Now for the next Zine of the year I present, in single page zine format, A Quest for Inspiration. I still believe that these provide DMs a lot more freedom to tinker with it how they want and open up the adventures to be more free formed and flowing than the larger booklet zines.
There is references to the blog nights which are D&D centric (regarding Friday night’s Stat-blocks) but this adventure can be used system agnostic more so than my regular Zines. As always Kobold fight club can be used to quickly balance an encounter for Dungeons and Dragons and Tetra-cube provides the stat-blocks for many of my D&D creatures.
So I hope you enjoy this weeks adventure, A Quest for Inspiration, and that all your rolls are made with advantage.
A Quest for Inspiration
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Reginald Tibidius Archer, a famous artist, hired the party to transport his valuable artwork to another city, a seemingly simple task. However, the journey would lead them through bandit-infested roads and dangerously close to a goblinoid hideout known for ambushes. The party gathered supplies, secured the wagon, and set off at dawn. Though the city streets were quiet, they couldn’t shake the feeling of being watched. People in alleyways observed them but did nothing suspicious, merely waving as they passed. Still, the eerie sensation of unseen eyes lingered as they left the city behind.
The trip started peacefully, the clear skies and empty roads contradicting the warnings they had received. As they travelled, trees lined with wanted posters hinted at the dangers ahead. When they stopped for lunch to rest their horse, the feeling of being watched returned. This time, they discovered caltrops buried in the dirt ahead, confirming that trouble was near. What had once seemed a simple escort mission was quickly turning into something far more dangerous.
Tensions rose when strange noises echoed from the wagon, prompting the party to investigate. Inside, seated atop crates of supposed artwork, was Reginald himself, scribbling notes with a satisfied grin. He had secretly stowed away, explaining that he had spread rumours of treasure to lure bandits, hoping to witness their fight and regain his lost muse. The party was furious—he had willingly put them in danger just for inspiration. His excitement barely wavered even when reminded of the goblin territory ahead, certain that their battles would make for a brilliant masterpiece.
Hoping to avoid the goblins, the party took a safer route and camped for the night, keeping their fire small and hidden. While checking supplies, they discovered their food bags had been cut open and much of their provisions stolen. As the night wore on, Reginald grew unusually quiet, constantly looking back the way they had come. When asked, he sighed, admitting his disappointment in the uneventful day. His attitude tested the party’s patience, especially those still nursing injuries from earlier conflicts.
Late in the night, the wagon driver took the last watch, allowing the others to rest. But when they awoke, the fire had grown into a roaring blaze, its light impossible to miss. Reginald stood alert, watching the road behind them, while the driver snored deeply. Smiling, he revealed that he had left a trail of food and feared it wasn’t enough—now, with the fire drawing attention, he was sure something was coming. As he eagerly climbed atop his wagon, quill in hand, the party spotted a lone goblin approaching, failing miserably at stealth. But as it nervously crept forward, constantly glancing around, the party realized the true danger wasn’t just this one goblin—it was what lurked in the shadows behind it.
PDF adventure – A Quest for Inspiration
Thanks for joining me today for another adventure. Please feel free to leave comments if you like what you see when you grab a copy of the PDF. Next time you get a party together consider running this adventure and I hope that you enjoy it. Don’t forget to come back daily so you don’t miss a thing in the coming weeks adventures. And as always, don’t forget to roll with advantage,
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