The cover to the D&D one shot adventure Murder at the Old Wolf Inn.

7. Murder at the Old Wolf Inn

Inspired by the works of legendary crime writer Agatha Christie, this one shot
murder mystery is designed for a group of three to five Level 4 characters, but can
be scaled up or down without too much difficulty. As the name suggests, the
adventure takes place an old roadside inn, with players arriving shortly before the
murder of one of the guests. It’s a classic whodunnit, with players tasked with
finding the culprit and conducting an investigation. The adventure includes a new
magical item, nine fully fleshed-out NPCs, 13 rooms, detailed maps and solid
original artwork. It’s a classic caper that blends the best of D&D with old school
mystery.

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The cover art to the Scarab of Death D&D adventure.

6. Scarab of Death
Arguably one of the best D&D one shots of all time, Scarab of Death is designed for
more powerful characters of Levels 8-12. The adventure takes place in the city of
Waterdeep, with players tasked with investigating the death of a local noble under
highly mysterious (and magical) circumstances. The resulting story has plenty of
roleplaying, puzzles and combat – all of which can be wrapped up in about 4-6 hours
of gameplay . It’s an absolutely incredible adventure that showcases the best of
what a good D&D murder mystery should be.

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