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.
The bank offers the following services: Take Out a Loan. A character can borrow up to 10 GP from the bank with an interest rate of 1 GP per day. Thereโs no minimum payment due, but if the loan is left unpaid for long, word of the characterโs financial insolvency spreads throughout the keep. Deposit and Withdraw Money. A character can deposit gold and other valuables at the bank. They can withdrawโฆ
On the Elemental Plane of Earth, galaxies of gemstones twinkle over vaults of treasure. If dao are there, so is wealth worth hunting. โGundren Rockseeker, Dwarf Treasure Hunter Genies of minerals and gemstones, dao embody the resolve of rock. Using innate magic, they move through the earth unimpeded, exploring depths inaccessible to most. Dao delight in the treasures of the earth, whether rawโฆ
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
Velociraptor rose to fame in the late 80s and early 90s through its prominent role in the Jurassic Park franchise, based on Michael Crichtonโs books. While dramatic and popular, it was inaccurately portrayed in the franchise. This was, in part, due to science at the time considering Velociraptor a potential synonym of the larger Deinonychus, which Crichton incorporated into his writing. Thisโฆ
Raiders use guerrilla tactics to ambush warehouses and beat down opponents. These skilled fistfighters work in tandem to claim goods and territory for Daask.
Make a Deal with the Lower Planes Your pact draws on the Lower Planes, the realms of perdition. You might forge a bargain with a demon lord such as Demogorgon or Orcus; an archdevil such as Asmodeus; or a pit fiend, balor, yugoloth, or night hag that is especially mighty. That patronโs aims are evilโthe corruption or destruction of all things, ultimately including youโand your path is defined byโฆ
This cavern slopes upward to a flat area on the far side. A metal box about three feet across sits against the northern wall, its lid pressed against the wall to prevent it from opening. A bloody circle surrounded by runes is painted on the floor to the north. Urdefhan Blood Mage Dedicated to bringing more daemons into their midst, urdefhans use this chamber for vile summoning rituals. Theyโฆ
You are a force of charm and allure with which to be reckoned. While others fall over themselves to stumble into your good graces, you might find that you end up needing them more than they need you. Honeyed Words. As a Magic action, you can speak sweet words to a creature within 60 feet of you. The creature has the Charmed condition for 24 hours, until you use this feature again, or until you orโฆ
Step 3: Spend Your Budget. Every creature has an XP value in its stat block. When you add a creature to your combat encounter, deduct its XP from your XP budget to determine how many XP you have left to spend. Spend as much of your XP budget as you can without going over. Itโs OK if you have a few unspent XP left over. Examples are given below: Example 1. A low-difficulty encounter for four levelโฆ
Any bargain offered by an utterly unknowable, unfathomable power such as those that position themselves within the realm of Druskenvald must be carefully considered by you, your character, and the GM. These gifts are not to be offered lightly and should not be accepted lightly; their mere presence should herald significant roleplaying opportunities now and in the future.
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
Become One with a Cosmic Being Your patron is a cosmic parasite, draining the vitality of entire peoples and worlds. Upon forging a pact with such a patron, you become host to one of its nascent offspring. As you grow in power, the boundary between your identity and the parasitic larva within blurs. Level 3: Spell Siphon Your patron has taught you to siphon magic from your enemies and make itโฆ
Type: Adventuring Gear Cost: -- Weight: -- Combat Much like soda slimes, this peculiar cat-shaped creatureโaptly named the canned catโis known to form inside colorful metal cans, which are kept pristine by the magics of the First Age and Obojima. You can find canned cats all over the island in old storehouses, convenience stores, and pantries.
Unfortunately, finding these dandyish devilsโ contractual loopholes is not nearly as much fun as I had hoped. โASTARION ON HARVESTER DEVILS
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
| Investment | Item Rarity |
|---|---|
| 150 GP | Common |
| 600 GP | Uncommon โฆ |
Youโve made your bones on games of chance, and one day your games crossed the line into something far more serious. You might have played for your soul against a Fiend, matched wits with ancient forest Fey in a riddle contest, or rolled dice with the fabled Mister Crossroads. Feat: Fate Gambler Skill Proficiencies: Deception, Insight Tool Proficiencies: Choose one kind of Gaming Set Equipment:โฆ
Type: Adventuring Gear Cost: -- Weight: -- Combat A pluck of yanari hair is a versatile ingredient that can be used in dozens of potions recipes. However, you wonโt find many witches using it, as the magical properties of the hair are a trade secret held closely by the vendors of the Yanari Market.
Defy Death for Profane Power Youโve made a pact with a creature that defies the cycle of life and death: a powerful lich, a vampire, or another entity of undeath. Having once been mortal, these ancient patrons know firsthand the paths of ambition and the routes past the doors of death. They eagerly share this profane knowledge and other secrets with those who work their will among the living.โฆ
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The Wicker Man that looks over Rowanโs Rise ignites, and Adela Druskenvald is sacrificed alongside more innocents. The Crooked Man possesses the blazing titan and tries to put an end to the characters in the name of the Crooked Queen. They must destroy The Wicker Man to annihilate the spirit of The Crooked Man once and for all. Use the Wicker's Vigil map for combat in this area.
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