Campaign Overview

Welcome to The Secrets of Grimwood Manor, a thrilling Dungeons & Dragons mystery campaign that takes cues from the cunning investigations depicted in Sherlock. Set in the fog-shrouded town of Grimwood, players will unravel enigmatic puzzles, navigate deception, and confront ominous forces lurking within a grand estate.

Setting

Grimwood is an eerie, quaint village steeped in superstition and shadowed by a looming, decrepit manor that has been long abandoned. The estate belonged to the Earl of Wimbly, a reclusive figure who mysteriously vanished a decade ago. Rumors speak of the manor housing a sinister secret, with townsfolk claiming they hear whispers and see flickering lights emanating from its windows at night.

Main Quest

The campaign begins when a prominent scholar, Lady Agatha Blackwood, hires the players to investigate the recent disappearance of her brother, Felix, who was last seen exploring Grimwood Manor. As players gather evidence, they must piece together clues that point towards foul play and supernatural elements.

Side Quest

During their investigation, the adventurers also discover a series of thefts plaguing the village, believed to be connected to a mysterious figure known as “The Phantom Thief.” Solving this subplot could yield valuable insight into the greater mystery of the manor and offer significant rewards.

Central Events

1. The Arrival at Grimwood: As the party arrives, they encounter hostile townsfolk who caution them against entering the manor, creating the first tension of the campaign.


2. The Disappearance of Lady Blackwood: Shortly after the investigation begins, Lady Blackwood herself goes missing, escalating urgency.


3. The Unveiling of Secrets: Deep within the manor, players uncover a hidden chamber filled with letters revealing a dark family history intertwined with dark magic and betrayal.

Objectives

• Investigate multiple crime scenes around Grimwood and at the manor.


• Engage with suspicious townsfolk for leads while navigating their distrust.


• Discover the truth behind the Earl's disappearance and confront the entity responsible for haunting the manor.

Challenges

Players will face mental and magical traps, spectral enemies, and deceptive NPCs. Each clue gathers important knowledge, but false trails and double motives test their wisdom and perception.

Rewards

Successful unraveling of the mysteries could grant players rare artifacts, enchanting knowledge on lost spells, or alliances made with the townsfolk in gratitude, paving the way for future campaigns.