Hidden Rift of the Burned Whisperer
Deep in a volcanic mountain range exists a rift to the Plane of Fire that is named Rift of the Burned Whisperer. The cultists of the burning head worship the dragon goddess and are attempting to bring her to the plane. They may have even acquired the help of a red dragon.
3 key features or aspects
- Dormant volcano with pools of lava bubbling up from below.
- Portal to the Plane of Fire.
- Nature touched by the elemental energies becomes mutated.
Historical layer
Long ago the site was where the goddess of dragons laid the first red dragon egg. After being betrayed by humans that worshiped the goddess of dragons she vaporized the betrayer and the immense heat from her anger caused a rift to be opened to the Plane of Fire.
Notable NPCs or random encounter table
- Ogien Circle: A druidic order that ensures the rift to the Plane of Fire does not become a threat.
- Lora Glasshouse: A pious halfing druid and leader of the Ogien Circle.
- Ashten Drakecry: A red half-dragon who is leading a part of cult that is trying to bring the goddess of dragons back to the world.
- Magma Bear: Add 1d6 damage to a bear’s attack and possibly let it throw lava for fire damage.
- Firehawks: For a minor threat give a swarm of bats 1d4 fire damage on their attack. For a larger threat add 1d6 fire damage to a great eagle’s attack. For a greater threat flavor a red dragon wyrmling as an enormous single firehawk.
1d6 Encounter Table
| 1d6 | Encounter |
|---|---|
| 1 | Cultists on their way back to their hideout in plain clothes. |
| 2 | Ashten Drakecry and a handful of cultists. |
| 3 | Magma Bear, tending to her cubs or foraging for food. |
| 4 | Firehawks, hunting or being attacked by cultists. |
| 5 | Ogien circle members battling cultists. |
| 6 | Lora Glasshouse, accompanied by her giant badger who can swim through magma, communing with the local wildlife. |
Fantastic items or resources
- An easy portal to the Plane of Fire, simply cross the rift to be on the outskirts of the Plane of Fire.
- Cinder Thorns: A wildflower that grows around the rift that has the ability to be brewed into potions of fire breathing or into protection from fire. It looks like deep red with the appearance of a lavender plant that has thorns in place of the petals.
- Fire elemental infused animals.
Hooks
- Cultists have been spotted striking out from the area to plunder villages nearby.
- A dragon has settled in the area and causes trouble for the local lord.
Arcane Kobold 