Mini-Dungeon 101: Unjust Deserts (5e)
A 5th Edition Mini-Dungeon for 5-6 characters of levels 9-11 V isiting a desert-edge city¸ the characters hear of a dig taking place at recently revealed ruins a dozen miles away. They've missed most of the excitement but are asked to go and help the Wazir's daughter¸ a keen archaeologist¸ because of their superior experience. With the words¸ "Keep her safe¸" he gives the party a hand crossbow and 3 packs of bolts. Reaching the busy site¸ the adventurers are sent to a smaller tomb some distance from the main discovery. The young woman was working there¸ with help¸ but hasn't been seen for a couple of days. The characters find they have to fight their way in to find her¸ and then back out to safety! Mini-Dungeons are short¸ setting-agnostic adventures for 5th Edition which can be easily inserted anywhere in your campaign.