Price of an Heir

A 5e Adventure of Social Stealth, Cunning, and Daring Rescue

Price of an Heir is a 5e adventure for 1-2 characters of average level 3. This adventure emphasizes stealth and deception although there are several paths to victory.

The great families of the city of Pavia, the Amantea and Robustelli, have long been in conflict. Taking advantage of Amantea’s forces being deployed outside of the city, the Robustelli launch a surprise attack on Amantea’s mansion. Unable to take the mansion, the Robustelli besiege the site. Trapped inside the mansion is the young heir of the Amantea.

The PCs may decide to aid either side. With control over the heir, the PCs have immense leverage with either family. However, entry and escape from the mansion requires passing through two small armies…

Set in Pavia, a city inspired by Renaissance Italy, but the setting can be adapted to any city which features powerful and warring families.

Features

• Adventure scenario, including pre- and post-heist actions
• Background details on Pavia and the two families
• Eleven stat blocks covering all likely combat encounters
• Special art by Andrea Montano
• Maps for each of the four floors of the mansion, plus basement and exterior
• 25 page PDF plus two player handouts