The Quiet Contageon; Chapter 1
Publisher: Dungeon Masters Guild
The Stillness of Gleamwater
The Quiet Contagion Series, Ch1. (Levels 5-8)
A Standalone Investigation into Serene Horror
The small town of Gleamwater is too quiet. There are no arguments, no market chatter, and no children playing. Its citizens move with unnatural cooperation and wear only blank, delicate smiles. The Kingdom of Aethelgard is too consumed by the war on its borders to notice this spreading blight, leaving a team of capable adventurers as the only ones available to peel back the facade of peace.
The Stillness of Gleamwater is a tense, low-horror investigation designed to immerse players in a psychological mystery before culminating in a desperate race against time.
Key Features:
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Standalone One-Shot: Perfect for a single, 3-4 hour session of investigation and combat for a party of Level 5-8 characters. The adventure contains a self-contained victory that rewards the party while leaving an ominous threat unresolved for those who desire a longer adventure.
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Unique Contagion Mechanic: Introduces the Serene Contagion mechanic, forcing players to track their exposure to the mind-controlling Bliss Cap fungus. The slow-burning infection raises the stakes with every passing hour.
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Investigative Focus: Success relies on observation and social maneuvering through an eerily cooperative town rather than brute force, confirming the source of the contamination before it can unleash a catastrophic sporulation event.
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Includes Battle Maps: Contains high-quality, full-color battle maps necessary for the climactic encounter, ensuring smooth play during the most crucial moments.
Part of a Larger Story:
The Stillness of Gleamwater is the first installment in The Quiet Contagion, a 3-part mini-series of adventures. This chapter sets the stage for a dramatic campaign centered on moral compromise, survival, and a race against the clock to save an entire Kingdom.
Get ready to investigate a silence that screams of danger. The fate of Gleamwater—and the moral future of the war—begins here. Chapters 2 and 3 are coming soon!
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