Lark of the Mantis

They were the favored of He Who Walks in Blood – their devotion and discipline were indisputable. For decades they had toiled, perfecting lethal techniques and learning to anticipate the actions of even the most cunning adversary. But their next mission has many unknown variables and a great potential to go awry; they must extract intel from the aristocracy, amongst whom idiosyncrasies are both pronounced and pervasive. Will the killers' machinations survive contact with Absalom's upper crust? Or will the assassins disgrace the Vernai and draw the ire of the Mantis God?

This module expands John Compton's one-shot Mark of the Mantis. The four added quests should prove fertile ground for roleplay forward tables, especially those who would find joy in lampooning the ruling class. Also detailed are 7 slightly ridiculous NPCs, 3 peculiar magic items, and 1 Fey beast capable of composting incautious adventurers.