Part 3: The Innkeeper

Mission 1. Beneath the Hills

Eyes of the Eagle. Wondrous item, uncommon (requires attunement). These crystal lenses fit over the eyes. While wearing them, you have advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight. In conditions of clear visibility, you can make out details of even extremely distant creatures and objects as small as 2 feet across. This item can be found in the Dungeon Master’s Guide. These goggles are made of leather and have lenses of dark red crystal. Their frame is emblazoned with the emblem of the Hellriders: a horse’s head superimposed upon a sunburst. Additionally, when looking through these goggles, tiny illusory flames can be seen dancing around the edges of the lenses when within 120 feet of a demon.

1. First Weapon Returned. Max gold for their level for each character in the party, and each character may choose five rare consumables (following normal rules for the number of pieces of magical ammunition). A character could, for example, choose 2 potions of superior healing, 2 spells scroll of greater restoration, and 1d6 +2 crossbow bolts.

2. Second Weapon Returned. Each character may choose one of the following items: arrow catching shield, bracers of defense, canaith mandolin, necklace of prayer beads (with six beads), staff of the woodlands, +2 wand of the war mage, or a +2 weapon.

3. Third Weapon Returned. Each character receives either a blessing of protection or a blessing of weapon enhancement (player choice) and when the character gains 17th level can claim one of these legendary items for their own use subject to the MIL restrictions.

Cloak of Displacement. Wondrous Item, rare (requires attunement). While you wear this cloak, it projects an illusion that makes you appear to be standing in a place near your actual location, causing any creature to have disadvantage on attack rolls against you. If you take damage, the property ceases to function until the start of your next turn. This property is suppressed while you are incapacitated, restrained, or otherwise unable to move. This item can be found in the Dungeon Master’s Guide.

This cloak is made of the pelt of a smooth, blackfurred creature. A bone toggle fastens the cloak around its wearer’s neck. Close examination of the gold-embroidered hem reveals a poem that reads (in Common): “Six men in pain; six men rent. Blood, it falls like rain; broken bodies bent. Six men plead; and six men cry; Tearing arm and leg, six men die.”

Bracers of Defense. Wondrous Item, rare (requires attunement). Given as gifts to an honored guest of the elves of Cormanthor these mithral bracers gleam brightly in any light. The fine elven filigree belies their power and any who attune to the bracers can understand and speak Elvish while wearing them.

Indebted to Gwyrdd. You’ve pledged a favor to the young green dragon Gwyrddentuliar. He’ll likely call it in when you can do something for him.

Gave up Ring of Spell Storing.

For earning Mahadi’s favor, all players unlock both magic items listed in the “Rewards” section – the basic magic item, and a special magic item for their tier!

Necklace of Adaptation. Wondrous item, uncommon (requires attunement). The pendant of this necklace is an ovoid puzzle box of jagged black metal that screeches as it is operated. To activate the item, the puzzle box must be manipulated into a new configuration. While wearing this necklace, you can breathe normally in any environment, and you have advantage on saving throws made against harmful gases and vapors (such as cloudkill and stinking cloud effects, inhaled poisons, and the breath weapons of some dragons).

Mantle of Spell Resistance. Wondrous item, rare (requires attunement). This sleeveless shawl is made from the stitched skin of many demons and devils. You have advantage on saving throws against spells while you wear this item.

Traded Centauri's Mantle of Spell Resistance for Daddywarrbux's Ring of Spell Storing.

Miltiades' Shield (Shield +3). Armor (shield), very rare. This shield is decorated with symbols of service and fealty. The shield empathically encourages service to others and whenever the bearer considers performing a selfish act, the shield enhances pangs of conscience. While holding this shield, you have a +3 bonus to AC. This bonus is in addition to the shield’s normal bonus to AC.

Treasure. Characters who survive the demilich's wrath can claim any loot they can carry. Inside the vault are these items:

• All items possessed by characters who were teleported nude
• Ninety-seven small gems worth 10 gp each
• Three huge gems-a 10,000 gp peridot, a 50,000 gp emerald, and a 100,000 gp black opal
• Four magic weapons- a defender, a sword of vengeance, a berserker axe, and a spear of backbiting (see appendix A)

In addition, the hoard contains several magic items of your choosing (except that none can be of legendary rarity), including:

• Twelve potions
• Six spell scrolls, each of a wizard spell of 5th level or lower
• One magic ring, one magic rod, one magic staff, and three wondrous items

This ends the expedition to the Tomb of Horrors. We hope you and your players have found it exciting, challenging, and rewarding.

Item List:
Defender
Sword of Vengeance
Berserker Axe
Spear of Backbiting
1 magic ring - Ring of Regeneration
1 magic rod - Rod of the Pact Keeper, +3
1 magical staff - Staff of Power
3 wondrous items - Belt of Fire Giant Strength, Tome of Leadership and Influence, Censer of Controlling Air Elementals

I like it. I'll accept it. And I'll cast my vote for it

Content Catalog Guidance:
Acererak’s Hoard. Under the treasure subheading on page 227 of TYP, replace “(except that none can be of legendary rarity)” with: “(except all items must be located on magic item tables F, G, or H, and uncommon, rare, or very rare, and may include up to one manual or tome—it seems that the demilich’s library has long ago rotted away)”.

Traded Centauri's Tome of Leadership and Influence for Rlin Karn's Tome of Understanding.

Player: RickD

Traded Centauri's Rod of the Pact Keeper +3 for Brondin's Stone Plate +2

Player: Charles Tricker

Traded Centauri's Staff of Power for Cleddyf's Shield +3

Player: David Gnieslaw

Belt of Fire Giant Strength. Wondrous Item, very rare (requires attunement). This belt is made from plates of steel embossed with golden filigree connected by metal pins. A fire giants face adorns the buckle. The giant appears to be having a hearty laugh as she wears an enormous smile on her face. While wearing this belt, your Strength score changes to 25. The item has no effect on you if your Strength without the belt is equal to or greater than 25.

Love's Bite (Nine Lives Stealer). Weapon (longsword), very rare (requires attunement). The blade of this elegantly-curved longsword is fashioned of silvery-blue steel gilt in gold. A strip of delicate paper hangs from the pommel, upon which is inscribed a breathtakingly beautiful poem. When the wielder scores a critical hit with the weapon, its heart is filled with the agonizing ache of spurned love.

Staff of Thunder and Lightning. Staff, very rare (requires attunement). This aspen staff shines brightly in direct light, The staff is almost perfectly smooth with a crown of silver lightning bolts atop it which cradle gleaming sapphire.

Traded Centauri's +2 Stone Plate for Vonhoff's Tome of Leadership and Influence.

Player: Michael B#8945

Part 3: The Innkeeper

Mission 1. Beneath the Hills

Eyes of the Eagle. Wondrous item, uncommon (requires attunement). These crystal lenses fit over the eyes. While wearing them, you have advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight. In conditions of clear visibility, you can make out details of even extremely distant creatures and objects as small as 2 feet across. This item can be found in the Dungeon Master’s Guide. These goggles are made of leather and have lenses of dark red crystal. Their frame is emblazoned with the emblem of the Hellriders: a horse’s head superimposed upon a sunburst. Additionally, when looking through these goggles, tiny illusory flames can be seen dancing around the edges of the lenses when within 120 feet of a demon.

1. First Weapon Returned. Max gold for their level for each character in the party, and each character may choose five rare consumables (following normal rules for the number of pieces of magical ammunition). A character could, for example, choose 2 potions of superior healing, 2 spells scroll of greater restoration, and 1d6 +2 crossbow bolts.

2. Second Weapon Returned. Each character may choose one of the following items: arrow catching shield, bracers of defense, canaith mandolin, necklace of prayer beads (with six beads), staff of the woodlands, +2 wand of the war mage, or a +2 weapon.

3. Third Weapon Returned. Each character receives either a blessing of protection or a blessing of weapon enhancement (player choice) and when the character gains 17th level can claim one of these legendary items for their own use subject to the MIL restrictions.

Cloak of Displacement. Wondrous Item, rare (requires attunement). While you wear this cloak, it projects an illusion that makes you appear to be standing in a place near your actual location, causing any creature to have disadvantage on attack rolls against you. If you take damage, the property ceases to function until the start of your next turn. This property is suppressed while you are incapacitated, restrained, or otherwise unable to move. This item can be found in the Dungeon Master’s Guide.

This cloak is made of the pelt of a smooth, blackfurred creature. A bone toggle fastens the cloak around its wearer’s neck. Close examination of the gold-embroidered hem reveals a poem that reads (in Common): “Six men in pain; six men rent. Blood, it falls like rain; broken bodies bent. Six men plead; and six men cry; Tearing arm and leg, six men die.”

Bracers of Defense. Wondrous Item, rare (requires attunement). Given as gifts to an honored guest of the elves of Cormanthor these mithral bracers gleam brightly in any light. The fine elven filigree belies their power and any who attune to the bracers can understand and speak Elvish while wearing them.

Indebted to Gwyrdd. You’ve pledged a favor to the young green dragon Gwyrddentuliar. He’ll likely call it in when you can do something for him.

Gave up Ring of Spell Storing.

For earning Mahadi’s favor, all players unlock both magic items listed in the “Rewards” section – the basic magic item, and a special magic item for their tier!

Necklace of Adaptation. Wondrous item, uncommon (requires attunement). The pendant of this necklace is an ovoid puzzle box of jagged black metal that screeches as it is operated. To activate the item, the puzzle box must be manipulated into a new configuration. While wearing this necklace, you can breathe normally in any environment, and you have advantage on saving throws made against harmful gases and vapors (such as cloudkill and stinking cloud effects, inhaled poisons, and the breath weapons of some dragons).

Mantle of Spell Resistance. Wondrous item, rare (requires attunement). This sleeveless shawl is made from the stitched skin of many demons and devils. You have advantage on saving throws against spells while you wear this item.

Traded Centauri's Mantle of Spell Resistance for Daddywarrbux's Ring of Spell Storing.

Miltiades' Shield (Shield +3). Armor (shield), very rare. This shield is decorated with symbols of service and fealty. The shield empathically encourages service to others and whenever the bearer considers performing a selfish act, the shield enhances pangs of conscience. While holding this shield, you have a +3 bonus to AC. This bonus is in addition to the shield’s normal bonus to AC.

Treasure. Characters who survive the demilich's wrath can claim any loot they can carry. Inside the vault are these items:

• All items possessed by characters who were teleported nude
• Ninety-seven small gems worth 10 gp each
• Three huge gems-a 10,000 gp peridot, a 50,000 gp emerald, and a 100,000 gp black opal
• Four magic weapons- a defender, a sword of vengeance, a berserker axe, and a spear of backbiting (see appendix A)

In addition, the hoard contains several magic items of your choosing (except that none can be of legendary rarity), including:

• Twelve potions
• Six spell scrolls, each of a wizard spell of 5th level or lower
• One magic ring, one magic rod, one magic staff, and three wondrous items

This ends the expedition to the Tomb of Horrors. We hope you and your players have found it exciting, challenging, and rewarding.

Item List:
Defender
Sword of Vengeance
Berserker Axe
Spear of Backbiting
1 magic ring - Ring of Regeneration
1 magic rod - Rod of the Pact Keeper, +3
1 magical staff - Staff of Power
3 wondrous items - Belt of Fire Giant Strength, Tome of Leadership and Influence, Censer of Controlling Air Elementals

I like it. I'll accept it. And I'll cast my vote for it

Content Catalog Guidance:
Acererak’s Hoard. Under the treasure subheading on page 227 of TYP, replace “(except that none can be of legendary rarity)” with: “(except all items must be located on magic item tables F, G, or H, and uncommon, rare, or very rare, and may include up to one manual or tome—it seems that the demilich’s library has long ago rotted away)”.

Traded Centauri's Tome of Leadership and Influence for Rlin Karn's Tome of Understanding.

Player: RickD

Traded Centauri's Rod of the Pact Keeper +3 for Brondin's Stone Plate +2

Player: Charles Tricker

Traded Centauri's Staff of Power for Cleddyf's Shield +3

Player: David Gnieslaw

Belt of Fire Giant Strength. Wondrous Item, very rare (requires attunement). This belt is made from plates of steel embossed with golden filigree connected by metal pins. A fire giants face adorns the buckle. The giant appears to be having a hearty laugh as she wears an enormous smile on her face. While wearing this belt, your Strength score changes to 25. The item has no effect on you if your Strength without the belt is equal to or greater than 25.

Love's Bite (Nine Lives Stealer). Weapon (longsword), very rare (requires attunement). The blade of this elegantly-curved longsword is fashioned of silvery-blue steel gilt in gold. A strip of delicate paper hangs from the pommel, upon which is inscribed a breathtakingly beautiful poem. When the wielder scores a critical hit with the weapon, its heart is filled with the agonizing ache of spurned love.

Staff of Thunder and Lightning. Staff, very rare (requires attunement). This aspen staff shines brightly in direct light, The staff is almost perfectly smooth with a crown of silver lightning bolts atop it which cradle gleaming sapphire.

Traded Centauri's +2 Stone Plate for Vonhoff's Tome of Leadership and Influence.

Player: Michael B#8945