Autumn-Tide 5E Adventure Setting 05 - The Soot & Cinder

Creator: Anton Kromoff, Illustrated by Nicolás R. Giacondino
Category: 5e Adventure Setting, Roleplaying Game
Age Range: 12+
Vibes: Fantasy, TTRPG Setting

In Short: Join Hellinore, owner and operator of the Soot & Cinder, as she runs her day-to-day operations of this well traveled dive bar. But be you must always be on guard, for in the shadows of the Autumn-Tide, there is a cult of deadly dreamers who could of wake at any moment and drive their strange daggers into those who travel to and from the well known dive bar.

What's It About: The Soot & Cinder is a well traveled tavern and inn for those who venture into the western reaches of the Autumn-Tide forest. Built by hand from the ruins of something strange, this bar serves as a watering hole for those who wander beneath the canopies of the land of decay.

Recently, the Soot & Cinder, and those who travel the pathways of the Autumn Tide, have been attacked by bands of bandits wielding strange blue blades. These almost cult-like fanatics seem to have no memory of their actions after an attack, and those who have survived their ambushes have said that they have watched sleeping friends wake with a blank bloodlust in their eyes.

Every item, monster, spell, and creature featured in this Zine integrates with the Dungeons & Dragons 5e ruleset, offering versatility for incorporation into both core adventures and third-party materials. Journey into the Autumn-Tide forests and discover a rich world of legacy and lore hidden beneath the canopy of endless autumn.

What Is An Adventure Seed: An Adventure Seed is a fully crafted narrative designed to inspire and enrich your TTRPG table. Each seed includes one or more lore heavy NPCs complete with game mechanics, unique items, and detailed stats. For the Autumn-Tide series, these seeds may also feature a new monster with stats, abilities, and motivations unique to the Autumn Tide setting, as well as a location with environmental effects, intriguing new items or maps that are rich with lore, and supplemental information to seamlessly integrate into your game setting.

Whether you’re looking for a quick one-shot idea or a springboard for an epic campaign, an Adventure Seed provides the tools and storytelling spark you need to bring your world to life.