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Descent into Avernus

Dungeon Master notes for running Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus.

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    Tracking Down Tarina

    The players should try to track down TarinaTarina
    Appearance
    Tarina is a chaotic evil human bandit with a conniving mind. She is a spy who dresses in plain leathers over rough red shirt and blue breeches.

    Quote / Framework
    Titus Pollo, Rome

    Role Playing

    What’s in it for me?
    Immediately moves to keep her back to the wall or an eye on every exit. Shifty.
    Picks at her teeth.


    Background
    Tarina was a pirate known as Rhonda Thunderbell (also not her real name). After serving Captain Murosko Sessprin of the Uncivil Serpent faithfully for...     by going to the Elfsong Tavern. She is not there originally but does show up and direct them to the Poisoned PoseidonPoisoned Poseidon
    The Poisoned Poseidon is a beached pirate ship turned tannery that is being used to conduct murders of the Refugees from Elturel. It does have a legitimate business, but the Cult of the Dead Three is operating out of here as well.

    Strong Start

    Rumors of how the Poisoned Poseidon, the pirate ship scourge of the Sword Coast, came to be perched so far inland vary. Common to most of the myths are the ideas that it was an infernal warlock captain who decided no one would ever sit at her helm aft...    .

    • Main: Descent into AvernusDescent into Avernus
      Links

      D&D Beyond Campaign

      Official Source Book

      Alexandrian Remix

      Players

      Forith (Simon)

      Ewan

      Bob (Devin)

      Withre (Tsukasa)

      Parts broken down by Alexandrian


      The Beginning

      The Road to Baldurs Gate
      Meeting Zodge


      Vanthampur Investigations

      Tracking Down Tarina
      Dungeon of the Dead Three
      Investigating the Murders
      Trafficking Amrik
      Poisoned Poseidon
      Vanthampur Manor
      Infernal Puzzlebox


      Part 3J: The Port...
    • Official Chapter
    • Alexandrian Remix
    • Lore of the Vanthampur Investigations

    Strong Start

    Use the description in Elfsong TavernElfsong Tavern
    General Description

    40x50 ft main room with a number of private rooms of to either side.
    Lighting: Firelight from large fire in the hearth to the right plus candles on the tables give shadows and places to discuss unnoticed.
    Senses

    Sight: See aspects below.
    Sound: General clatter of talk among patrons except it becomes silent when the Elfong plays.
    Feel: Floor is sticky from years of neglect and spilled ale.
    Smell / Taste: Tale ale and suprisingly good mean...    .

    Scenes

    • Entering the Elfsong TavernElfsong Tavern
      General Description

      40x50 ft main room with a number of private rooms of to either side.
      Lighting: Firelight from large fire in the hearth to the right plus candles on the tables give shadows and places to discuss unnoticed.
      Senses

      Sight: See aspects below.
      Sound: General clatter of talk among patrons except it becomes silent when the Elfong plays.
      Feel: Floor is sticky from years of neglect and spilled ale.
      Smell / Taste: Tale ale and suprisingly good mean...       while the Elfsong is being sung. TarinaTarina
      Appearance
      Tarina is a chaotic evil human bandit with a conniving mind. She is a spy who dresses in plain leathers over rough red shirt and blue breeches.

      Quote / Framework
      Titus Pollo, Rome

      Role Playing

      What’s in it for me?
      Immediately moves to keep her back to the wall or an eye on every exit. Shifty.
      Picks at her teeth.


      Background
      Tarina was a pirate known as Rhonda Thunderbell (also not her real name). After serving Captain Murosko Sessprin of the Uncivil Serpent faithfully for...       isn’t there yet. Use the Elfsong Tavern location to describe the scene. They can interact with some NPCs or just move straight on to the next scene.
    • Alan AlythAlan Alyth
      Alan Alyth

      Appearance
      Owner of the Elfsong Tavern, male neutral half elf commoner. Unattractive and overweight by half elf standards.

      Quote / Framework
      “Are we overlooking the possibility she may be attracted to me?”
      Based on Xander from Buffy the Vampire Slayer

      Role Playing

      Generally likeable, but nobody’s love interest.
      Say things like “I think it’s very possible that…”
      Pretend to be washing glasses behind the bar


      Background
      Alan recently turned seventy-five years old and has ru...       comes over to ask them to deal with the deadbeat Oshalla.
      • While the PCs are waiting for Tarina to show up, Alan Alyth comes over to their table.
      • He’s seen the Flaming Fist badges they’re wearing and he’d like their help.
      • He has a tenant renting a room upstairs who has fallen behind on her rent. She’s locked her door and refuses to come out.
      • Do not use deadly force.
      • This reinforces their new role as members of the Flaming Fist.
    • Refugee enters, desperate for lodging.
      • They plead to PCs to help.
      • Locals want them to leave. (Some mixed reactions).
    • Tarina arrives.
      • Elfsong again.
      • Alan points her out in exchange for the help they gave.
      • Tarina briefs the PCs: She’s seen Dead Three cultists around the Poisoned PoseidonPoisoned Poseidon
        The Poisoned Poseidon is a beached pirate ship turned tannery that is being used to conduct murders of the Refugees from Elturel. It does have a legitimate business, but the Cult of the Dead Three is operating out of here as well.

        Strong Start

        Rumors of how the Poisoned Poseidon, the pirate ship scourge of the Sword Coast, came to be perched so far inland vary. Common to most of the myths are the ideas that it was an infernal warlock captain who decided no one would ever sit at her helm aft...         in the Brampton docks, but she’s sure that is not their main headquarters.
    • Elfsong changes: See the notes on the offiical page. The Lay of Elturel

    Secrets and Clues

    • Alan Alyth, the owner of the tavern, might tell about his grandmother, Lady Alyth Eldendara, heard the song just once and bought the tavern that very night. The former owner agreed only on the condition that he would always have a seat in the tavern where he could come each night to listen to the song. Theomon’s Chair still sits in the corner, sacrosanct and unused by any patron.
    • A first-timer breaks down into tears upon hearing the song is usually embraced and comforted by the nearest regular patron.
    • NPCs should spread more Rumors of ElturelRumors of Elturel
      Rumors of what Happened to Elturel

      ELTUREL LIVES!

      The Companion — Amaunator’s Gift, the shining orb which hangs as a second sun above the city of Elturel and has long protected it from the scourge of the undead — sensed that a great evil was threatening Elturel. It bathed the city in its holy rays and drew it across time and space to the Keep of the Eternal Sun, the stronghold of Amaunator, God of Sun and Time. Unfortunately, many who sought to reach the city before its ascension were unabl...      . Some are anti-refugees and some want to help them.
    • Tarina has seen the cultists around the Poisoned PoseidonPoisoned Poseidon
      The Poisoned Poseidon is a beached pirate ship turned tannery that is being used to conduct murders of the Refugees from Elturel. It does have a legitimate business, but the Cult of the Dead Three is operating out of here as well.

      Strong Start

      Rumors of how the Poisoned Poseidon, the pirate ship scourge of the Sword Coast, came to be perched so far inland vary. Common to most of the myths are the ideas that it was an infernal warlock captain who decided no one would ever sit at her helm aft...       in the Brampton Docks.

    Fantastic Locations

    See Elfsong TavernElfsong Tavern
    General Description

    40x50 ft main room with a number of private rooms of to either side.
    Lighting: Firelight from large fire in the hearth to the right plus candles on the tables give shadows and places to discuss unnoticed.
    Senses

    Sight: See aspects below.
    Sound: General clatter of talk among patrons except it becomes silent when the Elfong plays.
    Feel: Floor is sticky from years of neglect and spilled ale.
    Smell / Taste: Tale ale and suprisingly good mean...    .

    Important NPCs

    • Alan AlythAlan Alyth
      Alan Alyth

      Appearance
      Owner of the Elfsong Tavern, male neutral half elf commoner. Unattractive and overweight by half elf standards.

      Quote / Framework
      “Are we overlooking the possibility she may be attracted to me?”
      Based on Xander from Buffy the Vampire Slayer

      Role Playing

      Generally likeable, but nobody’s love interest.
      Say things like “I think it’s very possible that…”
      Pretend to be washing glasses behind the bar


      Background
      Alan recently turned seventy-five years old and has ru...       - The owner and barkeep.
    • Falten - Young human male server.
    • Yimia - Young human female server.

    Next Steps

    Basically they should get the single clue to go to the Poisoned PoseidonPoisoned Poseidon
    The Poisoned Poseidon is a beached pirate ship turned tannery that is being used to conduct murders of the Refugees from Elturel. It does have a legitimate business, but the Cult of the Dead Three is operating out of here as well.

    Strong Start

    Rumors of how the Poisoned Poseidon, the pirate ship scourge of the Sword Coast, came to be perched so far inland vary. Common to most of the myths are the ideas that it was an infernal warlock captain who decided no one would ever sit at her helm aft...    .