Shadows Over Africa’s Heart

A Dungeons & Dragons 5e Adventure Rooted in the Wild Beauty—and Darkness—of East Africa

A Dungeons & Dragons 5e Adventure Rooted in the Wild Beauty—and Darkness—of East Africa

A Dungeons & Dragons 5e Adventure Rooted in the Wild Beauty—and Darkness—of East Africa

When the River Weeps

When the River Weeps

When the River Weeps

The Mara River once flowed pure, a lifeline to the golden savannas and lush forests of East Africa.

Under the protective gaze of ancient druidic circles, the land flourished.

But betrayal, loss, and a shattered heart have turned its waters to poison—and its guardians into monsters.

Now, the land cries out. Mutated beasts roam the dying plains. Whispering winds carry visions of a sorrowful witch, her voice tangled with rage and grief.

You and your companions are the last hope—called to cleanse the blight, uncover the river’s forgotten history, and confront the corrupted heart that beats beneath the waters.

But beware: not all wounds heal cleanly.

The Mara River once flowed pure, a lifeline to the golden savannas and lush forests of East Africa.

Under the protective gaze of ancient druidic circles, the land flourished.

But betrayal, loss, and a shattered heart have turned its waters to poison—and its guardians into monsters.

Now, the land cries out. Mutated beasts roam the dying plains. Whispering winds carry visions of a sorrowful witch, her voice tangled with rage and grief.

You and your companions are the last hope—called to cleanse the blight, uncover the river’s forgotten history, and confront the corrupted heart that beats beneath the waters.

But beware: not all wounds heal cleanly.

The Mara River once flowed pure, a lifeline to the golden savannas and lush forests of East Africa.

Under the protective gaze of ancient druidic circles, the land flourished.

But betrayal, loss, and a shattered heart have turned its waters to poison—and its guardians into monsters.

Now, the land cries out. Mutated beasts roam the dying plains. Whispering winds carry visions of a sorrowful witch, her voice tangled with rage and grief.

You and your companions are the last hope—called to cleanse the blight, uncover the river’s forgotten history, and confront the corrupted heart that beats beneath the waters.

But beware: not all wounds heal cleanly.

ADVENTURE

The Trials That Await

In the heart of the blight, neither blade nor spell can shield you from what lingers. The Mara remembers every step, every choice, and demands not just strength—but a piece of your soul.

A Call for 4–6 Warriors of Fate (Levels 3–7)

Only those tempered by battle and burden can stand against the corruption of a dying world.

Hunt the Broken Beasts

Face the monstrous children of a poisoned river—creatures born from sorrow, rage, and the death of the old ways.

Unearth a Tale of Betrayal and Blood

Trace the crumbling echoes of Lyssara’s fall—a protector betrayed, a guardian turned destroyer.

Choose Between Mercy and Ruin

In the depths of the blight, decide if forgiveness can mend what hatred has torn—or if only death can cleanse the stain.

Rituals of Power, Trials of Spirit

Survive brutal rites, decipher cursed relics, and risk your soul to reverse the rot clawing at the heart of the land.

A World That Remembers Every Wound

The Mara is alive—and it watches. Every triumph, every failure, leaves a scar on the living tapestry of the wild.

What Lurks Beyond the Veil

What Lurks Beyond the Veil

What Lurks Beyond the Veil

🌿 Arrival at the Mara — A monstrous crocodile emerges from the sickened river. A dying villager’s cryptic plea pulls you deeper. Nature itself seems at war with you—and something stirs beneath the soil.

🌿 Forgotten History — Centuries ago, settlers razed the sacred baobab forests. Lyssara’s heart broke—and her grief birthed a curse. Now, the land twists and dies under her sorrowful wrath.

🌿 Spirits of the Wild — Ethereal Wisps, once symbols of harmony, now drift twisted and green, drawing you toward corruption—or warning you away.

🌿 Stampedes and Blight — Face a stampede of corrupted zebras, brave toxic sludges, and stand fast as the land itself turns against you.

🌿 The Heart of the Curse — A weeping giant baobab... A ritual whispered from a dying survivor... A choice between life, decay, and redemption.

🌿 Arrival at the Mara — A monstrous crocodile emerges from the sickened river. A dying villager’s cryptic plea pulls you deeper. Nature itself seems at war with you—and something stirs beneath the soil.

🌿 Forgotten History — Centuries ago, settlers razed the sacred baobab forests. Lyssara’s heart broke—and her grief birthed a curse. Now, the land twists and dies under her sorrowful wrath.

🌿 Spirits of the Wild — Ethereal Wisps, once symbols of harmony, now drift twisted and green, drawing you toward corruption—or warning you away.

🌿 Stampedes and Blight — Face a stampede of corrupted zebras, brave toxic sludges, and stand fast as the land itself turns against you.

🌿 The Heart of the Curse — A weeping giant baobab... A ritual whispered from a dying survivor... A choice between life, decay, and redemption.

🌿 Arrival at the Mara — A monstrous crocodile emerges from the sickened river. A dying villager’s cryptic plea pulls you deeper. Nature itself seems at war with you—and something stirs beneath the soil.

🌿 Forgotten History — Centuries ago, settlers razed the sacred baobab forests. Lyssara’s heart broke—and her grief birthed a curse. Now, the land twists and dies under her sorrowful wrath.

🌿 Spirits of the Wild — Ethereal Wisps, once symbols of harmony, now drift twisted and green, drawing you toward corruption—or warning you away.

🌿 Stampedes and Blight — Face a stampede of corrupted zebras, brave toxic sludges, and stand fast as the land itself turns against you.

🌿 The Heart of the Curse — A weeping giant baobab... A ritual whispered from a dying survivor... A choice between life, decay, and redemption.

Meet The Heroes and Main Villain

(3-page customizable character sheets included)

A Battle Beneath the River Itself

A Battle Beneath the River Itself

A Battle Beneath the River Itself

The path leads below the waters of the Mara, into a submerged cathedral of rot and memory.

There waits the Guardian Crocodile, a colossal beast of sorrowful rage.

Beyond him...

Lyssara herself.

Her voice is a dirge, her eyes glowing with unnatural green fire.

You must choose:

  • Persuade her to relinquish her sorrow and save the river

  • Or strike her down, severing the corruption at its root—but forever silencing the river’s lost daughter.

The path leads below the waters of the Mara, into a submerged cathedral of rot and memory.

There waits the Guardian Crocodile, a colossal beast of sorrowful rage.

Beyond him...

Lyssara herself.

Her voice is a dirge, her eyes glowing with unnatural green fire.

You must choose:

  • Persuade her to relinquish her sorrow and save the river

  • Or strike her down, severing the corruption at its root—but forever silencing the river’s lost daughter.

Will You Heal the Heart of Africa—

Or Will You Watch It Die?

Blight of the Mara: Shadows Over Africa’s Heart offers more than monsters and battles.

It offers a journey through grief, redemption, and the fragile hope of a world on the brink.

Adventure Awaits.
The Mara calls.
Will you answer?

5

Amazing Encounters (Scenes)

5+

Monsters, Spirits, and Nature Quests Awaiting

6

Amazing Pre-Made, Fully Customizable PCs

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