A young black dragon named Noxious emerges from the murky depths of a nearby swamp, casting a shadow of fear over the peaceful village of Haven.
Deep within the swamp, rival tribes of kobolds and lizard folk vie for Noxious's favor, driven by their desire to share in the dragon's power and vast hoard of treasures. They set aside their differences and form a fragile alliance, working tirelessly to construct a towering shrine in the likeness of the dragon, hoping to appease her and curry her favor.
But Noxious's appetite for riches is insatiable, and even the towering shrine proves to be a mere trinket in her eyes.
The heroes face a daunting challenge - to navigate the treacherous web of alliances and political intrigue that surrounds Noxious and somehow find a way to broker peace.
The conflicts presented in this adventure can be resolved either by force of arms or through the skillful use of diplomacy. However, a final confrontation with Noxious looms on the horizon and may well be inevitable.
- from the publisher's blurb