Ignition

Burn it Up

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  Encounter: Inn on Fire. Characters make a DC 10 Dex save at the start of each turn to avoid catching fire, taking 1d6 fire damage on a failed save. Flames can be extinguished as an action. Each round the fire continues, the DC increases by 2.  

• Upstairs. 4x guests (commoner stats) are upstairs at the Gentle Rains Inn, requiring guidance to evacuate safely. The floor is 20 ft. high with windows in each room.
• Cry for Help. The innkeeper is locked in a pantry downstairs. If not helped she will die in the fire.
• Visibility. Smoke makes vision limited to 10 ft.
• Civil Legion. The Civil Legion will arrive by Round 5.

DC 13 Investigation. After the fire is controlled, a successful check reveals a pendant marked with the symbol of Serithell (art, elves, music). The Lawmaster can identify it as stolen from the Temple of Music and Song.   DC 12 Survival. The innkeeper, Rain Norlochi swears she was attacked by a bear. Her memory is fuzzy but the door has claw marks. The marks do appear to be from a bear.

Spare Me the Details

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Quentin Le'Cheff. (N/E, Halfling, Male Lawmaster)   Lawmaster Le’Cheff arrives as the fire is brought under control. A young commander stationed in Lolien, Quentin has earned respect through decisive action and loyalty to the Crown. He’s not here to calm nerves, but to get answers.  

• DC 10 Persuasion. Quentin is looking for someone to blame. If he distrusts the characters, they may be next. If they offer help, especially if he get credit, he supports it.
• DC 14 Religion. Quentin speaks to soldiers about Rodgort.

Fires are burning across Lolien requiring the Civil Legion to aid. If characters have suspicions, Quentin encourages them. If they do not, he points them toward the Temple of Music and Song, where strange activity was reported earlier today.

Nitro

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These encounters may be dropped in as the characters travel.   Environment. Trees drip fire. Each round a creature makes a DC 12 Dex save or take 1d6 fire damage. Visibility is limited to 15 ft. Civilians or structures may cause additional complications.   Encounter: Fire Spirits. 4-6x magmin are causing havoc. They burst into flame when slain and spread fire wherever they walk.   Encounter: Directed Arson. 1x salamander is ordering 1x fire snake and 4x magmin to torch the buildings, targeting the largest trees and oldest wooden structures.  

DC 13 Insight or Investigation. Deliberate strategy, no random destruction. The Salamander is following “Rodgort’s” orders.

  Clue. A piece of ceremonial cloth near a tree matches those used in Arda Elowen rites, hinting at Pazago’s true target.

Dirty Magic

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The temple is a cultural center. The interior is partially damaged from small fires, with priests circled around a red gem. They have found a bomb in the main hall, set within a ritual circle. Inside is an elemental gemstone (red).   Hidden Bombs. There are 2x additional hidden bombs.  

• DC 13 Investigation. One bomb is behind some trees, in the shade along the temple’s outside back wall. Another is in a wardrobe on the 2nd floor.
• DC 13 Survival. Raccoon tracks lead to accelerant caches at the temple. A priest mentions seeing an owl repeatedly returning to the same tree daily, unusual during the daytime.

  Bomb Mechanics
Disarm. Each bomb requires 3 successful checks to disarm.   DC 15 Arcana, Sleight of Hand, or Tinker Tools. Disarming a circle dispels the gemstone. If an active gemstone is removed, the elemental remains loyal to Pazago until the druid’s death.   Failure. On 2 failed checks, or trying to remove the gem, 1x fire elemental spawns, breaking the gem and attacking immediately.   Timer. The gems detonate 5 rounds after discovery, dealing 12 ( 4d6 ) fire damage in a 15 ft. radius and freeing the elemental.   Captured Fire Elemental. If contained, it reveals in Primordial that a druid is preparing for “the final blaze at the tree.”

Staring at the Sun

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Pazago has set a distraction for the Civil Legion on the opposite side of town from the Arda Elowen, making it appear like a blazing sun. However, the ancient tree is Pazago’s final target. He intends to burn it down, causing irreparable damage to the town’s spirit. If the characters understand his motives they may stop him. Upon approach, Pazago greets them with a fanatical fervor, prepared to fight to the end, turning into a flaming T-Rex.   Encounter. Pazago. Pazago uses his final wild shape to become a fire-infused tyrannosaurus rex (reference page) to begin. Pazago prioritizes attacks against the tree. He is easily distracted by anyone putting out fires. If he is not stopped, the Arda Elowen will ignite after 3 rounds.

Rewards

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Looting Pazago. Searching Pazago’s remains reveals an alchemist’s jug filled with oil and a holy symbol of Rodgort.   Saving the Arda Elowen. If the characters save the Arda Elowen, they receive a magical seed. Planted anywhere, this seed will grow over the next year into a Greenman Statue.   Payment Dispute. Lawmaster Quentin Le’Cheff is unavailable to pay. To receive a reward, characters must plead their case to the local knight, Sir Kyler Clemons. Kyler is tight-fisted. He argues that Lolien’s resources are needed for rebuilding and reluctantly offers 200 gold, chastising people for expecting pay.

Greenman Statue

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Wondrous Item, very rare (attunement, special)   This 10 foot tall, 1,200 lb. statue of a greenman grows from a mysterious seed. It radiates an aura of sanctuary that repels vermin, poisonous insects, and plague-bearing creatures.   Attunement Ritual. The statue must be planted in a location large enough for a tree to grow. Up to 20 individuals may perform the ritual over 24 continuous hours. If interrupted, it cannot be attempted again for 2d4 weeks. Once complete, the statue roots itself, forming a leafy canopy. It dies if moved or cut down. The greenman’s effects are bound to the specific area.   Choose one effect upon completion (cannot be changed):  

• Blessed Fruit. Produces 1d3 goodberries daily (max 30).
• Nature’s Friend. Living creatures within 30 feet are under the effects of the spell speak with animals.

  Aura of Protection. Choose one effect from the hallow spell to apply permanently to the area. After one year, choose a second. The statue grants no more than two hallow effects.   Spirit of the Guardian. A creature who participated in the ritual may, as an action, merge with the statue. While merged: At the start of each turn, make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw with disadvantage. Elves roll normally; druids have advantage. On failure, gain 1 level of exhaustion. You may exit as an action. You cannot use this ability again for 24 hours.   While merged, the user gains:  

• commune with nature (as the spell)
• wrath of nature (limited to the guardian’s area)
• healing word as a bonus action (60 ft. range)

Fire-Infused T-Rex

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When in T-Rex form Pazago has the following additional abilities:  

• Fire Strikes. Melee attacks deal an extra 1d6 fire damage.
• Heated Body. Creatures within 5 feet that hit him with a melee attack take 2d6 fire damage.
• Flame Breath (Recharge 5–6). 15-foot cone, DC 15 Dexterity save; 7d6 fire damage on failure, half on success.

GM Advice

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This is a high-pressure, single-day adventure. The Civil Legion is stretched thin, leaving the players to act. Make it feel like they are the only ones who can reach each fire in time. Keep tension high, and let the pace drive the story.   Pazago cannot be reasoned with. His mind is broken, driven only by destruction. Roleplay ends where fire begins. If you want to use more of the religious aspects, highlight Rodgort’s influence and the spread of ideology through Pazago.