Shadowdale: The Scouring of the Land

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Shadowdale: The Scouring of the Land is a 160-page sourcebook for Dungeons & Dragons 3.5 released in July 2007.

Official synopsis[]

Zhentish soldiers, Maerimydran drow, and Sharran cultist have forged a dark alliance to subjugate the peaceful land of Shadowdale. Elmister's tower lies in ruins, Lord Amcathra governs at the sufferance of the dale's conquerors, and the very Weave of magic in this embattled land seems to fray with each passing day. The Zhentish yoke lies heavy over Shadowdale - but the Dalesfolk are ready to fight for their freedom, if only they can find true heroes to lead the way!
To drive the villains out of Shadowdale, the heroes must organize and lead a desperate revolt of Dalesfolk against their conquerors, as well as thwart the sinister designs of Shar’s servants and the Zhent garrison. This Forgotten Realms campaign adventure is designed for characters of levels 9-13.

Shadowdale: The Scouring of the Land is the second part of a three-part series of 160-page hardcover super-adventures set in the Forgotten Realms campaign setting, although it can be easily played as a stand-alone adventure. Each encounter contains tactical information for the Dungeon Master and expanded map features for ease of play. In addition to encounters, this book contains detailed source material on the town of Shadowdale and environs.

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Development and release[]

Development[]

Shadowdale: The Scouring of the Land was written by Richard Baker, Eric L. Boyd, and Thomas M. Reid. Art was provided by Miguel Coimbra, Steve Ellis (I), and Randy Gallegos.

Release[]

Shadowdale: The Scouring of the Land was released by Wizards of the Coast in July 2007 for $29.95 US, or $37.95 Canadian.^[1]

On August 13, 2013, it was re-released in digital format. It is currently available on DriveThruRPG and Dungeon Masters Guild for $14.99.

Reception and influence[]

Critical reception[]

As of 2023, Shadowdale: The Scouring of the Land reached the rank of Electrum seller on DriveThruRPG.

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Dungeons & Dragons 3.5
Core rules
Player's Handbook • Dungeon Master's Guide • Monster Manual • Dungeons & Dragons Basic Game
Supplements
Book of Exalted Deeds • Cityscape • Complete Adventurer • Complete Arcane • Complete Champion • Complete Divine • Complete Mage • Complete Psionic • Complete Scoundrel • Complete Warrior • Draconomicon • Dragon Magic • Drow of the Underdark • Dungeon Master's Guide II • Dungeonscape • Elder Evils • Expanded Psionics Handbook • Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss • Fiendish Codex II: Tyrants of the Nine Hells • Frostburn • Heroes of Battle • Heroes of Horror • Libris Mortis • Lords of Madness • Magic Item Compendium • Magic of Incarnum • Miniatures Handbook • Monster Manual III • Monster Manual IV • Monster Manual V • Planar Handbook • Player's Handbook II • Races of Destiny • Races of the Dragon • Races of Stone • Races of the Wild • Sandstorm • Spell Compendium • Stormwrack • Tome of Battle • Tome of Magic • Unearthed Arcana • Weapons of Legacy
Adventures
Expedition to Castle Ravenloft • Expedition to the Demonweb Pits • Expedition to the Ruins of Greyhawk • Fantastic Locations: Dragondown Grotto • Red Hand of Doom

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