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.
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
Dreaming Dark Infiltrators are spies sent to gather intelligence. They plant psychic seeds in their minds of their foes that enhance the infiltratorsโ combat prowess against those enemies.
Dragonmark Feat (Prerequisite: Eberron Campaign, Canโt Have Another Dragonmark Feat) You gain the following benefits. Deductive Intuition. When you make an Intelligence (Investigation) or Wisdom (Insight) check, you can roll 1d4 and add the number rolled to the ability check. Magical Detection. You always have the Detect Magic and Detect Poison and Disease spells prepared. You can cast eachโฆ
When the fight starts, if thereโs a character in the party who either wields a two-handed weapon or is capable of doing so effectively, Aeldwyn tosses Breath-Taker to them. Breath-Taker is a Vicious Greatsword that deals 4d6 Slashing damage on a hit. Otherwise, sheโll hang onto it, but she isnโt able to wield it. If youโre using a map and minis, place Aeldwyn somewhere in the midst of theโฆ
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
Any remaining treasure encountered in the adventure is removed at the conclusion of play. Instead, each character selects a treasure bundle as a reward.
| Character Level | Number of Adventures to Next Level |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
| 2 | 2 โฆ |
Short On Time? If youโre running this adventure in a shorter time slot, you can skip either this encounter or the encounter in Part 3. Both of them communicate that Aeldwynโs bloody past is catching up with her (and the characters). Yllani the aquatic elf has pestered Captain Gizor about investigating a shipwreck along the route, and judging by the stream of profanities heโs muttering, it seemsโฆ
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.
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
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
Kartakass is altered by Harkonโs presence, creating the following effects: Beast Spies. From dawn until dusk, Tiny Beasts in the domain magically gain the ability to understand Common and can communicate telepathically with other Beasts and Monstrosities. Children of the Night. Harkon exerts influence over the animals of his domain. From dusk until dawn, Medium or smaller Beasts within 1 miles ofโฆ
โ Use Minimum Hit Points and Damage Rolls for this creature.
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
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.
Raiders use guerrilla tactics to ambush warehouses and beat down opponents. These skilled fistfighters work in tandem to claim goods and territory for Daask.
| 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 |
Golden Penance The gods of Etharis were present in the dim past of that worldโs mythology and history. Even after most of the gods perished, four deities manifested and presented gifts to the mortal emperor of the Bรผrach Empire. When they too perished and many of their lesser servants fell from the heavens, many wept that the end of everything was at hand. Yet the sun continued to rise onโฆ
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.
Estimated Duration: 20 Minutes When youโre ready to begin the adventure, read the following boxed text aloud: It is late in the day in Turtleback Cove as you look around the massive dome above you, still in awe of the colossal Primordial Dragon Turtle skull that this town inhabits. But unto the problems at hand; finding lodgings is proving to be problematic. The last couple of inns or tavernsโฆ
Bring Light to Banish Darkness The Light Domain emphasizes the divine power to bring about blazing fire and revelation. Clerics who wield this power are enlightened souls infused with radiance and the power of their deitiesโ discerning vision, charged with chasing away lies and burning away darkness. The Light Domain is associated with gods of truth, vigilance, beauty, insight, and renewal. Someโฆ
Ankylier Enchanters utilise their magical skills to add further value to the merchandise that the Ankylier forges produce. By commercialising their knowledge, they are able to imbue mystical energies into a piece of armour or weapon, granting it magical properties. Despite their magical abilities, Ankylier Enchanters are not generally turned to for guidance or wisdom. Instead, they are seen asโฆ
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