Overview: In the peaceful village of Brindlewood, an ancient curse has recently resurfaced, causing the crops to rot and the water supply to become tainted. The villagers are desperate for help. The party is tasked with discovering the source of the curse and lifting it before the village falls into ruin.

Plot Summary:

• The players arrive in Brindlewood, where they are greeted by the village elder, Eldra Moonsong. Eldra explains that every 100 years, a curse causes famine and disease to spread through the village, but no one knows why.
• The party is given a clue—a map to the Forgotten Tomb of Sorrows, an ancient burial ground a few miles outside the village, believed to be tied to the curse.
• As the adventurers explore the tomb, they uncover hints of a dark pact made centuries ago by the village’s founders, which led to the curse.
• The party must navigate the tomb, face traps, solve puzzles, and defeat the Shade of Zeryn, a malevolent spirit tied to the curse.

Key NPCs:

• Eldra Moonsong (Village Elder): Wise and kind, Eldra is desperate to save her people but hides a secret—her ancestor was one of the village founders who made the dark pact.
• Ilya (Village Blacksmith): Stoic and strong, Ilya offers the party free repairs and basic weapons if they help the village. She is suspicious of Eldra’s involvement in the curse.
• Shade of Zeryn (Villain): The restless spirit of a warlock who made the pact with the founders. Zeryn's spirit guards the tomb, trapping those who enter unless they defeat him.

Encounters:

1. Forest Ambush (Combat, Difficulty: Easy)

   • On the way to the tomb, the party is ambushed by two Dire Wolves.
   • Challenge: The wolves are fast and stealthy, but can be distracted or scared off with loud noises.

2. Trapped Corridor (Puzzle, Difficulty: Medium)

   • Inside the tomb, the adventurers find a long corridor lined with statues. Stepping on certain pressure plates will trigger traps (e.g., poison darts).
   • Solution: The statues hold clues to which tiles are safe to step on. The players must deduce the correct path.

3. Shade of Zeryn (Boss Fight, Difficulty: Hard)

   • In the final chamber, the players face the Shade of Zeryn, a shadowy warlock spirit.
   • Abilities: Zeryn can cast Eldritch Blast, Shadow Grasp (slows movement), and summon Spectral Minions.
   • Weakness: Zeryn can be weakened by shining light on him, forcing him to retreat into the shadows.

Rewards:

• Zeryn’s Amulet: This magical amulet grants the wearer a one-time use of the spell Shield.
• Curse Lifted: Upon Zeryn’s defeat, the curse is lifted, and the village is saved. The players receive free lodging and supplies from the grateful villagers.