Shadow of the Hallow Vale is a dark fantasy campaign for 5E that began with Whispers in the Dark, and now continues with Echoes of the Hollow, a chilling one-shot set in the cursed village of Hollowbrook.
Shadow of the Hallow Vale: Chapter 2 - A 5e One Shot
Previously on Shadow of the Hallow Vale
In the first chapter, the village of Hollowbrook remaines shrouded in mist and mystery. The crypt's seal has weakened, and whispers of the Hollow One grow louder. As the sun casts eerie shadows, the line between the living and the dead blurs.
Echoes of the Hollow is the second installment in the Shadow of the Hallow Vale series, a dark fantasy campaign for 5E. This chapter continues the tale of Hollowbrook, introducing new horrors, deeper lore, and challenging encounters for adventurers ready to face the encroaching darkness.
Shadow of the Hallow Vale: Chapter 2 is a dark fantasy one-shot for 5e, designed for level 3 characters. Featuring deep lore, tactical encounters, and a rich narrative, this one-shot is designed to deliver a balanced mix of combat, exploration, and roleplay, all wrapped in a chilling atmosphere of creeping dread.
You will explore the village of Hollowbrook in its entirity with this project.
What is Shadow of the Hallow Vale?
Shadow of the Hallow Vale is an ongoing dark fantasy campaign presented as a series of standalone one-shots. Each chapter builds upon the last, unraveling the mystery of the Hollow One and the magic that has corrupted and/or blessed the vale. With the Chapter 2:
Uncover Deeper Secrets: Explore the expanded village of Hollowbrook, interact with its wary inhabitants, and uncover hidden truths.
Face New Terrors: Descend into the deeper crypts, confronting twisted creatures and unraveling ancient rituals.
Shape the Narrative: Your choices will influence the unfolding story, determining the fate of Hollowbrook and its people.
You will find:
A self-contained adventure for level 3 characters, playable probably in 4–5 hours.
Designed for both new and experienced GMs, with clear guides and stat blocks.
Balanced mix of combat, exploration, and social encounters.
Hand-drawn maps and non-AI art.
The story will evolve in future chapters.
What’s Included
The PDF for Shadow of the Hallow Vale: Chapter 2 includes:
A Complete One-Shot Adventure
A fully detailed adventure designed for level 4 characters.
Estimated playtime: 4–5 hours.
Three distinct acts featuring new monsters and NPCs.
Hand-Drawn Maps
We will use stock art maps from Rick Hershey / Fat Goblin Games.
Half of the dungeon is discovered in the first chapter: Now, we descend further into the crypt.
Richly Developed Setting
The village of Hollowbrook: its history, its secrets, and its NPCs.
Fully described crypts and a dungeon map.
A dark and twisted atmosphere.
Unique Monsters and Tactics: Fully designed stat blocks and tactics for each encounter. Monster art is bought from Jeremy Hart.
The Story Continues…
Chapter 2 is only the next step. The corruption beneath Hollowbrook is spreading, the fractured seals holding the Hollow One at bay are breaking. Dark ley lines pulse beneath the earth, fueling ancient powers long thought dead. Future chapters will bring the adventurers deeper into the Hallow Vale’s dark heart: Chapter 3 - The Forgotten Fortress: An ancient guardian awakens beneath the crumbling ruins. Chapter 4 - Into the Hollow: The final seal is breaking beneath the vale’s forgotten temple. Chapter 5 - The Hollow One: Confront the heart of the corruption before reality collapses.
Gate to Hollowbrook
Rewards
We’ve designed the pledge levels to be straightforward and accessible:
The Initiate – $5
PDF copy of Shadow of the Hallow Vale: Chapter 2
The Cultist – $10
PDF copy of Shadow of the Hallow Vale: Chapter 1
PDF copy of Shadow of the Hallow Vale: Chapter 2
The Hallow Acolyte – $15
PDF copy of Shadow of the Hallow Vale: Chapter 1
PDF copy of Shadow of the Hallow Vale: Chapter 2
PDF copy of Masters of Death: 3 New Classes
Death Knight
Vampire Thrall
Lich Apostle
Hollowbrook Resident – $50
PDF copy of Shadow of the Hallow Vale: Chapter 1
PDF copy of Shadow of the Hallow Vale: Chapter 2
PDF copy of Masters of Death: 3 New Classes
Death Knight
Vampire Thrall
Lich Apostle
Your very own NPC as a resident of the village of Hollowbrook with a compelling background. They will get art pieces if a certain stretch goal is met. We will reach out to you after the campaign ends to learn the necessary details regarding your NPCs.
Stretch Goals
We’re keeping stretch goals simple and achievable:
$1,500 – Additional monsters and more maps. $3,000 – All Hollowbrook Residents will have an NPC art. $5,000 – Bonus encounter: "Trouble at the Mill" a short side quest to expand the story. $7,500 – Unlock sneak peeks from "The Forgotten Fortress" (Chapter 3).
Timeline
PDF Release: Within 1 month of campaign completion
The PDFs will be fulfilled through DriveThruRPG.
Future Chapters: Releasing monthly
The Hallow Vale is calling. Shadows gather beneath the earth. The Hollow One is waking. The Hallow Vale Awaits... Will You Face the Darkness?
