Shadow of the Scaled Infernal
Shadow of the Scaled Infernal by Thomas Parent (Aerzyk Thomas) is a dark fantasy adventure designed for Dungeon Crawl Classics RPG, playable as a 0-level funnel or a 1st-level module.
- Game system
- Dungeon Crawl Classics
- Adventure type
- Low Level
- Language
- English
Adventure overview
Dispatched into a treacherous swamp between the Two Cities, characters investigate the disappearance of a reclamation crew at a ruined crossroads town. Guided by the spectral Saint Grigna, they must brave demonic beasts, claim sacred relics, and thwart the cultists of the Order of the Scaled Infernal before their demonic master escapes.
Swamp Reclamation and Demonic Cults
Set in a ruined crossroads town surrounded by dangerous marshes, the module tasks players with uncovering what happened to an initial expedition. Guided by Saint Grigna's apparition, characters navigate deadly environmental hazards and battle demonic reptiles belonging to the Order of the Scaled Infernal.
Module Features, Boss Encounters, and Maps
Created specifically for Dungeon Crawl Classics, the book includes custom monsters, new magic relics, a complex multi-phase boss fight, pacing tips for short or extended sessions, and high-resolution adventure map files suitable for print or digital play.
Ideas for your table
- DCC Judges can use the ruined crossroads town as the starting settlement for a new campaign after survivors complete the 0-level funnel.
- The relic-hunting elements and demon boss mechanics can be dropped into existing marshland sandbox settings.
Questions & answers
What character levels and system are required for this adventure?
This module is designed for the Dungeon Crawl Classics (DCC) RPG and is structured as either a 0-level character funnel or a 1st-level adventure.
Where can the PDF, map files, and softcover book be purchased?
GMCraft provides editorial details, while digital PDFs (with hi-res maps) and physical softcover copies are sold on DriveThruRPG.