The Ancestral Tidewheel

The Ancestral Tidewheel A Twisted Lands Adventure for DC20

Where the Euphratii River meets the Celestial Sea, the village of Kal’ha thrives on its delicate harmony with the tides. At the heart of this balance lies the Tidewheel—a biomechanical marvel gifted by ancient Protean artisans, regulating the water flow essential for Kal’ha’s aquaculture. But something has disrupted its rhythm. The wheel has ground to a halt, and with it, the lifeblood of the village’s famed crimson bivalves. Now, the waters stagnate, the Boundless Mycelium murmurs warnings in broken psionic echoes, and aggressive Coral Snappers gather in the briny depths.

This open-ended adventure challenges players to restore the Tidewheel, defend the village’s livelihood, and uncover the deeper mysteries of the sea’s disturbance. Designed as a focal point session, "The Ancestral Tidewheel" can serve as a standalone quest or as a keystone moment in an ongoing campaign. It is fully integrated with the Twisted Lands setting, utilizing DC20’s 8.0 ruleset under the ORC license.

What’s Inside?

A Crisis of Tides and Time

• Players must investigate Kal’ha, uncovering environmental and psionic disturbances tied to the Tidewheel’s failure.
• Skill challenges shape the adventure’s progression, from understanding the Tidewheel’s mechanics to navigating Kal’ha’s labyrinthine coralstone channels.
• Multiple degrees of success and failure, with lasting consequences for Kal’ha’s future.

Engaging Combat and Exploration

• A climactic battle against Coral Snappers—territorial predators that have claimed the Tidewheel as their lair.
• Tactical encounters influenced by Kal’ha’s aquatic terrain and the lunar cycle of Ghar.
• The Tidewheel repair sequence, where teamwork, problem-solving, and knowledge of bio-mechanical technology determine success.

New DC20-Compatible Content

• Creature Profile: The Coral Snapper, a cunning aquatic ambusher with pack-hunting tactics and environmental adaptations.
• NPCs: Olden Dar’A Tem Squamata, the Tidekeeper of Kal’ha, alongside a cast of merchants, scribes, and artisans, each offering unique interactions and insight.
• Expanded Mechanics: Integration with DC20’s lunar cycle mechanics, affecting tides, psionic resonance, and village activity.

Deep Lore Integration with the Twisted Lands

• A detailed look at Kal’ha Village, its economy, and its relationship with Isin, the Living City of Bountiful Waves.
• Insights into the Boundless Mycelium and its influence on psionic ecosystems.

This is more than a simple repair mission. It is a test of ingenuity, diplomacy, and resilience. Will Kal’ha’s lifeblood flow once more, or will the village be left to wither beneath the silent tides?

8.5x11 | 24 pages

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