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do not want to know the answers. The deep within the Ardenlow Forrest. The Fountain of Sorrow denizens of Budur encompass a wide party has come to Budur to investigate. variety of creatures and races, and they Upon arrival to Burdur, the party is A D&D 4e Adventure for Paragon Level are welcoming to new arrivals as long as directed to the Lodestone Inn. They Characters they pull they weight and avoid being a nuisance. learn that other adventures have gone looking for the rumored treasure but By The Id DM A great deal of the wilds and mountains none of them have returned. This adventure was designed for the to the north are unexplored. Dangerous As the party pursues additional Contest: Win “Heroes of Shadow” creatures and brutal weather halt travel information inside the Lodestone Inn offered by David Flor on the website, A in that direction. The atmosphere of about the rumors, they are directed to Walk In The Dark. Budur and the surrounding environment make the town an ideal destination for Lar Oretracker and Anadoun Woodblade. Background adventurers. The heart of mercenary activity can be found nightly within the Lar Oretracker, a stout dwarf, and The town of Budur has never been Lodestone Inn. Anadoun Woodblade, a sinewy elf, make suited to the faint of heart. Budur is an In recent months, a silent unknown for an odd pairing, but such pairings are outpost nestled deep within the wilds of threat has emerged in Budur. The threat commonplace in Budur. Lar has worked the Ardenlow Forrest along the Kurail preys upon willing adventures seeking within the Kurail Mountains for decades, Mountains. The proximity of Budur to glory and riches. The adventurers depart while Anadoun has toiled and explored treacherous terrain and weather has town hopeful for glory, but not a single the Ardenlow Forrest more than anyone hardened the resolve of generations of one has returned. else in town. families whom have spent many years working difficult labor to provide The party obtains information from Lar Adventure Summary valuable supplies such as ore and wood and Anadoun regarding the recent for the kingdom. rumors about treasure deep within the The party begins as they travel to the forest. The two veterans of Budur Budur is often a destination for those town of Budur, which is known to be eventually share their knowledge of a seeking a new beginning from whatever ripe for numerous quests and rumored ancient temple from a race life they have left behind. As a result, adventures. In recent months, rumors long forgotten. The temple is said to many questions are not asked of have filtered throughout the region that house a mystical fountain, which ripples travelers, as the locals realize they likely a treasure of vast quantity is located with power. The rumors suggest the informs them of his reasoning for luring your nostrils as dense, cold winds whip liquid inside the fountain can cure any adventurers to his trap. He has allied your clothing. It is clear from only your disease and perhaps even offer with mimics, including an enormous first steps that the residents of Budur are prolonged life. Finally, the temple is also mimic posing in the shape of a large accustomed to a hard life. thought to hold holy artifacts of great fountain. The party can attempt to power. parlay with Divad, but the Fountain The party can investigate Budur through Mimic will attack the party even if Divad any number of means. Through easy As the party is digesting the rumors can be convinced to stand down. Streetwise, Bluff or Diplomacy checks, from Lar and Anadoun, an elderly and the party learns that more information wild looking human approaches the It’s A Hard Knock Life on their quest is available at the table. Lodestone Inn. When the adventure begins, read the The old man is identified as Divad, and Lodestone Inn the party learns that he is a former following: adventurer that has lived in Budur for Recent rumors have filtered through the You are directed to the Lodestone Inn, about a year. Divad pleads with the land that a great treasure rests near the which sits upon a crossroads in Budur. party to spare their lives and stay away town of Budur. You have traveled to The road to the east snakes through the from any foolish quests for glory and Budur to learn of rumors firsthand and woods and down into the heart of the riches. Divad explains that he lost his determine if these stories are another Kurail Mountains. The road is well worn family after they tired of his lifestyle. false lead or an opportunity for reward. from workers who mine for ore and other They left him and were later slaughtered materials deep within the caves below. in a random bandit attack. The journey to Budur is tasking, as it lies The road leading further north continues deep within the northern reaches of the to climb into the midst of the Ardenlow Divad’s ramblings cease, and Anadoun Ardelow Forest along the Kurail agrees to guide the party to the edge of Forest, home of numerous creatures both Mountains. You have to climb steep dangerous and harmless alike in addition the known forest. From there, the party grades and broken paths to reach the must travel without his aid. to being the worksite for logging and town, which could more accurately be other hard labor. The Lodestone Inn rests described as an outpost. When the party arrives inside the at this crossroad as a peace offering to temple, they are greeted by a horrific Muddy streets and ramshackle structures both ways of life. scene of carnage in a once pristine place greet you on the edge of town. The smell of worship. Divad greets the party and The outside of the structure appears quite of wet, crushed earth and stone passes hardy compared to many of the other buildings in town. A sign on the door is compared to the other customers wild tangle that serves as a coppertinged weathered and creaks while blowing in because of their toned physical beard and a sinewy elf with dark features, the heavy winds. condition. He has long sweaty hair, sharp eyes and several scars across his which falls in front of his face often as he face. You find Lar Oretracker and interacts with patrons in a jovial Anadoun Woodblade deep in manner. Another worker, Vanya, is a conversation as you approach: young female elf that works at the inn to “You can’t be serious about logging up The solid door is made of oak and steel. spare herself from the laborious that far along the Fáyreniel Ridge? You’ll You enter and find an array of races alternatives in Budur. She is quite be ripped to pieces up there by trolls and sitting together and interacting. A pair of attractive with flowing white‐blonde who knows what else,” Lar exclaims. musicians fills the room with a simple hair, and can be seen flirting with tune. Everyone appears to have layers to patrons in an easy‐going fashion. “What choice do we have? Everything dirt and sweat on them, as if they have all Gegorin and Vanya complete their tasks closer to town is spent, we need to sell been working very long and difficult seamlessly and not one patron can be something or starve,” Anadoun responds. hours. They barely take notice to your seen that is dissatisfied with the services entrance, but you are keenly aware that in the Lodestone Inn. Lar is about to retort when he notices the patrons are quite aware of your your party approaching the table. He The party can engage the Gegorin or presence. holds his thought and motions to his Vanya through any number of means, companion to turn around. They both but primary useful skills include Setup give you a searching look; they are not Diplomacy, Insight, Bluff and threatening, but wait for you to announce The Lodestone Inn serves as the starting Perception, and an Easy to Moderate DC your intentions. point for the adventure. The inn is is suggested for the party to learn of two comprised of numerous tables and individuals that have additional The party can inquire directly about the chairs of varying size and shape. A 25’ information about the recent rumors, rumors filtering to the south or they can bar stretches around the west and north Lar Oretracker and Anadoun approach the conversation more walls. Lodging is available on the seconf Woodblade. cautiously. Lar and Anadoun are quite floor. A middle‐aged human man, comfortable sharing the information for Gegorin, works feverishly behind the Tall Tales & Dire Warnings a price, but are quick to defend their bar to accommodate the patrons. home and lifestyle and will not disclose Gegorin appears slightly chubby You are directed to a pair of oddly specifics about their work or personal matched patrons, a bald dwarf with a life. They are willing to dispense 500gp to share the information about this world. It’s said the substance cures all information to the adventures, but will the rumors and guide the party to the disease and prolongs life. try to do so at a price. spot where other adventurers have started their search for the temple. They It’s all nonsense if you ask me. But if you Anadoun is the only member in town would gladly share the information for wish to be reckless with your life, then who has guided adventurers to the free, but take every opportunity to make there you have it.

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