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#135MAP & HANDOUT SUPPLEMENTPRODUCED BY PAIZO PUBLISHING, LLC.PAIZO.COMDavid BirchamFUNERAL PROCESSIONby Mark A. HartFor months, the brutal serial killer Crimson stalked the streets of Saltmarsh,preying on dozens of men and women. Now the murderer lies dead, butalthough justice has been done, the danger has not yet passed. A soul as wickedand deprived as Crimson’s does not rest quietly, and the local cult of Graz’zt hasplans for the coming monstrosity. A D&D adventure for 1st-level characters.1DUNGEON 135 SupplementDungeon #135 Map & Handout Supplement 2006 Wizards of the Coast, Inc.Permission to photocopy for personal use only. All rights reserved.

David BirchamEldara LilybrookDavid BirchamDavid Bircham2DUNGEON 135 SupplementDungeon #135 Map & Handout Supplement 2006 Wizards of the Coast, Inc.Permission to photocopy for personal use only. All rights reserved.

rson’sHearseOne square 5 feetRobert LazzarettiRobert Lazzaretti3DUNGEON 135 SupplementDungeon #135 Map & Handout Supplement 2006 Wizards of the Coast, Inc.Permission to photocopy for personal use only. All rights reserved.

The SlaughterhouseBasement c16eN13151Ground FloorOne square 5 feet14CattlePens4b1220swrampleadsoutsideRobert LazzarettiRobert Lazzaretti4DUNGEON 135 SupplementDungeon #135 Map & Handout Supplement 2006 Wizards of the Coast, Inc.Permission to photocopy for personal use only. All rights reserved.

Chris Stevens and Omar DoganCHAINS OF BLACKMAWby Nicolas LogueFramed by the Covenant of the Knife and thrown into the notorious BlackmawPrison, Karl Manderholm awaits his execution at the hands of the deadly assassin’sguild. In order to save him, the PCs must enter Blackmaw in the guise of lowlyprisoners and expose the one man who can clear Karl’s name, the Shadowmasterhimself. A D&D adventure for 10th-level characters.5DUNGEON 135 SupplementDungeon #135 Map & Handout Supplement 2006 Wizards of the Coast, Inc.Permission to photocopy for personal use only. All rights reserved.

Blackmaw Prison Mine:Level 1Blackmaw Prison Mine:Surface 8c798108b14Blackmaw Prison Mine:Level 2elevatorBlackmaw Prison Mine:Level 31615elevator1518171920a162020b2020One square 5 feetRobert Lazzaretti6DUNGEON 135 SupplementDungeon #135 Map & Handout Supplement 2006 Wizards of the Coast, Inc.Permission to photocopy for personal use only. All rights reserved.

MidnightJarrett MurosChris Stevens and Omar DoganChris Stevens and Omar Dogan8DUNGEON 135 SupplementDungeon #135 Map & Handout Supplement 2006 Wizards of the Coast, Inc.Permission to photocopy for personal use only. All rights reserved.

Sedakas CraneKarl ManderholmChris Stevens and Omar DoganChris Stevens and Omar Dogan9DUNGEON 135 SupplementDungeon #135 Map & Handout Supplement 2006 Wizards of the Coast, Inc.Permission to photocopy for personal use only. All rights reserved.

DAWN OF A NEW AGEby Tito LeatiAlhaster is in ﬂames, choking on the poison mists of the Wormgod’s ﬁrst tentativebreaths on the Material Plane. The Age ofWorms has begun, and unless the PCs cankill a god, this new age will be dark indeed.An Age of Worms Adventure Path ﬁnalescenario for 20th-level characters.Joachim Barrum10DUNGEON 135 SupplementDungeon #135 Map & Handout Supplement 2006 Wizards of the Coast, Inc.Permission to photocopy for personal use only. All rights reserved.

Key Locations in AlhasterLashonna’s Dungeon(Areas A1-15)The Wormgod’sTower(Areas B1-10)Greenish MistRobert LazzarettiRobert Lazzaretti11DUNGEON 135 SupplementDungeon #135 Map & Handout Supplement 2006 Wizards of the Coast, Inc.Permission to photocopy for personal use only. All rights reserved.

Under A13One square 10 feetA14Robert LazzarettiRobert Lazzaretti12DUNGEON 135 SupplementDungeon #135 Map & Handout Supplement 2006 Wizards of the Coast, Inc.Permission to photocopy for personal use only. All rights reserved.

BroodﬁendEva WidermannMaraleeEva Widermann13DUNGEON 135 SupplementDungeon #135 Map & Handout Supplement 2006 Wizards of the Coast, Inc.Permission to photocopy for personal use only. All rights reserved.

VulrasPrince ZeechEva WidermannEva Widermann14DUNGEON 135 SupplementDungeon #135 Map & Handout Supplement 2006 Wizards of the Coast, Inc.Permission to photocopy for personal use only. All rights reserved.

The Wormgod’s TowerB1dB7B1cB1aB8NB1bBase of the Tower(at ground level)ewBase of the Spire(150 ft height)sB3B4B9Second Tier of the Tower(50 ft height)Typical Section of the Spire(lowermost of 12 levels)B5B10B6Third Tier of the Tower(100 ft height)Top ViewRobert Lazzaretti16DUNGEON 135 SupplementDungeon #135 Map & Handout Supplement 2006 Wizards of the Coast, Inc.Permission to photocopy for personal use only. All rights reserved.

RUNNING “DAWN OF A NEW AGE” IN THE FORGOTTEN REALMSby Eric L. BoydConversion notes for Agath Harpell (Agathof Thrunch), Bane (Hextor), djinni (vaati),Kelemvor (Wee Jas), Longsaddle (Magepoint),Malchor Harpell (Manzorian), Mintarn(Alhaster), Myrkul (Vecna), Shattered Scepterof Calim (Rod of Seven Parts), and Tempus(Kord) have already been mentioned in conversion sidebars for earlier adventures in theadventure path.Tomb of HorrorsThe Tomb of Horrors lies in the depths of theMarsh of Chelimber (Vast Swamp).Jergal’s PlotAs noted earlier, the Realms conversion ofthe Age of Worms has a meta-plot, touchedon most strongly in the Realms conversion of“The Spire of Long Shadows.” As this adventure begins and the PCs return to Longsaddle, have Malchor Harpell inform them oftwo disturbing reports. In the waters oﬀ thecoast of Waterdeep, a colossal undead creature, infested with green worms, has formedfrom the dust of Myrkul’s avatar, which formerly littered the sea ﬂoor west of MountWaterdeep. Downstream of Boareskyr Bridge,a colossal water elemental dripping withgreen worms, has formed from the eternallypoisoned waters downstream of BoareskyrBridge. Both avatars are leaving wide swathsof death and destruction in their wake. Malchor Harpell does not know how these manifestations tie in to the return of the Wormgod, but the PC who received the secondaryvisions in “The Spire of Long Shadows” likelyhas a very good idea.What If They Fail?If the PCs fail to slay Kyuss, the Age of Wormsunfolds as outlined in the adventure. However, reports soon surface that followers ofBane, Bhaal, and Myrkul have begun openlyserving the Wormgod. If you continue thecampaign, the church of Bane grows in powerin strength, while the churches of Bhaal andMyrkul undergo a rapid resurgence. Thechurches of other gods begin to fade, as theirfollowers abandon them in droves. A er several months, the four churches begin to speakof Jergal as the Overgod of Death. The churchof Jergal begins to grow rapidly, and Bane,Bhaal, Kyuss, and Myrkul are openly referredto as his Four Horsemen. The Age of Wormsconsumes the Forgotten Realms.18DUNGEON 135 SupplementDungeon #135 Map & Handout Supplement 2006 Wizards of the Coast, Inc.Permission to photocopy for personal use only. All rights reserved.

RUNNING “DAWN OF A NEW AGE” IN EBERRONby Keith Baker“Dawn of a New Age” is the ﬁnal chapter inthe Age of Worms. The Lords of Dust standon the verge of victory, as the Wormgod—the union of the necromancer Kyuss and theoverlord Katashka—is ﬁnally released ontothe world.As it is the culmination of all that has gonebefore, little direct conversion needs to bedone; DMs should refer to the previous conversion notes, especially the sidebar for “ThePrince of Redhand.” However, there are a fewimportant things to consider.Epic PowerIn the Eberron Campaign Setting, charactersof epic power are rare. Beings with this levelof power exist, but they are mostly dragons,outsiders, and other creatures who stay hidden in the shadows. As the PCs rise to 20thlevel and above, they are taking their placeamong the legends of Khorvaire. This has nomechanical impact on the adventure; it’s simply a matter of presentation. Common folkwill be rightfully awed by the powers wieldedby the PCs. Ninth-level spells, artifacts—theseare things people know only from legends,and the sight of a meteor swarm shouldinspire awe and amazement. The DM shouldemphasize the truly heroic stature of the PCs,and the fact that they are carving out a placein history with their actions.Manzorian and his ChamberAs mentioned in the conversion notes for “TheChampion’s Belt,” Manzorian is a dragon andagent of the Chamber, a representative of themighty nations of Argonnessen. It is possiblethat he will reveal his allegiance, or that PCswill determine his true nature through magicor cunning. If this comes to pass, PCs mayrightfully ask why the dragons don’t bringthe full force of Argonnessen to bear againstthe rise of the Wormgod. Manzorian repliesthat the aﬀairs of dragons are never easy tounderstand. The Chamber has debated thematter, studying the tangled threads of theDraconic Prophecy, and by majority vote hasdecided to let the Age of Worms come to pass.It will cause terror and devastation amongthe nations of Khorvaire, but centuries fromnow, it will produce an outcome many ofthe dragons see as desirable, and worth theloss. Manzorian is one of the few dissenters. He believes that there is another path tothe future the dragons seek but it can onlycome to pass if the PCs personally face the19DUNGEON 135 SupplementWormgod and defeat him. So Manzorian cansupport the PCs: but the adventurers are theheroes destined to face this challenge, and inthe end, they must stand alone.A Clerical DisputeThe conversion notes for “The Prince of Redhand” equated Dol Dorn to Kord, and theDeep Brethren—a pirate faith combiningthe worship of the Devourer and the Mockery—to the Church of Hextor. The priesthood of Wee Jas should be replaced with theWatchful Rest, a sect that reveres Aureon andthe Keeper. Followers of the Watchful Restbelieve that the Keeper claims the souls ofheroes and preserves them for a great conﬂict that lies ahead. High Priestess AlmerahKosen takes this a step farther and claims thatshe can obtain the favor of the Keeper (andsanctuary from the oblivion of Dolurrh) forthose that make suitable oﬀerings. As such,her mercenary behavior in this dispute isfairly typical.The Death of KyussAs an overlord, Katashka cannot be killed, butKyuss—his anchor to the mortal plane—canbe. When Kyuss is killed and the monolithdestroyed, Katashka’s essence returns to itsdragonshard prison deep beneath the earth,where he was bound in the Age of Demons.He may yet rise again; perhaps Lashonnawill become his new avatar in the next millennium. In any case, while the overlordKatashka cannot be destroyed, Kyuss can beslain, and that is suﬃcient to end the Age ofWorms.AftermathPrevious conversion notes have placedRedhand in the Lhazaar Principalities. Thecontest of champions has precedent in thepolitics of the Principalities, and with theirepic power, the PCs should have little troublesecuring their claim especially given thegratitude of the common folk toward theirsaviors. The adventurers will have to learn thepolitical currents of the Principalities. Theywill ﬁnd a new game afoot, where they may beon an equal footing with Kaius and Boraneland approached by the emissaries of dragonmarked houses and Inspired ambassadors.It’s not a life for every adventurer, but it isa chance to explore a new side of Eberron.And should the Last War begin once more,every king will want the heroes of Redhandat his side!Dungeon #135 Map & Handout Supplement 2006 Wizards of the Coast, Inc.Permission to photocopy for personal use only. All rights reserved.

David Bircham #135 MAP & HANDOUT SUPPLEMENT PRODUCED BY PAIZO PUBLISHING, LLC. PAIZO.COM FUNERAL PROCESSION by Mark A. Hart For months, the brutal serial killer Crimson stalked the streets of Saltmarsh,