The Mystery of the Cursed Statuette
a mystery adventure for 5E and D&D
“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!
The Mystery of the Cursed Statuette can be played as a one-shot adventure or as a side quest to the Eastern Farraway Adventures campaign.
Midnight Tower’s mystery adventure collection consists of four books with more than 320 pages of mysteries and intrigues, and four extensive compendiums.
All mystery adventures by Midnight Tower:
➛ The Mystery of the Cursed Statuette
➛ An Unexpected Wedding Invitation
➛ Before the Stroke of Midnight
➛ What Happened to Evy Ashwood?
➛ Murder at the Old Wolf Inn