A oneshot hypno-horror adventure compatible with 5e. Designed for four characters of fifth level.
The shadows of Sylvan Forest are hungry. Those who brave its dense undergrowth and creeping foliage find their spirits sapped; their minds muddled; their lust for adventure drowned in listlessness and lethargy.
Only one town holds strong against the forest: Idlewood, a rustic settlement that lies midway along the sole road through the gloom. Its residents eke out a living selling goods to hardy traders, hosting foolhardy tourists, and sheltering those unfortunate enough to find themselves in the forest after dark.
The party are four such travellers. Through misfortune, misdirection, or simple mistake, they have realized they will not escape the forest by dusk. Ushered by distant howls and not-so-distant rustling, they shuffle into Idlewood’s only inn, the Rusty Horseshoe, and hunker down for an uncomfortable night.
As darkness swallows the forest, as grasping branches drag down the sun, the heroes begin to dream…
To install, go to the included link and click the "Get Foundry Module" button at the top right. The printable module is available as well, featuring dozens of custom art pieces and an in-depth guide on how to run the adventure.
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