The Great Space Race! (Dark Matter D&D 5.5e Play by Post)

About the adventure

This is a campaign set in the Dark Matter Universe, a sci fi supplement for D&D 5.5e by Mage Hand Press. Belcrath Notholcnush, eccentric trillionaire and master of trade in the 'Verse as you know it, has passed away. In his final communique with the Maw stations of the galaxy, he informs everyone that he has made a discovery that allowed him to become the king of galactic trade, and is giving it to whoever can solve all the clues and find his treasure. He goes on to say that his prize is something of great power that may change the state of the 'verse forever, for good or ill, depending on whose hands it ends up in. Naturally, this causes multiple corporations, guilds, and mercenary groups to sponsor ships in the Great Space Race, as it will come to be known by future historians. Your crew decides to throw their hats in the ring, as the reward seems to greatly outweigh the risk. As you investigate the map and clues contained therein, you begin to notice something strange. People are beginning to report shared dreams, thoughts, and even synchronized speech between them. The incidents seem isolated to the outer edges of the 'Verse and the Maw network, but it appears to be spreading. Can you find out what is causing the psychic synchronization before things get worse? Will you be able to find your way across the 'Verse in time to be the first to the prize? Only time will tell.