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 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 symbiontโan 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 Ruinboundโฆ
| Character Level | Number of Adventures to Next Level |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
| 2 | 2 โฆ |
Characters earn an advancement toward their next level. If they decline the advancement, they do not earn any treasure but remain eligible to earn marks of prestige or other non-treasure rewards.
At the end of the adventure, all characters receive rewards based on their accomplishments. For more information on advancement and other rewards, see the Legends of Greyhawk page on D&D; Beyond.
| 1d6 | In Lychgate, Adventurers Might Seek โฆ |
|---|---|
| 1 | Azalinโs spirit jar or other magical treasure. |
| 2 | The corpse of an ally whose body rose as a zombie and wandered into the Mists. 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.
Some nefarious magic-users carry out forbidden necromantic rituals that sever their souls from their bodies to turn themselves into liches, masters of magic and undeath. With their souls preserved in hidden relics, liches puppet their own corpses as they pursue ambitions free from mortal bonds. Liches possess exceptional cunning and magical prowess, and they use their unnatural immortality toโฆ
Dark Bargains can also come about during play in a campaign. There might be times where inscrutable powers have their own designs and see an opportunity for a character to further those ends in exchange for gifts. Others might be willing to negotiate a bargain as an alternative price to death or worse. In these cases, the GM might alter terms of the bargains, such as increasing, lessening, orโฆ
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 are binding once sealed. There are tales and legends of those who have outwitted a bargainer or found a way to break a bargainโs hold on them, but the truth of such stories is left to the GM to decide.
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
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.
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 -โฆ
Wondrous Item, common While carrying this blackened silver coin, if you fail a Death Saving Throw, you treat the save as a success instead. Then the coin crumbles into dust. If you carry more than one Helโs Coin, you gain the following curse instead. If you succeed on a Death Saving Throw, you treat the success as a failure. Then one Helโs Coin crumbles to dust. This curse remains until there isโฆ
General Feat (Prerequisite: Level 4+) You gain the following benefits. Forestall the End. You have Advantage on Death Saving Throws. Resurgence. If you become Stable following a third successful Death Saving Throw, or if you are stabilized by another creature, you immediately recover Hit Points equal to 1d6 plus your Proficiency Bonus. The Bell Tolls. You know the Spare the Dying and Toll theโฆ
| Name | AC | HP | Initiative | Key Ability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commoner | 10 | 4 | +0 | Club (clipboard) |
| Draft Horse | 10 | 15 | +0 | Bludgeoning Hooves โฆ |
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