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Monstrous Menagerie: Alchemical and Arcane Contamination

For every successful wizard experiment or intensive magical study there are dozens of failures first—sometimes resulting in unintended creations! This entry in the Monstrous Menagerie series features a trio of creatures that might emerge from an alchemist's laboratory or mage's study: the artificially-immortal gestalt mage (CR 16), thirsty but feisty living cauldron (CR 4), and the entangled magic-begotten spell knot (CR 5).

Intriguing Organizations: Enlightened Order of Lanous

This secretive and widespread group of saboteurs live by two creeds: a worthy mind should not be held in bonds and to bow to no mortal. So it is that the Enlightened Order of Lanous maintains many archives and libraries, using their influence to spread knowledge and undermine tight-fisted tyrants in realms the world over (from hidden lodges each protected by owl-like CR 8 lanoia constructs).

Monstrous Menagerie: Mounts For The Worthy

Adventuring down beneath the waves? Miss your beloved warhorse after it was slain in battle? Prefer to crawl along the sides of a cavern rather than the floor? There are mounts for you! Whether you're skimming the waves or the sky the cloud ray (CR 2) has you covered, the swiftness of a faithful steed (CR 5) is only bested by its undying loyalty, and although it can be cantankerous the few mounts are better suited for underground exploration than the frilled saurian (CR 3).

Villain Spotlight: Night Lark

History is filled with tales warning not to reject the gods and none are so devastating as the ruinous fate of the Night Lark. Once a musician of such great talent that the deities themselves were in envy, when they spurned the divine a terrible curse was put upon them. All that they cared for perished and fell to ruin until their beloved abandoned them, transforming the entertainer into a supernatural force for woe and dismay.

Dangerous Scenarios: Chained to the Deep

A fate most terrible is about to befall a group of fishers that have run afoul of vengeful merrow: without immediate intervention they are to be dragged to drown in the depths! These fanatical fishfolk (a priest and acolyte) are not alone however, and anyone that interrupts their revenge has a toothy surprise waiting for them. This is a dangerous scenario for 4–5 PCs of 4th level.

Monstrous Menagerie: Tree Trio

Treants can be as diverse as their rooted kin throughout the forest and should provide as fun of an encounter as any beast. Consider throwing an ashen pine (CR 9) at adventurers, surprising them with a needled giant that's overcome the touch of flame. The hagedoorn (CR 9) is a subtler foe and harder still to completely subdue, and though slightly weaker the wreant's (CR 8) sorrowful assault is something few parties will easily forget.

Dangerous Scenarios: Hell's Huntmaster

A lost soul does not always remain so—most especially when a fiend has an interest in it. Hell's Huntmaster is tasked with tracking down and collecting the wayward few that escape the realms infernal, and as the party are traveling they come across one such individual: a fool named Jansan, tricked into damnation by another. Should the noble survive great wealth can be gained by anyone who finds the individual who fooled him, provided of course that it can be done before the hellish pursuit begins anew.

Mini-Adventure: Tarnishing a Reputation

A group of doppelgangers are seeking a hidden portal that will allow them to bring thousands of their kind out of exile to invade. Unfortunately the map that would guide them was disguised inside an enchanted locket taken from their now dead leader—jewelry that has found its way to the party!

Dangerous Scenarios: Brickbeaks

The party’s travels are interrupted by people in disarray outside the Ducking Shoe Inn. These villagers from Treecrest are in a panic, eager to find help dealing with overgrown avians the sheriff has allowed to run rampant leading to chaos and death. Finding and dispatching of these beasts won’t be a simple matter however—brickbeaks are stealthy amongst the marsh and deadly foes.

Enchanted Trinkets: Thread & Thimble

The famous Thread & Thimble has just received its newest collection and with it a dozen of the finest, most fashionable, and newest magic items for your adventuring needs. Take for example Belenzee's hat—not just an excellent chapeau, but an indispensable tool for your next beach or coastal outing! If you are instead a more conservative sort with your coin purse, consider picking up a miser's belt because not only is it chic, but you're unlikely to ever lose another gold to the purloining fingers of a pickpocket. Whatever your fancy, Thread & Thimble has something for you!

Spells: Gastronomicon

Magic can unleash terrible destructive forces, allow travel between dimensions, and even alter a creature's mind but it has perhaps an even more rewarding use: making meals that are truly enchanted! Included in the halfling master chef (and wizard) Lilian Prowfeet's eponymous cookbook are a dozen spells perfectly suited to this delicious task whether that's to ready a massive serving of soup with boil, catch a difficult and particular prey with a casting of hunter's moon pie, or just to clean up after a dragon hunter's feast with a bit of help from a scouring song!

Dangerous Scenarios: Last Stop

The landscape around the party gradually turns darker, slowly transforming into an oily marsh—but a storm rushes onward, forcing them to seek out shelter. The only respite in the bog is the Last Stop Coaching Inn, though the adventurers soon discover the people in this cursed place are much more than they seem!

Enchanted Trinkets: Fizzwing’s Marvelous Marvels

The traveling magic item merchant is long beloved staple of medieval fantasy adventuring, but Fizzwing's wagon is an experience all its own. He might have a ring of protection or two, but consider instead grabbing the delightful copper weasel or upgrade your smock to a forge coat. There's a great deal of value in the sneaky Jax in the box too, and who doesn't need a pair of trioculars? All told there are 10 clever and entertaining enchanted trinkets in this article.

Enchanted Trinkets: Found in the Sands

Turning to the scorched sands of the desert with magic items perfect for fighting amongst the dunes or exploring ancient ruins! Break down the doors to long abandoned temples with the help of a goat tooth pendant, use a lumeture crystal to create a void of darkness amidst the brilliance of the day's light, get more out of your long rests thanks to a prayer disc, or otherwise enhance your desert adventures with any one of the dozen new enchanted trinkets in this article.

Enchanted Trinkets: The Temple’s Wares

There's a good chance your gaming world has at least a few churches, shrines, or temples, and when the adventurers visit these holy places after completing a quest of paramount importance or fulfilling a divine prophecy—or if they've got a bit of coin in their pockets—some less sacred relics might be waiting for them. Maybe the party's bard is keen to a book of forgotten songs, the thief eager to get their mitts on a hidden glove or luck ruled dice, or a fearful fighter in need of the courage offered by valorous ashes. Whatever the case, turn to this cache of 15 religious-themed enchanted trinkets and give the PCs a bit of glory.