Adventure Title
DDAL-00-05 Winter's Splendor

Levels Gained

Location Played
Roll20

Notes
# Story Award **Waterdeep City Watch Contact** Assuming respectful and appropriate conduct, the characters have earned Respect of the City Watch, which allows them each one check at Advantage on one check to avoid penalty when caught committing a crime that doesn’t involve murder, theft, or assault. If anyone attempted to intimidate one or both of the Cassalanter children or otherwise conducted themselves in a manner that would be considered disrespectful, they gain Scorn of the City Watch, with gives that character Disadvantage on their next check to avoid punishment from the City Watch. **Golden Wings** "Characters who gain this story award receive a minor blessing from Milil in form of a golden Tattoo which covers their dominant arm. The tattoo takes the form of golden lines of a sacred holy song long forgotten by mortal bards." Golden Wings Like a candle, I burn In the glow of your radiance Like a plucked string, I learn The bright hum of your resonance Like a pilgrim, I bow Humbled by your divinity Will you come to me now? I send you my prayer, my plea Lifted voice, lowered eyes Prostrated here on hands and knees… Story Award: A Gift of Golden Wings Song Singing or reciting the lyrics to Golden Wings takes one minute. If a good-aligned character casts find familiar after making a successful DC 15 Charisma (Performance) check, they may summon a celestial gold pseudodragon to serve as their familiar. This creature is lawful good and abandons the character if they ever willingly harm a celestial. Trillwing, the Gilded Pseudodragon Minor Celestial Familiar of Milil, Lord of Song Appearance Trillwing is a small pseudodragon no longer than a housecat, its scales a warm, lustrous gold like polished brass under candlelight. Fine filigree-like patterns trace its wings, resembling musical notation when viewed closely. Its eyes shimmer opalescent white, as if reflecting unseen stage lights, and its tail barb glows faintly when it hums. When Trillwing flies, the air seems to ripple with soft chimes, like distant harp strings brushed by the wind. Nature & Personality Trillwing is playful, curious, and deeply emotional. It reacts strongly to music—purring at well-played melodies, bristling at discordant noise, and shedding tiny motes of golden light when truly moved. Though gentle, it is not timid; it will boldly interpose itself between cruelty and beauty, especially when art or performers are threatened. It has a habit of tapping its tail in time with songs, correcting rhythm with tiny coughs or trills, and occasionally harmonizing in a clear, bell-like tone. Celestial Origin Trillwing is a minor celestial, created from a fragment of Milil’s divine chorus—specifically, the echo of a perfect performance once offered in devotion. Though bound as a familiar, it is not a mere construct; it understands reverence, inspiration, and the sacred role of art. Trillwing subtly encourages its master toward: Preserving lore, songs, and stories Performing with sincerity rather than ego Using beauty to soothe, inspire, or unite # Loot - 100 GP - Bell of Silent Carols (Horn of Silent Alarm) - Boots of the Winterlands — Waterdeep Provenance # von Ständen gekauft: ausgegeben: 1.474 GP ## Essensstand: Merry’s Winter Oven Warm pastries, bright smiles, and a little magic in every bite Run by Merry Underbough, Proud Halfling Baker ❄️ Fresh from the Oven – Winter Pastries ❄️ Snowcap Hand Pies – 3 cp Flaky crust stuffed with spiced apple, pear, or rootberry, dusted with powdered sugar “snow.” Fireside Turnovers – 4 cp Buttery pastry filled with honeyed nuts and dried fruits, best eaten while still warm. Icicle Twists – 2 cp Crisp, sugar-glazed pastry spirals with a hint of peppermint and wintermint. Hearthrolls – 3 cp Soft, sweet rolls swirled with cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar, glazed with vanilla cream. 🍪 Winter Cookies by the Dozen 🍪 Gingerfolk – 5 cp Cheerful gingerbread folk shaped like halflings, elves, and dwarves (Merry insists they taste friendlier than they look). Frostberry Thumbprints – 6 cp Buttery shortbread filled with tart frostberry jam. Snowflake Shortbreads – 4 cp Melt-in-your-mouth cookies stamped with delicate winter patterns. Cracklecoal Cookies – 5 cp Dark chocolate cookies with a crisp shell and soft center, dusted in powdered sugar “ash.” 🎂 Cakes & Celebration Slices 🎂 Wintermoon Spice Cake – 1 sp per slice A rich, moist cake spiced with cloves and cinnamon, layered with honey cream. Evergreen Honey Cake – 8 cp per slice Light and fragrant, infused with pine honey and citrus zest. Yuleberry Loaf – 6 cp per slice Dense, fruity cake packed with dried berries and soaked in warm brandy syrup. The Hearthkeeper’s Cake – 2 sp (small whole cake) Merry’s pride: a layered spice cake with candied nuts and vanilla frosting, said to “keep the cold out of your bones.” ☕ Warm Add-Ons ☕ Spiced Milk or Cider – 2 cp Whipped Cream or Honey Drizzle – 1 cp extra 🎁 Merry’s Market Specials 🎁 Traveler’s Pastry Pack – 1 sp A mixed bundle of hand pies and cookies, wrapped in waxed paper and twine. Lucky Bite – 5 cp A small mystery pastry. On a roll of 19–20, the eater gains advantage on their next saving throw against cold effects. ## Strick-Oma 🎁 Trinkets & Curios (Cost 2 Tokens) Ever-Warm Mittens – Keep hands warm in any cold climate; never frostbite. Snowglobe of a Forgotten Place – When shaken, shows a random snowy village or ruin. Whispering Scarf – Occasionally murmurs weather forecasts or gossip. Glowflake Lantern – Emits soft, snowflake-shaped light; extinguishes itself at dawn. Jingle Coin – Rings softly when danger is nearby. Winter Ink Vial – Writing appears as frost, fades after 24 hours. Scented Yule Candle – Can smell like pine, cinnamon, or hearthfire on command. Icicle Charm – Never melts; cool to the touch but harmless. 🎲 Utility & Roleplay Items (Cost 3 Tokens) Bottomless Cocoa Mug – Refills with hot chocolate once per day. Snowshoes of Easy Travel – Prevent exhaustion from trudging through snow only in narrative terms. Festival Mask – Slightly changes the wearer’s voice and facial features while worn. Pocket Sled – Expands to a small sled; folds back into a pouch. Silent Bell – Rings only for the holder. Hearthstone Pebble – Warm when held; points vaguely toward the nearest settlement. Illusion Firework – One-time use, creates harmless lights and sounds in the sky. 🧸 Companions & Toys (Cost 4 Tokens) Clockwork Snowmouse – Scurries around and hides coins (returns them later). Stuffed Winter Wolf Pup – Growls softly if hugged too tightly. Snow Sprite in a Bottle – Produces flurries and giggles; escapes if uncorked too long. Mini Ice Golem Figurine – Walks clumsily when placed on snow. Festival Kite – Flies even without wind. 📜 Magic Coupons (Might only work in Echo's Games!) (Cost 5 Tokens) Free Lodging Token – One free night at a local inn. Hot Meal Voucher – Automatically produces a hearty winter stew once. Merchant Favor Slip – NPC merchant gives a small discount or extra gossip. Winter Blessing – Advantage on one non-combat check related to cold, travel, or socializing (explicitly non-combat). Story Reroll – Reroll one failed roleplay moment (like persuasion gone wrong), with DM approval. 🧊 Minor Magical Oddities (Cost 8 Tokens) Frost-Touched Mirror – Shows the viewer wearing winter attire from another culture. Chillstep Boots – Leave faint glowing footprints in snow for one hour. Snowfall Music Box – Plays a tune that gently causes snow indoors. Icicle Quill – Writes without ink; breaks after 50 words. Frozen Time Ornament – Freezes falling snow in place for 6 seconds 🏆 “Grand Prize” (Cost 10 Tokens) Festival Champion Cloak – Beautiful winter cloak; recognized by locals. Title: “Friend of the Winter Market” – NPCs treat the character more warmly in the region. Personalized Snow Sculpture – Magical statue of the PC appears in the market square. ### Tiere Hildegard’s Hearthknits Hand-knit with care, patience, and stories older than the snow Run by Hildegard Weissmantle, Retired Shepherd & Master Knitter Hildegard sits bundled in layers, needles always clicking, steam rising from a nearby kettle. Every piece smells faintly of lavender and woodsmoke. 🧶 Winter Wear (Hand-Knit) 🧶 Snowbound Wool Hat – 5 sp A thick, soft cap knit in traditional patterns. Hearthwrap Scarf – 4 sp Long and cozy, with gently frayed ends. Frostfinger Gloves – 6 sp Fine-knit gloves that somehow never feel damp. Shepherd’s Mittens – 5 sp Chunky mittens stitched with a looping cord. 🧤 Layered & Specialty Pieces 🧤 Stormveil Hood – 8 sp A knitted hood and cowl combination. Traveler’s Wool Socks – 3 sp So thick they barely fit in boots. Moonthread Shawl – 1 gp A beautiful shawl woven with silver thread. 🧸 Knitted Companions 🧸 Pocket Bear – 2 sp A small knit bear with mismatched button eyes. Snowy Hare – 2 sp Soft and floppy-eared. Woolen Dragonling – 4 sp Tiny, coiled knit dragon. Guardian Sheep – 3 sp A plump little sheep. 🎁 Hildegard’s Specials 🎁 Custom Knit (Next Morning Pickup) – 1–5 gp Hildegard will knit a piece sized perfectly for the buyer, asking careful questions and muttering measurements under her breath. Mended Memory – Donation Only Hildegard will repair torn clothing for free if you sit and listen to one of her stories. ## Jahrmarkt-Spiele ❄️ Winter Market Live Pet Prizes (Cost 15 Tokens) 🐭 Snowfur Mouse A tiny mouse with bright white fur and pink ears that never seem cold. 🦉 Frostfeather Owlet A young owl with pale blue-gray feathers and oversized eyes. 🐇 Winter Hare A fluffy hare with snow-white fur and black-tipped ears. 🦊 Snowkit Fox A fox cub with silver-tipped fur and curious amber eyes. 🐧 Frost-Pebble Penguin A small, waddling penguin native to magically cold regions. 🐦 Icicle Finch A tiny bird with pale blue feathers that sparkle like frost. ❄️ Winter Market Special Pet (Cost 50 Tokens) 🦉 Owlbear Cub (Grows up when Owlbears can be recruited through a bastion) ## Trinkets Margrid’s Snowbright Trinkets Small wonders for cold days and long nights Sold by Margrid Holloway, Collector of Pretty Things Margrid’s stall glitters softly in the winter light. Bells chime in the breeze, glass catches the sun, and everything seems chosen simply because it makes winter feel kinder. All trinkets cost 2sp. ❄️ Winter Trinkets & Keepsakes ❄️ Snowglass Pendants Clear or pale-blue glass shaped like snowflakes, each one unique. Tin Star Charms Small stamped stars with punched holes for string or ribbon. Frosted Candle Cups Glass holders painted with white swirls that mimic falling snow. Bellstrand Bracelets Thin cord bracelets threaded with tiny silver-toned bells that chime softly when the wearer moves. Ice-Kissed Marbles Smooth glass marbles that appear foggy inside, like trapped winter breath. 🎁 Small Delights & Curios 🎁 Painted Winter Stones River stones painted with foxes, owls, or evergreen trees. Holly & Pine Sachets Small cloth pouches filled with dried pine needles and crushed berries. Snowbird Figurines Tiny carved wooden birds, whitewashed and delicate. Glowmelt Wax Figures Simple wax shapes that slowly soften near warmth, releasing a faint honey scent. 🪶 Wearable Trinkets 🪶 Fur-Tipped Tassels Dyed wool tassels finished with soft faux fur tips, meant for cloaks or bags. Frostlace Ribbons Pale ribbons embroidered with silvery thread, often braided into hair or tied to wrists. Knotted Yarn Rings Thick yarn twisted and knotted into rings, popular with children and travelers. 🔔 Margrid’s Little Extras 🔔 Gift Wrapping Brown paper, twine, and a sprig of pine included with every purchase. Lucky Choice Margrid will select a trinket “that feels right” for the buyer.