Between Tangled Roots - Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

Between Tangled Roots. An Adventure for 10th-Level Characters When a legendary dragon known as a bakunawa appears and attacks a town that has long revered its kind, the characters are called upon to learn why it has gone on a rampage. They must track down the bakunawa and discover the reason for its ire before dragon hunters slay the sacred creature. Background The bakunawa known as Pangil ng Buwan has long dwelled on the dangerous island of Lambakluha, once the holiest site on the Dayawlongon archipelago. Its dwelling lies before the great tree-temple called Bathalang Puno, a massive, mighty, sacred tree that was long ago burned by invaders. In the years that followed the tree's desecration, evil spirits infested the island. These foul spirits caused unnatural growths to manifest-spirit blisters that corrupt the land and its creatures. Gradually, this sickness encroached on Pangil ng Buwan's lair. While the ancient bakunawa slept, strangling roots enveloped it and poured poison into its being for centuries. When Pangil ng Buwan awoke not long ago, its corruption caused it to hate all it once loved. After raging across Lambakluha, it sought its ancient spirit companion, Lungtian. But its one-time feelings of companionship has turned to rage, and it wreaks vast destruction in its search. Pronunciation Guide The Dayawlongon Pronunciations table details how to pronounce key names in this adventure. Bakunawa ba-coo-NA-wah Bathalang Puno bu-THA-lung POO-no Binukot BEE-nu-kut Dayawlongon dai-YOW-long-on Kalapang ka-la-PUNG Lambakluha lam-bak-LOO-ha Lungtian loong-TEE-an Nimuel nee-moo-EL Ninuno knee-NOO-noh Pangil ng Buwan pahng-IL nang BWONE Paolo PAO-low Dayawlongon Pronunciations Setting the Adventure This adventure and the islands of the Dayawlongon archipelago can appear in any setting. The following are suggestions for contextualizing the adventure in a wider world: Through the Radiant Citadel Characters traveling from the Radiant Citadel arrive in Dayawlongon ne...