THE HAUNTING OF RAVEN’S HOLLOW

THE DARK CURSE OF RAVEN’S HOLLOW!

In the dead of night, the cursed village of Raven’s Hollow is teetering on the edge of oblivion. As the ominous Darkfall Eve approaches, the line between the living and the dead blurs, and a malevolent force awakens. The vengeful spirit of the executed witch, Elowen Nightshade, has returned, her wrath threatening to consume the village in eternal darkness.

The villagers are vanishing without a trace. Ghostly whispers echo through the mist, and something unspeakable lurks within the cursed Darkfall Woods. Ancient wards protecting the village are failing, and the terrifying creature, Obraxas, born from Elowen’s curse, grows stronger with each passing moment. Only the bravest souls dare venture into the twisted forest, face the horrors lurking within, and perform a powerful ritual to stop the curse before Raven’s Hollow is lost forever.

But beware, once you enter the shadows, there may be no escape. The fate of the village and your own survival depend on your courage to face an ancient evil that feeds on fear.

Key Features for Dungeon Masters:

• Versatile Encounters: Encounter a variety of supernatural threats, from ghostly apparitions and cursed villagers to the terrifying boss fight against Obraxas, a unique villain designed to challenge and unsettle players.
• Atmospheric Horror: Set the tone with detailed descriptions, eerie locations like the Old Cemetery and Witch’s Hut, and haunting phenomena such as whispers in the wind and flickering lights that build tension and dread throughout the adventure.
• Dynamic Story Progression: Engage players with a well-paced narrative that evolves as they uncover clues, meet key NPCs like Elder Mira Graves and Old Elgar Frostcloak, and ultimately piece together the dark history of Raven’s Hollow and the Curse of Elowen Nightshade.
• Skill Challenges: Incorporate roleplay and skill-based challenges to solve mysteries, gain key information, and survive dangerous situations, from convincing NPCs to reveal secrets, to performing the ritual needed to weaken Obraxas.
• Lair Actions and Regional Effects: As Obraxas’ power grows, Dungeon Masters can bring its lair to life with environmental hazards like necrotic tendrils and summoning shadows. Regional effects warp the cursed lands around Raven’s Hollow, making the village feel truly haunted and alive with danger.
• Flexible Encounter Scaling: Designed for characters of levels 4-6, this adventure can be easily scaled up or down to fit your party, with options for adjusting the number of enemies or increasing hazards to challenge any group.
• Memorable Villains and NPCs: Bring the adventure to life with detailed NPCs like Willow Thornfield and Callan Wick, and a tragic, yet terrifying villain in Elowen Nightshade, whose story is rooted in betrayal, giving players the option to roleplay a resolution or face her wrath.
• Ritual Mechanics for Epic Finale: Balance combat and skill checks as the adventurers work to perform the crucial ritual in Blackthorn Cave, offering a dynamic final encounter that’s both challenging and rewarding.

This dark, atmospheric adventure is perfect for Dungeon Masters seeking to immerse their players in a story of supernatural horror, mystery, and high-stakes combat. Will your players have what it takes to lift the curse before it’s too late?