Isle of Serpents

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Isle of Serpents is one of the adventures in the campaign: Vecna: Eve of Ruin.

	Travel to Oerth and slither along with a surplus of snakes!
Requirement(s)	Must have completed "Three Moons Vault"?
Objective(s)	Complete Area 900
Restriction(s)	No restrictions
Rewards(?)	×1800? Rod Part 6×1 Rod Part ×???	Formation

Variants

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Snakes on a Material Plane

	Travel to Oerth and slither along with a super surplus of soaring snakes!
Requirement(s)	Must have completed "Isle of Serpents"
Objective(s)	Complete Area 950
Restriction(s)	Due to the debilitating snake venom, you may only use Champions with a CON of 14 or higher. Whenever a Champion deals Melee damage to a flying snake enemy, or is damaged by a flying snake enemy, they are transformed into a flying snake for 5 seconds, stunning them for the duration. 1-2 flying snakes spawn with each wave and move 200% faster.
Rewards(?)	×1900 ×???	Formation	File:Formation VecnaEveofRuin Snakes on a Material Plane.png
Patron: Mirt	Complete Area 1050	×2.27e10 ×4.99e05
Patron: Vajra	Complete Area 1075	×3.60e10 ×6.11e05
Patron: Strahd	Complete Area 1100	×5.68e10 ×7.48e05
Patron: Zariel	Complete Area 1125	×8.99e10 ×9.16e05
Patron: Elminster	Complete Area 1250	×8.88e11 ×2.52e06

Waves

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Transcript

Isle of Serpents
Travel to Oerth and slither along with a surplus of snakes!
Area	Goal		Quests & Cinematics
Astarion:	This is Oerth? I don't know what I expected, but a tropical jungle island wasn't high on the list.
Reya:	Mordenkainen warned us about the political machinations of Greyhawk, and Tasha went on about a half-demon demigod, but they said nothing of this place.
Kas:	I thought we might land somewhere in the Bright Desert or the Vast Swamp, but this? I'm not sure we're even in the Flanaess. Hepmonaland, perhaps
Sgt. Knox:	You mentioned this is your world back at the sanctum, right?
Kas:	Not just mine.
Vecna:	...
1	Defeat 25 Enemies		Deal with any imminent dangers. I need a moment.
Vecna:	[Whispering] So I finally return to this world, yet divested of all my power...
Blooshi:	You alright there, Skull Guy? You're brooding more than usual.
Vecna:	It's none of your concern.
Astarion:	That attitude only invites more attention. You're not helping anyone by keeping things to yourself. It's a distraction. Now, out with it.
Vecna:	Fine. Oerth is... was... my home.
2	Defeat 25 Enemies		Keep those things at bay. I feel a monologue coming on.
Vecna:	This is where it all began. Well, not exactly here.
Vecna:	Long ago, I was merely a scared boy from the humble town of Fleeth in the Sheldomar Valley.
Astarion:	Oh, we're really doing this? I suppose it was bound to happen eventually.
Reya:	This is important, Astarion. He's finally opening up to us. It's a good sign. Besides, you literally asked for it. Don't whine.
3	Collect 25 Strips of Snake Skin		Nostalgia really works up an appetite. Fetch me some snake skins.
Blooshi:	So you were just, like, normal? You weren't always Skull Guy?
Vecna:	For a brief part of my existence, yes. My mother was executed for practicing witchcraft. I turned to the dark arts for revenge.
Reya:	Then pain is what drove you to become what you are now. I understand.
Kas:	[Scoffs] He doesn't deserve your sympathy. It may have started that way, but the tale spins ever darker.
4	Defeat 25 Enemies		These things just won't let up. I'm trying to have a moment here!
Vecna:	Kas speaks true.
Kas:	[Surprise and suspicion] ...What's your game, lich? We never agree on anything. Not anymore.
Vecna:	Am I not allowed a mote of sentimentality in my old age, on my less than glorious return to our home world?
Kas:	Fine. Tell them of our conquest then, of your dread kingdom's rise and fall.
Sgt. Knox:	Perhaps after we deal with the oversized serpent headed straight for us.
5	Defeat the Giant Snake		Show some dominance by taking out the largest one.
Vecna:	What is there to tell? They can assume the rest.
Kas:	And here you are, a shadow of your former self.
Vecna:	Indeed. I wonder if the people of Oerth still whisper my name. The land remembers. I can feel the echoes of my empire.
Laysa:	[Screaming] Help! Oh gods, save us!
Astarion:	Well, isn't that interesting? A helpless innocent of this world calls for divine salvation, and here you are, right on cue.
Vecna:	I'm hardly the answer to anyone's prayers.
Reya:	Let's go. Whoever they are, it's our duty to help them, and it's your chance to do good, Vecna.
6	Defeat 25 Enemies		Those screams are coming from the riverbank. Let's move.
Laysa:	[Shouting] Oh Pelor, shine your blessed light upon me in my hour of need!
Vecna:	Ugh, Pelor. See? They want the friendly neighborhood sun god to save them. Typical.
Laysa:	[Shouting] And I'll spit in your golden eye if you don't!
Vecna:	Oh. Hm...
7	Defeat 25 Enemies		What are these strange creatures? It doesn't matter. Drive them away!
8	Defeat 1 Snake Pit		Cover that pit and perhaps we'll stem the serpents' tide!
9	Defeat 25 Enemies		Don't let those vines grab you. Cut them down!
Sgt. Knox:	Assassin vines? And those crawling things from earlier with vines on their backs...
Blooshi:	It's like everything on this island is either a snake or kind of vaguely snake-ish.
Kas:	Don't be ridiculous.
Laysa:	[Shouting] Fharlanghn, don't let my journey end here! Procan, call off your servant and spare me!
Astarion:	Taking a general approach to beseeching divine aid, I see.
Sgt. Knox:	Which one's for telling nature to take a hike? We've got more nasty plants ahead.
10	Defeat the Overgrown Assassin Vine		Prune that massive thing and keep moving!
Laysa:	[Shouting] Beory! Olidammara! Xerbo!
Vecna:	All names I've not heard in a very long time.
Kas:	Hoping for your own?
Vecna:	You see right through me, Kas, as usual.
11	Defeat 25 Enemies		More accursed vines. Slice them up!
12	Defeat 25 Enemies		Just a bit farther! Untangle these vines!
13	Collect 25 Snake Eggs		These snakes are slowing us down. Grab their eggs to scare them off!
Laysa:	[Shouting] Oh, screw it. Wee Jas! Zilchus! Istus! Anyone! PLEASE!
Astarion:	The poor girl sounds desperate. I'm guessing those are not common options for polite worship.
Reya:	Then there's no time to waste! Charge!
14	Defeat 25 Enemies		We're almost at the riverbank! Push through!
Vecna:	[Whispering] Okay, I can do this. It's just divine intervention. Deep breaths. Serious voice. Time to make an impression.
Vecna:	Cease your mewling, mortal! I have heard your plea. I bring your deliverance. Bear witness!
Laysa:	Nerull!? Lord of the end, grant me just one day more! I beg you!
Kas:	[Laughing] Oh, that is rich. You should see your face right now.
Vecna:	...Whatever. Just go do your heroic savior thing.
15	Defeat the Kraken		Kill that kraken, I guess. I'll be over here, sulking.
Laysa:	I can't believe it. You saved me. I am Laysa Matulin. Who are you people?
Reya:	Well met, Laysa. We are the Champions, adventurers of some renown. We go where we are needed.
Laysa:	I see. And him?
Vecna:	[Sighs] No one important. Forgive my earlier theatrics. Call me...
Blooshi:	Skull Guy!
Vecna:	Yes, fine. Call me Skull Guy.
Laysa:	Come on, keep up! I'm the head of a ragtag gang of archaeologists. The least I can do is share our camp.
Sgt. Knox:	Er, about that. Where are we, exactly?
Astarion:	What he means to say is that we're a little... lost? We didn't arrive here through conventional means, and the locals have not been welcoming.
Laysa:	What do you mean? Surely you didn't come to the Isle of Serpents on a lark?
16	Defeat 25 Enemies		What did she say? I can't hear over all this hissing.
Reya:	The Isle...
Kas:	Of Serpents...
Blooshi:	Ha! Called it!
Blooshi:	What's your story, anyway? You don't look like a scholar.
Laysa:	A little rude, but I'm alive because of you so I'll let it pass.
Blooshi:	Soooo?
Laysa:	Used to be a pirate. Gave it up. Decided to get in touch with my family history. Found a dozen like-minded fools and came here to dig up the past. Simple as that.
17	Defeat 25 Enemies		I spy with my magic eye something without legs. That's right. It's more snakes.
Blooshi:	That's cool. I'm a necromancer warlock from the Feywild empowered by the Kittenlord. Sometimes I'm a ghost.
Laysa:	Nice.
Laysa:	Look sharp. This is fire snake territory. Their scales make a good poultice, if we can gather any.
18	Collect 25 Snake Scales		Scavenge some scales for our new ally.
Laysa:	That's great, thanks. We'll need all we can get for exploring the tomb.
Kas:	A tomb? Tell us more.
Laysa:	The Tomb of Wayward Souls. It's the only structure of note left on this island. My ancestors here were wiped out long ago. That monster, Acererak-
Vecna:	ACERERAK!? That lich left a tomb here!?
Laysa:	You know of him? Good. Then you know how dangerous this place truly is.
Reya:	...Yes. The Champions have dealt with his handiwork before.
19	Defeat 25 Enemies		More fire snakes. Put out their flames while I try to calm down.
Laysa:	Then you would know that the lich leaves treasures in each tomb to entice living adventurers. That's why we're here.
Reya:	You seek to reclaim the lost heirlooms of your people.
Laysa:	Just so. And yourselves?
Kas:	We seek a powerful artifact, likely within the same tomb.
Laysa:	It seems our interests align. Let's work together. Help guard us from the tomb's threats. In return, we'll share our knowledge and help you find this artifact. What is it, anyway?
Reya:	A piece of the Rod of Seven Parts. It looks like... Hold on... Who has the bag?
Blooshi:	I assumed you had it this whole time.
Colorful Thief:	Looking for this? [Whistles] Wow, five pieces? That was easy. Guess it's my lucky day, as usual. And the sixth is in the tomb? Good to know. Bye! [Runs away]
Sgt. Knox:	Stop that thief!
20	Defeat the Fire Snake Leader		Did we just get robbed!? Deal with this giant fire snake. We have a tiefling to chase!
Reya:	Thief! Get back here!
Colorful Thief:	Hm? Nah. This is mine now. Finders, keepers. You should have kept a better eye on them. Better luck next time, sweetheart.
Reya:	You did NOT just call me that!
21	Defeat 25 Enemies		The last of the fire snakes is trying to cut us off! Smother them!
Astarion:	You know what? I'm not even mad. I'm impressed.
Reya:	Astarion, really!? After all the work we did!?
Astarion:	Yes, really. Think about it, Reya. Whoever this is, she managed to steal an entire sack of priceless magical artifacts out from under our collective noses, in broad daylight. She's good.
Sgt. Knox:	Less chatting, more chasing!
22	Defeat 25 Enemies		Dangerous noodle-armed horrors! Watch out!
Sgt. Knox:	Ah, blast it all. Which way did she go?
Laysa:	Hard to say. I can track her, but she's fast and light on her feet.
Kas:	We don't have the luxury of waiting around.
Laysa:	Seems you don't have much choice. Want to pass the time? Get some venom samples for me. We need it to make antidotes back at camp.
23	Collect 25 Vials of Snake Venom		Fine. We may as well be useful. Fill these vials with snake venom.
Laysa:	Got it. This way!
24	Defeat 25 Enemies		More chokers! Don't let them near your throat!
Reya:	There you are!
Colorful Thief:	Ugh, you're persistent. Gross.
Kas:	Surrender, and I promise you a swift death.
Colorful Thief:	Do you even hear yourself? You know how bad that sounds, right? Anyway, here's a giant snake for you to play with. Bye again! [Runs away]
25	Defeat the Jaculi		This tiefling is toying with us. Drive away this oversized serpent!
Kas:	Get back here so I can kill you!
Laysa:	Is it just me or does that one have anger issues?
Vecna:	He's been through a lot. It's mostly my fault. We have a lot of history.
Laysa:	Ugh, tell me about it. I could write books about the stuff I went through with my exes.
26	Defeat 25 Enemies		Chokers again! How does this thief keep avoiding them?
27	Defeat 25 Enemies		Flying snakes are emerging from the canopy! Watch your heads!
Laysa:	She's covered her trail. I'll need to find it again.
Astarion:	You need flying snake parts for something, don't you?
Laysa:	…The wings are useful for stitching tears in our tents. How did you know?
Astarion:	Don't worry about it, darling. Let's just say I'm developing a professional instinct and leave it at that.
28	Collect 25 Flying Snake Wings		I guess we're collecting snake wings now. Get to work!
Laysa:	We go this way. Follow me!
29	Defeat 25 Enemies		The ground and sky are covered in snakes! How did anyone ever live here!?
Astarion:	There she is. Making threats hasn't worked. Let me do the talking, yes?
Astarion:	Hello. I think we had a rough start. Let's begin again, shall we? My name is Astarion, and you are?
Colorful Thief:	Not interested.
Astarion:	[Sensible chuckle] Now, hold on, darling. I'm like you. A smooth criminal, yes?
Colorful Thief:	[Mocking tone] Darling, no one's like me. Have some more snakes. Bye again! Again. [Runs away]
30	Defeat the Flying Snake Swarm		The flying snakes are swarming! Stand firm!
Laysa:	Does that charm usually work?
Astarion:	Yes! Yes, it does! Gods, this is frustrating.
Laysa:	Why did she lead us to the beach? Tracking is easier in the sand.
Sgt. Knox:	Her folly is our tactical advantage, eh?
Astarion:	She doesn't strike me as the type to make mistakes.
Reya:	Stay on your guard, everyone. We don't know what to expect.
31	Defeat 25 Enemies		Seems quiet so far. More snakes, yes, but also crabs? That's different.
32	Defeat 25 Enemies		I half expect these crabs to burst into snakes. Keep them away from me, just in case.
Laysa:	It seems she stopped here to dance on the sand. She's taunting us. Her tracks are everywhere. I'll need a moment. Could you gather—
Astarion:	Fangs? Of course. I imagine they could be used for sewing, yes? Let's say, oh, twenty-five or so?
Laysa:	…Yeah. Are you a mind reader?
Astarion:	Sometimes. It's complicated.
33	Collect 25 Snake Fangs		Defang these endless things!
Laysa:	Her most recent tracks head this way, toward the pier. Come on!
34	Defeat 25 Enemies		Stop these seagulls now before they poke my head!
Colorful Thief:	Congrats, you got me. I'm done. The bag's over there under the dock. Bye now! For real this time, okay? Later, losers. [Runs away]
Kas:	It can't be that easy.
Reya:	Maybe it is, Kas. Let's just make sure—
Blooshi:	Uh, why is the bag moving? Oh, that's a LOT of bones.
Colorful Thief:	[Shouting] Surprise! I swapped your stuff for a huge skeleton I found laying around! Have fun!
Sgt. Knox:	How did she even have time to do that!?
35	Defeat the Bone Naga		Finally, something I can respect. Too bad it's in our way. Break its bones!
Reya:	Faster! We have to catch that thief! The fate of the multiverse is at stake!
Laysa:	The fate of the... Just who are you people, really?
Vecna:	This world's only hope, ironically. And all others.
36	Defeat 25 Enemies		Keep up the pace. What's that coming out of the brush?
Sgt. Knox:	What are yuan-ti doing here?
Astarion:	You're surprised to find snake people on the snake island? Really?
37	Defeat 25 Enemies		It's an ambush! Push through!
Sgt. Knox:	These yuan-ti were expecting us. They were ready for a fight.
Kas:	Soldiers of our thief, perhaps.
Laysa:	No. This is a hunting party. They're after me and mine. You're doing me a favor, getting rid of them.
Sgt. Knox:	You're being hunted by yuan-ti?
Laysa:	It's like I said. Former pirate. I made a few enemies. They want revenge. Help me grab a few of their talismans to string up around camp as a warning.
38	Collect 25 Snake Symbols		I'm curious as to who or what these yuan-ti serve. Collect their holy symbols.
Vecna:	According to their symbols, these yuan-ti follow... [Sighs] the Serpent.
Laysa:	That's right. Fanatics of Mok'slyk, the soul-eating manifestation of magic itself. Some say it once took a student, a dark mage who nearly conquered the world.
Kas:	[Smiling] You don't say.
39	Defeat 25 Enemies		More of these wretched things. Deal with them.
Colorful Thief:	Okay, I'm so serious right now. Stop following me. You all are being so creepy, I swear.
Blooshi:	You took our stuff!
Colorful Thief:	Did I, sweetie? Really feels like you're trying to chase me down and take MY stuff. .
Blooshi:	That's... not true. I think. Is it? I'm confused.
Colorful Thief:	You're precious. Anyway, meet my new friends! No idea what their deal is, but gold is a multiversal language, and I've got plenty of that to go around. They're gonna kill you all now. Bye forever! [Runs away]
40	Defeat the Yuan-ti Abomination		That abomination must be this hunting party's leader! Take it out!
Sgt. Knox:	This isn't working. We've chased her across the whole island.
Kas:	She's intelligent, quick, and resourceful. Most annoying of all, she has luck on her side. This is just a game to her.
Vecna:	Yes, it is...
41	Defeat 25 Enemies		Keep up the chase for now. I'll think of something.
42	Defeat 25 Enemies		Finish off these yuan-ti stragglers. They'll only distract us.
Vecna:	I have an idea. It involves old magic. I'll need ritual components. Laysa, keep tracking. Leave a trail. We'll catch up.
Laysa:	Will do. See you soon.
Blooshi:	What do you need, Skull Guy?
Vecna:	My specialty.
43	Collect 25 Snake Eyes		Slay these serpents, and bring me their eyes.
Kas:	I see. It's a bold move, lich. We'll see how it plays out.
44	Defeat 25 Enemies		Pick up the pace. We need to catch up to our tracker.
Laysa:	[Shouting] Really!? Twice in one day!? A little help, please!
Astarion:	Oh dear, our tour guide is imperiled again.
Reya:	Whatever it is, we can handle it.
Sgt. Knox:	A hydra! It's got Laysa pinned down!
Laysa:	Get this thing off of me! This is NOT how I die!
45	Defeat the Hydra		Bring down that monster before it eats Laysa! We still need her!
Laysa:	[Gasps] Thank you! Again. Why is this island SO dangerous!? ...Let's move.
Laysa:	Over here! She's headed toward the ruins of the old village!
46	Defeat 25 Enemies		Don't let these snakes trip us up!
47	Defeat 25 Enemies		We've almost caught her! Just a little more!
Colorful Thief:	Why won't you give up!? Ugh, you're worse than my fan club. Oh, maybe they can be useful for once. Hey, Windies! [Snaps fingers]
Laysa:	Watch out! She's summoning fiends!
Astarion:	They look more like they were just waiting nearby.
48	Defeat 1 Snake Pit		Ignore the imps! Cover that snake pit before any more slither out!
Sgt. Knox:	Enough is enough! I've had it with the many frenzied snakes on this magical faraway plane!
49	Defeat 25 Enemies		The village ruins lie just ahead! This ends here!
Colorful Thief:	Adorable. You made it this far. Good for you! But, look, you can't win. Fortune favors me.
Vecna:	Not for long, little thief.
Vecna:	[Throws handful of eyeballs]
Colorful Thief:	What the hells!? What did you just do!? Are these snake eyes!?
Vecna:	By my power as Vecna, Lord of Secrets, the Whispered One, I bind your luck.
Colorful Thief:	Vecna!? You!?
Vecna:	Try to run, if you dare. See how long you survive with my curse upon you. Surrender what you stole, and receive my mercy.
Colorful Thief:	...I'd sooner die than fail my Queen.
Vecna:	As you wish.
Windfall:	My name is Windfall. Remember it.
50	Defeat the Windfall		Take back the rod pieces. Destroy this interloper.
Blooshi:	Is she dead?
Vecna:	No. Your blows somehow missed every vital organ.
Sgt. Knox:	I thought you sealed her luck.
Vecna:	That was a bluff. I'm powerless, remember? A simple lie. That's the oldest magic there is.
Astarion:	Well played. What now?
Reya:	Tie her up. Let's take her back to Laysa's camp. I have questions for this one. I'll see to her wounds.
Laysa:	I'm sorry. He's Vecna? THE Vecna!?
Kas:	A long story for a long walk...
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