Druskenvald: The Curse of the Midnight Coven

About the adventure

Welcome to Druskenvald, a land stitched together by shadow and wonder, where every province carries its own strange magic; and its own lurking dangers. At the heart of this campaign lies the Midnight Coven, a cabal of witches whose plots threaten to unravel the fragile balance of the realm. Your quest is clear: hunt down each member of the Coven, uncover their schemes, and stop their curse from spreading across Druskenvald. The campaign’s tone is rooted in folk horror, blending eerie folklore, and unsettling landscapes. Players will begin in the swamps of Zulrogg, a place of mist and decay where ancient beasts cry out for salvation. From there, the journey shifts dramatically in theme and tone: one chapter may plunge you into the grotesque beauty of haunted forests, while another whisks you into the whimsical chaos of Picco, a province trapped in the endless revelry of a never-ending circus. Each act promises a new flavor; spooky, surreal, or wondrous, while maintaining the thread of horror that binds the Midnight Coven’s influence. Mechanically, the campaign runs on Dungeons & Dragons 5e, but emphasizes narrative-driven play. Combat is balanced with social intrigue, exploration, and moral choice. Players will encounter a wide selection of unique races and cultures, each tied to Druskenvald’s provinces; giving them the chance to embody characters as strange and vibrant as the lands they traverse. Magical items, Spirit Beasts, and regional customs are woven directly into the story, ensuring that mechanics serve the emotional and thematic arcs. What makes Druskenvald unique is its shifting tapestry of tone and setting. One week you may be navigating eerie swamps with whispers of betrayal, the next you’re laughing uneasily beneath the jeweled masks of Nerukhet's noble houses. The campaign thrives on contrasts: horror and whimsy, intimacy and spectacle, choice and consequence. At its core, it is a story of pursuit and unraveling; a hunt across provinces, where every decision tightens or loosens the threads of Druskenvald’s fate.