Ptolus: Queen of Lies (d20)
A Ptolus adventure (v.3.5) for characters totaling roughly 40 character levels. Deep below the surface¸ in the sunless lands of the Netherdeep¸ creatures of darkness build weapons and amass armies¸ dreaming of invasion. An attack on a peaceful elven shrine in Emerald Hill sends the heroes on a quest to retrieve stolen artifacts and kidnapped friends. All signs point to the actions of the dark elves of Ul-Drakkan¸ far below the city of Ptolus. However¸ even within that ancient fortress¸ there exists a deeper darkness.... Underground enemies lurk beyond every twisting passage¸ and strange creatures abound. The foul culture of the dark elves is both decadent and cruel¸ and the heroes may discover that they've stumbled into a web of deceit and treachery spun by the self-styled queen of the dark elves. Can the player characters complete their mission without being discovered¸ or will they find out¸ perhaps too late¸ that their actions been orchestrated all along by the wicked Queen of Lies? Queen of Lies is an action-packed fantasy adventure designed for Ptolus: Monte Cook's City by the Spire¸ written by incomparable RPG author¸ and also the setting's creator¸ Monte Cook. Involving numerous challenging scenarios for characters of 11th level¸ Queen of Lies is filled with dozens of dark elf personalities¸ cunningly showcasing their alien culture-a world of merciless betrayal and sinister lusts. Featuring new monsters and magic items that dwell within the unique environment of the dim realms below the City by the Spire¸ Queen of Lies will test the mettle of the hardiest of heroes.