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## D&D Classics: The Return of Randal Morn (2E)

In part one of the Randal Morn Trilogy, “The Sword of the Dales,” the
legendary leader of Daggerdale, Randal Morn, was captured by unknown
assailants as he sought to regain the great weapon for which that adventure
was named. A stalwart band of enthusiastic heroes was recruited to ride to his
aid, yet all they recovered was the Sword itself and a message: “Seek me in
Spiderhaunt Wood.” In the second part of the trilogy, “The Secret of
Spiderhaunt,” those same adventurers found Randal and freed him briefly, yet
he was almost as quickly torn from their grasp by an agent of the evil
Zhentarim, seeking to end the threat of Randal Morn’s return to power.

In this final episode, the heroes must follow the kidnapper’s trail and rescue
Randal Morn again before the Zhentarim finish interrogating him and the axe
falls upon his neck. Armed with the Sword of the Dales and aided by a powerful
spirit that lives within the weapon, the heroes must march into the heart of
Zhent-occupied Dagger Falls, free Randal Morn, and save the city from utter
destruction. The job is dangerous – perhaps more than the heroes can handle –
yet those who would live in songs and legends cannot concern themselves with
living to a ripe old age!

This is the final part of a trilogy of modules that began with “The Sword of
the Dales” and “The Secret of Spiderhaunt.”
## Product History

“The Return of Randal Morn,” by Jim Butler, is the third and final adventure
in the “Randal Morn Trilogy.” It was published in October 1995.

Ending the Randal Morn Trilogy. This adventure concludes the trilogy of
adventures that began with “The Sword of the Dales” (1995) and continued in
“The Secret of Spiderhaunt” (1995).

The next trilogy of Forgotten Realms adventures, released the next year, would
focus on “Undermountain” (1996), although they wouldn’t be as tightly
connected as the adventures in this trilogy were.

It’s All about the NPCs. As with the previous adventures in this trilogy, this
one focuses on several NPCs – which is sort of a trademark of the Forgotten
Realms. To be precise, the PCs are caught between Randal Morn and the
villainess Gothyl, though it’s ultimately the PCs’ actions that will decide
the fate of Daggerdale. Late in the adventure, the PCs may also get to meet
other two more icons of the Realms: Khelben Blackstaff and Elminster.

Adventuring Tropes. Of the three adventures in this trilogy, this one is the
most typical of AD&D adventuring in the 90s: It’s all backstory and plot, with
big events occurring all around and the PCs being brought along for the ride
as they move through various set encounters. Run well, it can give the PCs the
feeling of taking part in the major events of the Realms; run poorly, it can
feel like a railroad they have no control over.

Expanding the Realms. This adventure returns to Dagger Falls and Daggerdale,
areas that had previously been featured in FRQ3: “The Doom of Daggerdale”
(1993). There are certainly new details to be found on the town and dale in
this adventure, but it’s more notable for the fact that Randal Morn (probably)
reclaims Dagger Falls from the Zhentarim – a major event in the Dalelands.

Farewell to Daggerdale. Daggerdale was a major focus of Forgotten Realms
adventures from 1993-95, with four total adventures set in the area. It has
never gotten the same attention since, although it also appeared in three
novels around the same time: All Shadows Fled(1995), Cloak of Shadows(1995),
and Finder’s Bane(1997). And of course it receives a mention in Volo’s Guide
to the Dalelands(1996).

About the Creators. The “Sword of the Dales” trilogy was Butler’s first
published work for TSR. He would produce all three adventures for release in
1995 and then would continue with more Forgotten Realms books in 1996.

Converted by: Michael Davey

Released on September 20, 2019. Designed for Fantasy Grounds version 3.3.7 and
higher.

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Fantasy Grounds – D&D Classics: The Return of Randal Morn (2E)