The Ghost Ship of Glimmerport

##### Overview:

* Brief Description: Investigate a spectral ship haunting Glimmerport's harbor under the full moon.
* Setting/Location: Glimmerport Harbor and surrounding areas.

##### Backstory:

* Historical Background: The "Maiden's Woe" was a vessel captained by Elaina Heartwright, lost in a mysterious mist.
* Key Characters Involved: Captain Elaina Heartwright, Mage Elowen Seastar.

##### Objectives:

1. Primary Objective: Free the spirit of Captain Elaina Heartwright.
2. Secondary Objectives: Learn the history of the "Maiden's Woe"; gain the trust of Mage Elowen Seastar.
3. Hidden Objective: Discover the true power of "Heartwright's Compass."

##### Key Milestones:

* Gathering Tales and Legends (Mariner’s Market):
	+ Challenge: Collecting stories about the "Maiden's Woe."
	+ Outcome: Learning of Captain Elaina's last voyage and her unrequited love.
* Consulting Mage Elowen Seastar (Arcane Academy):
	+ Challenge: Gaining information from Elowen.
	+ Outcome: Discovery of a failed ritual to resurrect Elaina.
* Midnight Confrontation (Glimmerport Harbor):
	+ Challenge: Boarding the ghost ship and facing spectral crew.
	+ Outcome: Finding the captain’s log revealing the curse's nature.
* Breaking the Curse (The Mystic Docks):
	+ Challenge: Gathering materials and performing the ritual.
	+ Outcome: Freeing Elaina's spirit and revealing "Heartwright's Compass."

##### Puzzles and Challenges:

* Puzzle 1 (Deciphering the Captain's Log):
	+ Description: Translate and interpret cryptic entries in the log.
	+ Clues: References in sailor’s tales, arcane symbols.
	+ Solution: Revealing the ritual's failure and curse.
* Challenge 1 (Confronting the Spectral Crew):
	+ Type: Combat/Stealth.
	+ Difficulty: Medium.
	+ Potential Solutions: Diplomatic approach, dispelling the spectral crew, stealthy investigation.

##### NPCs Involved:

* Mage Elowen Seastar:
	+ Role in Quest: Provides historical background and magical insight.
	+ Information/Assistance Provided: Details of the failed ritual.
* Barnabus Flint (Mariner’s Market Trader):
	+ Role in Quest: Source of legends and rumors.
	+ Information/Assistance Provided: Tales of Captain Elaina’s exploits.

##### Rewards:

* Main Reward: "Heartwright's Compass" - points towards true desires.
* Additional Rewards: Valuables from the ship, Arcane Academy's gratitude, renown in Glimmerport.
* Story/Character Development Rewards: Strengthened relationships with Glimmerport's maritime community and arcane circles.

##### Endings:

* Primary Ending: Spirit of Captain Elaina departs peacefully, revealing the compass.
* Alternate Endings: Failure to complete the ritual may result in haunting consequences for Glimmerport.

##### Quest Twists:

* Twist 1: The compass leads to another unexpected adventure or secret.
* Twist 2: The ghost ship reappears, hinting at unresolved mysteries.

##### Environmental Interactions:

* Setting-Based Opportunities: Use of Glimmerport’s maritime environment for clues and lore.
* Setting-Based Hazards: Navigational challenges in the harbor, unpredictable magical phenomena.

##### Role in Campaign:

* How it Advances the Overall Story: Deepens the lore of Glimmerport, ties to broader magical mysteries.
* Connections to Other Quests/Locations: Links to other maritime adventures, potential involvement of the Arcane Academy in future quests.

##### Miscellaneous:

* Cultural/Worldbuilding Elements: Glimmerport's maritime heritage, interaction between magic and sea lore.
* Moral Dilemmas/Decisions: Dealing with the spectral crew - confrontation or understanding.
* Rumors/Gossip Related to Quest: Talk of other haunted ships, Mage Elowen’s past.

##### Notes for Dungeon Master:

* Flexibility/Adaptation Tips: Adjust the spectral crew's hostility based on player actions; the compass can lead to various plot hooks.
* NPC Role-playing Notes: Elowen is secretive but passionate about her past; Barnabus is a charismatic storyteller.
* Potential Future Plot Hooks: Uncovered secrets in the captain's log hint at other locations; the compass's nature can lead to new adventures.