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The Adventure of the Six Napoleons: A Gothic Steampunk Mystery Adaptation from The Return of Sherlock Holmes, for 5e

 

In the heart of Ironwic, a strange vandal is shattering plaster busts of Napoleon, hiding a dark secret within their fragments. Players must follow the trail of destruction, uncovering a deeper conspiracy involving the Goblin Mafia and a powerful artifact, the Black Pearl of the Borgias. With the help of Chief Inspector Lestrade, they will navigate a city teeming with steampunk wonders and horrors, facing dangerous foes and unearthing hidden truths.

 

This thrilling adaptation of “The Adventure of the Six Napoleons,” brings to life a world where magic and machinery intertwine, and danger lurks around every corner. Perfect for game masters and players seeking a compelling change of pace from the typical dungeon crawl.

 

Adventure Overview

 

The adventure begins with a peculiar case brought to the players by Lestrade: a series of break-ins where nothing is stolen but plaster busts of Napoleon are smashed to pieces. The mystery leads your players through the bustling streets and shadowy alleys of Ironwic, to the sculptor's yard where the busts were made, and across the countryside in search of the remaining busts.

 

Part of the Ironwic Mysteries

 

Ironwic is a series of adventures inspired by the classic Sherlock Holmes stories. Each mystery can stand alone or be played as an interconnected epic that takes players from level 1 to 10 as they become Ironwic’s greatest detectives.

 

Buy Now and Embark on a Steampunk Mystery

Ironwic 5e Mystery #8: The Six Napoleons

SKU: IW008
$7.99 Regular Price
$3.99Sale Price
    • Genre: Steampunk Mystery
    • Characters: 2 to 5 players
    • Level: 8th-level characters
    • Playtime: 3 to 5 hours
    • Includes: Fully illustrated PDF, Maps, Original Monsters and NPCs

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