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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Strahd’s Torment Eternity is a cruel consort. The following are just a few of the torments Strahd endures: Through endless generations, Tatyana has been reincarnated again and again. Each time Strahd
borders of his domain. His desire for novelty, passion, and conquest matches his thirst for blood. Strahd considers Barovia’s people dull inferiors, even as he resents them for the simple pleasures of hope and companionship they possess.
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
time apart from the clamor of society, you found quiet, solitude, and perhaps some of the answers you were looking for.
Skill Proficiencies: Medicine, Religion
Tool Proficiencies: Herbalism kit
a frivolous lark. You’ve maintained a solitary vigil outside the cavern entrance ever since.
2
You crossed the Guild in a bad way. Fortunately, its members think you’re dead. Less
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
executions serve the greater good and impose necessary order, but make it clear that zombies aren’t the realm’s only monsters. Only Bad Decisions. There is one simple truth in Falkovnia: the dead are
about to kill everyone. This sets the stage for countless bad decisions, from leaders making terrible sacrifices or permitting amoral acts to individuals making fatalistic choices. Everyone in Falkovnia
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
might also get involved. Unfortunately for the adventurers, the dragons are not necessarily any more concerned for their well-being than the Lords of Dust are, and the characters might have to consort
different ways that the demons and the dragons could be interpreting those words. Ultimately, the adventurers might be in the position of having to choose between an outcome that is bad for them but good
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
, Morgrave Historian
Xen’drik is a land of ruins and mysteries. The dragons of Argonnessen have no love for lesser creatures. The psychic tyrants of Sarlona maintain strict control over their borders and
chapter provides an overview of the nations of Khorvaire, along with a glimpse of common life, magic, religion, and the world—and planes—that lie beyond it.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
nations shut their borders. The dwarves of Thorbardin withdrew to their deep tunnels, refusing entrance to refugees from the surface. Many societies turned on one another or fell to disease and war
bonds of trade that united and diversified them. As the civilizations of Krynn rebuilt, and new societies arose, the world learned to live with a jarring truth: the gods were truly gone. Religion on Krynn
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Walls alone holds more Cyran refugees than Karrnath has allowed across its borders. If you read the Sharn Inquisitive or the Korranberg Chronicle, you’ve heard the endless litany of how difficult life
survived the Mourning did so because they were beyond the borders of their nation. And why is that? Because they were soldiers.
The Sharn Inquisitive talks about starving children and ailing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
, History, Nature, and Religion. Diplomat. Negotiating treaties, de-escalating conflicts, and issuing ultimatums are tasks that fall within the purview of the Diplomat, who typically puts their high
Intelligence scores or proficiency in Investigation. Warden. The Warden’s focus isn’t so much on the people of the nation, but on the land encompassed within its borders, both cultivated and wild. Sometimes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
, blood and offal from butchers, lye and fur from tanners, and indescribable chemical mixtures from alchemists. In the eastern portion of the Styes, the pollution is so bad that the river’s flow has been
of the door to keep out burglars and unscrupulous innkeepers. Religion Though religion is important to many of the Styes’ citizens, no public temples operate in the district. This is partially because
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising
see the “darkening” up ahead. It’s difficult to see anything clearly within its borders, though you can vaguely make out the outline of a mountain of sunken ships resting on the sea floor, grown over
he opened (Umberlee’s Maw) have created an area in the ocean that acts like a beacon for strong, irregular currents and bad weather. Underwater, the effect manifests as a general darkness in an oddly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
dualistic religion. Whatever the terms in which the dualism is expressed, half of the pair is usually believed to be good — beneficial, desirable, or holy — while the other half is considered bad, if not
Other Religious Systems In your campaign, you can create pantheons of gods who are closely linked in a single religion, monotheistic religions (worship of a single deity), dualistic systems (centered
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Life in Akharin Sangar Despite the rumors outside its borders, Akharin Sangar is markedly hospitable. By long-standing custom, every Sangarian is a potential host and must be prepared to entertain
, though its ranks contain both tender-hearted civil servants and disciplinarians who relish chastising citizens for misdemeanors. Names Sangarian names are drawn from lineage, religion, and literature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
has fallen under the sway of a young shadow dragon, and their obeisance borders on fanaticism.
4 A young shadow dragon shares a lair with a cloaker; the cloaker leaves the dragon alone but hunts
indistinguishable from the dragon’s other grim baubles.
4 An ancient shadow dragon courts Tiamat, enacting the Dragon Queen’s every demand in hopes of gaining her affection—and becoming her first shadow dragon consort.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
off bad luck or to bring good fortune. Villages or even families might have superstitions observed by no one else, such as the following:
For a safe journey through a forest, leave a few seeds or a
looks like a plucked chicken, know that Charmalaine is near — and heed her warning. Put a frog under your cap to bring good luck, but not for too long, or it’s bad luck for a fortnight. If you step on a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
area 6 is emblazoned with a bronze relief of a mountain with a fist-sized depression in its center. The door is locked.
Bronze Relief Door. A successful DC 13 Intelligence (Religion) check reveals
armed male drow named Quave, Narlros, and T’mek. They are being tested by T’rissa Auvryndar, who is hungry for a new consort. The drow are all malnourished and have weeping wounds from the lashes of a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
ways to reverse or mitigate events resulting from that death. As an action, make a DC 15 Intelligence (Religion) check. On a success, you learn the relevant information based on the nature of the
balance, but hate the idea that “balance” means good and bad things can both happen to you. Good things happening to you and bad things happening to other people seems perfectly reasonable.
2 You
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
beginning of Aerdy’s decline marked the high-water mark of Keoland’s expansionist policies, as it held sway from the Pomarj to the borders of Ket. Aided by Celene, rebels in the Ulek region strove to curb
. Summarize what lengthy works say, and focus on the most plot-worthy parts.
Scholarly Expertise. Characters who have proficiency in the Arcana, History, or Religion skill can be fonts of useful
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
bands; some independent war bands have even crossed the Talenta Plains to raid across the borders of Karrnath and Q’barra. High King Vadallia insists that these are the actions of individual soldiers
, but he refuses to take action against the perpetrators. Some scholars believe Vadallia and the Valenar are trying to provoke a full-scale conflict — by the strictures of their religion they don’t
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
face a tragic end.
2 I’m convinced something is after me, appearing in mirrors, dreams, and places where no one could.
3 I’m especially superstitious and live life seeking to avoid bad luck
immediately.
6 I’m a skeptic and don’t believe in the power of rituals, religion, superstition, or spirits.
7 I know my future is written and that anything I do will lead to a prophesied end
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
consort and a drow house captain, each of whom appears in this book. Other Underdark creatures might also be in the priestess’s presence, providing protection or advice. Mothers of Rebellion Some
18 (+4)
CON
16 (+3)
INT
17 (+3)
WIS
21 (+5)
CHA
22 (+6)
Saving Throws Con +9, Wis +11, Cha +12
Skills Insight +11, Perception +11, Religion +9, Stealth +10
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
. Religion In many domains, locals maintain chilly relationships with aloof deities, knowing “the gods” only through hollow rituals and clergy with scant supernatural powers. Conversely, some people
about the nature of their domains or what lies beyond the Mists. This preoccupation, along with the lack of shared borders or reliable travel, means that mercantile ventures and military conquests
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
anything in particular to the characters but feel like a bad omen. Lost and Found Prior to the vision, the characters were traveling to Vogler and had stopped to camp or rest near a forested path. After
statues were once larger-than-life depictions of several of Krynn’s deities, but most of them are ruined. A character who succeeds on a DC 12 Intelligence (Religion) check can identify as many of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
consequence of my unwavering faith. In taking my vows, I became the holy sword of my religion. Ranger d6 I became a ranger because … 1 I found purpose while I honed my hunting skills by bringing down
beyond civilization’s borders. 5 I met a grizzled ranger who taught me woodcraft and the secrets of the wild lands. 6 I served in an army, learning the precepts of my profession while blazing trails
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
bears is missing. A successful DC 12 Intelligence (Religion) or Wisdom (Perception) check determines that the holy symbol of Moradin was once on the tabard, but only a bit of the flame remains. She
efforts to undercut Acquisitions Incorporated’s reputation and success. Dagdra has made a lot of bad choices in her life, from leaving her church to joining Dran Enterprises and getting stuck with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
temples of its many gods, several organizations operate across national borders in pursuit of their goals. Some of these organizations could serve as patrons or allies of adventurers in a Greyhawk
before the Rain of Colorless Fire destroyed the Suloise Empire. Others claim Korenth is a red dragon—a former consort of Tiamat who became trapped in human form. Whatever the true story, the Father of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
of bad storytellers and inept musicians. One wall of the circular common room features a faded mural of two enormous crabs locked in combat, inlaid with brass details. The mural’s origins are lost to
fish in its mouth. Many locals rub it for luck before seeking the morning catch. A cleric of Habbakuk or a character who succeeds on a DC 12 Intelligence (Religion) check recognizes the carving as a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
offer 10 gp or more to each of them, they walk away and leave their boss to his fate. Rasqel, who is indebted to bad people, fights to the death. If the situation looks grim for the adventurers
a DC 15 Intelligence (Religion) check recognizes the copper medallion as a holy symbol of Beshaba. Known as the Lady of Misfortune, Beshaba is Tymora’s twin sister and archenemy. This character knows
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
note are located within the borders of Elturgard. I describe three of them briefly here. Berdusk. A large population of artisans drives the activity in the city of Berdusk. Its native nobility, the so
-called “First Folk of Berdusk,” have made a great show of their piety since the founding of Elturgard, and a great many of the high-ranking priests hail from their families. Over the years a few bad
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
navigation weren’t bad enough, explorers must bring their own provisions into the Mournland, unless they want to risk the danger of ingesting tainted food and water. Terrain Features The Day of
it was; the entire land is a scar left by the catastrophe of the Mourning. Mist Wall. The borders of the Mournland are defined by a wall of thick, gray mist that rises thousands of feet into the air
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
humanoid to squeeze through. IMPRISONED CHARACTERS
If the characters are defeated in Vanthampur Villa or the dungeon below, you can have the bad guys stabilize dying party members, strip them of their
devil that manifests as a pillar of smoke above the symbol on the floor. The images on the ceiling are pit fiends, recognizable by any character who succeeds on a DC 15 Intelligence (Religion) check
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
are keyed to map 15.1. Mike Schley Map 15.1: Harrowhall View Player Version 1: Moat and Walls A 30-foot-high wall borders Harrowhall, surrounded by a 20-foot-wide, 15-foot-deep, dry moat. The
spiderweb-covered library contains hundreds of books in genres ranging from history and religion to speculative fiction. Gremorly added his impressive personal collection to the library, including
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
+3, Insight +5, Perception +5, Religion +4
Senses passive Perception 15
Languages Common, Elvish, Infernal
Challenge 1/8 (25 XP)
Dark Devotion. Thurstwell has advantage on saving throws
valuable art objects, but all are knockoffs acquired from dubious sources. The haphazardly assembled collection is a testament to bad taste. Wax Statue. A 6-foot-tall wax statue in one corner depicts
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
characters must enter all four pools, whether the outcome is good or bad. When a character is submerged in the last pool, a silver key studded with polished red garnets appears in midair in the center of
the Big Foot. A character can deactivate the magic of the runes by standing within 5 feet of a footprint and using an action to succeed on a DC 12 Intelligence (Arcana or Religion) check. Alternatively
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
worth by its size. The small folk are beneath my concern. 7 The small folk are vermin. I enjoy torturing and killing them. 8 Good or bad, Annam’s sons represent the ideals that we, as giants, must
Religion. Of Annam’s many sons, none is greater than my patron deity. (Any) Giant Bonds d6 Bond 1 My clan is the most important influence on my life; our collective place in the ordning depends on