The PCs and their allies assault the Wildwood Lodge to oust its murderous despot, but discover their foe has fled to the Plane of Wood. They must earn the inhabitants' trust and investigate their foes' final gambit before giving chase into a blighted wilderness and averting an invasion that could devastate the Verduran Forest.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 09 July 2024
Publisher: Paizo Publishing, LLC

The PCs and their allies have successfully neutralized the enemy's new weapons, and they are now ready to assault the Wildwood Lodge directly to oust its murderous despot. However, after recruiting local allies and besieging living fortresses, they discover that their foe has fled to an unfamiliar realm: the Plane of Wood. The PCs must earn the inhabitants' trust and investigate their foes' final gambit before giving chase into a blighted wilderness and averting an invasion that could devastate the Verduran Forest.

Shepherd of Decay: A Wilderness-Themed Pathfinder Adventure for Four 11th-Level Characters

The adventure concludes the Wardens of Wildwood Adventure Path, a three-part monthly campaign in which a group of adventurers navigate a tricky balance between idyllic wilderness, a hungry nation, and primal forces beyond the natural world. This volume also includes a look at how to continue the campaign, a gazetteer of a settlement on the Plane of Wood, several new magical items, and new monstrous threats!

Each monthly full-color softcover Pathfinder Adventure Path volume contains an in-depth adventure scenario, stats for several new monsters, and support articles meant to give Game Masters additional material to expand their campaign.

The PCs and Their Allies Have Successfully Neutralized the Enemy's New Weapons

After successfully neutralizing the enemy's new weapons, the PCs and their allies are ready to assault the Wildwood Lodge directly to oust its murderous despot. However, after recruiting local allies and besieging living fortresses, they discover that their foe has fled to an unfamiliar realm: the Plane of Wood.

The PCs Must Earn the Inhabitants' Trust and Investigate Their Foes' Final Gambit

Before giving chase into a blighted wilderness and averting an invasion that could devastate the Verduran Forest, the PCs must earn the inhabitants' trust and investigate their foes' final gambit. This involves exploring the settlement on the Plane of Wood, which is all too familiar with the Wildwood Lodge's trickery, and uncovering the secrets of the Plane of Wood.

The PCs Arrive in an Elemental Town

The PCs arrive in an elemental town that is all too familiar with the Wildwood Lodge's trickery. The town is ruled by a powerful elemental lord who has been manipulating the inhabitants for centuries. The PCs must work with the inhabitants to uncover the truth behind the Wildwood Lodge's activities and stop them from causing any further harm.

The PCs Must Investigate Their Foes' Final Gambit

Before giving chase into a blighted wilderness and averting an invasion that could devastate the Verduran Forest, the PCs must investigate their foes' final gambit. This involves exploring the settlement on the Plane of Wood, which is all too familiar with the Wildwood Lodge's trickery, and uncovering the secrets of the Plane of Wood.

The PCs Chase into a Blighted Wilderness

After investigating their foes' final gambit, the PCs chase into a blighted wilderness. This wilderness is filled with dangerous creatures and treacherous terrain, and the PCs must use all of their skills and resources to survive.

The PCs Avert an Invasion That Could Devastate the Verduran Forest

After chasing into a blighted wilderness and averting an invasion that could devastate the Verduran Forest, the PCs must return to the settlement on the Plane of Wood and report their findings. They must then work with the inhabitants to develop a plan to prevent future invasions and protect the Verduran Forest.

Weight: 296g
Dimension: 212 x 276 x 5 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781640785922