In the Shadow of the Devil (d20)
"In the Shadows of the Devil" is the second adventure in the Coryani Chronicles¸ a series of adventures that focus on the Romanesque Coryani Empire. From out of the murky centuries¸ the dastardly works of betrayal and heresy reveal themselves in a flurry of mysterious omens¸ theft¸ bloody murder¸ and open revolt. For a group of adventurers what began as a simple delivery to a prestigious wedding fast becomes a nefarious tangled web of lies. That which is discovered unveils subtle clues¸ hints¸ and tantalizing conundrums¸ all of which at first seem unrelated to the objective at hand: the return of the stolen Orb of Saint Meritricus.
This scenario is perfect for Gamemasters seeking to challenge four to six player characters of experience levels 6-8.
This book includes the following:
- New monsters deadly enough for even the craftiest and jaded adventurer
- New magic items certain to thrill your players
- A myriad of detailed NPCs with in-depth roleplaying notes to help make every session memorable
- Beautiful and detailed maps that can be enlarged to use as play surfaces
- A new and detailed Val family: The devil-dealing val'Baucisz
- New Prestige Class: The Mordant¸ the scourge of the undead
- Rules for the legendary blades of the Kio and other weapons of the exotic Western Lands
- New equipment
- Exciting new feats
From out of the murky centuries¸ the dastardly works of betrayal and heresy reveal themselves in a flurry of mysterious omens¸ theft¸ bloody murder¸ and open revolt. For a group of adventurers¸ what began as a simple delivery to a prestigious wedding fast becomes a nefarious tangled web of lies. That which is discovered unveils subtle clues¸ hints¸ and tantalizing conundrums¸ all of which at first seem unrelated to the objective at hand: the return of the stolen Orb of Saint Meritricus.
"As the adventurers delve further into the mystery¸ they realize all too quickly that these clues tie in to far greater implications for all those involved. The current effect this conspiracy has shall become more obvious and all too real. The revelation of an antediluvian menace greater than mortal men¸ sequestered deep in timeworn loamy earth¸ will threaten to reach its fetid hand across the sea and clutch at the unguarded throat of the Imperium."