Embers of the Rising Scale | Beginner Friendly

About the adventure

A nearby settlement has been struck by a sudden dragon attack, leaving fires, shattered homes, and scattered survivors in its wake. But the destruction wasn’t random. In the chaos, organized raiders moved through the town, seizing valuables, supplies, and anything of worth before retreating into the wilderness. Witnesses speak of coordinated groups bearing strange symbols, acting under orders rather than instinct. They weren’t just looting—they were collecting. Whatever they’ve taken is being transported somewhere deeper into the wild, where signs point to a larger gathering force. As you follow their trail, the damage becomes more deliberate. Wagons carved deep into the earth, camps set with purpose, and markings that suggest ritual intent rather than simple banditry. The further you go, the clearer it becomes: this is part of something bigger than a single raid. At the heart of it lies a hidden site where treasure is being amassed and prepared for an unknown purpose. Overhead, the dragon still circles, not as a lone predator, but as something connected to the operation below. You must decide how to respond—disrupt the cult’s plans, reclaim what was taken, or confront the growing threat directly. But time is short, and whatever is being set in motion is only just beginning.