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=Introduction=
The destruction of the peaceful town of [[Ravenshire]] began when a long, stifling green cloud of undeath settled down upon the town.  The sky turned a sickly lime color as ghostly pale green snowflakes dropped from the sky upon every living thing and dwelling, dispersing into a gas as each came into contact with physical matter.  As time passed, the people of [[Ravenshire]] felt a terrible sickness, and those slain by the disease were transformed into [[SRD:Ghoul|ghouls]], which set upon their kinsmen and slew the rest of the living.

The players have already investigated the tainted ghost town of [[Ravenshire]] and have discovered that the green cloud of tainted miasma originates from afar, blown by the wind from the Duskwall Plateau.

=The ancient road from [[Ravenshire]]=
{{Quest DM Synopsis
|content=The players will head from the town of [[Ravenshire]] to the steep mountains north of the [[forgottenrealms:Silverymoon Pass|Silverymoon Pass]]. The players will meet a pack of [[SRD:Worg|Worgs]].
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[[File:Ancient_road_to_duskwall.jpg|thumb|The ancient road from Ravenshire to Duskwall Plateau]]

The road to Duskwall Plateau passes through an extension of the Moonwood Forest, which is likewise corrupted by the cloud of taint, cloaking the forest in a fell mist with a pale green glow.  Though the tainted wind blows strong above, upon the ground there is not even a breeze; the air seems stagnant and dead.  At some point during their journey, the players will encounter a group of [[SRD:Worg|worgs]], driven to madness by hunger as little living prey remains after the corruption.  A successful [[SRD:Diplomacy Skill|Diplomacy Skill]] check may yet convince the worgs to leave them be, while a check which exceeds by 10 or more may convince them to aid the players in assaulting the source of the taint and restoring natural order.

=The Duskwall Plateau=
High upon the ancient road lies the Duskwall Plateau: an ancient complex used by many villains on their time of raising. The complex has lost its original name and purpose as the ages passed - its dark history faded with the span of the years and flowing of time. One fact of Duskwall Plateau is apparent: it is a nexus for evil matter and dark deeds.<br>
The complex contains four stone-paved plateaus: a central one larger than the rest, and three smaller ones located due west, south, and east from the central plateau. These smaller plateaus are taller than the central platform; winding stone stairs lead to the tops of each of them. Ancient ruins are apparent on the central plateau - large foundation-stones arranged in a mostly-broken circular construction.<br>
Catacombs lie on the western slope of the mountain, beneath the complex - a stone path and steps lead off from the central plateau down to a sharply-curving, winding path leading down the slope of the mountain to the catacomb entrance.
==Elements of Duskwall==
[[File:Duskwall.jpg|thumb]]
# [[The Duskwall Plateau (3.5e Quest)/The Tainted Cauldron|The Tainted Cauldron]]
# [[The Duskwall Plateau (3.5e Quest)/The Ziggurat of Flesh|The Ziggurat of Flesh]]
# [[The Duskwall Plateau (3.5e Quest)/The Skull Abbey|The Skull Abbey]]
# [[The Duskwall Plateau (3.5e Quest)/The Old Soul|The Old Soul]]
# [[The Duskwall Plateau (3.5e Quest)/The Howling Roots|The Howling Roots]]
# [[The Duskwall Plateau (3.5e Quest)/The Catacombs|The Catacombs]]
===The Necro mage Gnolls===
Through the entire quest in Duskwall. The DM should use the Necro Mage Gnolls as the Wandering monster. The Necro Mage Gnolls are the servants of Go-go'roth. They are very hostile to anyone who attempts to come close to the plateau and will attack immediately.
# [[The Duskwall Plateau (3.5e Quest)/Acolyte Necro-mage Gnoll|Acolyte Necro-mage Gnoll]]
# [[The Duskwall Plateau (3.5e Quest)/Adept Necro-mage Gnoll|Adept Necro-mage Gnoll]]

:*Dm's Notice: One of The Necro Mage Gnolls must have a Broken Gargoyles Finger. This broken Stone finger must be found before the players get to [[The Duskwall Plateau (3.5e Quest)/The Ziggurat of Flesh|The Ziggurat of Flesh]]. This Broken Finger Reveals an Opening in One of The [[The Duskwall Plateau (3.5e Quest)/The Ziggurat of Flesh#The missing finger|Gargoyles Mouth]] located at [[The Duskwall Plateau (3.5e Quest)/The Ziggurat of Flesh|The Ziggurat of Flesh]].

===Go-go'roth The skull lord And His Serpentirs===
Go-go'roth is a Skull Lord<ref>{{Cite_Pub|Monster Manual V}} Pp. 154-156.</ref>. He took over the Duskwall in the name of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doresain Doresain King of Ghouls]<ref>{{Cite_Pub|Libris Mortis}} Pp. 16-17.</ref>, his mission was to protect [[The Duskwall Plateau (3.5e Quest)/The Tainted Cauldron|The Tainted Cauldron]]. <br>
Go-go'roth is protected by three negative shields which are being renewed at the negative plane portals located at the [[The Duskwall Plateau (3.5e Quest)/The Ziggurat of Flesh|The Ziggurat of Flesh]], [[The Duskwall Plateau (3.5e Quest)/The Skull Abbey|The Skull Abbey]] and at [[The Duskwall Plateau (3.5e Quest)/The Howling Roots|The Howling Roots]]. Go-go'roth travels between these 3 locations to renew the 3 shields upon him, each time he passes near [[The Duskwall Plateau (3.5e Quest)/The Tainted Cauldron|The Tainted Cauldron]], he transfers some of the shield to the Cauldron to renew its protection and enabling it to spread the fell cloud of undeath.

Go-go'roth is also accompanied by 3 Serpentirs<ref>{{Cite_Pub|Monster Manual V}} Pp. 158-159</ref>. The Serpentirs will automatically attack any opponent coming close to Go-go'roth.

===Quest Objective===
# Destroy all of the negative portals located at these locations to remove the Skull lord Shield
##[[The Duskwall Plateau (3.5e Quest)/The Ziggurat of Flesh|The Ziggurat of Flesh]]
##[[The Duskwall Plateau (3.5e Quest)/The Skull Abbey|The Skull Abbey]]
##[[The Duskwall Plateau (3.5e Quest)/The Howling Roots|The Howling Roots]]
#Destroy Go-go'roth and remove his protection over [[The Duskwall Plateau (3.5e Quest)/The Tainted Cauldron|The Tainted Cauldron]]
#Destroy [[The Duskwall Plateau (3.5e Quest)/The Tainted Cauldron|The Tainted Cauldron]]

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