A spectre is haunting Sweet Springs. Deep beneath the city, in the oldest sewers, the spectre rules its kingdom of the Night. From its hidden lair, the spectre has gathered its forces and plans areign of terror. He has assembled the remnants of the Theives Guild and other outcasts, including the dreaded Nameless Slayers.
The spectre is haunted by its memories of its past life and seeks to destroy all the remnants of it (especially his brother in life - Martin). As its war of terror escalates, the city will begin to factionalize and fall apart. The Lord (Learan the Level Handed) will order the guard to crack down on malcontents and his detracters, the lords will plot his (and each others) doom, the mages will begin to experiment with forbidden magics, and the poor will disobey, then riot, and then rise in open rebellion. The port will most likely close for a while and caravans will come less frequently, as the city slowly deteriorates. Lord C'Terith will call upon his allies in Polland to help him fight to maintain the city in one piece. They will eventually have to track down the source of the problem, the Night-Lord (as he styles himself) and deal with it.
In the end, either the city will endure, or it will fall, and lose its standing, and its substantial trade. A new government is likely to be needed to maintain the city after all is said and done.
GM's Notes
This is a major campaign adventure, and marks a turning point in the character's carreers. After these events are finished, the characters will become known (and either respected or reviled, depending upon the outcome) in Seriathior and beyond. The characters will be called upon to play a major roll in the events of the world after this. They will call much attention to themselves for their roles in the salvation (or destruction) of Sweet Springs. Among the people who will be attracted by the characters after this are Canthas (the orcish preist and major league bad guy), Kyrin Sher'in Taristh (the prince and heir apparent of the elven kingdom of Seriatior, and, unknownst to the players, Shentars younger brother) and factions of Illithids (from Nahmalahk) and Dark Elves.
For this adventure, maps of prominent areas and buildings of Sweet Springs will be needed (as well as the map of the sewers). Detailed descriptions of the major factions and NPC's are also needed.