Castle Spulzeer is a 2nd-edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons adventure module set in the Forgotten Realms and Ravenloft campaign settings.
When the heroes enter the haunted keep, they meet a terrifying trio of residents: a madman armed with stolen magical power, a lich whose secret laboratory houses untold horrors and treasure, and a furious ghost bent on revenge. These three ensnare the party in their fight over an ancient weapon. Each will stop at nothing to keep it from the other two. The heroes must choose with whom they will ally - and the wrong choice could lead to their doom.
Castle Spulzeer is an adventure complete in itself. However, as a crossover story, it offers every Dungeon Master a choice between two endings. The first leaves the part in the Realms. The second transports the characters to the Demiplane of Dread where the plot continues in the RAVENLOFT adventure The Forgotten Terror.Description[]
The module revolves around Castle Spulzeer, an ancient fortress located in the Dalelands region. The castle is rumored to be haunted and filled with treasures, drawing the attention of adventurers seeking fame, fortune, or the thrill of exploration.
The adventure begins with the players receiving a mysterious invitation to explore Castle Spulzeer. As they enter the castle, they find themselves navigating through its dark corridors, hidden chambers, and treacherous traps. The castle is home to a variety of monsters, including undead creatures, deadly traps, and powerful guardians that stand in the way of the players' progress.
The module offers a nonlinear gameplay experience, allowing players to explore the castle at their own pace and tackle encounters in different ways. It presents a range of challenges, puzzles, and combats that test the players' skills, resourcefulness, and teamwork.
Throughout the adventure, the players uncover the secrets of Castle Spulzeer and its enigmatic history. They may discover clues and artifacts that shed light on the castle's past and its former inhabitants, revealing the truth behind its haunted reputation.
Castle Spulzeer features detailed maps and descriptions of the castle's various areas, including its eerie chambers, underground catacombs, and grand halls. It also includes information on notable NPCs, magical items, and additional resources that can aid or hinder the players in their exploration.
Castle Spulzeer provides a framework for Dungeon Masters to create an immersive and challenging gaming experience. It offers a balanced mix of exploration, combat, and puzzle-solving, allowing for a diverse range of gameplay styles and character interactions.
Contents[]
- Introduction
- The Unfortunate House of Spellseer
- Encounter in Eshpurta
- Random Encounter Table
- The Journey Begins
- Castle Spulzeer
- The Final Confrontation
- Appendix
- Major NPCs
Index[]
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Characters[]
- Andeeyloplardii • Arayea Beaufort • Arbas Rosznar • Avadreal Beaufort • Balacer Macefist • Benitus • Cargunn • Carn Wittsome • Chardath Spulzeer • Defna Plasseir • Ellana of Farhome • Eudhis Bhamm • Fedduk • Gaspard deLouca • Gentar • Heldatha Dhussta • Jak Errins • Kartak Spellseer • Korienna Redarm • Labak Craumerdaun • Marble Spulzeer • Namble Swiftleg • Nethris Perndle • Niskam Tresdaap • Peris Whallnsor • Sharill Beaufort • Tharundar Olehm
- Referenced only
- Alemander I • Clain Warder • Dommingart • Farkas Spellseer • Gard Poulter • Haedrak II • Imnel IV • Kaisha Spulzeer • Karaine Spulzeer • Kelamar Spulzeer • Kelviran Spulzeer • Marinessa the Cross-Eyed • Nerin Harck • Rafn Harck • Rysellan • Saradon Slowtend • Tamar Spulzeer • Tennar Jorfe • Tregas Spellseer I • Tregas Spulzeer II • Tregas Spulzeer III
Creatures[]
- baneguard • dire wolf • djinni • eastern vampire • forest trapper • ghost • gnoll • goblin • gynosphinx • hill giant • hobgoblin • horse • lich • raven
Locations[]
- Regions
- Amn • Sword Coast • Tethyr
- Referenced only
- Calimshan
- Settlements
- Eshpurta • Keshla • Moonhearth • Riatavin • Toralth • Torbold • Trailstone • Trollford
- Referenced only
- Brost • Ishla
- Buildings
- Bhamm's Herbs • Brass Djinni • Bruder's Waystop • By the Yard • Castle Spulzeer • Croder's Bakery • Dark Redoubt • Defna's Apparel • Golden Fortress • Golden Fortress Military Academy • Gray Goose Provisioners • Hall of the Guardians • Hampner's • Hamstrung Giant • Major Cargunn's Military and Equipment Shoppe • Maskar's Alehouse • Moon Street Feed and Grain • Spellseer Inn • Temple of the Moonmaiden • The Hungry Wheel • The Red Forge • The Rusty Well • Towers of the Vengeful Hand • Towers of Willful Suffering
- Referenced only
- Temple of Mystra (Riatavin)
- Roads
- Moon Street • Olehm Passage • South Road (Amn) • Tethir Road • Troll Way
- Wilderness
- Amstel River • Kuldin Peaks • Lake Esmel • Qadim Hills • Tejarn Hills
- Referenced only
- Small Teeth
- Other
- Demiplane of Dread
Organizations[]
- Amnian Council Army • Companions of the One True Vision • Skullgnasher • Shield Council • Shield Militia • Spulzeer • Strifeleaders • Torchriders • Venial Doom
- Referenced only
- Council of Six (Amn) • Twisted Rune
Magic[]
- Spells
- aid • alter self • black talon • bless • blink • charm • clairaudience • clairvoyance • combine • command • cure disease • cure light wounds • detect evil • detect invisibility • detect magic • dispel magic • faerie fire • fire bolt • gaseous form • legend lore • light • locate object • magic missile • magical stone • read languages • read magic • remove curse • remove fear • resurrection • skull of secrets • spiritual hammer • stone tell
- Referenced only
- geas • teleport
- Weapons
- Aggarath • Blackflame • Maleffluent • Mordemar • The Key
- Accessories
- bracers of defense • glim-gauntlet • ring of mind shielding • ring of the necromancer • Regalia of Might
- Referenced only
- Crown of Evil • ring of the ram
- Other
- crystal ball • potion of undead control
- holy symbol • ioun stone • phylactery
Religion[]
Miscellaneous[]
- Food & Drink
- ale • bacon • bread • molasses • pan-fried cake • stew • tea
- Referenced only
- song bird consommé • wine
- Vegetation
- rose
- Gems & Materials
- brass • ebony • ivory • ruby • velvet • wax
- Works
- Legendary of Phantoms and Ghosts • The Day I Joined the Army • The Sand Empires History Lectures
- Years
- 755 DR • 783 DR • 795 DR • 830 DR • 836 DR • 838 DR • 856 DR • 885 DR • 900 DR • 920 DR • 1018 DR • 1090 DR • 1188 DR • 1260 DR • 1264 DR • 1281 DR • 1315 DR • 1316 DR • 1348 DR • 1353 DR • 1367 DR
- Other
- brigandine • chemise • scabbard
Gallery[]
Credits[]
- Design: Doug Stewart
- Editing: Carrie A. Bebris
- Proofreading: Cindi M. Rice and Steven E. Schend
- Cover Art: Todd Lockwood
- Interior Art Sketches: Paul Jaquays
- Final Interior Art: Dee Barnett, Todd Lockwood, Dawn Murin, r k post and Val Valucek
- Creative Direction and Editorial Assistance: Thomas M. Reid
- Art & Graphics Coordination: Dawn Murin, Paul Hanchette
- Prepress Coordination: Dave Conant
- Cartography: Rob Lazzaretti
- Typography: Tracey L. Isler
Appendix[]
See Also[]
External Links[]
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