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Wild Ride To Fireburst Ridge

Level Adjustment the lowest level of the listed range will face a
tougher challenge than parties at the highest
Wild Ride to Fireburst Ridge, as written, is an level of the listed range.
adventure for 4 characters of 3rd level. This If your party prefers easier combat, con-
companion guide will provide adjustments to sider using the monsters from the next lowest
the encounters! The following pages provide a level range. If your party level is listed at the
breakdown of creatures to incorporate in each top of the level range, and you enjoy deadlier
encounter depending on the level of the party. If combat challenges, consider taking on the
specific monsters are being replaced, that will next highest level range. If modifications to a
be specified in the description of the encounter. creature appear in the WOS adventure (such as
Use the entries for the appropriate level increasing the creature’s AC), assume the mod-
range for your party. The encounter modifica- ifications are not to be used unless mentioned
tions are balanced to be a moderate threat for in the Level Adjustment Guide.
the average of the listed level range. Parties at

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Creatures by Difficulty
A Bridge Too Far (Hard, 1/3 to
Level 1 deadly)
Replace ettin stat block with the listed stat
In this version, Rip eschews heavier armor block and modifications.
for a pair of mechanical wings, allowing him • ogre
to fly out from his war-wagon to rain down
• Reduce all DCs by 2. If lost, Rip adds 1d4 tribal
destruction in the name of his tribe. warriors to the final encounter.
Lying in Wait Skyfall
Make the listed modifications. Make the listed modifications
• Reduce all DCs by 2. Buzzing deals 1 piercing • Reduce DC by 2.
damage. The Sky Is Falling deals 7 (2d6)
bludgeoning damage.
Vengeance from Beyond (Hard, 1/3
to deadly)
Hijack Encounter (Deadly ×1.17) Replace the ghost stat block with the listed stat
Replace the goblin and ogre stat blocks with block and modifications.
the listed stat blocks and modifications. • specter
• Reduce all DCs by 2. • Reduce DC by 2.
• 6 tribal warriors (replace Pack Tactics with Final Approach (Deadly ×1.3)
Screwfoot Variant)
Replace goblin, worg, and hobgoblin
• ogre -> elk (40 hit points) stat blocks with the listed stat blocks and
Screwfoot Variants modifications.
Make the listed modifications. • 10 tribal warriors (replace Pack Tactics with
• Saw-sword +4 to hit, deals 7 (1d10+2) Screwfoot Variant)
slashing damage. Hammered Head AC 15. • worg -> wolf
Race to the Bridge • hobgoblin -> winged kobold (18 hit points;
Make the listed modifications. replace Sunlight Sensitivity with Give ‘Em The
• 2-5) Creatures in the wagon take 1d3 fire damage. Boot)
• Seal Surge 2) deals 3 (2d3) fire damage; 3) +3 A Frenzy of Flame (Deadly x1.44)
to hit; 4) DC 10. Make the listed modifications to VInnarock of
Roadblock (Medium, 2/3 to hard) the Flames stat block.
Replace goblin and worg stat blocks with the • 40 hit points; remove Magic Resistance and
Multiattack; Fire Incarnate deals 3 (1d6) fire
listed stat blocks. damage for all effects; Flamethrower creature
• 4 tribal warriors (replace Pack Tactics with on fire takes 3 (1d6) fire damage; Fire Burst
Screwfoot Variant) DC 12, deals 7 (2d6) fire damage; Fire Swipe
• 2 hyenas deals 5 (1d4+3) fire damage.and does not
ignite creatures.
Birds of a Feather (Deadly ×4.5)
Make the listed modifications. Goblin War Wagon
• Reduce all DCs by 2.
Make the listed modifications.
• AC 13 (11 motionless); 60 hit points (damage
A Sticky Situation (Hard, 1/2 to threshold 5)
deadly) • Road Kill DC 11, deals 14 (4d6) bludgeoning
Replace giant spider stat block with the listed damage; Goblin Tech deals 1d6 lightning
stat block and make the listed modifications. damage; Thunder Throwers +4 to hit, deal 6
• giant wolf spider (2d4+1) lightning damage, DC 10; Repulse DC
• harpy (Remove Multiattack; Luring Song 11, deals 14 (4d4+4) lightning damage.
targets one creature, DC 10)
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 Level 5-8 A Sticky Situation (Hard, 1/2 to
deadly)
Replace the harpies and giant spider with the
In this version, Rip has been tutored by the listed monsters and modifications.
subtle and conniving council of Vinnarock. • giant scorpion
Though the Seal’s magic only allows a • 2 manticores (Tail Spike also deals 5 (1d10)
fraction of the demon’s power through, it is poison damage)
enough to make Rip’s followers much more
subtle and skilled themselves. A Bridge Too Far (Hard, 1/3 to
deadly)
Lying in Wait Replace ettin stat block with the listed stat
Make the listed modifications. block and modifications.
• Increase all DCs by 1. Buzzing deals 7 (2d6) • young green dragon (Remove fly speed
piercing damage. The Sky Is Falling deals 19 injured wings)
(3d12) bludgeoning damage.
• Increase all DCs by 1. If lost, Rip adds 1d6 spies
to the final encounter.
Hijack Encounter (Deadly ×1.17) • Replace wand of magic missiles with giant
Replace the goblin and ogre stat blocks with slayer (weapon-type determined by GM)
the listed stat blocks and modifications.
• Increase all DCs by 1. Skyfall
• 6 spies (with Screwfoot Variant) Make the listed modifications
• Increase DC by 1.
• ogre -> ettin (with Charge DC 15)
• Add 2 potions of greater healing

Screwfoot Variants Vengeance From Beyond (Hard, 1/3

Make the listed modifications. to deadly)
• Spring-sprint 20 ft.; Hook-hand deals 7 (2d6) Replace the ghost stat block with the listed stat
piercing damage. block and modifications.
• chain devil (reflavor ghost to be wracked with
Race to the Bridge such guilt that it manifests as innumerable
Make the listed modifications. chains)
• 2-5) Creatures in the wagon take 5 (2d4) fire • Increase DC by 1.
damage.
• Seal Surge 2) deads 7 (2d6) fire damage; 3) +5 Final Approach (Deadly ×1.3)
to hit, deals 11 (2d10) fire damage; 4) DC 13. Replace goblin, worg, and hobgoblin
stat blocks with the listed stat blocks and
Roadblock (Medium, 2/3 to hard) modifications.
Replace goblin and worg stat blocks with the • 10 spies
listed stat blocks. • worg -> dire wolf (Medium size)
• 4 spies (with Screwfoot Variant)
• hobgoblin -> bandit captain (with Give
• 2 saber-toothed tiger ‘Em The Boot +5 to hit, deals 6 (1d6+3)
bludgeoning damage)
Birds of a Feather (Deadly ×4.5)
Make the listed modifications.
• Increase all DCs by 1.

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A Frenzy of Flame (Deadly ×1.44) Goblin War Wagon
Replace the Vinnarock of the Flames stat block Make the listed modifications.
with the listed stat block and modifications. • AC 15 (13 motionless); 140 hit points
• efreeti (with Fire Incarnate; Spellcasting • Road Kill DC 14, deals 27 (5d10) bludgeoning
replace plane shift with fire storm; add damage; Goblin Tech deals 1d10 lightning
Legendary Actions from Vinnarock stat block, damage; Thunder Throwers +7 to hit, deal 12
3 legendary actions per round, Fire Swipe uses (2d10+1) lightning damage, DC 13; Repulse DC
Scimitar attack, ignites on hit for 5 (1d10) fire 14, deals 28 (4d10+6) lightning damage.
damage.)

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 Level 9-12 Birds of a Feather (Deadly ×4.5)
Replace axe beak and roc stat blocks with the
listed stat blocks and modifications.
In this version, Vinnarock takes the form • Increase all DCs by 2.
of a flaming mummy when on the Material • axe beak -> blue dragon wyrmling (Remove
plane: a reminder of his mortal ascension fly speed (injured wings))
to demonhood. Rip’s goblin pack has also
• roc -> adult blue dragon
been inflicted with terrible lycanthropy,
and although the disease grants power, the
goblins seek to overcome their ailment with A Sticky Situation (Hard, 1/2 to
technological enhancement. deadly)
Replace the harpies and giant spider with the
Lying in Wait listed monsters and modifications.
Make the listed modifications. • 3 green hags (coven)
• Increase all DCs by 2. Buzzing deals 10 (3d6)
piercing damage. The Sky Is Falling deals 31 A Bridge Too Far (Hard, 1/3 to deadly)
(3d20) bludgeoning damage. Replace ettin stat block with the listed stat
block and modifications.
Hijack Encounter (Deadly ×1.17) • tusk demon (MM pg. 62; remove fly speed
Replace the goblin and ogre stat blocks with the (injured), Horror Nimbus, and Teleport)
listed stat blocks and modifications. • Increase all DCs by 2. If lost, Rip adds 1d6
• Increase all DCs by 2. wererats to the final encounter.
• 6 wererats (with Nimble Escape (MM pg. 166) • Replace wand of magic missiles with giant
and Screwfoot Variant) slayer (weapon-type determined by GM)
• ogre -> troll (with Charge DC 15)
Skyfall
Make the listed modifications
Screwfoot Variants • Increase DC by 2.
Make the listed modifications. • Add 3 potions of greater healing and gloves of
• Spring-sprint 20 ft.; Hook-hand deals 10 swimming and climbing
(3d6) piercing damage.
Vengeance From Beyond (Hard, 1/3
Race to the Bridge to deadly)
Make the listed modifications. Replace ghost with the listed monster and
• 2-5) Creatures in the wagon take 7 (2d6) fire modifications.
damage. • vampire
• Seal Surge 2) deals 14 (4d6) fire damage; 3) +6 • Increase DC by 2.
to hit, deals 16 (3d10) fire damage; 4) DC 14,
deals 4d6 fire damage. Final Approach (Deadly ×1.3)
Replace goblin, worg, and hobgoblin
Roadblock (Medium, 2/3 to hard) stat blocks with the listed stat blocks and
Replace goblin and worg stat blocks with the modifications.
listed stat blocks. • 10 wererats (with Nimble Escape and
• 4 wererats (with Nimble Escape and Screwfoot Variant)
Screwfoot Variant) • worg -> ankylosaurus (Medium size)
• 2 displacer beast • hobgoblin -> hobgoblin captain (with Give
‘Em The Boot +4 to hit, deals 7 (1d10+2)
bludgeoning damage)

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A Frenzy of Flame (Deadly ×1.44) Goblin War Wagon
Replace the Vinnarock of the Flames stat block Make the listed modifications.
with the listed stat block and modifications. • AC 16 (14 motionless); 150 hit points (damage
• mummy lord (all necrotic damage dealt by threshold 15)
features is fire damage instead; Damage • Road Kill DC 15, deals 33 (6d10) bludgeoning
Vulnerabilities replace fire with cold; Damage damage; Goblin Tech deals 2d6 lightning
Immunities add fire; replace Rejuvenation damage; Thunder Throwers +8 to hit, deal 15
with Fire Incarnate; Spellcasting replace (4d6+1) lightning damage, DC 14; Repulse DC
divination with wall of fire, insect plague deals 15, deals 36 (4d12+10) lightning damage.
fire damage; Legendary Actions replace
Whirlwind of Sand with Flamestride from
Vinnarock stat block.)

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 Level 13 - 16 • Increase all DCs by 3.
• axe beak -> bone naga (spirit) (reflavor as a
young purple worm; remove Spellcasting)
In this version, the goblins’ skill in craft • roc -> 2 purple worms (protecting their
has fortified their beast of burden to be young)
nigh impenetrable. Rip has also been more
resourceful in using the massive local beasts A Sticky Situation (Hard, 1/2 to
to augment his crew’s strength. deadly)
Replace the harpies and giant spider with the
Lying in Wait listed monsters and modifications.
Make the listed modifications. • 2 brain eaters
• Increase all DCs by 3. Buzzing deals 14 (4d6) • 1 hydra (with climb 30 ft. and Spider Climb
piercing damage. The Sky Is Falling deals 44 (see MM, pg. 338))
(8d10) bludgeoning damage.
A Bridge Too Far (Hard, 1/3 to
Hijack Encounter (Deadly ×1.17) deadly)
Replace the goblin and ogre stat blocks with Replace ettin stat block with the listed stat
the listed stat blocks and modifications. block and modifications.
• Increase all DCs by 3. • minotaur demon (MM pg. 59; remove
Labyrinthine Recall)
• 6 veterans (with Nimble Escape and
Screwfoot Variant) • Increase all DCs by 3. If lost, Rip adds 1d6
veterans to the final encounter.
• ogre -> stone golem (with Charge DC 18,
deals extra 13 (3d8) damage) • Replace wand of magic missiles with demon
armor
Screwfoot Variants
Make the listed modifications. Skyfall
• Saw-sword replaces Longsword attack; Make the listed modifications
Spring-sprint 20 ft.; Hook-hand deals 14 (4d6) • Increase DC by 3.
piercing damage; Hammered-head AC 19.
• Add 3 potions of superior healing

Race to the Bridge Vengeance From Beyond (Hard, 1/3

Make the listed modifications. to deadly)
• 2-5) Creatures in the wagon take 9 (2d8) fire Replace ghost with the listed monster and
damage. modifications.
• Seal Surge 2) deals 18 (4d8) fire damage; 3) +7 • death knight
to hit, deals 22 (4d10) fire damage; 4) DC 15, • Increase DC by 3.
deals 21 (6d6) fire damage.
Final Approach (Deadly ×1.3)
Roadblock (Medium, 2/3 to hard) Replace goblin, worg, and hobgoblin
Replace goblin and worg stat blocks with the stat blocks with the listed stat blocks and
listed stat blocks. modifications.
• 4 veterans (with Nimble Escape and • 10 veterans (with Nimble Escape and
Screwfoot Variant) Screwfoot Variant)
• 1 mammoth, 1 land shark (MM pg. 34) • worg -> elephant (Medium size)
• hobgoblin -> dark elf elite warrior (replace
Birds of a Feather (Deadly ×4.5) Fey Ancestry and Sunlight Sensitivity with
Replace axe beak and roc with the listed Give ‘Em The Boot +7 to hit, deals 9 (1d10+4)
monsters and modifications. bludgeoning damage)

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A Frenzy Of Flame (Deadly ×1.44) Goblin War Wagon
Replace the Vinnarock of the Flames stat block Make the listed modifications.
with the listed stat block and modifications. • AC 18 (no penalty for motionless); 180 hit
• ancient black dragon (Damage Immunities points (damage threshold 15)
add fire; replace Amphibious with Fire • Road Kill DC 16, deals 38 (7d10) bludgeoning
Incarnate which deals 11 (2d10) fire damage; damage; Goblin Tech deals 3d6 lightning
Acid Breath deals fire damage; Legendary damage; Thunder Throwers +9 to hit, deal 22
Actions replace Wing Attack with Flamestride (6d6+1) lightning damage, DC 15; Repulse DC
from Vinnarock stat block) 16, deals 50 (6d12+11) lightning damage..

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 Level 17 - 20 Birds of a Feather (Deadly ×4.5)
Replace axe beak and roc with the listed
monsters and modifications.
In this version, Vinnarock is the demonic • Increase all DCs by 4.
spirit of a mighty red dragon. But Rip has • axe beak -> chimera (silver dragon head; no
drawn upon dark arts to create a method of fly speed (injured wings); Fire Breath deals
propulsion both resilient and able to direct cold damage)
sinister beams itself. Worse, the demon’s • roc -> ancient silver dragon (chimera is
presence in the region has stirred up the spawn of the dragon: does the dragon want to
greatest evils imaginable. destroy the chimera or save it?)

Lying in Wait A Sticky Situation (Hard, 1/2 to

Make the listed modifications. deadly)
• Increase all DCs by 4. Buzzing deals 17 (5d6) Replace the harpies and giant spider with the
piercing damage. The Sky Is Falling deals 63 listed monsters and modifications.
(6d20) bludgeoning damage. • 2 glabrezu (sense the presence of Vinnarock
and seek to free or destroy the greater demon)
Hijack Encounter (Deadly ×1.17) • 1 stone golem (with climb 30 ft. and Spider
Replace the goblin and ogre stat blocks with Climb (see MM, pg. 338))
the listed stat blocks and modifications.
• Increase all DCs by 4. A Bridge Too Far (Hard, 1/3 to
• 6 gnoll fangs (MM pg. 163; with Nimble deadly)
Escape and Screwfoot Variant) Replace ettin stat block with the listed stat
block and modifications.
• ogre -> death tyrant (with fly 50 ft. (hover)
when pulling the war-wagon; reflavor eye • ancient copper dragon (stuck shapeshifted as
beams as more goblin tech) an ettin and is quite agitated)
• Increase all DCs by 4. If lost, Rip adds 1d6 gnoll
Screwfoot Variants fangs to the final encounter.
Make the listed modifications. • Replace wand of magic missiles with gold
• Saw-sword replaces Claw attack; Spring- dragon half plate
sprint 30 ft.; Hook-hand deals 17 (5d6)
piercing damage; Hammered-head AC 21. Skyfall
Make the listed modifications
Race to the Bridge • Increase DC by 4.
Make the listed modifications. • Add 3 potions of superior healing and 2 potion
• 2-5) Creatures in the wagon take 13 (2d12) fire of vitality
damage.
• Seal Surge 2) deals 26 (4d12) fire damage; 3) Vengeance From Beyond (Hard, 1/3
+9 to hit, deals 27 (5d10) fire damage; 4) DC to deadly)
16, deals 28 (8d6) fire damage. Replace ghost with the listed monster and
modifications.
Roadblock (Medium, 2/3 to hard) • lich
Replace goblin and worg stat blocks with the • Increase DC by 4.
listed stat blocks.
• 4 gnoll fangs (MM pg. 163; with Nimble Final Approach (Deadly ×1.3)
Escape and Screwfoot Variant) Replace goblin, worg, and hobgoblin
• 1 shield guardian (a gnoll has the control stat blocks with the listed stat blocks and
amulet), 1 tyrannosaurus rex modifications.

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 • 10 gnoll fangs (MM pg. 163; with Nimble
Escape and Screwfoot Variant)
Goblin War Wagon
Make the listed modifications.
• worg -> grick alpha (Medium size)
• AC 20 (no penalty for motionless); 225 hit
• hobgoblin -> oni (Medium size; with Give points (damage threshold 20)
‘Em The Boot +7 to hit, deals 10 (1d12+4)
• Road Kill DC 17, deals 44 (8d10) bludgeoning
bludgeoning damage)
damage; Goblin Tech deals 4d6 lightning
damage; Thunder Throwers +10 to hit, deal
A Frenzy of Flame (Deadly X1.44) 30 (8d6+2) lightning damage, DC 16; Repulse
Replace the Vinnarock of the Flames stat block DC 17, deals 65 (8d12+13) lightning damage.
with the listed stat block and modifications.
• ancient red dragon (with Fire Incarnate
which deals 16 (3d10) fire damage; Fire
Absorbtion When subjected to fire damage, it
heals that amount instead; Legendary Actions
add Flamestride; has Lair Actions)

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