Okabe’s Villa: A luxurious villa surrounded by shrines, gardens, and hidden passageways, hosting the annual masquerade.
Monastery Complex: Accessible via hidden corridors from the villa, with catacombs beneath it.
Catacombs: A secret underground complex, containing Okabe’s darkest secrets, including a hidden dragon’s egg.

Okabe (Tiefling Samurai): Respected leader and hidden villain, responsible for framing a Yokai for his crimes.
Mizuki (Tabaxi Ninja): Okabe’s close ally who persuaded him to conceal the massacre and helped to kill the Yokai.
Hisui (Yuan-ti Sorcerer): Once an accomplice, now filled with regret, hiding key information.
Suk (Aarakocra Monk): Found dead at the start of the adventure, her murder is the catalyst for the investigation.
Wukong (Monkey-like Trickster): A wildcard in the story, hosting gambling games but holding secrets of his own.

The Yokai: A spirit unjustly framed for murder, now seeking revenge.
Okabe’s Allies: Mizuki, his closest friend, and Hisui, who helped to kill the Yokai but now has doubts.
The Rakshasa: A scheming outsider who offers the PCs rewards if they retrieve a dragon egg hidden in the catacombs.

Elementals: Fire, Water, Air, and Earth Elementals guarding Okabe’s treasures.
Smoke Mephits: Mischievous creatures guarding secret areas.
Rakshasa: If crossed, becomes a powerful enemy.
Yokai: Depending on the PCs' choices, they may face the Yokai in a final battle.
Oriental Dragon: Imprisoned dragon with a calm and good nature that may be triggered to attack.

Erden Bazaar: The busy market in Nar where everyone's arguing about the cause of the water crisis.
Mirage Dunes: Tricky desert with illusions and hidden dangers.
Ruins of Amdrah: Ancient ruins with forgotten knowledge about the Purple Worm and its role in the desert's balance.
Aventurine Oasis: A lush oasis guarded by Nil Suyrel, central to the water crisis in Nar.
Purpura Monastery Complex: The headquarters of the Purpura Divitae, a faction devoted to protecting Nil Suyrel and harnessing the power of yaganotum.

Garnsukh ‘Battler’ Tselger: A superstitious Dragonborn fighter seeking treasures in the desert, with a deep bond to his friend Luk.
Luk: A volatile Kobold sorcerer obsessed with unlocking the secrets of yaganotum, often causing trouble with his reckless behavior.
Takaya Sarnai: The leader of the Purpura Divitae, a determined human monk aiming to transform Nar into a prosperous town.
Orest: An Earth Genasi barbarian and Takaya’s husband, skilled in manipulating earth and eager to master his powers over yaganotum.
Aya: A Tabaxi bard with a mysterious background, offering cryptic advice and riddles.

Purpura Divitae: A religious organization focused on protecting Nil Suyrel and harvesting yaganotum. They hold significant influence in Nar but are distrusted by the locals.
Nar Residents: The superstitious locals of Nar, who blame the Purple Worm for the water crisis and are wary of the Purpura Divitae.

Ankheg (CR 2): Large, burrowing monstrosity that spits acid and grapples prey.
Cyclops (CR 7): One-eyed giant with tremendous strength and devastating melee attacks.
Fire Snake (CR 4): Large elemental serpent that burns with intense heat and fiery attacks.
Giant Scorpion (CR 3): Large beast with powerful pincers and a venomous stinger.
Gnoll (CR 1/2): Chaotic evil humanoid, driven by a hunger for flesh.
Gnoll Berserker (CR 1): Frenzied gnoll warrior, gains strength and resilience in battle.
Kobold (CR 1/8): Small, cunning humanoid, often attacking in packs.
Kobold Warrior (CR 1/2): Agile kobold with improved armor and fighting skills.
Purple Worm (CR 15): Gargantuan monstrosity, capable of swallowing creatures whole.
Ancient Purple Worm (CR 20): Titanic, burrowing terror with immense strength and deadly poison.

Baba Yaga’s Hut: Hidden by powerful invisibility magic, it holds important clues.
Mushroom Alley: Home to glowing mushrooms and illusionist Conn Mistread, a key area to locate a Shadowcat.
Hammock Square: High canopies and magical hammocks provide the hiding spots for another Shadowcat.
Maith Seashore: Shimmering tidal pools and magical coral formations conceal a Shadowcat.
Blostma Cave: Natural illusions and fey enchantments hide a Shadowcat.
Unicorn Breeding Hills: Sacred grounds disrupted by a Shadowcat.
Miroir Labyrinth: Reflective, ever-changing paths to track a Shadowcat.
Feynight Caverns: The treacherous fey underworld holds the final Shadowcat.

Orianne: Fey-elf leader of the Fey Board of Inspection, provides critical tools and information.
Devlin Saileach: Firbolg cleric from Misneach, offers guidance and support.
Arn: Owlin Blight Druid of the Runan Circle, provides Awakening Potions and assistance.
Ingunn: Strix warlock and leader of the Runan Circle, with dark motives and a hidden agenda.

Fey Board of Inspection: A multi-plane organization investigating the curse.
Runan Circle: A fey-only group with their own agenda, distributing Awakening Potions.
Misneach Residents: Diverse inhabitants affected by the curse, seeking help from the PCs.

Platypus (CR 0): Small, semi-aquatic creature with a venomous spur.
Pixe (CR ¼): Tiny, mischievous fey with illusionary and enchantment abilities.
Sproutlet (CR ¼): Small fungal creature, often found in tribes.
Spore Sproutlet (CR 1): Champion Sproutlet with commanding powers over their kin.
Dilophosaurus (CR 2): Agile dinosaur, spits venom to blind and poison prey.
Green Hag (CR 3): Malevolent fey witch, masters of deception and curses.
Bloodcap (CR 3): Small, yet bloodthirsty creature, thrives on the essence of the living.
Coven Mother (CR 6): Powerful witch, leader of a coven with formidable magic.
Fomorian (CR 8): Giant twisted by dark magic, deformed and malevolent.
Night Hag (CR 10): Evil hag, travels the Ethereal Plane to torment mortals.
Twisted Treant (CR 15): Corrupted tree guardian, immensely powerful and hostile.

Svetlo Pond: A mystical, glowing pond believed to have magical properties. Final confrontation site.
Yasna Cave: The meeting place of the Yasna Council.
Polana Square: The central area used for meetings, bartering, and the Kvetny Festival.
Zlato Union Camp: Posing as a merchant caravan, the mercenaries have stopped by the Festival grounds.
Harmonya Enclave Emissary Camp: The elves from the Enclave always attend the Kvetny Festival, and many elven merchants participate in the event.
Hippogriff Nesting Grounds: A protected area deep in the forest.
Medovy Tavern: The local inn and a hub for gathering information.

Dryad Matriarch Verbena: Initially an antagonist, she can become an ally if cleansed of the influence of a malevolent forest spirit.
Zaryana Mesic: Centaur Warrior concerned for Verbena. Offers combat assistance and insight.
Buk the Treant: Wise treant providing guidance.
Blizbor Cherny: Dwarf Fighter and Zlato Union spy, leading the operation.
Gvizd: Kenku Ranger knowledgeable about the forest and its secrets.
Radko: Satyr Bard organizing the Kvetny Festival and gathering information.

Verbena’s Faction: Focused on strict protection measures.
Yasna Council: Seeks a balanced approach to forest defense.
Zlato Union: Aims to exploit the forest’s resources for power and wealth.
Harmonya Enclave: Home of the Elves, located in the neighboring forest behind the wide river.

Wolf (CR ¼)
Swamp Hopper (CR ½)
Dire Wolf (CR 1)
Brown Bear (CR 1)
Dryad (CR 1)
Will-o-Wisp (CR 2)
Faerie Dragon (CR 2)
Hippogriff (CR 3)
Owlbear (CR 5)
Ancient Giant Elk (CR 10)
Ancient Treant (CR 15)

Temple of the Divine Sun: Sanctuary and ritual site.
The Grand Library: Source of ancient knowledge.
Caudle Tavern: Hub for rumors and faction meetings.
The Old Grove Cemetery: Graveyard amidst an eerie forest. Epicenter of undead disturbances.

Elric Gwyrmane: Cleric of the Order of the Divine Sun.
Cedar Oswell: Exiled Wizard with knowledge of death.
Carrion: Warlock with dark powers.
Drustan Arwood: Oathbreaker Paladin seeking glory.
Osgar Leifberg: Ranger with a vendetta against undead evils.
Dulch Mingums: Dwarf graverobber who stole the Phylactery.

Order of the Divine Sun: Guardians against necromancy.
Broken Circle: Renegades with questionable methods.
Arcane Assembly: Scholars of forbidden magic.

Wounded Stirge Swarm: Spreading undead sickness.
Stirge Swarm: Spreading undead sickness.
Wight: Enforcers of the Dracolich.
Bone Naga: Guardian of the Dracolich.
Grick: Inhabits catacombs under the graveyard.
Stirge Broodmother: Spawns Stirge Swarms.
Vampire Spawn: Stronger enforcers of the Dracolich.
Banshee: Cursed spirit manifesting around the Old Grove Cemetery, sometimes spotted in the City.
Shades: Usually peaceful, but turn hostile when their resting place is disturbed.
Grick Ravager: Inhabits catacombs under the graveyard.
Dracolich: Central antagonist, trapped within the cemetery bounds.