The Mystery of the Cursed Statuette
a mystery adventure for 5E (2014 and 2024)





“I’m running this with a group of strangers gathered from discord communities. And we are having so much fun! Interesting characters (and cats!) and a fun mystery. Did I mention – cats?“
– Anita
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Can you solve the case before more blood is spilled on Winterhold’s foggy streets?
The Mystery of the Cursed Statuette is a mystery adventure inspired by the famous detective Sherlock Holmes for 4th-level characters and includes scalable encounters to suit any level from 1 to 20.
The book also includes the compendium The Magpie Secret Society with new monsters, magic items, unique lore, and more.
Summary:
In the dead of night, a burglary takes place at Halls of Lore in Winterhold, and a
small porcelain figurine is stolen.
Sergeant Aramina Thornberry searches for a group of private detectives who can help
her solve the crime, since the town’s guard is busy with a series of recent kidnappings.
However, the simple investigation soon turns into a deadly chase featuring a
cursed statuette, a dangerous primordial demon, and a shadowy web of plots.
Look for clues. Sharpen your wits. Interview the witnesses.
Can you solve the mystery before it is too late?

➛ 90 pages of content.
➛ A detective mystery adventure inspired by Sherlock Holmes!
➛ New monster: Rat demon.
➛ Detailed NPCs with personal background descriptions, including traits, ideals, bonds, and flaws.
➛ Unique magic items such as Lady Gooseberringdon’s Magnifying Glass, Spy Letter Opener, and Uggleholm’s Listening Device.
➛ Legend & Lore: The History of the Cursed Statuette, and Who Murdered the Royal Heir?
➛ High-quality maps created by cartographers such as Dark Realm Maps and Lizard Ink Maps.
➛ Free VTT pack with tokens, gridless maps, and digital handouts for online gaming.
➛ Custom-made downloadable vintage design character sheets and six pre-made characters.
➛ The compendium The Magpie Secret Society with more bonus content!
This adventure is also available in print and as PDF from DriveThruRPG and Amazon