THE GREEN BLIGHT - An Adventure for New Game Masters

Oct 5, 2026

THE GREEN BLIGHT is a 1st-level D&D-style adventure for 4–5 players designed to support new Game Masters. A mysterious green blight threatens Wildbirch, corrupting plants, tormenting animals, and spreading a disease that resists both healing and mundane medicine, leaving every victim dead after a painful illness. Players explore Wildbirch, follow investigation leads, confront the hidden enemy, and use read-aloud, guide callouts, and treasure highlights throughout.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryComic

FormatPDF

Pages15

Reading Time6 min

AccessFree to download

Adventure Setup

Adventure Hook

I. A Dying Town

II. Heroes Investigate

III. Finding the Enemy

IV. The Return

Appendix: NPCs

Appendix: Monster Stats

The Quickstart Guide to Game Mastering presents THE GREEN BLIGHT AN ADVENTURE FOR NEW GAME MASTERS Designed by LoreCraft Adventures 5E Compatible [www.howtogm.guide](www.howtogm.guide) The Quickstart Guide to Game Mastering presents THE GREEN BLIGHT AN ADVENTURE FOR NEW GAME MASTERS A mysterious plague threatens the northern town of Wildbirch. Players must explore the town, investigate, and combat the hidden enemy to solve the mystery. New Game Masters are supported every step of the way with helpful callouts. This adventure was designed as a complimentary resource for The Quickstart Guide to Game Mastering. It is a 1st level adventure for 4-5 players. Designer: David Craig Editing: Rae Desson Layout: Adam Waselnuk Full credits in back cover The Green Blight © 2021 LoreCraft Adventures + Sword & Source [lorecraftadventures.com | swordandsource.ca](lorecraftadventures.com | swordandsource.ca) Some content used under the Open Game License v1.0a Product Identity: all content herein, unless covered by the Open Game License, are designated product identity and copyright LoreCraft Adventures + Sword & Source. Any unauthorized use of this material is prohibited. “The Great Green One gave his own poisoned breath to turn into a draught. Rozag used his magic to form the brew, and Thelsig mixed it into the flasks. The others put it into the water…” | Guide Callouts like this one are placed throughout the adventure to assist first time Game Masters and reinforce the content presented in the Guide. | | --- | |
Read-Aloud Callouts like this one surround text that you can read out loud to your players during the game. | |
Treasure Callouts like this one highlight magic items and other treasure that your players might find during the game. | ADVENTURE SETUP.......................................4 The Green Blight ......................................................................4 Adventure Hook........................................................................4 I. A DYING TOWN ........................................4 Ambush at the Gate..................................................................5 The Town of Wildbirch........................................................6 1. The Druid's Grove.................................................................6 2. Townhall ..................................................................................6 3. The Wild Oak Tavern ........................................................7 4. Temple of Chauntea............................................................7 II. HEROES INVESTIGATE..............................7 III. FINDING THE ENEMY.............................8 A. Encampment..........................................................................8 B. Barracks....................................................................................8 C. Supplies .....................................................................................8 D. Alchemist.................................................................................8 E. Sorcerer's Quarters .............................................................9 F. Facing Death ...........................................................................9 G. Waterfall Pool.....................................................................10 IV. THE RETURN .........................................10 APPENDIX: NPCS ........................................ 11 Gladdis Hubolt...........................................................................11 Jondeth Gunvarr .....................................................................11 Mayor Halwin Bethnel .........................................................11 Stevron Falyse............................................................................11 Gil Bornem ..................................................................................11 Erden Smoff ....

FAQs

What is the main threat in The Green Blight?

A mysterious Green Blight corrupts the area around Wildbirch, poisoning plants, tormenting animals, and spreading a deadly disease that has no known cure.

How do players get involved in the adventure?

A ranger named Jondeth Gunvarr asks for help after a druid, Gladdis Hubolt, tracks the spread of the disease and sends him south to enlist adventurers.

What is the adventure’s intended player setup and level?

It is designed as a complimentary 1st-level adventure for 4–5 players, with guide callouts to support first-time Game Masters.

Oct 5, 2026

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