This custom adventure begins with the player characters wounded and on the run from Kanikahag mercenaries (The Eels) after escaping a Keetoowagi Federation Gats facility. The party must evade their pursuers and make it back to a safehouse where their contact, Kithu, is waiting. The first chapter is a fast-paced chase sequence where players must use their skills and the environment to outmaneuver the Eels.
Once at the safehouse, the party must review the records they stole from the Gats facility. Through investigation, they discover that a missing university researcher, Elder Calian, is the one behind the Kayanza. Elder Calian’s research focused on the "Dark"—a dreamscape-like dimension—and how Adanadi is affected by it. After an accident in his lab, his experiments were shut down, and he subsequently went missing. The Sutyata, a police/security force, asks the party to enter the Dark to find and eliminate Elder Calian before his creations can be used to destroy an unsuspecting nation.
A shaman named Ashak helps the players enter the Dark, a place where normal physics do not apply. In this alternate dimension, players' Physical Defense and Body are replaced by Soul Defense and Soul, and damage is split between Mind and Soul. They must use special crystals and a ritual to navigate the Dark, confront hostile creatures, and ultimately find Elder Calian's laboratory. The final confrontation is against both Elder Calian and his monstrous shadow creature, with the fate of the Free Nations hanging in the balance.
Key Features of this Custom Adventure
High-Stakes Chase: The adventure kicks off with a desperate chase scene against a group of deadly mercenaries.
In-Depth Investigation: Players must solve a mystery by poring over stolen records to identify the mastermind behind the Kayanza.
Dimensional Travel: The party travels to "The Dark," a bizarre dreamscape with its own unique rules and dangers.
New Game Mechanics: Special rules for "The Dark" replace physical stats with spiritual ones, changing the way players approach combat.
Final Confrontation: The adventure concludes with a battle against the main antagonist, Elder Calian, and his monstrous shadow creation.
System: Coyote & Crow RPG
Players: 2-6
Assets: Pregen characters plus maps, NPC, monsters, and equipment cards
Playtime: Approximately 4 hours
Campaign: Part 3 of the Blackhollow Trilogy
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