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.

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 cube’s charges to cast…

You create linked teleportation portals. Choose two Large, unoccupied spaces on the ground that you can see, one space within range and the other one within 10 feet of you. A circular portal opens in each of those spaces and remains for the duration. The portals are two-dimensional glowing rings filled with mist that blocks sight. They hover inches from the ground and are perpendicular to it. A…

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…

The Ruinbound are mutants that can be born to any humanoid species that has contact with the Daelkyr or their minions. A Ruinbound is born with a personal symbiont—an unnatural entity bound to the child. Unlike most symbionts, this entity cannot be separated from its host, and the two are permanently fused. Many Ruinbound have additional disturbing mutations; you can roll on the Ruinbound…

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…

Upon completion of the adventure, each character may select one treasure bundle listed below.

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.

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.

Armor (double mail), uncommon Metal armor made of songsteel rings like a bell or chime when it clangs against an object. When wearing the armor, you can call out to Volund as a Bonus Action. Until the end of your next turn, you take 5 less damage from all attacks that hit you. Once you use this feature, you must finish a Long Rest before you can use it again. Also called tvifold brynja, the rings…

Chandriu was once the administrator of Belcorra’s scriptorium and a drow of surpassing intellect. She died in despair over rejection from Belcorra’s apprentice, Volluk. She now haunts her scriptorium as a ghost. Chandriu can usually be found in area C36.

General Feat (Prerequisite: Level 4+) You have learned a certain number of the secrets and techniques of the Ashbound druidic order. You gain the following benefits. Ability Score Increase. Increase your Wisdom or Charisma score by 1, to a maximum of 20. Ashbound Proficiency. You gain proficiency in the Intimidation skill. Arcane Enmity. When a creature you can see casts a spell, you have…

Type: Heavy Armor Cost: 350 GP Weight: 65 lbs Armor Class: 17 Strength: 16 Stealth: Disadvantage Also called tvifold brynja, the rings of this chain mail are doubled, so each pair is passed through by four pairs of other rings. It is very heavy and bulky.

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.

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…

Nicrone Dendallen is a human Wizard whose passion for self-improvement has become an obsession, focused on removing the inherent limits of his own mortality. His focus on gaining power through sacrifice at any cost attracts dedicated sycophants. Their beliefs make them eager to recklessly endanger their lives for the chance to earn powerful rewards from his hand. Dedicated and tenacious followers…

Weapon (maul), rare (requires attunement) This Maul has a narrow Shield covering its handle that can be rotated to protect the wielder’s grip. You gain a +1 bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. While wielding the guarded Maul, taking the Dodge action also gives you a +2 bonus to AC until the start of your next turn. In addition, when a creature within 5 feet of you…

As part of casting this spell, you must expend four Hit Point Dice or the spell automatically fails. Make a melee spell attack against a creature within 5 feet using the Material component of this spell. On a hit, roll the Hit Point Dice expended to cast the spell plus 4d8. You deal Necrotic damage equal to the roll’s total. If this damage causes the creature to be reduced to 0 Hit Points, it…

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.

Origin Feat You gain the following benefits. Cantrip. You learn the Vicious Mockery cantrip. Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma is your spellcasting ability for this spell (choose when you select this feat). Smooth Talker. When you make a Charisma (Deception, Intimidation, or Persuasion) check, you can roll 1d4 and add the number rolled to the ability check. Notes: Cantrip, Smooth Talker

General Feat (Prerequisite: Level 4+, Emerald Enclave Fledgling Feat) You gain the following benefits. Ability Score Increase. Increase your Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma score by 1, to a maximum of 20. Friend to Animals. You have Advantage on ability checks when taking the Influence action with Beasts. Two Hearts, One Mind. You always have the Beast Sense spell prepared. You can cast it once…

The creature that damaged you is momentarily surrounded by green flames. It makes a Dexterity saving throw, taking 2d10 Fire damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one. Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. The damage increases by 1d10 for each spell slot level above 1. Spell Tags: Damage Available For: Warlock (Legacy), Warlock, Cleric - Apocalypse Domain, Paladin -…

Wondrous Item (greatsword, longsword), artifact (requires attunement) This weapon is the flesh of a Great One carved away in pain and fashioned into a blade. The Shard of Moonlight is the reason the Shattered Moon exists and the Devouring Moon is no more. He who wields the blade is overwhelmed by hope, however misguided it might be… While attuned to this weapon, you gain the following benefits: ●…

Armor (double mail), rare (requires attunement) While wearing this armor, you don’t have the Unconscious condition when you are at 0 Hit Points. You still make Death Saving Throws normally. You can’t use the Help action to make a Medicine check to stabilize yourself. Also called tvifold brynja, the rings of this chain mail are doubled, so each pair is passed through by four pairs of other rings.…

Potion, uncommon Vitae, blood from within a Kindred, has powerful properties that are passed on when imbibed by a non-Kindred. A single Blood Point can be stored in a drinkable vessel for up to 48 hours without alchemical treatment. When you drink this potion, you gain the following effects. Increased Strength and Speed: Your Strength score increases by 2, and your Speed increases by 5 feet for 1…

Armor (double mail), rare (requires attunement) This armor has 3 charges and regains 1d3 charges daily at dawn. Each time you would receive a level of Exhaustion, you may spend a charge to negate that Exhaustion. As long as the armor has at least 1 charge remaining, your cannot take penalties to your Speed. Also called tvifold brynja, the rings of this chain mail are doubled, so each pair is…