Sword in the Shadows

Tier:

1

Levels:

1

to

4

Duration:

3 hours

Writer:

Toni Winslow-Brill

An NPC from Sword in the Shadows
Deep in the River Quarter’s tangled streets, whispers abound of a mysterious package from the Temple of Elemental Evil and a cryptic note that might lead to its whereabouts. Every clue seems shrouded in back-alley deals and unanswered questions. Will you unravel the riddle before the shadows claim this mysterious relic?

Adventure details

Content Warning

This adventure contains themes of food (rot), horror, mental health (delusions), mental health (hallucinations), oppression (ritualist murder), and trauma (war). Player discretion is advised.

Project Lead:

Savannah Houston-McIntyre

Design Lead:

Savannah Houston-McIntyre

Cartography:

Savannah Houston-McIntyre

Interior Illustration:

Michael Sexton (Blue-Ten)

Playtesters:

Adam Rahim, Alexis Macatangay, Alvis, Andy Jensen, Ben Siekert, Benjamin Yenser, Brad Prutzman, Cort Michael, foxportion, Gary Affeldt, Greg Marks, Ian Weise, Jack A. Monroe II, James DeBoer, James Hamblin, John Sorenson, Jonathan Barany, Josiah Barr, Kurt Hoffstaetter, Luke Wilson, Marcus Ryan Yeo, Patrick Mittelstaedt, Paul Rinkinberg, Rich Kappes, Rick Brown, Rivenstone, Ron “Cap’n Ron” Weaver, Ross Hooper, Ross Wilderman, Sean Mittelstaedt, The Corgi Familiar, Todd Ammerman, wateroffire, Zi Qian L

Play this adventure at:

February 4 - February 8

Winter Fantasy 2026

January 15 - January 18

Philidelphia Area Gaming Expo

December 12 - December 14

VDDW December 2025

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