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.
Dreaming Dark Infiltrators are spies sent to gather intelligence. They plant psychic seeds in their minds of their foes that enhance the infiltrators’ combat prowess against those enemies.
Raiders use guerrilla tactics to ambush warehouses and beat down opponents. These skilled fistfighters work in tandem to claim goods and territory for Daask.
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.
Origin Feat You gain the following benefits. Cantrip. You learn the Friends cantrip. Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma is your spellcasting ability for this spell (choose when you select this feat). Cunning Diversion. You can take the Dodge action as a Bonus Action. You can use this benefit a number of times equal to your Proficiency Bonus, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a Long…
Jeholrak Infiltrators are specialist members of Jeholrak society, hired by Jeholrak Politicians to eliminate other politicians. They are, in essence, master assassins whose primary purpose is to act as a wedge in the complex interplay of Jeholrak politics. The assassination of a particular politician is usually requested by another who has less influence, intending to clear space for their…
The Syndicate's most skilled assassins concoct specialized compounds for each mission. They can make their target spasm in pain, suffocate in silence, or simply fall unconscious, allowing the agent to wisk them away or stage the murder as desired. Their smoke bombs help them escape or turn an unexpected fight in their favour.
Armor (ring mail), rare You have a +1 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.
Armor (ring mail), very rare You have a +2 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.
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 adventure’s narrative that could cause the power to briefly—briefly!—consider negotiating. The GM has the final say on whether a given…
You try to temporarily sliver the mind of one creature you can see within range. The target must succeed on an Intelligence saving throw or take 1d6 Psychic damage and subtract 1d4 from the next saving throw it makes before the end of your next turn. Cantrip Upgrade. The damage increases by 1d6 when you reach levels 5 (2d6), 11 (3d6), and 17 (4d6). Spell Tags: Damage, Debuff Available For:…
Street-level agents deliver overt official messages. Thugs and brutes with some manners and basic business sense can beat both into a target when the need arises. In addition to common weapons, Syndicate enforcers favor fighting chains or “chain-knuckles” that give them the choice to strangle or bind their opponents. These have the benefit of being less conspicuous than a blade.
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It was a thin, stoop-shouldered man not much under six feet tall... His age was perhaps thirty-five, but the odd, deep creases in the sides of his neck made him seem older when one did not study his dull, expressionless face. He had a narrow head, bulging, watery blue eyes that seemed never to wink, a flat nose, a receding forehead and chin, and singularly undeveloped ears. His long, thick lip…
Medium or Small Humanoid, Lawful Evil AC 15 Initiative +3 (13) HP 104 (16d8 + 32) Speed 30 ft.
Darkon is altered by Azalin’s 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.…
You place a curse on a creature that you can see within range. Until the spell ends, you deal an extra 1d6 Necrotic damage to the target whenever you hit it with an attack roll. Also, choose one ability when you cast the spell. The target has Disadvantage on ability checks made with the chosen ability. If the target drops to 0 Hit Points before this spell ends, you can take a Bonus Action on a…
Dark Bargains weave Druskenvald’s 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 these…
An Adventure for Level 1-4 Characters Darkness in Nulb is designed for level 1-4 characters and optimized for five level 2 characters. This adventure should be completed in four hours or less. Darkness in Nulb occurs in and around the village of Nulb in the southeastern portion of the Viscounty of Verbobonc in the Flanaess on Oerth. See the Dungeon Master’s Guide for more details on the Greyhawk…
You consume the brain of a dead creature, gaining access to its memories. The creature must have a brain and can’t be Undead. The spell fails if the creature has been dead (and not preserved) for more than 3 days. Until the spell ends, you can attempt to recall a memory, such as family history, recent events, building layouts, passwords, details of the creature’s death, and similar information.…
Jeholrak Defenders are the rank-and-file guard of Jeholrak society. Their peacekeeping duties often see them intermingling with forces from many other species, and they tend to be well-rounded individuals, having been exposed to much of life outside of Jeholrak society. Jeholrak Defenders often utilise their pheromonal powers to enlist large and powerful beasts to help them in their guard duties.…
Upon completion of the adventure, each character may select one treasure bundle listed below.
Infiltrators can pass as human, their serpentine features limited to scaly skin, forked tongues, and other minor or internal transformations. These spies insinuate themselves among their rivals, manipulating others and making foes vulnerable to the plots of more powerful yuan-ti. Yuan-ti Exploiting pacts with sinister supernatural forces, yuan-ti bargain away their humanity for the lethality and…
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