Irydale's Archives 01 - The Rite of the Rose – D&D 5e One-Shot Adventure

The Rite of the Rose is a D&D 5e one-shot adventure for four level 1 characters: a gothic mystery of forbidden love, ancient magic and betrayal, built to play in a single 2–4 hour session with minimal prep.

A Knight of the Rose is dead

In a remote village where roses bloom even under frost, a Knight of the Rose has died and her sacred relic has vanished. The truth lies buried beneath petals and lies.

Your party must uncover what happened, face the weight of their choices, and decide what they're willing to sacrifice for what still burns in the heart.

What's inside

• A complete, self-contained one-shot for four level 1 characters
• 2–4 hours of play, ideal for a single evening
• Open structure with 5 locations to explore in any order
• A hidden clock that changes events based on the party's choices
• Memorable NPCs and moral decisions with real consequences
• An original magic item: the Burning Rose
• Narrative maps, DM guidance and stat blocks
• Bonus prologue, Fields of Auriel Are Ablaze, adding an extra hour of play

Easy to prep, easy to fit in

The adventure is fully self-contained and quick to prepare, so it works for new players and established groups alike, whether you run it as a standalone game night or as a side quest in your own campaign.

The first of Irydale's Archives

The Rite of the Rose opens Irydale's Archives, a series of short, standalone adventures set in the world of Irydale, each designed for one memorable session.

If your players fall for the Burning Rose, Treasures Untold has over 350 more story-driven magic items to discover.

Details

System: D&D 5e · Format: PDF, instant download · Length: 14 pages · Language: English

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