Overview
This guide provides detailed information for running the first ten scenarios of the Gloomhaven campaign. It includes detailed scenario breakdowns, character strategies, and important rules clarifications. This is a crucial starting point for your Gloomhaven adventure.
These scenarios introduce you to the world of Gloomhaven and the challenges your party will face. Pay close attention to the narrative and the strategic implications of each decision.
Scenario 1: The Sunken Arcane
This introductory scenario serves as a tutorial and a taste of the game’s mechanics. It focuses on the basics of movement, combat, and card management.
Key Objectives: Secure the lost relics and defeat the pirates. Remember to utilize your character’s unique abilities.
Scenario 2: The Whispering City
Continue your investigation into the strange happenings in the city. This scenario expands on the investigation mechanics and introduces new NPC contacts.
Key Objectives: Uncover the source of the whispers. Be wary of informants - not all information is truthful.
Scenario 3: The Hidden Mine
Delve into the depths of a forgotten mine, battling monstrous creatures and uncovering ancient secrets.
Key Objectives: Retrieve the stolen gems and confront the goblin chieftain.
Scenario 4: The King's Ransom
A wealthy merchant has been robbed, and the party is hired to track down the thieves.
Key Objectives: Track down the thieves, recover the stolen valuables, and confront the master thief.
Scenario 5: The Forgotten Tomb
Explore a dangerous tomb filled with traps, puzzles, and undead guardians.
Key Objectives: Locate the lost amulet. Be prepared for difficult combat and cunning traps.
Scenario 6: The Cursed Ritual
A dark ritual has been interrupted, and the party must contain the resulting chaos.
Key Objectives: Stop the ritual, defeat the corrupted priest, and cleanse the area.
Scenario 7: The Beast of the Black Mire
A monstrous creature has terrorized a local village, and the party is tasked with ending its reign of terror.
Key Objectives: Eliminate the monster and protect the villagers.
Scenario 8: The Ghost Ship
Investigate a haunted galleon drifting in the open sea.
Key Objectives: Discover the source of the haunting and vanquish the spectral crew.
Scenario 9: The Bandit's Lair
Dispatch a band of bandits who have been harassing local travelers.
Key Objectives: Eliminate the bandit leader and his followers.
Scenario 10: The Dragon's Tooth
Retrieve a valuable artifact from a dragon's lair.
Key Objectives: Obtain the Dragon's Tooth and escape the lair.