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.
N (they/them) human The mysterious and discreet Onaivu is a member of the Thievesโ Guild. They hide in the shadows and ply their trade in the most unexpected places, even those right under your nose. Who they are and what they are arenโt important at all, unless they know something about you that you donโt want the rest of the world to know. They keep their face covered beneath a cowl; no oneโฆ
Large Beast (Thyreophoran), Unaligned AC 20 (Extensive Osteoderms) Initiative -3 (7) HP 72 (10d10 + 22) Speed 20 ft.
The road curves around a small, forested hill, presenting a terrible scene. Carts are overturned, crates are smashed, and at least twenty people are dead or wounded. One of the survivors, blood on his face, calls out. โPelor be praised. Please help us. We were attacked by bandits and left for dead. They took everything.โ The truth of what happened here differs from the scene presented. A merchantโฆ
Caset. A mysterious figure with no known name or face has recently approached the Guild with a lucrative job tied to the University. Onaivu believes Caset is perfectly situated to handle it. The Guild acknowledges the risk: if Caset is caught, they could lose their prestigious sponsorship or even be expelled. Still, Onaivu considers it worth the gamble, and it must be done quickly. The Mission.โฆ
Dark Bargains weave Druskenvaldโs essence into the characters who dare to strike them. These ancient agreements bind the land, its magical energies, its creatures.. and you. The effects bring boon and bane alike. It may be best for some sinister characters to offer their bargains plainly, letting the lurking curses reveal themselves only when the time is right. Beware your entry into theseโฆ
Upon completion of the adventure, each character may select one treasure bundle listed below.
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),โฆ
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.
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
Raiders use guerrilla tactics to ambush warehouses and beat down opponents. These skilled fistfighters work in tandem to claim goods and territory for Daask.
List of Stat Block from the Dr Dhrolinโs Dictionary of Dinosaurs.
Weapon (greatclub), uncommon You have a +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. Proficiency with a Greatclub 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. Push. If you hit a creature with this weapon, you canโฆ
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.
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โ Use Maximum Hit Points and Damage Rolls for this creature.
| Name | AC | HP | Initiative | Key Ability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commoner | 10 | 4 | +0 | Club (clipboard) |
| Draft Horse | 10 | 15 | +0 | Bludgeoning Hooves โฆ |
Wondrous Item, common A question mark is worked into the head of this key. The key has a 5 percent chance of unlocking any lock into which itโs inserted. Once it unlocks something, the key d isappears.
Wondrous Item, rare A Blast Disk holds destructive arcane power. A typical Blast Disk is about nine inches in diameter and one inch thick, made from layers of different metal; dragonshards are embedded in the surface of the disk and arcane symbols are engraved in its surface. Anyone studying the surface of the disk can make an Intelligence (Arcana) check corresponding to the save DC of theโฆ
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
Estimated Duration: 45 Minutes
Weapon (longsword), artifact (requires attunement) Few ever saw the gleaming blade Dรคmglesvir before the Godโs 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:
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.
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
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 inโฆ
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