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The Book of Many Things
Alien Mind. Magic and other features can’t determine the corrupter’s creature type. If a creature tries to read the corrupter’s thoughts, that creature must succeed on a DC 20
Lair
This villain resides in a place of power and safety, whether that’s a hidden thieves’ guildhall or a lavish manse. The lair is filled with clever defenses to disorient, weaken, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
powerful entity within themself. 10 A hierophant seeking a doorway to an alien realm to bring about a new world. Villain Torments Villains in this genre are endowed with unnatural powers stemming
from their studies or granted by alien forces. Choose from or roll on the Cosmic Horror Torments table to determine what alien or psychological torment plagues the villain. Cosmic Horror Torments 1d10
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
be incubating what will devour us. Examples include Alien and The Fly. Body Horror Principles Consider the following principles when creating Darklords and domains with body horror themes: Depth of
transformation doesn’t make someone a villain. Villains in body horror adventures cultivate evil in tandem with the aberrant transformations afflicting their form and surroundings. Villain Identities Villains of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
encounters (see “Encounter Chains” below). The main villain determines which ward the map depicts and what name is written on it: If Xanathar is the villain, “Grinda Garloth” is written by the X on a map of
. (The X marks the location of the Cassalanter mausoleum.) If Jarlaxle is the villain, “Fenerus Stormcastle” is written by the X on a map of the Trades Ward. (Residents of the Trades Ward know Fenerus
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
deadly wildernesses and beasts reinforce themes of predation. When a domain’s terrifying forces reflect aspects of its Darklord, that villain becomes a terrifying culmination of the evil in the land
featuring familiar horror settings with a twist to make them more appropriate to D&D or to enhance their terror. For example, characters escaping an alien laboratory in Bluetspur might be stalked by an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
creature type to Humanoid and frame this villain’s fantastical abilities as arising from powerful treasures the villain has amassed. Alternatively, you could make this villain a Fiend, change the damage
dealt to necrotic, and give the villain a frightful aspect rather than a theme of divine judgment. Descriptions of these sample villains are below. Ambitious Assassin Appropriate for tier 1 play
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
looking for a place to live in peace. 11 An enormous monster on display in a menagerie breaks free and goes on a rampage. 12 A coven of hags steals cherished memories from travelers. 13 A villain seeks
the world to summon a monstrous god or alien entity. 11 A tyrannical ruler outlaws the use of magic without official sanction. A secret society of spellcasters seeks to oust the tyrant. 12 During a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
might be a tyrant, a fiend, or black-hearted villain, and the era that just ended could have been one of peace, tranquility, and justice. A new leader shakes the foundations of your campaign world and
, demiplane) 7 Otherworldly object (planar portal, alien spacecraft) 8 People (race, tribe, lost civilization, colony) 9 Plant (miracle herb, fungal parasite, sentient plant) 10 Resource or wealth (gold