Curse of Orthnix

5.5E Compatible Adventure

A cursed dagger that steals youth, a buried desert manor, and a noble who refused to die await those brave enough to challenge the Curse of Orthnix.

Designed for 4-6 characters of 5th level, Curse of Orthnix is a 5.5E adventure that takes players into the forgotten manor and tomb of Baron Bohdan Orthnix, a noble whose obsession with immortality led him down a dark and dangerous path.

When the infamous Sacrificial Dagger of Orthnix resurfaces, the characters must uncover the truth behind its curse and journey beneath the shifting sands to end its influence forever. Their quest will lead them through five dungeon levels filled with cultists, undead guardians, elemental experiments, hidden vaults, deadly traps, and ancient treasures.

More than a traditional dungeon crawl, Curse of Orthnix also introduces Complex Curses, a system that transforms cursed items into story-driven adventures with unique histories, clues, and methods of removal.

Adventure Highlights

Adventure for 4-6 characters of 5th level - Five dungeon levels to explore

• 20+ tokens

• 10+ monsters and NPCs

• 10+ magic items and spells

• Cultists, undead, and elemental encounters

• Hidden vaults and ancient treasures

• Story-driven curse mechanics

• Designed for 5.5E (2024)

Fantasy Grounds Features

Converted from a 36-page adventure - Five interconnected dungeon levels

• Fully formatted story entries

• Linked encounters and reference material

• Adventure maps with dynamic lighting, pins, and navigation links

• NPC and monster records

• Magic item records

• Spell records

• Treasure and rewards

• Fully illustrated, with integrated images and adventure handouts

• Reference material for Complex Curses

• Support for 5E & 5.5E

Can your players uncover the secrets of Orthnix's tomb, destroy the cursed dagger, and finally lay the Baron to rest?

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