A challenging adventure which makes brilliant use of Nyanzaru's cast of NPCs to create an engaging hook. In the campaign I've been running, my players have lingered extensively in Nyanzaru despite the death curse, and having challenging adventures which make use of Nyanzaru's setting has been a boon. My players struggled with the boss! She's a fearsome spellcaster, and while the adventure offers an alternative way of defeating her, it makes it difficult to loot the boss and to save a key NPC. The (optional) escape sequence at the end of the module makes an exciting opportunity for an impromptu skill challenge and heroic roleplay. I heartily recommend running this adventure standalone or in the context of any ongoing campaign-- not just Tomb of Annihilation-- as the boss and dungeon (and one brilliant, nefarious trap) can be easily reskinned for flavor.
Rating: [4 of 5 Stars!] |