From publisher blurb:
A Gothic Steampunk Mystery Adaptation from The Return of Sherlock Holmes, for 5e
Genre: Steampunk Mystery
Characters: 2 to 5 players
Level: 8th-level characters
Playtime: 3 to 5 hours
Includes: Fully illustrated PDF, Maps, Original Monsters, NPCs and Items
In the heart of Ironwic, a strange vandal is shattering plaster busts of Napoleon, hiding a dark secret within their fragments. Players must follow the trail of destruction, uncovering a deeper conspiracy involving the Goblin Mafia and a powerful artifact, the Black Pearl of the Borgias. With the help of Chief Inspector Lestrade, they will navigate a city teeming with steampunk wonders and horrors, facing dangerous foes and unearthing hidden truths.
This thrilling adaptation of “The Adventure of the Six Napoleons,” brings to life a world where magic and machinery intertwine, and danger lurks around every corner. Perfect for game masters and players seeking a compelling change of pace from the typical dungeon crawl.
Adventure Overview
The adventure begins with a peculiar case brought to the players by Lestrade: a series of break-ins where nothing is stolen but plaster busts of Napoleon are smashed to pieces. The mystery leads your players through the bustling streets and shadowy alleys of Ironwic, to the sculptor's yard where the busts were made, and across the countryside in search of the remaining busts.