The Sword of the Dales is a 2nd-edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons adventure module for the Forgotten Realms.
A group of warriors led by Randal Morn, rightful ruler of Daggerdale, rushed to the Sword's resting place to recover it, but dark forces awaited them, and Randal and his men fell to an ambush. Only one man escaped, yet he brought hope with him that Randal Morn yet lives. Resolved to rescue his leader, that lone survivor turned to Elminster of Shadowdale for aid.
But Elminster is gone, off plane-hoping while the fate of Daggerdale hangs in the balance. Hence, it is up to Lhaeo, scribe to the old mage, to find a group of heroes who have mettle enough to face down the menace which claimed Randal Morn and his hearty followers...
This is the first of three modules that grant the player characters the opportunity to determine the fate of Daggerdale. The Saga continues with The Secret of Spiderhaunt and concludes with The Return of Randal MornDescription[]
The Sword of the Dales is designed for three to six player characters of levels 1 through 4. While the scenario is considered relatively nonlethal, it nonetheless presents significant challenges. The adventure centers on a twofold quest: the recovery of an ancient sword and the rescue of Randal Morn, the rebel leader of Daggerdale.
Participants must contend with powerful magical forces and intricate riddles that require both intellectual problem-solving and martial prowess. Cooperative play and effective teamwork are essential to successfully completing the adventure’s objectives.
Contents[]
- Welcome to the Dales!
- On the Road to the Tomb
- Shraevyn's Tomb
- The Sword of the Dales
- Conclusion
- Encounters Appendix
- Monster: Firestar
Index[]
Characters[]
- Alarim Renta • Anton Goodchance • Bardag Shultu • Dora Leen • Drag • Durman Hilesta • Emerash • Fargoren Thundermist • Gothyl • Holly Huldane • Jhaele Silvermane • Lhaeo • Mestin Durmark • Sasha Baddja • Scott Harikon • Skymark • Turko Breem
- Referenced only
- Ariton Delmis • Derimos • Elminster Aumar • Karten • Mourngrym Amcathra • Randal Morn • Shraevyn • Silver Morn
Creatures[]
- ankheg • bonebat • brown bear • centaur • dragonet • dwarf • falcon • firestar • goblin • green dragon • half-elf • half-ogre • half-orc • hill giant • hobgoblin • horse • human • kobold • orc • owlbear • sandling • skeleton • spider • stirge • thought-eater • treant • verbeeg • wolf • wood giant • zombie
Locations[]
- Buildings & Sites
- Elminster's Tower • North Ride • Old Skull Inn • Serpentsbridge • Shraevyn's Tomb • Tethyamar Trail
- Shrines & Temples
- Shrine to Corellon Larethian • Shrine to Torm
- Referenced only
- House of Plenty
- Settlements
- Shadowdale
- Referenced only
- Arabel • Sigil • Tilverton • Zhentil Keep
- Wilderness
- Dagger Hills • Giant's Craw
- Referenced only
- Dagger Falls • Desertsmouth Mountains • Spiderhaunt Wood
- Realms
- Daggerdale • Shadowdale
- Referenced only
- Cormanthor
- Planes
- Material plane
- Referenced only
- Ethereal plane
Magic items[]
- Sword of the Dales
- Referenced only
- Giventhar
Organizations[]
- Families
- Morn family
- Groups
- Cult of the Dragon • Broken Bones clan • Freedom Riders • Zhentarim • Zhentilar
Religions[]
Miscellaneous[]
Gallery[]
Credits[]
- Design: Jim Butler
- Editing: Allison Lassieur
- Interior Art: Elizabeih Danforth
- Typesetting: Nancy J. Kerkstra
- Cover Art: Bruce Eagle
- Cartography: Rob Lazzaretti
- Production: Dee Barnett
- Playtesters: Clay Cundy, Robby Duncan, Eran Edwards, Leonard McGillis, Deneen Olsen, Deb Turner
Appendix[]
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References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Jim Butler (1995). The Sword of the Dales. (TSR, Inc), p. 1. ISBN 1-56076-848-7.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood, Sean K. Reynolds, Skip Williams, Rob Heinsoo (June 2001). Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting 3rd edition. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 127. ISBN 0-7869-1836-5.
- ↑ Shannon Appelcline. The Sword of the Dales (2e). Dungeon Masters Guild. Retrieved on 2013-11-17.