P3. North Shore

If the characters travel to the north shore of the island, read:

"The fifty-foot-wide channel that separates Flora Isle from the rest of Palma Flora is impassable after the earthquake splintered the bridge. By the look of it, the northern part of the village is suffering the same aftershocks as the island, and people are fleeing in droves. A dozen villagers stand on the north side of the channel, all of them calling encouragement to the six villagers currently swimming across. But their calls turn to screams as three fast-moving sharks tear through the channel."

Three reef sharks—all telepathically commanded by a sahuagin lurking underwater—attack the six commoners swimming through the channel. One commoner is 35 feet across the channel and can reach the other side on their next turn. The other five villagers are only 25 feet across and are unsure whether to turn back or keep swimming. To be prepared if the characters decide to go into the water to save the swimmers, be sure to familiarize yourself with the rules for underwater combat in chapter 9 of the Player’s Handbook.

Sahuagin on Duty

The reef sharks aren’t aggressive unless threatened, but a Sahuagin raider is commanding them to attack. If the Sahuagin is killed, the sharks swim away and leave the villagers alone. This Sahuagin is lurking underwater in the middle of the channel. A creature that is underwater and succeeds on a DC 10 Wisdom (Perception) check sees the Sahuagin. To creatures above the frothy, blood-clouded water, the sahuagin is heavily obscured.

Saving the Villagers

Any villagers who are saved promise the characters that they’ll remember their bravery. If the characters ever visit another settlement in the Menagerie Coast (such as Port Damali or Nicodranas) in future adventures, one of these NPCs might have settled there and can become a local resource for the characters.

Treasure

One of the villagers aided by the characters shows their gratitude with the gift of a family-heirloom golden bracelet (worth 25 gp).

Parent Location

Flora Isle

Connected Rooms

• P1. South Shore
• P10. Public Square
• P2. West Shore
• P4. East Shore
• P5. Bridge
• P6. Cliffs
• P7. Farmer's Cottage
• P8. Docks
• P9. Riptide Inn and Tavern

Related Plots

• 2. Earthquake and Sahuagin Attack