The Impossible Peacock by Michelle Churchill (@Michelle

This encounter is broken down in three episodes and works as a standalone adventure or as an encounter worked into Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus.

The first episode gives the adventurers time meet a variety of colourful characters, try to compare the size of a (very naughty) peacock and mastiff, and marvel at the wonders that can be acquired while queuing (the most British element of fantasy), from baked goods to commemorative Baldur’s Gate spoons and forged documents with prices included!

The second episode sees the party tracking down the naughty peacock for one or other employers with a magical menagerie and a bizarre chase ending in revelation, both with fun mishap tables.

The third episodes sees deals struck, rewards and the possible addition of an adorable little friend for the party.

This is a wonderful little introduction to Baldur’s Gate, ether for Descent into Avernus or not, though it could easily be adapted for any city. The tie-ins and references to BG:DIA are get and this really is a seamless introduction or encounter, while not utterly excluding those without the book.

For a relatively brief adventure the details and inclusion of tables are incredible! It’s so great to have options, randomness and inspiration ready to go whether it’s events or items available in the queue, menagerie complication or chase mishaps.

The inclusion of an Infernal contract in Infernal script and translation are brilliant, as well as the adorable adhesive awesomeness of a unique statblock for baby mimics and Dave the Imp with his fabulous and cute shapechanger abilities.

There’s something so charming and wonderful about this adventure with so much silliness and fun. This is a real good time!

Credits

Designer: Michelle Churchill Editor: A.J. Ryan Art: Nimgyu, Wizards of the Coast – DMs Guild Creator Resource, Oldbookillustrations.com: William Robinson, Maurice, Verneuil.