The Lost Chamber of Gorshss is a short, location based adventure balanced for a party of three to five fifth level characters, optimised for a party of four. The adventure sees the party discover a lost subterranean crypt occupied by an undead lizardfolk necromancer, Gorshss.
Backstory
Long ago, a lizardfolk named Gorshss was outcast from his tribe for practicing necromancy and committing evil acts upon his people. Fleeing, he settled in a new land and began to build up his power. Eventually a band of holy warriors from that land sought him out to defeat him. Unable to destroy him, the few survivors fled and sealed Gorshss within his lair.
The Chamber of Gorshss passed into legend, and the necromancer became a bogeyman for the local people, who delighted in telling the tale of Gorshss to newcomers to the area.
Adventure Summary
The characters hear the Legend of Gorshss in the town of Eversbridge. By speaking to the townsfolk, they are given clues to find the Lost Chambers. Delving deeper they uncover the truth of the legend and must decide whether to face the evil necromancer and attempt to achieve what others could not: defeating him, once and for all.
Adventure Hook
A Fireside Tale. The party passes through the area and hears the Legend of Gorshss from a fellow traveler on the road around the campfire. At the traveler’s suggestion, they head to Eversbridge to find the local bard, Estain, who is famous for telling the tale.
Vanquishing Evil. One or more of the party has received a vision from their god of a dark pestilence spreading from the north, originating from an evil necromancer deep beneath the earth. They awoke from the dream with a strange name echoing in your mind…. Gorshss. Now they feel compelled to travel north to the hills north of the town of Eversbridge to slay this long forgotten evil.
Lost Treasure. The party have been tipped off about an ancient treasure hoard buried somewhere in the hills above town. The old legends about a necromancer sealed in with the treasure are probably not true…
Ancient History. The party have been approached by a wealthy noble and historian who has traced their lineage back to a member of a sect of Sun God worshippers known as the Order of the Holy Fire. Little is known of this Order, and this has fascinated the historian. He has offered you a reward to find out more about his ancestor.