Mission 3. Against the Frost

Pre-cast Wish (1 DT).

Holy Symbol of Kyuss (Talisman of Ultimate Evil). Wondrous item, legendary (requires attunement by a creature of evil alignment).

This platinum disc has the holy symbol of Kyuss on its face: a skull with intertwined worms emerging from the eyes, nose, and mouth. The worms appear to move ever so slightly. This item symbolizes unrepentant evil. While in possession of this item, you must spend 5 downtime days between every adventure in meditation, lest your soul and body be consumed by Kyuss; if you are consumed, you are immediately and permanently retired from D&D Adventurers League play.

A creature that is neither good nor evil in alignment takes 6d6 necrotic damage upon touching the talisman. A good creature takes 8d6 necrotic damage upon touching the talisman. Either sort of creature takes the damage again each time it ends its turn holding or carrying the talisman.
If you are an evil cleric or paladin, you can use the talisman as a holy symbol, and you gain a +2 bonus to spell attack rolls while you wear or hold it.

The talisman has 6 charges. If you are wearing or holding it, you can use an action to expend 1 charge from the talisman and choose one creature you can see on the ground within 120 feet of you. If the target is of good alignment, a flaming fissure opens under it. The target must succeed on a DC 20 Dexterity saving throw or fall into the fissure and be destroyed, leaving no remains. The fissure then closes, leaving no trace of its existence. When you expend the last charge, the talisman dissolves into foul-smelling slime and is destroyed.

Pre-cast Wish (1 DT).

Favor of Candlekeep. You surrender of the copper tablet to the acolytes of Oghma at Candlekeep has them overjoyed. The Great Readers spend many weeks poring over the ancient artifact’s hidden meanings and may one day puzzle out where the missing section is located. The next time you visit Candlekeep or interact with the faithful of Oghma, any Charisma ability checks you make are made with advantage.

Gray Robe of the Archmagi. Wondrous item, legendary (requires attunement by a sorcerer, wizard, or warlock). Originally crafted during the height of the Netherese Empire, this robe is a warm gray color and very plush. It is stitched with silver thread and the back is covered by Rhaugilath’s arcane sigil mixed with the sign of Mystryl. This item can be found in the Dungeon Master’s Guide.

Rooster (Wand of Wonder). Wand, rare (requires attunement by a spellcaster). Rhaugilath’s efforts to record the history of the Netherese Empire sometimes incorporated some unsavory elements… such as the transmogrification of a chaos sorcerer into this elegant wand. Covered in swirls, whorls, dizzying patterns, knobs, and clicky bits, it thrums and hums in your hand. This item can be found in the Dungeon Master’s Guide.

Quaryl's Codex (Tome of the Stilled Tongue).

Tome of Leadership and Influence. Wondrous item, very rare. The red leather that covers this tome is embossed with a smiling man with a third eye. This book contains guidelines for influencing and charming others, and its words are charged with magic. If you spend 48 hours over a period of 6 days or fewer studying the book’s contents and practicing its guidelines, your Charisma score increases by 2, as does your maximum for that score. The manual then loses its magic, but regains it in a century. A description of this item can be found in the Dungeon Master’s Guide (pg. 208).

Nature of the Weave. You have uncovered a series of tomes written by the archmage, Manshoon. By spending 50 downtime days, you gain proficiency in the Arcana skill. If you are already proficient in Arcana, you double your proficiency when making checks with the skill.

Wand of the War Mage, +2. Wand, rare (requires attunement by a spellcaster). This foot-long, twisted iron spike emits a faint coppery scent when channeling magical energies. While holding this wand, you gain a +2 bonus to spell attack rolls. In addition, you ignore half cover when making a spell attack.

Heroes of Reclamation Day. You ran toward danger and saved innocent lives. The people of Phlan will tell tales of your bravery, and business owners wish to show you the city’s gratitude. You receive a 10% discount on goods sold within the city.

An Ally in the Ebon Tide. You convinced the Blackwind, Ezechiel Irnestul, to sign on with either the Zhentarim or the Lords’ Alliance. He survives, and his Ebon Tide may prove useful someday soon.

Manual of Bodily Health. Wondrous item, very rare. This leather-bound tome smells of rich mahogany and contains health, fitness, and diet tips, as well as an impressive collection of varied recipes for every occasion. The name “Montague” has been written on the inside front cover, possibly indicating a previous owner. A description of this item can be found on page 180 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide.

Mage's Spellbook. This hardcover tome with a glossy cover has several sections of pages that have separated from the binding. It appears numerous attempts have been made to reattach the cover using glue. Scribbled on the inside back cover are the phrases “Frog cult?” and “Dave says ‘hi’.” It contains the following spells:
1st level: absorb elements, detect magic, earth tremor, mage armor, magic missile, shield
2nd level: earthbind, pyrotechnics, misty step, skywrite, suggestion
3rd level: counterspell, erupting earth, fireball, flame arrows, fly
4th level: elemental bane, greater invisibility, ice storm, watery sphere*
5th level: cone of cold, control winds*
* These spells can be found in Princes of the Apocalypse and the Elemental Evil Player’s Guide.

To Wear the Cloak. If your character is a spellcaster, Zora Culkin has offered to sponsor your admittance into the Brotherhood of the Cloak due to your service to the city of Mulmaster. Though joining the Cloaks is mandatory for any arcanists seeking to stay in Mulmaster for an extended period of time, and sponsorship is not required, Zora Culkin's sponsorship will definitely have its perks.

Warden (Spellguard Shield). Shield, very rare, requires attunement. While holding this shield, you have advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects, and spell attacks have disadvantage against you. Created by Brinora for her lover, and later husband, Richard, this shield is made of multicolored glass. While it appears fragile, it is just as strong as a regular shield. Although the picture that was initially formed was Brinora’s arcane sigil, the pattern rearranges appropriately for the wielder, forming a holy symbol or other simple image of great meaning.

Brinora's Grimoire. The lock on this impressive leather bound tome popped open when Brinora died, and refuses to stay shut, even though you later figured out the magical sequence that was the key. The book is immune to acid, cold, fire, lightning, and thunder damage, in addition to poison and psychic, and projects a shield of force around itself to prevent objects from striking it. None of these properties are able to help you in combat, though the contents might, if you can decipher them. The spellbook is completely full, so no spells can be added.
1st: absorb elements, chromatic orb, detect magic, earth tremor, feather fall, identify, protection from evil and good, mage armor, magic missile, shield
2nd: blur, darkvision, detect thoughts, earthbind, Melf’s acid arrow, mirror image, misty step, see invisibility
3rd: counterspell, dispel magic, fly, fireball, glyph of warding, haste, lightning bolt, Melf’s minute meteors
4th: banishment, dimension door, fire shield, greater invisibility, stoneskin
5th: cone of cold, scrying, transmute rock, wall of force
6th: chain lightning, globe of invulnerability, guards and wards, true seeing
7th: prismatic spray, teleport
8th: antimagic field, mind blank
9th: foresight, time stop

Durgan's dice (Luckstone)

Aegis of the Raven Queen (Shield, +3). Armor (shield), Very rare. This shield appears as a shroud of shadow with the symbol of the Raven Queen glowing in dim red light. While holding this shield, nonmagical flames are extinguished within 30 feet of you as the shadow lashes out at the flame. The shield encourages you to hold no pity for those who suffer and die, for death is the natural end of life. While holding this shield, you have a bonus to AC determined by the shield’s rarity. This bonus is in addition to the shield’s normal bonus to AC.

Grosvenson? With access to the libraries of Hillsfar and the knowledge of the citizens of Elventree, you may spend 15 downtime days engaged in research in attempts to locate the town of Grosvenson. Though you failed to locate the town, you learn plenty regarding towns around Hillsfar. In future session, your character gains advantage on all History (Intelligence) checks make to remember details about locations around Hillsfar. This story award is permanent.

Mission 3. Against the Frost

Pre-cast Wish (1 DT).

Holy Symbol of Kyuss (Talisman of Ultimate Evil). Wondrous item, legendary (requires attunement by a creature of evil alignment).

This platinum disc has the holy symbol of Kyuss on its face: a skull with intertwined worms emerging from the eyes, nose, and mouth. The worms appear to move ever so slightly. This item symbolizes unrepentant evil. While in possession of this item, you must spend 5 downtime days between every adventure in meditation, lest your soul and body be consumed by Kyuss; if you are consumed, you are immediately and permanently retired from D&D Adventurers League play.

A creature that is neither good nor evil in alignment takes 6d6 necrotic damage upon touching the talisman. A good creature takes 8d6 necrotic damage upon touching the talisman. Either sort of creature takes the damage again each time it ends its turn holding or carrying the talisman.
If you are an evil cleric or paladin, you can use the talisman as a holy symbol, and you gain a +2 bonus to spell attack rolls while you wear or hold it.

The talisman has 6 charges. If you are wearing or holding it, you can use an action to expend 1 charge from the talisman and choose one creature you can see on the ground within 120 feet of you. If the target is of good alignment, a flaming fissure opens under it. The target must succeed on a DC 20 Dexterity saving throw or fall into the fissure and be destroyed, leaving no remains. The fissure then closes, leaving no trace of its existence. When you expend the last charge, the talisman dissolves into foul-smelling slime and is destroyed.

Pre-cast Wish (1 DT).

Favor of Candlekeep. You surrender of the copper tablet to the acolytes of Oghma at Candlekeep has them overjoyed. The Great Readers spend many weeks poring over the ancient artifact’s hidden meanings and may one day puzzle out where the missing section is located. The next time you visit Candlekeep or interact with the faithful of Oghma, any Charisma ability checks you make are made with advantage.

Gray Robe of the Archmagi. Wondrous item, legendary (requires attunement by a sorcerer, wizard, or warlock). Originally crafted during the height of the Netherese Empire, this robe is a warm gray color and very plush. It is stitched with silver thread and the back is covered by Rhaugilath’s arcane sigil mixed with the sign of Mystryl. This item can be found in the Dungeon Master’s Guide.

Rooster (Wand of Wonder). Wand, rare (requires attunement by a spellcaster). Rhaugilath’s efforts to record the history of the Netherese Empire sometimes incorporated some unsavory elements… such as the transmogrification of a chaos sorcerer into this elegant wand. Covered in swirls, whorls, dizzying patterns, knobs, and clicky bits, it thrums and hums in your hand. This item can be found in the Dungeon Master’s Guide.

Quaryl's Codex (Tome of the Stilled Tongue).

Tome of Leadership and Influence. Wondrous item, very rare. The red leather that covers this tome is embossed with a smiling man with a third eye. This book contains guidelines for influencing and charming others, and its words are charged with magic. If you spend 48 hours over a period of 6 days or fewer studying the book’s contents and practicing its guidelines, your Charisma score increases by 2, as does your maximum for that score. The manual then loses its magic, but regains it in a century. A description of this item can be found in the Dungeon Master’s Guide (pg. 208).

Nature of the Weave. You have uncovered a series of tomes written by the archmage, Manshoon. By spending 50 downtime days, you gain proficiency in the Arcana skill. If you are already proficient in Arcana, you double your proficiency when making checks with the skill.

Wand of the War Mage, +2. Wand, rare (requires attunement by a spellcaster). This foot-long, twisted iron spike emits a faint coppery scent when channeling magical energies. While holding this wand, you gain a +2 bonus to spell attack rolls. In addition, you ignore half cover when making a spell attack.

Heroes of Reclamation Day. You ran toward danger and saved innocent lives. The people of Phlan will tell tales of your bravery, and business owners wish to show you the city’s gratitude. You receive a 10% discount on goods sold within the city.

An Ally in the Ebon Tide. You convinced the Blackwind, Ezechiel Irnestul, to sign on with either the Zhentarim or the Lords’ Alliance. He survives, and his Ebon Tide may prove useful someday soon.

Manual of Bodily Health. Wondrous item, very rare. This leather-bound tome smells of rich mahogany and contains health, fitness, and diet tips, as well as an impressive collection of varied recipes for every occasion. The name “Montague” has been written on the inside front cover, possibly indicating a previous owner. A description of this item can be found on page 180 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide.

Mage's Spellbook. This hardcover tome with a glossy cover has several sections of pages that have separated from the binding. It appears numerous attempts have been made to reattach the cover using glue. Scribbled on the inside back cover are the phrases “Frog cult?” and “Dave says ‘hi’.” It contains the following spells:
1st level: absorb elements, detect magic, earth tremor, mage armor, magic missile, shield
2nd level: earthbind, pyrotechnics, misty step, skywrite, suggestion
3rd level: counterspell, erupting earth, fireball, flame arrows, fly
4th level: elemental bane, greater invisibility, ice storm, watery sphere*
5th level: cone of cold, control winds*
* These spells can be found in Princes of the Apocalypse and the Elemental Evil Player’s Guide.

To Wear the Cloak. If your character is a spellcaster, Zora Culkin has offered to sponsor your admittance into the Brotherhood of the Cloak due to your service to the city of Mulmaster. Though joining the Cloaks is mandatory for any arcanists seeking to stay in Mulmaster for an extended period of time, and sponsorship is not required, Zora Culkin's sponsorship will definitely have its perks.

Warden (Spellguard Shield). Shield, very rare, requires attunement. While holding this shield, you have advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects, and spell attacks have disadvantage against you. Created by Brinora for her lover, and later husband, Richard, this shield is made of multicolored glass. While it appears fragile, it is just as strong as a regular shield. Although the picture that was initially formed was Brinora’s arcane sigil, the pattern rearranges appropriately for the wielder, forming a holy symbol or other simple image of great meaning.

Brinora's Grimoire. The lock on this impressive leather bound tome popped open when Brinora died, and refuses to stay shut, even though you later figured out the magical sequence that was the key. The book is immune to acid, cold, fire, lightning, and thunder damage, in addition to poison and psychic, and projects a shield of force around itself to prevent objects from striking it. None of these properties are able to help you in combat, though the contents might, if you can decipher them. The spellbook is completely full, so no spells can be added.
1st: absorb elements, chromatic orb, detect magic, earth tremor, feather fall, identify, protection from evil and good, mage armor, magic missile, shield
2nd: blur, darkvision, detect thoughts, earthbind, Melf’s acid arrow, mirror image, misty step, see invisibility
3rd: counterspell, dispel magic, fly, fireball, glyph of warding, haste, lightning bolt, Melf’s minute meteors
4th: banishment, dimension door, fire shield, greater invisibility, stoneskin
5th: cone of cold, scrying, transmute rock, wall of force
6th: chain lightning, globe of invulnerability, guards and wards, true seeing
7th: prismatic spray, teleport
8th: antimagic field, mind blank
9th: foresight, time stop

Durgan's dice (Luckstone)

Aegis of the Raven Queen (Shield, +3). Armor (shield), Very rare. This shield appears as a shroud of shadow with the symbol of the Raven Queen glowing in dim red light. While holding this shield, nonmagical flames are extinguished within 30 feet of you as the shadow lashes out at the flame. The shield encourages you to hold no pity for those who suffer and die, for death is the natural end of life. While holding this shield, you have a bonus to AC determined by the shield’s rarity. This bonus is in addition to the shield’s normal bonus to AC.

Grosvenson? With access to the libraries of Hillsfar and the knowledge of the citizens of Elventree, you may spend 15 downtime days engaged in research in attempts to locate the town of Grosvenson. Though you failed to locate the town, you learn plenty regarding towns around Hillsfar. In future session, your character gains advantage on all History (Intelligence) checks make to remember details about locations around Hillsfar. This story award is permanent.