Nicodranas
Nicodranas is a coastal city where Nyxara joined the party. Beneath its surface lies a sinister cult worshipping a Beholder, and deeper still, a passage to the Underdark.
Overview
A port city with a temple dedicated to The Moonweaver, Nicodranas initially appeared as a typical coastal settlement. However, the party uncovered layers of darkness beneath the city — a cult, a Beholder’s lair, alchemical laboratories, and ultimately a connection to the Underdark itself.
Key Locations
Temple of The Moonweaver
- A place of worship in the city
The Streets
- The party encountered bullies in black and red robes tormenting an old man
- A bum/preacher was found on the streets — when Dristuul used telepathy on him, something invaded Dristuul’s mind
Underground Cult Hideout
- Home to a cult worshipping the “Many-Eyed Redeemer”
- Located beneath the city streets
Beholder’s Lair
- Found beneath the cult hideout
- Contains deformed tentacle creatures serving the Beholder
- The Beholder is the “Many-Eyed Redeemer” the cult worships
Deeper Level — Alchemy Lab
- Below the Beholder’s lair
- Contains alchemy supplies and equipment
- A floating black stone was found here that showed visions of the past
Deepest Level — Underdark Connection
- The lowest point beneath Nicodranas
- Connected to the Underdark via The Ferryman
Events
- Nyxara joined the party in Nicodranas
- The party confronted bullies in black and red robes who were harassing an old man
- Dristuul attempted telepathy on a street preacher, and something invaded his mind
- The party uncovered an underground cult dedicated to the “Many-Eyed Redeemer”
- Beneath the cult, a Beholder’s lair was discovered, along with deformed tentacle creatures
- A floating black stone in the alchemy lab revealed visions of the past
- The party found a passage to the Underdark, accessible through The Ferryman
- The party diverted here after the destruction of Rexxentrum
Nearby — Korin’s Village (Destroyed)
A peaceful farming village once stood near Nicodranas, home to Korin and his family — Marcus Oakhart, Elara Oakhart, and Faye. When an unnatural plague created by Laudna Briarwood struck the village, the Dwendalian Empire quarantined and razed it, killing the adults and burning every structure. Korin was the only known survivor, found unconscious in the ruins by Captain Eva Rostova. His sister Faye was never found.
Notable NPCs
- Nyxara — joined the party here
- Dristuul — had his mind invaded during telepathy
- The Ferryman — provides passage to the Underdark
- Korin — born in a village nearby (destroyed)