Recap

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Summary

The Boreal Ball is a short, level 7 sample adventure featured in the 2024 revised Dungeon Master’s Guide for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. It stands out as the only one of the five included adventures set in the Forgotten Realms, while the others are based in Greyhawk [1].

Summary of the Boreal Ball Adventure:

Setting: The adventure takes place in the Feywild, a whimsical and often perilous plane of existence known for its magical and unpredictable nature.
Premise: Characters are invited—or perhaps mysteriously transported—to the Boreal Ball, a grand and surreal event hosted in the Feywild. The ball is not just a social gathering but a convergence of powerful fey beings and magical intrigue.
Key Characters:
- Baron of the Boreal Ball – the enigmatic host.
- Granny Snailtongue, Cannifer, Darisis, Fidget, Raxas Albrethin, and Varka – a colorful cast of NPCs with their own agendas.
- Minsc and Delina – iconic D&D characters who make cameo appearances.
Creatures: The adventure features a variety of Feywild-themed creatures such as dryads, satyrs, pixies, green hags, hobgoblins, and drow.
Magic and Rewards:
- Includes unique magical elements like the Charm of the Boreal Ball.
- Features spells like ice knife and other Feywild-themed enchantments.
- May involve teleportation and supernatural gifts as part of the narrative or rewards.

The adventure is designed to be concise yet rich in flavor, offering a mix of social interaction, mystery, and combat. It’s ideal for DMs looking to run a one-shot or insert a Feywild detour into an ongoing campaign [1].

Characters

Cody – Akor – Wizard (Artisan) Elf (Drow) – Lawful Evil
Derek – Ajax – Paladin – Oath of Devotion (Soldier) Dragon Born – Neutral Good
Jacob – Krok – Paladin (Acolyte) Half Orc – Chaotic Good
Kenyen – Big Wig – Barbarian Harrington
Montana – Tak – Monk Bugbear – Neutral
Natalie – Bother – Ranger (Swarm keeper) (Outlander) Halfling
Rafael – Talin – Rogue (Scribe) – Elf (High) –
Scott – Oless – Cleric (Hermit) Dwarf

Not there

Austin – Erythios – Paladin (Guide) – Goliath – Neutral Good
Brian – Winnie the Wizard – Wizard (Sage) – Elf (High) – Neutral Good
Roy – Raft – Bard (Entertainer) Elf (Half) Chaotic
Zane – Ragnar – Barbarian (Soldier) – Orc – Chaotic Neutral