The Trial of Elpyra Morrovale FoundryVTT Module with PDF (Level 1-4)

A one-shot of murder mystery, courtroom intrigue, and poison

Rain lashes the rooftops of a secluded forest village as a former lover stands accused of murder. The evidence seems undeniable, the accusations run deep, and a carefully crafted deception threatens to influence the gathered folks.

In Pinehall, a remote village nestled within the Forest of Tharlin, Elpyra Morrovale, a respected tiefling apothecary, faces trial for the murder of Lord Vellioro Drayl. The nobleman lies dead, poisoned and wounded by a ceremonial dagger bearing Elpyra’s mark. Presiding over the trial is Father Liptis, a young and solemn priest of the Church of the Divine Balance, while the charismatic prosecutor Flavio Lemeel builds a compelling case around jealousy, greed, and betrayal.

But the truth is far more elusive than the evidence suggests.

Tasked with investigating the crime, the characters must combine forensic investigation with courtroom drama. Their search leads from the Shrine of the Redeemer, where the victim’s body rests, to the lord’s manor, where evidence may have been deliberately planted, and onward to the Glade of Silverhoofs, the site of his final hunt. Along the way, they must question suspicious witnesses and confront volatile suspects such as Narthel Windoll, while uncovering sinister spores, fabricated testimony, and clues to a much darker conspiracy.

Blending murder mystery, legal intrigue, social roleplay, investigative exploration, and dangerous combat, this adventure challenges players to uncover the truth before an innocent woman is condemned. From tense courtroom cross-examinations to tavern brawls and ambushes in the barn, every encounter matters. The final verdict will depend not only on steel and spells, but also on persuasive arguments and the courage to expose a deadly deception before the court.

This product includes FoundryVTT modules and PDFs compatible with the following RPG game systems: 

• D&D 5e (2014)
• D&D 5e (2024)

Features:
- Optimized for 4+ hours of online gameplay.
- Investigative locations in detailed maps including the Shrine of the Redeemer, the Lord’s Manor, the Glade of Silverhoofs, and the Brennedi Estate barn ambush.
- Add new poisons to your sinister arsenal like the Nightshiver Oil (a fast-acting lethal toxin with dual medicinal use) and Nightbloom Fungus (a slow, exhaustion-inducing inhaled spore poison).
- Wield new magic items like the Token of Judgment and the grim Boots of Undying Fortitude.
- Hone your skills with the new 2nd-level spell: Proficiency Augmentation.
- Unveil the truth and dominate courtrooms as a new College of the Law Bard.
- Meet memorable NPCs and adversaries including the resolute Elpyra Morrovale, the austere Father Liptis, the flamboyant Flavio Lemeel, the calculating Vylreen Slantiss, the hot-headed Narthel Windoll, the desperate Tortudo Gloomtongue, and the vindictive Lady Vessa Brennedi.
- Partake in detailed courtroom mechanics featuring three structured trial sessions with cross-examinations, legal arguments, and dynamic audience reactions.
- Subscription to any tier of the Mindscape One-Shots includes an expanding selection of Realm Gazetteer PDFs to keep the players informed about the setting's rich history and lore.
- Compatible with any campaign world, or easily dropped into the Drayl City-states setting.