Wranglin Dranglin

Dranglin. Monstrous predators constructed to kill magic users and dragons. A burrowing and an aquatic variant are roaming Bastor after their freedom. The burrowing will ambush.   Ambush. Utilize the Burrowing Dranglin's Subterranean Snare to attack at any time, targeting magic users and dragonborn . After, it retreats underground, collapsing the tunnel behind it.   When rolling a successful check related to a clue, a character uncovers a detail about the Dranglin’s ability.

Site One: Mi'r Oenya

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  Eirlandis prioritizes discretion, providing what is needed to aid the investigation while protecting the resort's reputation. He has no firsthand knowledge but is cooperative, ensuring the characters can explore the site while minimizing attention.   Lonfan Stump went missing this morning. No one witnessed but there was a lot of noise. They are presumed dead.

Roleplaying Eirlandis Kami-Taro
A handsome and well-dressed elven representative of the Kamihikari Clan tasked with caring for Mi’r Oenya. Eirlandis is unfailingly polite, so much so that most people are unaware when he is making a joke or giving others grief. He loves his job in paradise and doesn’t want any word of what has happened to get out to the public.   Personality Trait. "I take great pride in being cordial."
Ideal. "Service. Every client must have an enjoyable experience."
Bond. "It is my honor to be the host of Mir Oenya and I live for the job."
Flaw. "I sweep a lot under the rug to ensure Mir Oenya's reputation remains intact.”

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Clues

• Targets Dragons & Magic Users. The diplomat was an elven spellcaster. A dragonborn cleric went missing a few days ago. Was assumed traveling until now.
• Telepathy & Screech. Staff in adjacent rooms heard Elvish incantations in their minds, followed by a screech.
• Burrowing Creature. Claw marks and signs of rapid digging.
• Shielded Mind. Failed attempts to magically track the creature, realizing it is protected against detection.

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Sudden News. A guard rushes in to inform the characters that there has just been an attack at Port Hadim Aquafarm.

Site Two: Port Hadim Aquafarm

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  A “sea beast” attacked the fishmonger and wounded a guard. The victims can give clear descriptions and show where the creature came from, pointing to an underwater passage.   Clues

• Targets. The fishmonger is a druid who talks to the sea animals.
• Blood Frenzy. The creature became frenzied when it tasted blood, attacking much harder.
• Bite & Metal Teeth. The wound resembles a metal bear trap.
• Aquatic Adaptation. It came from the water and had fins.

 

Underground Tunnels

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Water-filled tunnels require swimming through narrow passages, with strong currents slowing movement. Characters must succeed on a DC 10 Athletics check to swim at normal speed; failure reduces speed to half. Breath must be held (1 + CON mod minutes), and if a creature is struck while holding its breath, it must succeed on a DC 10 CON saving throw or lose its held breath. Visibility is limited to 5 feet without a light source.   The aquatic Dranglin attacks in round two of travel.  

Ishkul Cache

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The water tunnel opens into the cache, its narrow passage finally widening into the chamber. The tunnel’s exit is a small pool near the eastern wall, where signs of the Dranglin's escape are visible. Characters entering this way must climb out of the water, one at a time, entering into a hostile space. A Graeul was awakened and is stuck, unable to escape like the Dranglin. See Rewards.     Combat. 1x Graeul and any surviving Dranglin. If both variant Dranglin are already dead consider adding 1x normal Dranglin.   Vapor Emission. Every other round, poison sprays upward. DC 14 CON save or be poisoned until the end of the next turn.   Pit Hazard. The central hole poses a significant danger. Any creature that falls in faces a fall far underground. Emphasize the peril, and consider allowing characters to utilize the pit.

Rewards

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Keelboat. Eirlandis is unwilling to risk the reputation of Mi’r Oenya by leaving a paper trail connected to the events. While he cannot offer gold, he parts with an unregistered keelboat from his collection, a recent impulse purchase. The keelboat, valued at 3,000 gold, is a sleek vessel capable of carrying up to seven people but easily manned by one.   Recognition. Gratitude from Mi'r Oenya leads to renown, information, and resources from the Kamihikari Guild.   Bastor. Gain renown with the local population and leaders.   Cache items. Create Dranglin Tome, 2x level 3 spell scrolls

 

Create Dranglin Tome

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Wondrous Item, Very Rare   This tome contains the forbidden knowledge required to create a Dranglin. To decipher and use the tome, you must be a spellcaster with at least two 5th-level spell slots. A creature unable to utilize this tome that attempts to read it takes 6d6 psychic damage and is frightened for 1 hour. DC 15 Wisdom saving throw negates the frightened condition.   Dranglin Creation Table

1d20	Type	Time	Cost
1-8	Basic	30 days	50,000 GP
9-14	Burrowing	60 days	75,000 GP
15-18	Aquatic	60 days	75,000 GP
19-20	Flying	90 days	100,000 GP

  Creation Process. To create a Dranglin, you must spend the time shown in the table working uninterrupted, with the tome in hand, resting no more than 8 hours per day. The cost represents rare materials required for the creation.   Once the process is complete, the tome is consumed. The Dranglin understands and obeys your spoken commands and cannot be controlled by others unless its creator dies or willingly relinquishes control.   Variants. Each variant requires additional specialized materials.  

• Burrowing. Minerals from deep earth veins.
• Aquatic. Coral or kraken ichor.
• Flying. Feathers from a roc.

Dranglin

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  Engineered predators designed to hunt dragons and magic users. They communicate telepathically and enjoy hunting. Around draconic beings, they are reckless.

Graeul

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  Once human, the Graeul are twisted amalgamations of man and beast. Built for endurance over brute strength.   The Graeul uses its speed and agility to harass, striking from the shadows and retreating when necessary. The Graeul's focus is on tormenting its prey, targeting the weakest or isolated.