Wreck Ashore is a 11-page short adventure module for Dungeons & Dragons 3.5 released on April 30, 2004. It is suitable for player characters of 1st level.
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Official synopsis[]
The number of ships docking at the coastal town of Seawell has suddenly dropped, and raids by the local lizardfolk are increasing. The missing ships were all approaching from the reef side of the peninsula, so something must have happened to the lighthouse that normally guides ships safely past the danger. But what? Drop the latest miniadventure for D&D v3.5 by Robert Wiese into any coastal area that features a peninsula. Suitable for four 1st-level characters.
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Background[]
Though small, Seawell is a prosperous trading town with a good location on the coast. Next to it is a long peninsula that features mostly swamplike terrain. The inhabitants of this peninsula include tribes of lizardfolk, plus several kinds of reptiles and amphibians. Most of these creatures don't bother the town, and Seawell's militia is experienced at repulsing raids by the more aggressive lizardfolk.
A large reef extends the entire length of the peninsula on the side away from Seawell. This great wall of coral is a favorite site for fishermen, but it has always presented a serious hazard to ships approaching from that direction. Thus, about 45 years ago, the people of Seawell built a lighthouse on a small promontory near the reef, about 200 yards from the shoreline. Operated by a family that lived inside it, this lighthouse ensured that ships could easily steer clear of the reef.
A few weeks ago, ships stopped arriving from that direction. Three ships are now overdue, and the people of Seawell have begun to suspect foul play. Thus far, however, they have not been able to investigate because of increased raiding by the lizardfolk. Something has stirred them up, and the town militia has been too busy repulsing raids to mount an expedition to the reef.
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Development[]
The book was written by Robert Wiese. Art was provided by Cynthia Fliege, Todd Gamble and Sean Glenn.
Release[]
Wreck Ashore was originally released for free on the Wizards of the Coast website on April 30, 2004, as part of its Original Adventures series. It remained online until around 2014.
On January 12, 2016, it was re-released on digital sale. It is currently available on DriveThruRPG and Dungeon Masters Guild for $0.99.
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Critical reception[]
As of 2023, Wreck Ashore reached the rank of Electrum seller on DriveThruRPG.
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