The Rage of Demons storyline modules were primarily set in the Moonsea region and on the Sword Coast. It is thematically linked to Out of the Abyss.
DDEX3-01 - Harried in Hillsfar[]
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In the village of Elventree, near the oppressive city of Hillsfar, a recent string of strange occurrences has the locals on edge. The factions have gathered here on the borders of the forest of Cormanthor to determine what's happening. Is this the machinations of Hillsfar, or something more? Five one-hour mini-adventures for 1st–2nd level characters.
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- Designer(s): Shawn Merwin
- Editor(s): Claire Hoffman, Chris Tulach, Travis Woodall
- Debut: July 30, 2015 (Gen Con Indy)
- Released: September 1, 2015
- Playing Time: 5 hours
- Levels: 1st – 2nd
- Setting: Hillsfar, Cormanthor, Elventree
DDEX3-02 - Shackles of Blood[]
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The Red Plumes have increased patrols in the region surrounding Hillsfar, and a string of disappearances has followed in their wake. Naturally, this has roused the suspicion of the factions. Join your factions and find out the truth behind the missing farmers.
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- Designer(s): Joshua Kelly
- Editor(s): Claire Hoffman, Chris Tulach, Travis Woodall
- Debut: July 30, 2015 (Gen Con Indy)
- Released: September 1, 2015
- Levels: 1st – 4th
- Playing Time: 4 hours
- Setting: Hillsfar
DDEX3-03 - The Occupation of Szith Morcane[]
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Agents of the fire giants of Maerimydra, a city in the Underdark, have overtaken the drow outpost of Szith Morcane. The factions seek out adventurers to free the outpost's leaders for questioning on the giants' activities. Can you extricate them before it's too late?
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- Designer(s): Cindy Moore
- Editor(s): Claire Hoffman, Chris Tulach, Travis Woodall
- Debut: July 30, 2015 (Gen Con Indy)
- Released: September 1, 2015
- Levels: 5th – 10th
- Playing Time: 4 hours
- Setting: Szith Morcane
DDEX3-04 - It's All in the Blood[]
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Rumors of faceless demonic creatures have been steadily rising in the Hillsfar region, and it is said that far below the surface of Faerun, nestled in the bowels of the Underdark, ancient terrors are stirring. The imperiled drow of Szith Morcane have extended an intriguing offer, but can the drow be trusted, and for how long?
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- Designer(s): Dave Olson
- Editor(s): Claire Hoffman, Chris Tulach, Travis Woodall
- Debut: July 30, 2015 (Gen Con Indy)
- Released: September 1, 2015
- Levels: 11th – 16th
- Playing Time: 8 hours
- Setting: Elventree, Maerimydra
DDEX3-05 - Bane of the Tradeways[]
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Times are hard in the Hillsfar countryside, especially for those of non-human ancestry. Unscrupulous merchants in league with the hated Red Plumes bleed local farmers and artisans dry. Perhaps some of those loot-laden caravans coming and going from Hillsfar could use a bit of liberation?
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- Designer(s): Robert Alaniz
- Editor(s): Claire Hoffman, Chris Tulach, Travis Woodall
- Debut: July 30, 2015 (Gateway/Pacificon/DragonCon)
- Released: September 1, 2015
- Levels: 1st – 4th
- Playing Time: 4 hours
- Setting: Hillsfar, The Stop
DDEX3-06 - No Foolish Matter[]
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Some of the hamlets outlying Hillsfar have been struck by an odd malady. Rumor has it a traveling carnival visited those hamlets before the disease struck. Does coincidence not equal causation or is something sinister afoot?
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- Designer(s): Ash Law
- Editor(s): Claire Hoffman, Chris Tulach, Travis Woodall
- Debut: July 30, 2015 (Queen City Conquest/Fan Expo Canada/World RPG Fest)
- Released: November 1, 2015
- Levels: 1st – 4th
- Playing Time: 2 hours
- Setting: Hillpicket
DDEX3-07 - Herald of the Moon[]
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Elanil Elassidil, an elf bard of no small legacy, has put out a call for trustworthy agents. It is time, it seems, for a quietly hidden piece of elven history to become known to the world. Meira Faerenduil, lost knight of Myth Drannor, has been discovered, and must be brought back to civilization.
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- Designer(s): Matt Hudson
- Editor(s): Claire Hoffman, Chris Tulach, Travis Woodall
- Debut: September 3, 2015 (Gateway/Pacificon/DragonCon)
- Released: October 1, 2015
- Levels: 5th – 10th
- Playing Time: 4 hours
- Setting: Cormanthyr
DDEX3-08 - The Malady of Elventree[]
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An escaped duergar slave stumbles into the village of Elventree. With her she brings a malady that grips the small settlement in a bout of madness that seems unshakable. Can you find the source of the madness and save yourself and the village’s inhabitants?
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- Designer(s): Lisa Reinke
- Editor(s): Claire Hoffman, Chris Tulach, Travis Woodall
- Debut: October 9, 2015 (TsunamiCon/DAC2015)
- Released: November 1, 2015
- Levels: 5th – 10th
- Playing Time: 4 hours
- Setting: Elventree
DDEX3-09 - The Waydown[]
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The recent discovery of an entrance to the Underdark has set local leaders on edge. In a display of initiative, the First Lord of Hillsfar has ordered the construction of defensive structures surrounding what locals have begun to call "The Waydown." You have been charged with escorting an emissary back to his home in the Underdark without alerting the Red Plumes.
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- Designer(s): Cole Kronewitter
- Editor(s): Claire Hoffman, Chris Tulach, Travis Woodall
- Debut: October 23, 2015 (Hal-Con)
- Released: November 1, 2015
- Levels: 5th – 10th
- Playing Time: 4 hours
- Setting: Hillsfar
DDEX3-10 - Quelling the Horde[]
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The Red Plumes have increased patrols in the region surrounding Hillsfar, and a string of disappearances has followed in their wake. Naturally, this has roused the suspicion of the factions. Join your factions and find out the truth behind the missing farmers.
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- Designer(s): Ron Lundeen
- Editor(s): Claire Hoffman, Chris Tulach, Travis Woodall
- Debut: November 11, 2015 (ConQuest Avalon)
- Released: December 1, 2015
- Levels: 1st – 4th
- Playing Time: 4 hours
- Setting: The Stop
DDEX3-11 - The Quest for Sporedome[]
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In the search for allies in the Underdark, you are called upon to travel through the recently opened Waydown sinkhole to find the lost myconid colony of Sporedome. It is said that they once cultivated a strain of mushrooms that could protect one from falling into madness. Can this be the cure for the rapidly spreading onslaught of insanity?
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- Designer(s): Robert Adducci
- Editor(s): Claire Hoffman, Chris Tulach, Travis Woodall
- Debut: November 6, 2015 (GameHoleCon/Midwest Game Fest)
- Released: December 1, 2015
- Levels: 5th – 10th
- Playing Time: 2 hours
- Setting: Sporedome
DDEX3-12 - Hillsfar Reclaimed[]
Part One of Six Knives for Torin Nomerthal.
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The time has come to fight back against Hillsfar. Elanil Elassidil tasks you with uncovering valuable information to be used in a strike against the leader of Hillsfar, First Lord Torin Nomerthal himself. The only problem is that what you need is protected within the walls of the city.
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- Designer(s): Cindy Moore
- Editor(s): Claire Hoffman, Chris Tulach, Travis Woodall
- Debut: January 22, 2016 (D&D Adventurers League Online Convention)
- Released: February 1, 2016
- Levels: 1st – 4th
- Playing Time: 2 hours
- Setting: Hillsfar
DDEX3-13 - Writhing in the Dark[]
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An unexpected envoy arrives in Sporedome and offers to give aid against the fire giants of Maerimydra, if you are willing to help his people with a small problem.
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- Designer(s): Alan Patrick
- Editor(s): Claire Hoffman, Travis Woodall
- Debut: January 22, 2016 (OrcaCon)
- Released: February 1, 2016
- Levels: 5th – 10th
- Playing Time: 2 hours
- Setting: Sporedome
DDEX3-14 - Death on the Wall[]
Part Two of Six Knives for Torin Nomerthal.
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First Lord Torin Nomerthal and several of his advisors will be leaving Hillsfar to inspect the Wall with only a small contingent of Red Plumes. The chance to strike is now!
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- Designer(s): Greg Marks
- Editor(s): Claire Hoffman, Chris Tulach, Travis Woodall
- Debut: February 5, 2016 (Con of the North)
- Released: March 1, 2016
- Levels: 1st – 4th
- Playing Time: 2 hours
- Setting: Hillsfar
DDEX3-15 - Szith Morcane Unbound[]
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With allies gained from denizens of the Underdark, the former drow enclave of Szith Morcane is on the precipice of being retaken. During the battle for Szith Morcane, secrets of the drow community are revealed. What will you do with this knowledge, and how will it affect the outcome of the conflict?
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- Designer(s): Robert Adducci
- Editor(s): Claire Hoffman, Chris Tulach, Travis Woodall
- Debut: February 5, 2016 (GenghisCon)
- Released: March 1, 2016
- Levels: 5th – 10th
- Playing Time: 4 hours
- Setting: Szith Morcane
DDEX3-16 - Assault on Maerimydra[]
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The time has come for the brave and the bold to put an end to the machinations of Maerimydra’s demonic occupiers and their fiendish fire giant ruler. This will be no mean feat; the city is a cesspit of corruption and madness. You will have help, however, as an unlikely group of allies have gathered to your side in the Underdark beneath Faerûn. Danger, glory, and redemption await those brave enough to seize it.
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- Designer(s): Greg Marks
- Editor(s): Claire Hoffman, Chris Tulach, Travis Woodall
- Debut: February 5, 2016 (WinterFantasy)
- Released: March 1, 2016
- Levels: 11th – 16th
- Playing Time: 8 hours
- Setting: Maerimydra, Sporedome
DDEP3 - Blood Above, Blood Below[]
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In two different arenas, the call for blood has been sounded. The five factions now seek out bold adventurers willing to brave death in order to draw attention away from Szith Morcane, and in so doing allow a small group to infiltrate the drow outpost and return it to the hands of the drow. What role will you play in this deadly game?
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- Designer(s): Will Doyle
- Editor(s): Claire Hoffman, Chris Tulach, Travis Woodall
- Debut: August 1, 2015 (GenCon2015)
- Released:
- Levels: 1st – 16th
- Playing Time: 3 hours
- Setting: Hillsfar, Maerimydra, Szith Morcane
Appendix[]
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Connections[]
Defiance in Phlan • Secrets of Sokol Keep • Shadows over the Moonsea • Dues for the Dead • The Courting of Fire • The Scroll Thief • Drums in the Marsh • Tales Trees Tell • Outlaws of the Iron Route • Tyranny in Phlan • Dark Pyramid of Sorcerer's Isle • Raiders of the Twilight Marsh • Pool of Radiance Resurgent • Escape from Phlan • Corruption in Kryptgarden
City of Danger • Embers of Elmwood • The Drowned Tower • Mayhem in the Earthspur Mines • Flames of Kythorn • Breath of the Yellow Rose • Bounty in the Bog • Foulness Beneath Mulmaster • Eye of the Tempest • Cloaks and Shadows • Oubliette of Fort Iron • Dark Rites at Fort Dalton • The Howling Void • The Sword of Selfaril • Black Heart of Vengeance • Boltsmelter's Book • Mulmaster Undone
Rage of Demons
Harried in Hillsfar • Shackles of Blood • The Occupation of Szith Morcane • It's All in the Blood • Bane of the Tradeways • No Foolish Matter • Herald of the Moon • The Malady of Elventree • The Waydown • Quelling the Horde • The Quest for Sporedome • Hillsfar Reclaimed • Writhing in the Dark • Death on the Wall • Szith Morcane Unbound • Assault on Maerimydra • Blood Above, Blood Below
Treasure of the Broken Hoard • The Black Road • Uninvited Guests • In Dire Need • A Dish Best Served Cold • Beneath the Fetid Chelimber • Chelimber's Descent • Durlag's Tower • Durlag's Tomb • Giant Diplomacy • Forgotten Traditions • Bad Business in Parnast • Jarl Rising • Reeducation • Reclamation • Parnast Under Siege • Hartkiller's Horn • The Mysterious Isle • Eye of Xxiphu
Peril at the Port • A City on the Edge • Over the Edge • A Day at the Races • A Walk in the Park • Whispers in the Dark • Fester and Burn • Rotting Roots • Putting the Dead to Rest • Unusual Opposition • Fire, Ash, and Ruin • A Lesson in Love • In Search of Secrets • Old Bones and Older Tomes • Fathomless Pits of Ill Intent • Streams of Crimson • Pools of Cerulean • Cauldron of Sapphire • Turn Back the Endless Night
Chaos in the City of Splendors • Stardock Under Siege • Last Orders at the Yawning Portal • Once in Waterdeep • The Map with No Names • Beneath the City of the Dead • Dock Ward Double-Cross • A Wrinkle in the Weave • Hero of the Troll Wars • Purging the Blood • Into the Dark • Crypt of the Dark Kiss • Fangs and Frogs • The Skull Square Murders • Poisoned Words • Xanathar's Wrath • The Vampire of Skullport • Rescue from Vanrakdoom • Forge of Fangs • A Change of Address • The Tower of Ahghairon • Moving Day
Escape from Elturgard • Stopped at the Gate • Hungry Shadows • Day of the Devil • Faces of Fortune • Infernal Insurgency • The Diabolical Dive • In the Garden of Evil • Ruined Prospects • Tipping the Scales • Losing Fai • The Breath of Life • The Swarmed Heart • The Vast Emptiness of Grace • Maddening Screams • Honors Unforeseen • In the Hand • Consequences of Choice • Fang and Claw • Where Devils Fear to Tread • Infernal Pursuits • Hellfire Requiem • Liar's Night
Breaking Umberlee's Resolve • Blood in the Water • Saving Silverbeard • Foreign Affairs • Uncertain Scrutiny • Thimblerigging • Moment of Peace • The Harrowing of Hell • Vile Bounty • Unsafe Harborage • Shadows in the Stacks • To Walk the Cold Dark • Night Thieves • The City That Should Not Be • Frozen Whispers • Uprising • Expedition to the Supreme Forge • Against the Machine • Fall the Cold Night • The Death of Szass Tam • Assault on Myth Nantar • Wings of Death • When the Lights Went Out in Candlekeep • Tears Among the Stars
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