Fire in the Heart of Madness was the fourth adventure released for the Cabal of Shadows Faction Adventure to be run as part of the Xen'drik Expeditions campaign.
Synopsis[]
The Cabal of Shadows has become suspicious of the day-to-day dealings of Suroth Morellu. From his actions, it seems likely that he is associated with one of the factions attempting to control the Caldyn Fragments, and so a group of operatives are tasked to investigate him.
Adventure Start: A messenger summons the PCs to the Hand of Stalwart Reverie, to receive instructions.
Part One: The PCs are brought together and asked to look into the life of Soruth Morellu and determine if he is a threat to the Cabal, and if he is a minion of another faction. The PCs are given broad discretion to uncover information and improve the standing of the Cabal, but are told of a nearing public appearance where they might meet with Suroth. At the same time, Suroth has become the focus of an investigation organized by the Covenant of Light.
Part Two: The PCs have the opportunity to learn more about Suroth by doing some legwork around Stormreach or looking into his past, home and business. Their attention may or may not be drawn to the Covenant of Light team.
Part Three: Suroth Morellu attends a masque, which the PCs may have arranged to attend. If so, they may meet each other and the PCs can attempt to learn more about the man, possibly following him back to his home and learning the details of his home's security.
Part Four: The PCs will eventually investigate Suroth's home, possibly while he is in residence. While there, they should be able to recover several valuable pieces of the prophecy, possibly even the eye of flame. The party's investigation will be interrupted by the operatives of the Covenant of Light who seek to slay the undead Suroth and claim his piece of the prophecy.
Ending the Adventure: The party returns to the Cabal's lair with the spoils of their adventure.