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Rakdos Cultist

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

a member of a cult devoted to an ancient demon who delights in violence and chaos. It just so happens that Rakdos loves a good show, and your highest aspiration is to please the Defiler, the Lord of

pleasure. Contacts The Cult of Rakdos is anything but organized. Individuals frequently move from one performance troupe to another. Almost all members of the cult know former castmates now

Shipwright

Backgrounds Ghosts of Saltmarsh

Reflection. Muddied water always clears in time. (Any) 6 Hope. The horizon at sea holds the greatest promise. (Any) D6 BOND 1 I must visit all the oceans

don’t belong to me, especially if they are very well made. Saltmarsh Ties Ships make Saltmarsh’s economy run. You have contacts with one of the following leaders in town. Choose

Demon Lords

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

Control. The greatest sign of a demon lord’s power is its ability to reshape an abyssal realm. A layer of the Abyss controlled by a demon lord becomes a twisted reflection of that fiend’s vile

Demon Lords The chaotic power of the Abyss rewards demons of particular ruthlessness and ingenuity with a dark blessing, transforming them into unique fiends whose power can rival the gods. These

Build Your Group

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

give them a broad range of knowledge to support their schemes. Bards, rogues, and wizards are often drawn to this role. Safecracker. The “breaking” part of “breaking and entering” is the Safecracker’s

relies on interpersonal skills and a network of contacts falls into the role of the Talker. Charisma proves useful for this role, along with proficiencies in skills such as Deception, Intimidation

Eldritch Master

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

reflection of your patron, with sprites and pseudodragons tied to the Archfey and imps and quasits tied to the Fiend. Because the Great Old One’s nature is inscrutable, any familiar form is suitable for it

the Tome. Your Book of Shadows might be a fine, gilt-edged tome with spells of enchantment and illusion, gifted to you by the lordly Archfey. It could be a weighty tome bound in demon hide studded with

Eldritch Master

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

reflection of your patron, with sprites and pseudodragons tied to the Archfey and imps and quasits tied to the Fiend. Because the Great Old One’s nature is inscrutable, any familiar form is suitable for it

the Tome. Your Book of Shadows might be a fine, gilt-edged tome with spells of enchantment and illusion, gifted to you by the lordly Archfey. It could be a weighty tome bound in demon hide studded with

Major Items, Very Rare

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

Weapon Yes Demon armor Armor Yes Dragon scale mail Armor Yes Dwarven plate Armor No Dwarven thrower Weapon Yes (dwarf) Efreeti bottle Wondrous item No Figurine of wondrous power (obsidian steed) Wondrous

item No Frost brand Weapon Yes Helm of brilliance Wondrous item Yes Horn of Valhalla (bronze) Wondrous item No Instrument of the bards (Anstruth harp) Wondrous item Yes (bard) Ioun stone (absorption

Demogorgon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

Demogorgon The Prince of Demons is a being of unfettered violence and rage, the mightiest of the demon lords. His twin heads, Aameul and Hathradiah, compete in some ways and cooperate in others. The

thought that, by looking at it through a mirror, I might avoid its effects. If anything, viewing its reflection made its effect more potent and more subtle. It was Rary who saved me, and I thought he had

Madness of Graz'zt

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

Madness of Graz’zt If a creature goes mad in Graz’zt’s lair or within line of sight of the demon lord, roll on the Madness of Graz’zt table to determine the nature of the madness, which is a

reflection. Anyone who doesn’t appreciate my beauty is a fool.” 21–40 “Sex is a great solution to all of life’s problems. Why doesn’t anyone else get this?” 41–60 “My appetite for delicious, pleasurable

Giant Mushroom Tower

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

stench of rot and decay wraps around you, seemingly threatening to penetrate your flesh and pervade your soul. Yestabrod’s Garden of Welcome is a pale reflection of the true horrors surrounding

. They are joined by dancing fungi vaguely shaped and twisted into forms resembling humanoids. Some of these creatures are spore servants enthralled to the Demon Queen of Fungi. Others are myconids and

Shipwright

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

the navy. You easily recognize and determine the quality of such items. 5 Low Places. You have contacts in the smuggling outfits along the coast; you occasionally repair the criminals’ ships in exchange

lacking is the greatest disappointment. (Evil) 5 Reflection. Muddied water always clears in time. (Any) 6 Hope. The horizon at sea holds the greatest promise. (Any) Shipwright Bonds d6 Bond 1 I

Khoravar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

communication and cooperation between members of different cultures or species. Khoravar who follow this philosophy often become bards, diplomats, mediators, or translators. Others are fascinated by their

of a tiny community of Khoravar living in an unexpected place, such as Droaam, Darguun, or even the Demon Wastes. Your people strive to find common ground with the native population. 9 You are

Medusa

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

ancient magic, or seek out powerful archmages to fulfill their wishes. Others make sacrifices to demon lords or archdevils, offering all in exchange for this gift, oblivious to the curse that accompanies it

and adventurers who enter are often unaware of the medusa’s presence until the creature is among them. A medusa is subject to its own curse. By looking vainly on its reflection, it turns to stone as

The Enemy of Our Enemy

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

know how to do so. During their time in the library, the characters can meet with Vizeran several times to exchange notes. The drow archmage already knows a lot of what has transpired since the demon

Gravenhollow. Despite their attack upon him, the archmage contacts the characters again in an attempt to forge an alliance (see chapter 12, “The Tower of Vengeance”).

Lone Faithful

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

Lone Faithful Although many Faerûnian folk believe that all tieflings worship Asmodeus and the Lords of the Nine Hells, the truth is that only a fraction of them do so, but enough are devil- or demon

scaly skin; red or dark blue skin; cast no shadow or reflection; exude a smell of brimstone. Feral. Your Intelligence score increases by 1, and your Dexterity score increases by 2. This trait replaces

20. Drow Town

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

entrails and other less identifiable fixings. Non-drow intruders are attacked on sight. 20d. Demon Mirror The door to this building is locked, and T’rissa Auvryndar (see area 6) carries the only key

realistic spiders are carved into its stone frame, almost appearing to twitch and crawl. When a creature approaches within 5 feet of its reflection in the mirror, the reflection disappears and is

Build Your Group

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

this kind of work. Characters with the criminal background excel at putting their skills and contacts to use on the church’s behalf. Prophet. The Prophet is a visionary with a more-or-less direct

Persuasion (or sometimes Intimidation) and Religion can be useful for this character. Many clerics fill this role, but devout bards can also be effective Teachers. Some Teachers bring skills from the

Factions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

met their contacts before the adventure starts. The Lords’ Alliance and the Zhentarim, on the other hand, have an elaborate system of pass phrases and secret signs that identify their agents to one

” in chapter 2.) Such contacts can’t promise the characters specific resources or reinforcements, but they’re friendly faces who know the lay of the land and can offer guidance. They can pass messages

If the Characters Decline

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

on stealing the rod and using the portal to travel to Pandesmos. If the characters defeat Kas, he reveals the location of Vecna’s ritual: the Cave of Shattered Reflection in Pandesmos on the plane of

Pandemonium. Kas also reveals he planned to use the rod to free Miska the Wolf-Spider and ally with the demon lord to overtake Vecna. It’s up to the characters what happens to Kas next. Alustriel and

A Race Divided

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

prevent her onslaught. This act rent the elves asunder. Lolth and Corellon parted ways, Lolth to become a demon lord in the Abyss and Corellon to become the de facto leader of a pantheon that could no

longer be trusted. The elf gods who sided with Corellon became the Seldarine, and those who fled along with Lolth became the Seldarine’s dark reflection. Save for those who had been named gods, Corellon

Conservatory Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

speaks to it, the flame responds to him in Graz’zt’s whispered voice, but only when the demon lord is in the mood to talk. A character who examines the brazier and succeeds on a DC 17 Intelligence

(Religion) check realizes that it’s used by worshipers of Graz’zt to commune with the demon lord, who requires a blood sacrifice. As an action, a character can spill some of their own blood into the bowl and

Mages

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

(1d8 + 3) Piercing damage. Marilith Large Fiend (Demon), Chaotic Evil AC 16 Initiative +10 (20) HP 220 (21d10 + 105) Speed 40 ft., Climb 40 ft. Ability Score Mod Save Str 18 +4 +9

). Constitution Saving Throw: DC 13, each creature in a 30-foot Cone. If the medusa sees its reflection in the Cone, the medusa must make this save. First Failure: The target has the Restrained

Sylvira Savikas

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

dressed in wizardly robes stands by one of the windows, caught in a fugue of intense contemplation. Perched on the corner of a table nearby is a spindly little demon with warty green skin, buggy eyes

shield with Sylvira, Gargauth telepathically contacts the character with the most influence in the party and suggests an alternative course of action: “Take me to the Nine Hells, and I’ll swear to serve

Xvarts

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

, before Graz’zt unleashed his vengeance. The demon prince had no need to regain the Infinity Spindle, since he already possessed power greater than what it could grant. Instead, he dispatched agents far

wilderness, old ruins, and dungeons for treasures, often with a handful of xvart sycophants and giant rat bodyguards in tow. If you say the name Raxivort three times while gazing at your reflection in a mirror

The Fetid Gaze

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

milky-white, seemingly blind eyes sees a reflection of their own face made decrepit and withered by age. The hag’s disguise is that of Greensong, a cheerful, rosy-cheeked wood elf who feigns

with bloodshot eyes. Auntie Greenbones knows how to infuse demon ichor into the paints needed to create the cursed paintings that drive the coven’s evil bargains. This recipe is inscribed on the

Platinum Room Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel

). Treasure. A character who searches the room finds curios worth 15,000 gp, a dagger of venom, a suit of demon armor, and an instrument of the bards (Anstruth harp), all designed with vulpine shapes

, a ring of onlookers keeps a wary distance from a massive, scaled devil and a fiery demon playing a game of cards. Thousands of stars in the night sky bear red or green nimbuses. Tiefling

The Dark Seldarine

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

the Seldarine. That hope was dashed, however, by the insidious plotting of Lolth. The Queen of Spiders had long resented the existence of Zanassu, a minor demon lord that competed with her for divine

authority over spiders. She hated almost as much the possibility of Eilistraee’s winning an ally among the drow pantheon. A prime opportunity arose when the spider demon lost much of its power in a

Temple of Tharizdun

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

Nadir, and it tries to keep at least three of the characters alive if it can. If the battle appears to be turning against the characters, Sgothgah contacts one of them telepathically (without identifying

a tightly sewn oilcloth — an instrument of the bards (Cli lyre) found by a cultist years before. The lyre is the cult’s greatest treasure, and has been kept as a gift for the leader that the cultists

The Infernal Machine of Lum the Mad

Magic Items Infernal Machine Rebuild

of the conjuration school, as follows: 1/day: conjure animals, summon lesser demons 1/7 days: conjure minor elementals, conjure woodland beings, summon greater demon 1/month: conjure elemental

duplicate. You control this force as if it were the product of an unseen servant spell, except that it is visible. Each time you see your own reflection, you must succeed on a DC 12 Charisma saving throw

Temple Locations T10-T18

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

. Inside the chest are the materials the hags use for creating cursed paintings, including three blank canvases and paints infused with demon ichor. A character who examines the canvas determines that

(Glitter) A youthful male shield dwarf dancing at a feast (Falthrax Loderr) A radiant female moon elf gazing upon her own reflection (Sylvarie) If the characters don’t yet know the significance of the

The Seldarine

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

be with. Stories of Hanali’s romantic adventures among elves and other mortals are perennial favorites when sung by elf bards and poets. In Arvandor, Hanali maintains a hidden pool called Evergold

least a century. More than a few elves claim to have experienced this benefit, and the truth of it is attested by many bards — sometimes in all earnestness, sometimes with a knowing wink. Priests of

Gibbet Crossing Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

, empty metal cabinet in front of the door to the shrine (area G20) to hide it. This ruse worked; the mind flayers never entered the shrine or found the yochlol demon bound to protect it. Moving the

priests of House Azfadiel, and it has remained here ever since. The demon knows that the Azfadiel drow here were killed a long time ago, but the fight was over too quickly for the yochlol to join

Lady's Ward

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

, supposedly impartial magistrate appointed by the Guvners. Punishments are tailored to fit the crime, and advocates are strongly encouraged. Lawyers and orators, these civil servants include bards

. Because there are infinite layers to the Abyss, there are infinite demon lords among them to be venerated. As a result, the cultists of the temple are a disorganized mess, and daily sacrifices

Harrowhall Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

corners of the room. The demons attack the ghosts, but a demon that’s attacked by a character shifts its focus to that character. When two shadow demons are killed, the remaining one flees. After 3

staff. “I hope you’ve made peace with your gods.” Gremorly fights until he is destroyed. Treasure. The staff Gremorly holds is a spectral reflection of his real Staff of Withering, which leans against

Upper Palace Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

with Juiblex, the Demon Prince of Oozes and Slimes—which she later updated and incorporated into her magnum opus, the Demonomicon of Iggwilv) I, Lyzandred (a lich’s meandering autobiography, which

could see the objects of their heart’s desire reflected in it. Any creature that stares into the mirror for 1 minute sees its own reflection fade away, to be replaced by an image of the thing it wants

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