In the frigid heart of Icewind Dale, a distress call has been heard from a mining expedition sent to the outpost of Inflection Point. But this is no ordinary cry for help – it originates from the shattered remnants of a once-soaring castle that now lies broken and buried in the snow. Within its frozen depths, an elder mindflayer conducts grotesque experiments, melding aberration biology with creatures of the North, creating hybrid abominations that defy the natural order.
The heroes must navigate the labyrinthine castle, uncover the sinister secrets behind these unholy creations, and ultimately confront the horrors lurking in the shadows. With every step deeper in, the heroes must grapple with the mindflayers' insidious influence and rescue innocent captives, while attempting to escape the same fate.
This is a short adventure for 4-6 players at level 5. It is inspired by the movie 'Aliens', and thus focuses on action, exploration and mild horror.
- from the publisher's blurb