Residents of Rexcrown consider themselves the only true Darkonians due to their proximity to the capital, Il Aluk. Despite that prestige, Rexcrown is covered in deadly swamps, depleted mountains, and fields that produce disturbingly malformed crops. The city of Il Aluk is built in a bend in the Vuchar River and rises in countless gothic spires. These mark the homes of the cityβs elite, severeβ¦
You can cast this spell only during the duration of a Contact Deity spell you also cast. You cause the deity you contacted to manifest in the nearest unoccupied space. For 1 hour, it acts as it wishes but treats you as an ally if you donβt take actions against it. It doesnβt extend this courtesy to your allies and interprets your attempts to protect others as acting against it. Available For:β¦
You touch a corpse and leave a magical mark. You can choose to make it a visible mark that appears as a rune or word written on the flesh, or you can choose to make the mark Invisible. A creature that takes the Study action to specifically examine a corpse automatically detects it, whether visible or Invisible. Available For: Bard (Legacy), Sorcerer (Legacy), Warlock (Legacy), Wizard (Legacy),β¦
A storm cloud appears at a point within range that you can see above yourself. It takes the shape of a Cylinder that is 10 feet tall with a 60-foot radius. When you cast the spell, choose a point you can see under the cloud. A lightning bolt shoots from the cloud to that point. Each creature within 5 feet of that point makes a Dexterity saving throw, taking 3d10 Lightning damage on a failed saveβ¦
Adjusting the Scene Here are suggestions for adjusting this scene: Less Challenging: Reduce the DC of each check by 2. More Challenging: Increase the DC of each check by 2.
When an individual places too much value on their own opinions and ability, and simultaneously mistrusts all others, they risk drawing the ire of those capable of afflicting them with a Curse of Fastidious Pride. The curse begins with an ever-growing sense of hubris regarding their own abilities and knowledge. As their narcissism grows, their feelings of being valued by others diminish.β¦
βZoolβ (after Zuul from Ghostbusters) As we moved over the rollinβ scrub, we came across somethinβ remarkable. A lone dinosaur feeding on scrub, entirely oblivious to us. Few times in my life had I ever come across such an unyieldinβ amount of muscle and armour. When I first saw this thing, I knew it was built for one thing and one thing only β defence. We studied it in detail. Armoured back,β¦
Dreaming Dark Infiltrators are spies sent to gather intelligence. They plant psychic seeds in their minds of their foes that enhance the infiltratorsβ combat prowess against those enemies.
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 untilβ¦
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.
Mindkillers are the assassins of the Dreaming Dark, sent to terrify their foes before striking to kill. Mindkillers force foes to attack their own allies, causing physical and emotional devastation to grow the power of the Dreaming Dark.
Those learned individuals with aspirations of greatness, but who have fallen to fateβs twisted ironies and been afflicted by a Curse of Lost Sentiment, may emerge from such trials as a Dream Whisperer. Now a deformed, hunched creature covered in contorted arms, the Dream Whisperer uses its many hands to grasp and shred the hopes, dreams, thoughts, and memories of its victims. Though animalisticβ¦
You consume the brain of a dead creature, gaining access to its memories. The creature must have a brain and canβt be Undead. The spell fails if the creature has been dead (and not preserved) for more than 3 days. Until the spell ends, you can attempt to recall a memory, such as family history, recent events, building layouts, passwords, details of the creatureβs death, and similar information.β¦
On the Elemental Plane of Earth, galaxies of gemstones twinkle over vaults of treasure. If dao are there, so is wealth worth hunting. βGundren 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 rawβ¦
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 (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.
In the Pyramid, the party will encounter several obstacles and potential encounters while trying to uncover the secrets needed to pull off the heist of the jewels. Encounter. Certain sectors contain encounters. These are presented as an abstract of combat or confrontation that must be overcome to move through the sector with purpose. Obstacle. Certain sectors contain obstacles. These areβ¦
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.
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.
Armor (double mail), rare (requires attunement) While wearing this armor, you donβt have the Unconscious condition when you are at 0 Hit Points. You still make Death Saving Throws normally. You canβt 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.β¦
From a distance, will-oβ-wisps look like lanterns bobbing in the dark. Through the windows of abandoned structures or around the bends of treacherous paths, these spirits tempt the curious into peril. Once their prey is vulnerable, will-oβ-wisps feed on the life force of those they lay low. Roll on or choose a result from the Will-oβ-Wisp Ambushes table to inspire how a will-oβ-wisp imperils itsβ¦
Camouflaged as rock formations, ropers are aberrant ambushers that lurk in wait for smaller creatures. These bizarre subterranean hunters extend their rubbery tentacles to explore and prod their surroundings, often reaching beyond their fields of vision. Should they encounter prey, these limbs ensnare victims and drag them close to ropersβ toothy maws. If these tentacles are severed, ropersβ¦
Weapon (dagger), very rare (requires attunement) This wicked Dagger can absorb the shadows cast by your foes. You gain a +1 bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. When you hit a Small or larger enemy with a melee attack roll using this Dagger, you can choose to absorb that creatureβs shadow as part of the attack. When you do, the creature no longer casts a shadow, andβ¦
You curse a creature within range, filling its mind with creeping paranoia and despair. When the target takes the Attack or Magic action, it must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or waste its action. Once the target succeeds on three saving throws against this spell, the spell ends. Available For: Bard (Legacy), Sorcerer (Legacy), Warlock (Legacy), Wizard (Legacy), Bard, Sorcerer, Warlock,β¦
Ravencrafts are a grotesque fusion of feathers, sinew, and bone. Their tiny form is a contorted and twisted nightmare carelessly sewn together into the mockery of a bird. The mere presence of a ravencraft is an affront to natural death and can keep further death at bay, or they can chill the hearts of their foes with cries of torment from beyond the grave.
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