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Journey to the Summer City

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The cool days of spring have given way to the warmth of summer, bringing the dwarves of Citadel Hoarfrost forth from their mountain home to buy and sell goods throughout the surrounding lands. On the Cold Road, one such party of young dwarves makes their way toward the summer city of Bildoobaris with a wagon of glacial mead for trade. It is a simple enough task, but sometimes it's the simple tasks that cause the most problems.

Journey to the Summer City is a 2-hour Forgotten Realms™ adventure for a party of five 2nd level dwarven adventurers set in the lands of Narfell in northeastern Faerûn. In addition to the 9-page adventure, the download also contains printable battle maps for each encounter and five pregenerated characters to expedite play.

This adventure is part of a loosely connected series that includes the titles below. You do not need to have played any of the other adventures to enjoy this one.

Journey to the Buried Vale
Journey to the Summer City
Journey on the Long Road
Journey to the High Country

If you like the art in this title, check out the rest of Matthew Richmond's work here.

As always, your feedback is welcome.


Also by Dave Zajac

Adventures

Journey to the Buried Vale: A 1st-Level Adventure Journey to the Summer City: A 2nd-Level Adventure Journey on the Long Road: A 2nd-Level Adventure The Hoarfrost Journeys: An Adventure Bundle
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Hand of the Wychlaran: A 3rd-level Adventure Hand of the Wychlaran: A 3rd-level Fantasy Grounds Adventure Journey to the High Country: A Hand of the Wychlaran Adventure Supplement The Hoarfrost Journeys: A Fantasy Grounds Adventure Bundle
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Maps

Cavern Map Pack: Digital maps for your adventures! City Map Pack: Digital maps for your adventures! Dungeon Map Pack: Digital maps for your adventures! Forest Map Pack: Digital maps for your adventures!
Cavern maps for your adventures! City maps for your adventures! Dungeon maps for your adventures! Forest maps for your adventures!

Maritime Map Pack: Digital maps for your adventures! HULB 1-1 Map Pack: Digital maps for Hulburg Rebuilding! Wilderness Tower Map: Digital map for your adventures!
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Dave Z October 24, 2016 8:01 pm UTC
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Check out Murder in Velen, a new 10th-level DMs Guild adventure!

http://www.dmsguild.com/product/196220/Murder-in-Velen
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Dave Z September 29, 2016 11:47 pm UTC
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Play Journey to the Summer City in Fantasy Grounds with the Hoarfrost Journeys Fantasy Grounds Adventure Bundle!

http://www.dmsguild.com/product/194657/The-Hoarfrost-Journeys-A-Fantasy-Grounds-Adventure-Bundle
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Dave Z June 30, 2016 3:01 pm UTC
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Journey to the Buried Vale, Journey to the Summer City, and Journey on the Long Road are now available in one convenient adventure pack that includes high-resolution maps for online play. Check out the Hoarfrost Journeys bundle by following the link below!

http://www.dmsguild.com/product/186727/The-Hoarfrost-Journey-An-Adventure-Bundle
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Dave Z April 08, 2016 9:56 pm UTC
CREATOR
A new adventure supplement, Journey to the High Country, is available now. Journey to the High Country is a supplement for the DMs Guild™ adventure, Hand of the Wychlaran. The supplement ties the adventure presented in Hand of the Wychlaran to the DMs Guild adventures, Journey to the Buried Vale, Journey to the Summer City, and Journey on the Long Road. Get it by following the link below!

http://www.dmsguild.com/product/180072/Journey-to-the-High-Country
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Dave Z April 07, 2016 7:11 pm UTC
CREATOR
I've updated the download to include spell descriptions for all of the pregenerated spellcasters.
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Alex W March 09, 2016 5:58 pm UTC
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Really small details about the stat block for Malex the Great:
-Saving throws should show the total including the prof. bonus, should show: 'Saving Throws Str +5, Con +3'
-Skills should show the total including the prof bonus, should show: 'Athletics +5, Intimidation +3'

My very first glance I was confused on his save DC and why it wasn't DC 13 (based on Str), but then saw that the player makes the skill check and not a saving throw, so he adds his Athletics. It's a good way to speed up the contest and give Malex a better feeling of being a pro wrestler, and I will look to use this type of stuff in similar situations.

All in all, great work!
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Dave Z March 09, 2016 6:53 pm UTC
CREATOR
Thanks for the help, Alex. I've uploaded an updated PDF.

I'm glad you had fun with the adventure!
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Dave Z March 01, 2016 2:31 am UTC
CREATOR
A new adventure, Journey on the Long Road, is available now! Get it by following the link below.

http://www.dmsguild.com/product/176139/Journey-on-the-Long-Road
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Lyrra M February 15, 2016 4:33 am UTC
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Just a few things I noticed and sharing as per your request. :)

Adventure Hook Section (page 2) - While Journey to the Buried Vale (Journey to the Summer City?) was specifically designed for a party of 2nd level dwarven adventurers

Talking with Marl the Pig Man (top of right half of page, first sentence) - Marl has information concerning Valin's disappearance, but he will not give it up willing (willingly?).

Possible information from Marl section - He has seen one of the ruffians who brought him Valin; (Valin's?) body playing dice in a gambling tent

Close the Adventure Section (page 6) - With (the?) brigand leader dead and Valin's spell components retrieved, you are now free to return to Citadel Hoarfrost.
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Dave Z February 15, 2016 1:09 pm UTC
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Thanks for your help Lyrra! I’ve updated the PDF with the corrections you noted. I certainly envy professional game designers, because they have editors.

There is indeed one more adventure planned with the crew from Citadel Hoarfrost. I’m working on it now, but since it was only in outline form when I started, it will likely be several weeks before it’s complete. Collectively, all three adventures should take a party of five characters from 1st to 3rd level.

Finally, thank you very much for the review. Reviews mean a lot to everyone submitting content here, and positive reviews like yours are what keep us pounding away at the keyboard!
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Lyrra M February 16, 2016 10:48 pm UTC
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Glad that I could help. :) I have download the updated version and added it to my 5E campaign folder (along with Buried Vale).

I am definitely looking forward to the third installment!

You are most welcome for the review! You certainly earned it! :)
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Dave Z February 09, 2016 12:29 am UTC
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Please post any errors you find in Journey to the Summer City here, and I will do my best to correct and update the adventure.
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