Thirst For Blood and Stone was the tenth adventure released for the Cabal of Shadows Faction Adventure to be run as part of the Xen'drik Expeditions campaign.
Synopsis
Adventure Start: The adventurers are brought together in a small chapel in Stormreach in the shadow of Radiant Hold . Once here, Sublime explains what is expected of them and how they will travel to Granite Green Mountain .
Part One: The PCs are closeted in a caravan of missionaries traveling to Granite Green Mountain with the intent of spreading the Silver Flame and Sovereign Host to the stone giants there. They are quite happy to have the PCs join them for their travels through the dangerous wilderness.
Part Two: The caravan stops early for the first night following trouble fording a river. It gives the PCs a chance to get to know some of their fellow travelers, as well as complete in a friendly contest.
Part Three: Just as the caravan nears its destination, it runs afoul of a hungry beast and the PCs must help fight off the creature if they are to maintain their disguise.
Part Four: The PCs arrive at the giants ' camp where they are not warmly received. The PCs must choose how to proceed and the adventure may follow down many paths while the PCs explore the giant camp and interplay of the faithful pilgrims with their giant hosts.
Part Five: Eventually the PCs will come into conflict with the stone giant elder Chief Boruk the Lifestone , and claim his heart. Furious at his death, it is possible that hte party will have furthe rconflict with the rest of his clan.
Conclusion: The PCs return to Stormreach with their prize and meet with Sublime in the same chapel where their adventure began.