Waterdeep: The Plowing and Running is an urban mystery set in the city of Waterdeep in the Forgotten Realms. The plot centers around a kidnapping that takes place during the Plowing and Running festival.

The adventure is intended for characters levels 4 through 6 and is designed to supplment the Waterdeep: Dragon Heist adventure module.

Spring in the city of Waterdeep is a spectacular time of year. The crowds are gathering for the annual races celebrating the Plowing and Running festival. Behind the scenes, an unknown conspirator works to disrupt the day's festivities. One of the racers has disappeared under mysterious circumstances and threatens to turn the joyous occasion into a scene of chaos. Those organizing the event are looking for brave and discreet volunteers to locate the missing racer and find out who is behind the plot to disrupt the event. Can the adventurers solve the mystery before it's too late?

This adventure includes:

A kidnapping mystery with several clues leading to different ways for the characters to solve it.

Mechanics for players to participate in a race at the holiday event.

Two optional bonus objectives, including one that has the players exploring the city of Waterdeep and another that allows characters and players to explore their creative sides.

Winner of r/DnDBehindTheScreen Best Oneshot Award, January 2019