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DDEX1-06 The Scroll Thief (5e) $2.99
Publisher: Wizards of the Coast
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by A customer [Verified Purchaser] Date Added: 04/08/2017 15:56:52

*This review is written from the standpoint of an Adventurers League game

*Review contains spoilers

Overview – When a series of unusual thefts occur around the Scholar’s Square in Phlan, the adventurers are hired to investigate. Surely there is nothing sinister about a few books being stolen, is there? The adventurers will discover that threats looming outside of Phlan are seeking the source of great power, long hidden beneath the city. And the key to that power may just lie in a few stolen books.

General thoughts – The Scroll Thief is a good combination of an investigation and dungeon crawl. The first section of the adventure will find the heroes looking into the three recent thefts, talking with the victims of the crimes, and trying to find any threads connecting them. Eventually, they’ll learn the identity of the thief, a recent hire at the library in Phlan, and follow his turbulent path to a final confrontation. The wealth of social interactions make this a great adventure for those wanting more than just combat, but the combat in the adventure is still fairly challenging. The NPCs are all well developed and varied, making for a very fun adventure to DM.

Combat – Focused in the second half of the adventure, there are a variety of interesting encounters, including a black dragon wyrmling.

Exploration – While the adventurers will almost certainly visit all three crime scenes, the ability to choose the order and backtrack if necessary gives it a little more of an open-ended feel.

Social – There are great social interactions, and thoughtful characters have the opportunity to be rewarded for their creativity. Not only do the characters need to interact successfully, but the players will have to be thoughtful and creative in order to pursue all the leads in the adventure. Players less inclined to role playing may need prompting or additional clues if they get stuck.



Rating:
[5 of 5 Stars!]
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