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= Cholen's Play (a.k.a. Jastev's Vision) =

'''Synopsis:''' The deity [[Elanthia_5e#Cholen.2C_the_Jester|Cholen]] has created a divine play based on a vision that his brother, [[Elanthia_5e#Jastev.2C_the_Soothsayer|Jastev]], has recently experienced.

Designed for 5-7, this one-shot is designed to last anywhere from 2-6 hours based on the experience level of the players.

'''Settings:''' ruined temple, a field with a cottage

'''Characters:''' 13 characters, one for each class

'''''Disclaimer:''''' The character sheets have been heavily modified for new players.  Each character sheet utilizes cards that describe abilities, spells, actions, bonus actions, and reactions.

== Characters ==

=== Artificer ===

=== Barbarian ===

=== Bard ===

=== Cleric ===

===Druid ===

=== Fighter ===

=== Monk ===

=== Paladin ===

=== Ranger ===

=== Rogue ===

=== Sorcerer ===

=== Warlock ===

=== Wizard ===

== Legend of Elemdael ==

Legend has it that the lute Elemdael will be needed to prevent the world from ending.  Players are charged with solving a riddle in order to free the lute from its ancient resting place within a temple.

'''Modifying Opening Verse:''' Line 3 can be any series of numbers that make up your adventuring party.  The stock line is for 5 party members, but it can be changed to the number of the party.  The only thing to remember is that the number needs to remain a single syllable in order for the rhyme to maintain its structure.  If you have a full thirteen then you’d do five and eight, for example, instead of seven and six.  Though, three and ten does sound better.

=== Riddle in its Entirety ===

Within the stone, Elemdael slumbered,<br>
Waiting for the World to end.<br>
When two and three, Elemdael will wake,<br>
The Shattered Moon to fend.<br>
To set me free, Elemdael answered,<br>
This riddle you must contend.<br>

No sound but sight, no matter day or night,<br>
A wound of force it leaves.<br>
It cuts the flesh, the motion smooth not thresh,<br>
Bound to the hands of thieves.<br>

Though sunder in twain, links broken from the chain,<br>
His hands receive the token.<br>
Two pieces now intact, making whole what was cracked,<br>
He repairs what was broken.<br>

Release the binding chains that bind rage to your veins,<br>
Let loose the vengeful cry.<br>
Dispose the order of law, embrace the blinding maw,<br>
Let heedless attacks fly.<br>

From Spring’s frigid start, your song touched my heart,<br>
And elevated my soul.<br>
And though heatedly kissed, wind-tossed was our tryst,<br>
By winter your touch left its toll.<br>

In wisdom truth is borne, nothing fickle or torn.<br>
Light hands upon my brow,<br>
Offering a chance or more, for potential left in store.<br>
A gift to those avowed.<br>

All hope comes from a seed, be it in word, body, or deed,<br>
Bending on every wheat shaft.<br>
Growing from ground or vine, no need for a walled shrine,<br>
Just a solid will and a bit of craft.<br>

Brute force, twin-pronged, a fight prolonged.<br>
Violence fills your head.<br>
Rune-carved, born not of fist nor taught.<br>
Instinct, Ivory, and Dread.<br>

As imperceptible as breath, not alive nor bound in death,<br>
Not kith nor kin, not woman nor man.<br>
Wedded in grave-born peace, they are mobile or surcease,<br>
Only present for a short span. <br>

When doubt but a start, a poison laid in the heart,<br>
Seek ye with veracity.<br>
When vipers slink and waltz, whispering that’s false,<br>
Seek ye with tenacity.<br>

Tempered in fire, lacking desire,<br>
It is borne of air.<br>
Immunity on lips, foes fall in the eclipse,<br>
Sighing like a prayer.<br>

Otherworldly, wyrrd, ghostly and feared.<br>
In Darkness conceived,<br>
In violence exploding and the flesh corroding,<br>
Nothing left to be grieved.<br>

A whisper or a sound, or light left unbound,<br>
Playful whims of imagination.<br>
Is it only a scent? Something that came or went?<br>
Or just your laughter’s flirtation.<br>

Bright and divine, without a shrine,<br>
It’s hallowed and consecrated.<br>
Explosive in power, in radiance it sours.<br>
And in success, celebrated.<br>

=== Riddle by Class ===
Each character should be given their class's piece of the riddle to solve.  They must use either a spell, ability, cantrip, or action that is specific to their class.
==== Artificer ====
Though sunder in twain, links broken from the chain,<br>
His hands receive the token.<br>
Two pieces now intact, making whole what was cracked,<br>
He repairs what was broken.<br>

==== Barbarian ====
Release the binding chains that bind rage to your veins,<br>
Let loose the vengeful cry.<br>
Dispose the order of law, embrace the blinding maw,<br>
Let heedless attacks fly.<br>

==== Bard ====
From Spring’s frigid start, your song touched my heart,<br>
And elevated my soul.<br>
And though heatedly kissed, wind-tossed was our tryst,<br>
By winter your touch left its toll.<br>

==== Cleric ====
In wisdom truth is borne, nothing fickle or torn.<br>
Light hands upon my brow,<br>
Offering a chance or more, for potential left in store.<br>
A gift to those avowed.<br>
==== Druid ====
All hope comes from a seed, be it in word, body, or deed,<br>
Bending on every wheat shaft.<br>
Growing from ground or vine, no need for a walled shrine,<br>
Just a solid will and a bit of craft.<br>
==== Fighter ====
Brute force, twin-pronged, a fight prolonged.<br>
Violence fills your head.<br>
Rune-carved, born not of fist nor taught.<br>
Instinct, Ivory, and Dread.<br>
==== Monk ====
As imperceptible as breath, not alive nor bound in death,<br>
Not kith nor kin, not woman nor man.<br>
Wedded in grave-born peace, they are mobile or surcease,<br>
Only present for a short span. <br>
==== Paladin ====
When doubt but a start, a poison laid in the heart,<br>
Seek ye with veracity.<br>
When vipers slink and waltz, whispering that’s false,<br>
Seek ye with tenacity.<br>
==== Ranger ====
Tempered in fire, lacking desire,<br>
It is borne of air.<br>
Immunity on lips, foes fall in the eclipse,<br>
Sighing like a prayer.<br>
==== Rogue ====

No sound but sight, no matter day or night,<br>
A wound of force it leaves.<br>
It cuts the flesh, the motion smooth not thresh,<br>
Bound to the hands of thieves.<br>

==== Sorcerer ====
A whisper or a sound, or light left unbound,<br>
Playful whims of imagination.<br>
Is it only a scent? Something that came or went?<br>
Or just your laughter’s flirtation.<br>
==== Warlock ====
Otherworldly, wyrrd, ghostly and feared.<br>
In Darkness conceived,<br>
In violence exploding and the flesh corroding,<br>
Nothing left to be grieved.<br>
==== Wizard ====
Bright and divine, without a shrine,<br>
It’s hallowed and consecrated.<br>
Explosive in power, in radiance it sours.<br>
And in success, celebrated.<br>

==FOR GameMasters ONLY ==

=== Pre-Game Player Hand-out ===

=== Chapter 1 ===

==== Riddle Solutions ====

=== Chapter 2 ===

=== Chapter 3 ===

== Credits ==