The adventurers were on a quest to recover an ancient artifact said to have the power to grant immense power to whoever possessed it. The journey was long and treacherous, but the party persevered, eager to claim the prize for themselves.
As they approached the location where the artifact was said to be, they encountered a powerful sorceress who guarded it. The sorceress was a formidable opponent, and the adventurers knew they had to be careful if they hoped to succeed.
The sorceress warned the party that the artifact was cursed, and that those who sought to claim it would be doomed to failure. But the adventurers were undeterred, and they pressed forward, determined to claim the artifact for themselves.
The sorceress engaged the party in battle, and the adventurers fought valiantly. But as the fight raged on, the sorceress unleashed a powerful spell that turned the entire party to stone. The adventurers were frozen in place, unable to move or speak, as the sorceress claimed the artifact and disappeared into the shadows.
Forever after, future adventurers would wander past and heed the warning from seeing the frozen party. Not every adventure is successful…