Captured by Slavers (5e)
"They had a chance to kill him¸ to reap bloody vengeance for their incarceration¸ but they let him live. The exact line: 'No¸ he'll make a good recurring villain¸ he needs to come back again.' To have a character that evokes such a response from the players sets a module in good stead with me as a Dungeon Master" - Ryan Herden¸ Australian Tabletop Gaming Network *** Imprisoned and with no equipment¸ our band of fateful heroes have been captured by slavers¸ and they only have limited time before they are shipped off to a mysterious client. Can they escape in time? Will they be able to free the other slaves? And can they survive a confrontation with the gang's ruthless leader? The clock's ticking... Captured by Slavers is a Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition adventure¸ designed for Tier One (levels 1-3) play. A take on the classic escape scenario¸ players will have to gear up and use their wits in order to survive. It is written for four 1st level characters ¸ but includes notes for adapting it to 3rd level play. It presents 3 to 5 hours of gameplay and can be run as a one-shot or as the perfect starting module for a longer campaign. Located in a criminal gang's hideout¸ this adventure is setting neutral and can be adapted to fit into any coastal city or town. Ghosts of Saltmarsh makes for a particularly good fit. One large dynamic scenario rather than a classic 'dungeon with rooms'¸ Captured by Slavers has been designed to accommodate all styles of play: combat¸ exploration¸ role-playing¸ puzzles¸ and of course loot. It is great for both for beginner and experienced players¸ with plenty of notes for beginner DMs (that experienced DMs would likely also appreciate). These include: Detailed NPCs and their likely responses to any scenario Detailed enemy tactics Contingency plans for all sorts of unlikely player actions A boss fight fit for 1st level characters....and a light smattering of humour throughout the text (because reading adventures can be so dry sometimes). Other features include: Hand crafted map All new magic items All new original art ¸ including 3D rendered environments. Notes and options for DMs to continue the adventure in their own way A villain your players will love to hate (with his own full page art) Content Warnings: kidnapping and abduction¸ slavery¸ being drugged¸ being fed to hyenas while still alive. Any feedback is greatly appreciated¸ and may this scenario bring much enjoyment to you and your players!