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.
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
Benedict is in love with Cilanthรฉ. He hopes that if he can win her heart, she will make him immortal. Cilanthรฉ sees Benedict as a useful scapegoat who she can abandon if and when she needs to flee. Cilanthรฉโs previous lair was purged by paladins, she escaped with Benedict and regenerated in the tower. Isalladirโs crew were all devoured, but her keen mind made her a good choice to become a newโฆ
Any remaining treasure encountered in the adventure is removed at the conclusion of play. Instead, each character selects a treasure bundle as a reward.
Wondrous Item, common While carrying this blackened silver coin, if you fail a Death Saving Throw, you treat the save as a success instead. Then the coin crumbles into dust. If you carry more than one Helโs Coin, you gain the following curse instead. If you succeed on a Death Saving Throw, you treat the success as a failure. Then one Helโs Coin crumbles to dust. This curse remains until there isโฆ
Cilanthรฉ has her wealth stockpiled in her lair. Old wooden chests hold 715gp in various coin values, a dragon-themed cutlery set made of gold (650gp), three paintings of her previous lair (400gp each), a Sword of Life Stealing and a Tome of Understanding.
Dark Bargains are binding once sealed. There are tales and legends of those who have outwitted a bargainer or found a way to break a bargainโs hold on them, but the truth of such stories is left to the GM to decide.
โ Use Minimum Hit Points and Damage Rolls for this creature.
Nearly every major power of Faerรปn has its own currency minted within its borders that represent both its influence and material wealth. Most coins of pure composition and standard weight are accepted across the continent, though not every city-state or nation bothers to mint every sort of coin. The standard used to set the weight and value of coins is Waukeenโs Golden Coin, a relic that lies onโฆ
Ketgrinn are catlike Fey spirits who delight in puzzles, riddles, and bargains. They have large, bright eyes and too-wide grins that gleam starkly even in shadows. Ketgrinn are tricksters and spies, often sent by those they serve to steal the voices of a rivalโs minions to sow chaos and confusion. Secret. Ketgrinn canโt resist a puzzle or riddle, and a difficult one can send a ketgrinnโs mindโฆ
| Investment | Item Rarity |
|---|---|
| 150 GP | Common |
| 600 GP | Uncommon โฆ |
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.
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.
At the end of the adventure, all characters receive rewards based on their accomplishments. For more information on advancement and other rewards, see the Legends of Greyhawk page on D&D; Beyond.
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
Also known as kytons, chain devils consider themselves morbid artisans who use deception, menace, and vicious metal to coerce prisoners into betraying themselves. Many serve powerful devils, wrenching secrets from imprisoned souls using deadly, animate chains. Left to their own devices, chain devils encourage ruthless individuals to pursue forbidden magic, leading their pupils down paths to theโฆ
โZoolโ (after Zuul from Ghostbusters) As we moved over the rollinโ scrub, we came across somethinโ remarkable. A lone dinosaur feeding on scrub, entirely oblivious to us. Few times in my life had I ever come across such an unyieldinโ amount of muscle and armour. When I first saw this thing, I knew it was built for one thing and one thing only โ defence. We studied it in detail. Armoured back,โฆ
Creature Type: Monstrosity Size: Medium (about 4โ5 feet tall) Speed: 40 feet As a Worg, you have the following special traits. Darkvision. You have Darkvision with a range of 60 feet. Keen Senses. You have proficiency in the Perception skill, and you have Advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or smell. Bite. Your formidable jaws are a natural weapon, which you can use toโฆ
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
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
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.
The bank offers the following services: Take Out a Loan. A character can borrow up to 10 GP from the bank with an interest rate of 1 GP per day. Thereโs no minimum payment due, but if the loan is left unpaid for long, word of the characterโs financial insolvency spreads throughout the keep. Deposit and Withdraw Money. A character can deposit gold and other valuables at the bank. They can withdrawโฆ
The sheltered inner bailey is where the keepโs defenders live and practice combat drills. When the characters arrive at the inner bailey, read the following boxed text aloud: Targets and practice dummies dot this courtyard, which contains a large stable and poles with hanging rings. Cavalry soldiers train atop horseback while guards watch the area from the walls and towers that rise around it. Aโฆ
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