Type: Gemstone Cost: 500 GP Weight: 1 lb Delerium is a magical mineral left behind by the meteor. It appears in geode clusters of translucent, sharp-edged crystals which reflect octarine light. The eldritch stones softly hum in dissonant tones, and glow brightly at night or when exposed to magic. Deposits are found throughout Drakkenheim, often fused into stone streets and buildings likeโฆ
Weapon (club), rare (requires attunement) A demonglass shard is inlaid into this weapon, granting it magical properties. Though the fiendish presence embedded within cannot speak directly to its wielder, its presence is keenly felt by those whose blood it spills. You have a +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. On a Critical Hit, the target is Frightened of you untilโฆ
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.
Many Dregs tend to stick to shadowy areas, such as old ruins or abandoned buildings. They wander through the dimly lit streets often enough, but any venture into an old building is likely to find a conglomerate of various Dregs.
Weapon (club), uncommon This weapon or piece of ammunition is made of adamantine, one of the hardest substances in existence. Whenever this weapon or piece of ammunition hits an object, the hit is a Critical Hit. Proficiency with a Club allows you to add your proficiency bonus to the attack roll for any attack you make with it. This weapon has the following mastery property. To use thisโฆ
Wondrous Item, rare (requires attunement) This cube is about an inch across. Each face has a distinct marking on it. You can press one of those faces, expend the number of charges required for it, and thereby cast the spell associated with it (save DC 17), as shown in the Cube of Force Faces table. The cube starts with 10 charges, and it regains 1d6 expended charges daily at dawn. Cube of Forceโฆ
Dregs will gather around clusters of delerium. It is unclear why they are instinctually pulled to delerium. Perhaps because Dregs were initially created by the Contamination produced by delerium, they constantly seek more as a means of fulfilling some sort of advanced transformation. Regardless of why, large groups of Dregs have been known to gather around clusters and remain in the area.
Cilanthรฉ has made her lair at the top of the tower, where the lantern that once projected bright light across the bay is housed. Banquet tables, tall chairs and a coffin decorate the circular room, and red drapes cover the windows.
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
Location: Oldtown (13) Services: Food, lodging, gambling, entertainment Key NPCs: Brogan Hul (male human innkeeper), Fylas (male gnome chef), Grim (female war troll bouncer), Tyraen (female elf entertainer) The Crown is the oldest inn in Quickstone. Itโs not as clean as the Gold Dragon Inn, the paint needs to be refreshed, and some nights it seems like more people leave through the windows thanโฆ
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.
You create a shadowy Medium door on a flat solid surface that you can see within range. This door can be opened and closed, and it leads to a demiplane that is an empty room 30 feet in each dimension, made of wood or stone (your choice). When the spell ends, the door vanishes, and any objects inside the demiplane remain there. Any creatures inside also remain unless they opt to be shunted throughโฆ
โStepping down the smooth wooden steps into the bowels of the ship, you hear the cheerful sounds of someone singing an old sea shanty.โ The party must load all the crates into a supply room adjoining the galley, where Ella is busy cooking. The crew sleep in hammocks, but the captain has his own room with a large bed. There are rodents nesting in the linen closet.
Rumors throughout Westemรคr speak of a facility deep in the twisting peaks of the Drakeclaw Mountains. Known as the Mobius Facility, its location is kept secret by the apothecaries who wish to hide their research from the rest of the world. It is said that the Mobius Facilityโs internal structure is built around optical illusions, making it a mind-bending place to navigate. Inside the deep labโsโฆ
โ Use Maximum Hit Points and Damage Rolls for this 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 aโฆ
Wondrous Item, uncommon This cylindrical flask is etched with arcane runes. Humanoid blood stored in the blood capsule remains fresh for up to one year. The flask stores enough blood to sustain a vampire for one day.
A passage appears at a point that you can see on a wooden, plaster, or stone surface (such as a wall, ceiling, or floor) within range and lasts for the duration. You choose the openingโs dimensions: up to 5 feet wide, 8 feet tall, and 20 feet deep. The passage creates no instability in a structure surrounding it. When the opening disappears, any creatures or objects still in the passage createdโฆ
โTall trees cast shadows across the path and an unnatural chill fills the air. Animal howls echo unnervingly, taunting you with their uncertain direction.โ As the party enter the forest, they must navigate foliage that acts like the Spike Growth spell. The dark trees and thick brambles make the way forward disorientating. Skittish creatures charge past the party, building tension and fear.
Weapon (morningstar), uncommon You have a +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. Proficiency with a Morningstar allows you to add your proficiency bonus to the attack roll for any attack you make with it. This weapon has the following mastery property. To use this property, you must have a feature that lets you use it. Sap. If you hit a creature with this weapon, thatโฆ
"You stand at the top of a grand, double-sided staircase looking out at the opulent room. The central table is bare, as are the walls." The banquet hall has a raised seating area at one end, where the dessert table has been set up. Artum tells the party where the garlands should be hung: along the balconies, up the stairs and criss-crossing the ceiling.
Weapon (any simple or martial), rare (requires attunement) This magic weapon grants a +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with it. While holding it, you can take a Bonus Action to cause it to shed Bright Light in a 30-foot radius and Dim Light for an additional 30 feet. You can extinguish the light as a Bonus Action. The weapon has 4 charges. You can take a Reaction immediately after beingโฆ
The locked door at the far end of the main hold leads to a smaller hold used to stow valuables. Once the characters get into the smaller hold, or if they wait long enough for Dyrrn to exit the room to get to the lever, read the following: A tall, lavender-skinned humanoid, clad in a heavy robe of interwoven black leather that slithers unsettlingly around its body, stares at you with a mix ofโฆ
Wondrous Item, rare (requires attunement) This bone button is found on an article of clothing, such as a shirt or coat, and is carved with the tiny image of a devil. It must be attached to clothing that you wear to attune to it. You gain a +1 bonus to saving throws, and it has the following properties. Improbable Luck. When you fail a saving throw while wearing the button, you can choose toโฆ
Any remaining treasure encountered in the adventure is removed at the conclusion of play. Instead, each character selects a treasure bundle as a reward.
Barovia is altered by Strahdโs presence, creating the following effects: Closing the Borders. While in his domain, Strahd can close or open the borders to Barovia at will. While the borders are closed, noxious fog suffuses the Mists surrounding Barovia. A creature that enters the Mists for the first time on a turn or starts its turn there must succeed on a DC 20 Constitution saving throw or gainโฆ
| Location | Description |
|---|---|
| 1: Outer Gatehouse | Guards vet entrants and keep watch at this gate. |
| 2: Barn | Livestock and steeds are stabled and groomed here. โฆ |
Boggarts in Lorwyn are born into communal warrens where laws and hierarchies are considered suggestions. The oldest and most powerful boggarts, known as โaunties,โ serve as respected leaders who keep the peace. Lorwyn boggarts value sharing knowledge and past experiences with their communities. Many are willing to brave great dangers in pursuit of new experiences, and adventurers are common.โฆ
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