Shadows of War

A 5-Episode Campaign of Political Intrigue and Cosmic Horror

For 4-6 players, levels 5-8

CAMPAIGN OVERVIEW

Episode 1: “The General’s Murder”

• Murder investigation in wartime capital
• First hints of supernatural involvement
• Political intrigue introduction
• Key faction identification

Episode 2: “Whispers of Treason”

• Uncovering cult infiltration
• Military sabotage evidence
• Supernatural assassinations
• Hidden power structures

Episode 3: “The Spider’s Web”

• High society infiltration
• Cult ritual discovery
• Political machinations
• Reality-bending espionage

Episode 4: “Palace of Lies”

• Royal court intrigue
• Major cult confrontation
• Reality-warping politics
• Assassination attempts

Episode 5: “When Empire Falls”

• Final ritual prevention
• Military coup attempt
• Cosmic horror manifestation
• Fate of nations decided

MAJOR FACTIONS

The Kingdom of Aldemar

• Constitutional monarchy
• Democratic reforms
• Military strength
• Internal strife

The Iron Coalition

• Autocratic alliance
• Military superiority
• Cult infiltration
• Expansionist goals

The Cult of the Unnamed

• Ancient influence
• Political manipulation
• Reality distortion
• Chaos agenda

CAMPAIGN THEMES

• Political intrigue
• Military conflict
• Cosmic horror
• Moral choices

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