This supplement includes the tools you need to play Dungeons & Dragons adventures set in ancient Netheril, a long-fallen empire in the Forgotten Realms. Monster stat blocks referenced appear in the Monster Manual or appendix B. This introduction gives an overview of ancient Netheril and its history. Although this introduction is suitable for all players’ eyes, the remainder of this supplement is…

Vaporspawn arise from evil souls shattered by unspeakable torments or the depredations of more powerful demons. These distorted manes undergo endless, painful contortions, and they share their torment with whatever creatures they encounter. Manes The lowest form of demons, manes appear when truly loathsome souls are condemned to the Abyss. These misshapen demons have distorted features and bodies…

Klobiodon is a Jurassic (166 million years old) European pterosaur found in the Taynton Limestone Formation. Design Philosophy Life is diverse. We find that the current 5.5e system of normal, proficiency, and expertise for saves/skills/attacks/etc. calculations based on one chosen stat is insufficient to express that diversity. To give us more granularity in our designs and to better represent…

Map 3: Mast Room View Player Version The doors to this chamber from the north and south are closed but not locked. When the characters enter this location, read or paraphrase the following: The ceiling of this chamber rises 30 feet. The majority of the room contains a conveyor belt where timber is cut into wooden planks for construction. Eight goblins scamper across a mast suspended from the…

Because morlocks are descended from distant human ancestors, fleshwarping a morlock usually produces a grothlut. Skilled fleshwarpers, however, can tease out a morlock’s genetic differences to make an entirely different creature called a dreshkan. Creating a dreshkan involves replacing the morlock’s bones with a metal skeleton. This new skeleton is often heavily augmented, such as with…

As the characters prepare to enter the Deadmines in pursuit of Edwin VanCleef, word of their upcoming mission spreads among the downtrodden yet hopeful folks who once lived peacefully in Moonbrook. A few people seek assistance from the heroic group willing to face the Defias Brotherhood, counting on the characters to help them with more personal problems as well.

Injury Poison A creature subjected to Lolth’s Sting must succeed on a DC 13 Constitution saving throw or have the Poisoned condition for 1 hour. If the creature fails the save by 5 or more, the creature also has the Unconscious condition while Poisoned in this way. The creature wakes up if it takes damage or if another creature takes an action to shake it awake.

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 (longsword), artifact (requires attunement) Few ever saw the gleaming blade Dämglesvir before the God’s End, as only the emperor was permitted to draw the sword from its sheath. Now its blade and hilt are black, like a weapon dipped in shadow. Aspirant At this tier of Attunement, you have the following benefits:

• You gain a +2 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with Dämglesvir.
• Any…

Type: Poison Cost: 300 GP Weight: -- Ingested Poison A creature subjected to Prespra must succeed on a DC 11 Constitution saving throw or take 3 (1d6) Poison damage and have the Poisoned condition. The creature also has the Blinded condition while Poisoned in this way. The creature repeats the save at the start of each of its turns, taking 3 (1d6) Poison damage on a failed save. On a successful…

To use this supplement, you need the D&D; Beyond Basic Rules (available for free on D&D; Beyond). In Appendix A and Appendix B, you’ll find the necessary stat blocks and magic items from Arcana Unleashed. Each encounter features a map from various official sources, because that’s what Jasmine used in the show. When a creature’s name appears in bold type, that’s a visual cue pointing you to its…

To use this supplement, you need the D&D; Beyond Basic Rules (available for free on D&D; Beyond). In Appendix A, B, and C, you’ll find the necessary stat blocks, magic items, and character options from Arcana Unleashed. Each encounter features a map from various official sources, because that’s what Jasmine used in the show. When a creature’s name appears in bold type, that’s a visual cue…

Wrin Sivinxi grew up in the small village of Glitterbough in the elven nation of Kyonin, but a traveler wouldn’t find her hometown if they were to visit that nation today, for Glitterbough was destroyed 10 years ago by demons in the service of the malevolent entity Treerazer. Despite the loss of her hometown, Wrin feels no sadness or despair about the event, for none perished in Glitterbough’s…

In some settings, laws prohibit the possession and use of poison, but an illicit dealer or unscrupulous apothecary might keep a hidden stash. Characters with criminal contacts might be able to acquire poison easily. Other characters might have to make extensive inquiries and pay bribes before they acquire the poison they seek.

Weapon (any melee weapon), legendary (requires attunement) You gain a +3 bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. The first time you attack with the weapon on each of your turns, you can transfer some or all of the weapon’s bonus to your Armor Class. For example, you could reduce the bonus to your attack rolls and damage rolls to +1 and gain a +2 bonus to Armor Class.…

Type: Gemstone Cost: 10 GP Weight: 1/4 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 like…

Example poisons are detailed here in alphabetical order. Each poison’s description includes the suggested price for a single dose of the poison, its type (contact, ingested, inhaled, or injury), and a description of the poison’s debilitating effects.

Adventure for Level 16 Characters Situation. The characters must learn the secret of Azalin’s disappearance. Hook. The threat of the Shroud and those who would claim Azalin’s throne has grown too great to ignore. An ally directs the characters to the only place they can find answers regarding Azalin’s disappearance: Castle Avernus.

“Clo-bi-oh-don” (Cage tooth) This whole area was filled with lil’ fish-snatching pterosaurs. They kept their distance from us – I guess they’re used to being plucked off of the ground by small predators. Still, beautiful creatures to see flyin’ and fascinatin’ to observe perchin’ on rocks. They fed by flyin’ low over the water and quickly dippin’ their heads in, nabbin’ unaware fish. Nifty stuff.…

Amid its magical destruction, Castle Avernus is a vast structure filled with Azalin’s arcane creations and summoned servants. Prominent locations from this ruin are depicted on map 2.7 and detailed here: Outer Bailey and Gallery. The castle’s entry, called the Maw by Azalin’s servants, remains partially intact. Undead from the surrounding wilds lurk here, waiting for their lord’s commands. Hall…

Devas are emissaries of divine will. These immortal messengers adopt the shapes of mystical beasts or idealized, winged mortals. As with all angels, their true forms are known only to the gods they serve. Rather than literal correspondence from a god, a deva conveys an allegory or quest to mortals, tasking them with delivering something to its rightful place. While the angel might be called on in…

The Ankylier invariably give their offspring names that convey strength or power by combining two words, and are usually in their native tongue Archosauric. Names are nether gender- or sex-specific. Common names include: Boulderfist, Ruggedhide, Ironguts, and Booming-Chest. If their names are in Archosauric, to a non-speaker they would sound like: Karko-ragh, Gurrgu, Oo-tarm-ma, and Vro-fath.

Within Mount Karao’kr, a hatching Jeholrak is typically given a simple name. However, once coming of age, Jeholrak begin to bestow upon themselves ever more extravagant names with reference to (supposedly) heroic deeds they have achieved. As such, the older or more influential a Jeholrak is, the longer and more ludicrous their name becomes. Below are some examples: Hatchling names Rassolax;…

Limukin typically have short names with two, three, and (rarely) four syllables. Their names, and language in general, include many hard ‘K’, ‘N’, and ‘I’ sounds. Typical names include: Piphi, Torsek, Nuek, Nanzaahn, Gerumal, Jam’reer, Liph’ko, Neararu.

The Pluvenn favour high-pitched squawky names spoken in their ancient Archosauric tongue, such as Skree, Kek, Kareese, or Pip. They also sometimes have names spoken in Common, such as William, Hermione, Richard, or Audrey. Typically, the naming convention of an individual village will be similar among its populace, either all having Archosauric names or all having Common names.

Mysterious water fey that are mystically linked to waterfalls and streams, fossegrim resemble gnome-sized creatures with vaguely troll-like features, including pale green skin and bulbous noses. Fossegrim can also disguise themselves as attractive humanoids of the species most prevalent in the region to lure humanoids into heedless revelry. Every fossegrim owns a musical instrument, such as a…

Weapon (sling), 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 until…

From grim trials to curses that fester like wounds, Pholsense calls forth those who dare challenge its fervent laws and break the chains of zealotry.

Quadrones are among the most relatable modrons—and those most likely to go rogue. Modrons Beings of magic and machinery, modrons embody absolute law. These inhabitants of the clockwork plane of Mechanus tend to the incredible mechanisms of their orderly home and oppose chaotic forces across the multiverse. Modrons are parts of a vast hierarchy, spanning from quirky monodrones to the leader of…