Chapter 4: Shadow of War - Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

Chapter 4: Shadow of War. Vogler is gone, devastated by the Red Dragon Army. After escaping the village by following the Vingaard River, the characters and other survivors seek refuge in the city of Kalaman. They carry with them a warning: war is coming for Kalaman. The city's leaders recruit the characters to help identify and resist the threat of the Red Dragon Army. As the characters travel the lands around Kalaman, they learn more about the Dragon Army's goals and the terrifying shadow behind this war. Kalaman's defenders march forth to confront the Dragon Army Running This Chapter This chapter begins with an overview of the city of Kalaman. After familiarizing yourself with the "Kalaman Gazetteer" section, continue the adventure with the characters and Vogler's refugees arriving near the city. Once the characters ensure the villagers' safety, encourage them to follow Darrett Highwater's lead by joining-or at least collaborating with-Kalaman's military. The military provides the support and direction necessary to face the Red Dragon Army and its supernatural allies for the rest of the adventure. Character Advancement In this chapter, level advancement is handled as follows: Characters start this chapter at 4th level, having gained a level after evacuating Vogler. Characters advance to 5th level before retaking Wheelwatch Outpost. Characters advance to 6th level after defeating the skeletal knight Zanas Sarlamir at the end of the chapter. Kalaman Gazetteer Kalaman, the Beacon of the East, is one of the largest cities in Solamnia. Far from the nation's heartland and the capital of Palanthas, the city is a bastion of trade and safety at the edge of the province of Nightlund. This section provides an overview of the city. Flesh out its locations and residents however you please. The city will be the party's home for the rest of this adventure, and their connections to the city will encourage them to defend it against the Dragon Army threat. Knowledge of Kalaman C...