gather to discuss how they can oppose the threat they all can plainly see coming. While the mortal armies allied with the heroes can hold back the main throng of demonic forces, a single decisive attack is required to strike directly at the demon lord and banish them once more. Will the party’s preparation put them in a position for victory? Can these adventurers defeat a demon lord at the peak of their powers, or will the peaceful mortal folk experience an apocalyptic hell on earth never seen before?

These heroes have made a career working throughout the continent of Civorea to make it a better place, only to find all their work about to be undone. How will they respond?

• Caliban Krathos, Dhampir Warlock / Paladin (Declan)
  • Reformed criminal turned Paladin, protecting the interest of those society turns a blind eye to.
• Gadri Quilldwadle, forest gnome abjuration wizard (Adam)
  • A professor of magic turned defender of the woods, and all nature contained within. Former professor at the Glimmerford Academy.
• Lonnal Dimitrescu, Haregon Bladesinger Wizard / Rogue (Danny)
  • Street smart from roughing it as an urchin, now book smart and battle ready from his time studying magic and the blade. Former professor at the Glimmerford Academy.
• Ivan, Assimar Sorcerer / Paladin (Jim)
  • Warrior man-child of a far off territory
• Leitra, Tiefling Circle of Spores Druid (Adria)
  • Vivacious bon-vivant wanderer with the curiosity and lives of a cat
• Hilda, Assimar Wizard / Light Cleric (Tori)

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Player characters may choose from a menu of choices below:

• Start with pondering whether you want to run or rule something. You may optionally take one of those options under PC Choices, each of which provide a benefit in the form of material or an ally. Once a choice is claimed, no one else may claim it. https://theadventurers.academy/prince/magic/PC%20Choices%20-%20Prince%20of%20the%20Abyss.pdf

• Next, choose ONE item from the PRIMARY magic items list. These are all the big and flashy items. Just like the PC Choices, once an item is claimed no one else may claim it. https://theadventurers.academy/prince/magic/Primary%20Magic%20Items%20-%20Prince%20of%20the%20Abyss.pdf

• Next, choose TWO items from the SECONDARY magic items list. These are less flashy, but still quite powerful. Some of these choices may look familiar from the Veterans' game. Unlike the other two lists, you all may duplicate your choices here. https://theadventurers.academy/prince/magic/Secondary%20Magic%20Items%20-%20Prince%20of%20the%20Abyss.pdf

• Finally, choose THREE items from the CONSUMABLE magic items list. Here as well, you may all duplicate choices. https://theadventurers.academy/prince/magic/Consumable%20Magic%20Items%20-%20Prince%20of%20the%20Abyss.pdf

• There was an apocalyptic event in which the “Dead Gods” who created the world of Aperta-Mundi were locked away for all times by a regime of the “Old Gods.”
• Deities who came after the original “Old Gods” are known as the “New Gods.” Many of these beings were demigods who were once mortal and were able to achieve apotheosis. During this period, there were many of these newer deities who came to join the heavenly pantheon.
  • Selûne is one of these New Gods.
• Kingdoms of mortals rose and fell, with fortunes changing often within a generation or two.
• Elves coming from the Feywild and the Shadowfell settled the world, mostly on the continent of Civorea. Those that stayed traded eternal life for a great empire powered by strange magic that stretched across much of the oceans of the world.
• The Elven Empire has faded and fractured, allowing many new nations to rise. Fueled by the successes of certain personages such as the adventurers.

The nearby city-states on the continent of Civorea include:

• Murktide - This grim sea-side city bears the scars and shame of once participating in demon worship and mortal sacrifice. However in more recent times, it has become an important hub of trade and transport.

• Glimmerford - This merry city straddles the Shimmer River, and has a long history of magic. The academy that bears the city’s name is the premiere school for arcane study. The nearby forests have been tamed by the party, including the Whistling Woods where Gadri resides.

• Capstone - This undermountain city was chiseled into the living rock by dwarves in a previous age. Now it stands proudly as a fortress with a rich military tradition.

• Krakozhia - A far-off backwater territory in remote Civorea.

Despite being unique states, all three are allies and have fought against larger threats together in the past.

There are four rough “pantheons” of deities in Aperta-Mundi. Each roughly fits into one of these categories.

The Dead Gods were before Aperta-Mundi was created, and will continue once it ends. These beings brought the setting into existence. However, their powerful creative forces are also destructive and turbulent. Just as the furnace may be used to create, it can be used to destroy. These beings have no agenda and absolutely no concern for mortal life.

A few examples of the Dead Gods include:

• The Three
• The Demiurge

The Old Gods were the beings that took the world of Aperta-Mundi from the Dead Gods, and managed to lock away the power of these chaotic, creative beings to make the world their own. For a time, these beings reigned supreme. Each is aloof and does not have the capability or will to interact directly with mortals. However, they do have a stake in mortal life, and will send servitors to act on their behalf.

Examples of Old Gods include:

• Selune
• Wael
• Oghma

The New Gods follow the Old, and are much more “hands on” with respect to the mortal world. These are the deities that the living on the world of Aperta-Mundi may even have the rare opportunity to communicate with directly. While ultra-smart and perhaps devious, their goals are understandable if not always wise.

The New Gods include:

• Khonshu
• Set
• Osiris
• Horus
• Hathor

A number of deities not native to Aperta-Mundi who lend their power to the mortals of this world. These mind-bending beings are typically the source of power for warlocks. They include:

One ticket secures your spot at the table for this high level plane-hopping, apocalyptic realm shaking battle against a marauding demon lord and his flesh-rending minions! This adventure is intended for an audience of only the most jaded veteran D&D 5e players. Please consider joining only if you feel comfortable with the D&D rules and high level play. No characters will be provided for you. You must bring your own fourteenth (14th) level character created using official D&D source books to play. Stats should use the point-buy system located in the player's handbook. Players who share character details with the game master in time for the game may choose from a list of magic items to start the game with.