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The Heist of the Eye of Tharizdun

The Heist of the Eye of Tharizdun

Quest Title

The Eye of Tharizdun

Quest Description

The Eye of Tharizdun, a legendary artifact imbued with the power to peer into the abyss, has resurfaced in the heavily guarded vault of the Cormyrian Royal Treasury in Suzail. The party is tasked with planning and executing a heist to steal the Eye, while navigating the dangerous streets of Suzail and evading the relentless pursuit of the Cormyrian Royal Guard.

Quest Giver

The Eye of Tharizdun was once in the possession of the Zhentarim, a powerful and secretive organization. However, the Eye was recently stolen from the Zhentarim by a mysterious thief, who then sold it to the Cormyrian Royal Treasury for a handsome sum. The Zhentarim, now desperate to reclaim the Eye, have contracted the party to steal it back.

Quest Objectives

  1. Infiltrate the Cormyrian Royal Treasury in Suzail.
  2. Disable the vault's security measures.
  3. Steal the Eye of Tharizdun.
  4. Escape the city and evade the Cormyrian Royal Guard.

Quest Challenges

  1. The Cormyrian Royal Treasury is heavily guarded by elite soldiers and magical traps.
  2. The vault's security measures are complex and require careful planning to disable.
  3. The Eye of Tharizdun is kept in a locked, magical box that can only be opened by a specific key.
  4. The party must evade the relentless pursuit of the Cormyrian Royal Guard, who will be on high alert after the theft.

Quest Rewards

  1. A substantial sum of gold coins, as promised by the Zhentarim.
  2. The Eye of Tharizdun, a powerful artifact that can peer into the abyss and reveal hidden truths.
  3. The gratitude of the Zhentarim, who may offer future assistance or rewards.

Quest Goal

The party must successfully steal the Eye of Tharizdun from the Cormyrian Royal Treasury in Suzail and escape the city with the artifact.

Setting

Suzail, the capital city of Cormyr, is a bustling metropolis located on the Sword Coast. The city is divided into several districts, including the noble Quarter, the merchant district, and the slums. The Cormyrian Royal Treasury is located in the heart of the city, surrounded by the Royal Palace and the barracks of the Cormyrian Royal Guard.

Lore

The Eye of Tharizdun is a legendary artifact that was once in the possession of the ancient demon lord Tharizdun. The Eye is said to grant its wielder the power to peer into the abyss and reveal hidden truths. The Eye was lost for centuries, but has recently resurfaced in the possession of the Cormyrian Royal Treasury.

Clues

  1. The Eye of Tharizdun is kept in a locked, magical box that can only be opened by a specific key.
  2. The vault's security measures include magical traps that can detect intruders and alert the guards.
  3. The Cormyrian Royal Guard is on high alert after the theft, and will be relentlessly pursuing the party.

Red Herrings

  1. The party may encounter a group of thieves who claim to have information on the Eye of Tharizdun, but are actually trying to steal the artifact for themselves.
  2. The party may be led to believe that the Eye of Tharizdun is hidden in a secret location within the city, when in reality it is kept in the Cormyrian Royal Treasury.

NPC Interactions, stats and attributes

  1. The party may interact with various NPCs throughout the city, including guards, merchants, and nobles.
  2. The party may encounter a contact within the Zhentarim who can provide information on the Eye of Tharizdun and the Cormyrian Royal Treasury.
  3. The party may encounter a group of thieves who are trying to steal the Eye of Tharizdun for themselves.

Allies

  1. The Zhentarim, who have contracted the party to steal the Eye of Tharizdun.
  2. A contact within the Zhentarim who can provide information on the Eye of Tharizdun and the Cormyrian Royal Treasury.

Enemies

  1. The Cormyrian Royal Guard, who will be relentlessly pursuing the party after the theft.
  2. A group of thieves who are trying to steal the Eye of Tharizdun for themselves.

Betrayals

  1. The contact within the Zhentarim may betray the party, revealing their location to the Cormyrian Royal Guard.
  2. A member of the party may betray the others, attempting to steal the Eye of Tharizdun for themselves.

Moral Choices

  1. The party may choose to keep the Eye of Tharizdun for themselves, rather than returning it to the Zhentarim.
  2. The party may choose to use the Eye of Tharizdun for their own purposes, rather than returning it to the Zhentarim.

Side Quests

  1. The party may be hired to steal a valuable artifact from a rival noble family in Suzail.
  2. The party may be hired to infiltrate the Cormyrian Royal Guard and steal a secret document.

Environmental Hazards

  1. The vault's security measures include magical traps that can detect intruders and alert the guards.
  2. The party may encounter various environmental hazards throughout the city, including traps and hidden dangers.

Twist Endings

  1. The Eye of Tharizdun is revealed to be a fake, and the real artifact is hidden in a secret location within the city.
  2. The contact within the Zhentarim is revealed to be a double agent, working for the Cormyrian Royal Guard.

Time Limit

The party has one week to steal the Eye of Tharizdun from the Cormyrian Royal Treasury in Suzail and escape the city with the artifact.

Consequences

  1. If the party is caught by the Cormyrian Royal Guard, they will be executed for theft.
  2. If the party fails to steal the Eye of Tharizdun within the time limit, the Zhentarim may take drastic measures to retrieve the artifact.

Epilogue

If the party successfully steals the Eye of Tharizdun and escapes the city, they will be richly rewarded by the Zhentarim. However, the Eye of Tharizdun may bring darkness and chaos to the party, as the ancient demon lord Tharizdun seeks to reclaim his lost artifact.

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