Any remaining treasure encountered in the adventure is removed at the conclusion of play. Instead, each character selects a treasure bundle as a reward.
Characters selecting this option receive 125 GP.
Darklord Who Wonโt Be Caged โIt is customary to kneel before your dread lord.โ โAzalin Rex In Darkon, Azalin was a tyrannical wizard-king obeyed by the living and the dead. When he first appeared before his people, he adopted an illusion of the form he possessed in life: that of a middle-aged human man with dark hair and a superior demeanor. However, his true form was that of a moldering lich,โฆ
Each Dark Bargain is unique, and a character can enter into a given bargain only once. A character could be bound to multiple Dark Bargains at one time, but each one only once.
This mark of prestige is granted to any character that completes the Queenโs Test in Part 2.
Firan Zalโhonan was a noble and heir to the city-state of Knurl on the world of Oerth. A student of magic, Firan adopted the title โAzalโLan,โ meaning โwizard-king,โ when he came to power. Firanโs rule was marked by harsh laws and violent expansion, but his people flourished, as their lives were filled with magical wonders. As Firan aged, he looked toward his succession. His son, Irik, wasโฆ
Darkon is altered by Azalinโs presence, creating the following effects: Closing the Borders. While in his domain, Azalin can close or open the borders to Darkon at will. While the borders are closed, undead terrors fill the Mists surrounding Darkon. Whenever a creature enters the Mists, one Hostile Zombie Clot (see chapter 5) appears in a random unoccupied space within 30 feet of that creature.โฆ
Dark Bargains weave Druskenvaldโs essence into the characters who dare to strike them. These ancient agreements bind the land, its magical energies, its creatures.. and you. The effects bring boon and bane alike. It may be best for some sinister characters to offer their bargains plainly, letting the lurking curses reveal themselves only when the time is right. Beware your entry into theseโฆ
Wondrous Item, common This gold coin has a creature embossed on each side. The two depicted creatures must be famous rivals or enemies of each other. For example, a Rival Coin might show Iggwilv on one side and Mordenkainen on the other, or Venger on one side and Tiamat on the other. One of these figures is on the โheadsโ side of the coin, the other on the โtailsโ side. The coin has 1 charge andโฆ
Wondrous Item, Common This gold coin has a creature embossed on each side. The two depicted creatures must be famous rivals or enemies of each other. For example, a Rival Coin might show Iggwilv on one side and Mordenkainen on the other, or Venger on one side and Tiamat on the other. One of these figures is on the โheadsโ side of the coin, the other on the โtailsโ side. The coin has 1 charge andโฆ
Armor (ring mail), legendary You have a +3 bonus to AC while wearing this armor. This armor is leather armor with heavy rings sewn into it. The rings help reinforce the armor against blows from swords and axes. Ring mail is inferior to chain mail, and it's usually worn only by those who can't afford better armor.
Wondrous Item, rare A Blast Disk holds destructive arcane power. A typical Blast Disk is about nine inches in diameter and one inch thick, made from layers of different metal; dragonshards are embedded in the surface of the disk and arcane symbols are engraved in its surface. Anyone studying the surface of the disk can make an Intelligence (Arcana) check corresponding to the save DC of theโฆ
Characters often find coins on their adventures and can spend those coins in shops, inns, and other businesses. Coins come in different denominations based on the relative worth of their material. The Coin Values table lists coins and how much theyโre worth relative to the Gold Piece, which is the gameโs main coin. For example, 100 Copper Pieces are worth 1 Gold Piece. A coin weighs about a thirdโฆ
Armor (ring mail), very rare (requires attunement) While wearing this armor, you gain a +1 bonus to Armor Class, and you know Abyssal. In addition, the armorโs clawed gauntlets allow your Unarmed Strikes to deal 1d8 Slashing damage instead of the usual Bludgeoning damage, and you gain a +1 bonus to the attack and damage rolls of your Unarmed Strikes. Curse. Once you don this cursed armor, youโฆ
In nearly all cases, the power that is proposing a Dark Bargain is uninterested in negotiating the duration or eventual cost of this gift. However, there may be extenuating circumstances. There could be roleplaying scenarios or simply the current events in the adventureโs narrative that could cause the power to brieflyโbriefly!โconsider negotiating. The GM has the final say on whether a givenโฆ
General Feat (Prerequisite: Level 4+, Dexterity 13+) You gain the following benefits. Ability Score Increase. Increase your Dexterity score by 1, to a maximum of 20. Parry. If youโre holding a Finesse weapon and another creature hits you with a melee attack, you can take a Reaction to add your Proficiency Bonus to your Armor Class, potentially causing the attack to miss you. You gain this bonusโฆ
This tidy room includes a desk in the southeast corner and tables along the east and west walls. The tables hold neatly arranged stacks of coins and open sacks of gemstones. The valuables in this room are payments from wealthy clients. Stacked on the desk is business correspondence. Treasure. There are 25,000 GP in various coins here on the tables, as well as gemstones worth 10,000 GP in total.
Creature Type: Monstrosity Size: Medium (about 4โ5 feet tall) Speed: 40 feet As a Worg, you have the following special traits. Darkvision. You have Darkvision with a range of 60 feet. Keen Senses. You have proficiency in the Perception skill, and you have Advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or smell. Bite. Your formidable jaws are a natural weapon, which you can use toโฆ
| Investment | Item Rarity |
|---|---|
| 150 GP | Common |
| 600 GP | Uncommon โฆ |
Wondrous Item, legendary This cube is 3 inches across and radiates palpable magical energy. The six sides of the cube are each keyed to a different plane of existence, one of which is the Material Plane. The other sides are linked to planes determined by the DM. The cube has 3 charges and regains 1d3 expended charges daily at dawn. As a Magic action, you can expend 1 of the cubeโs charges to castโฆ
Weapon (club), rare (requires attunement) A demonglass shard is inlaid into this weapon, granting it magical properties. Though the fiendish presence embedded within cannot speak directly to its wielder, its presence is keenly felt by those whose blood it spills. You have a +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. On a Critical Hit, the target is Frightened of you untilโฆ
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