The Missing Ferry

The ferry across the river near Tallhaven disappeared with twelve passengers and Rook Wickmore the ferry-keeper.

Offered by. A widow with a surprising amount of gold

What's really going on. The ferry was dragged underwater to a sunken lair, and the passengers are alive, being kept as a pantry.

Complication. The patron is arrested halfway through, and the reward goes with them.

Reward. 40 gp, plus first pick of whatever they find.

Ready-to-run encounter: The Howling Switchback

• 2 × Giant Octopus (CR 1, 200 XP each)
• 5 × Crocodile (CR 1/2, 100 XP each)

Difficulty

moderate for 4 level-3 characters (900 XP)

Where

Near Tallhaven (mountains)