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Magic Items
Curse of Strahd
Saint Markovia’s thighbone has the properties of a mace of disruption. If it scores one or more hits against a vampire or a vampire spawn in the course of a single battle, the thighbone
crumbles into dust once the battle concludes.
As a youth, Markovia followed her heart and became a priest of the Morninglord soon after her eighteenth birthday. She proved to be a charismatic proselytizer
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
wit and debilitating inky shadow. Whether weaving their magic through spoken incantations and scathing insults or through shadows, these teachers break down the resolve of their foes.
The professors
strive to carry themselves as immaculately as possible, seeking to overawe and wrong-foot anyone who would stand against them in debate or in battle. In teaching their students, professors of shadow
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
, dhergoloths rush into battle like whirlwinds of destruction, lashing out with the five sets of claws that extend from their squat, barrel-shaped bodies. They take contracts to put down uprisings, clear out
brutes, employers must use caution when instructing them. They can handle simple orders that don’t take a lot of time to resolve. When given anything complex to do, however, they either forget what
Magic Items
Princes of the Apocalypse
defend dwarves and to serve as a symbol of dwarven resolve. It hates the traditional foes of dwarves — giants, goblins, and, most of all, orcs — and silently urges its possessor to meet such creatures in battle.
knows little more than the desire to face orcs in battle and serve a courageous, just wielder. It disdains cowards and any form of duplicity, deception, or disloyalty. The weapon’s purpose is to
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
minds, probability, and the fabric of magic itself. Their equations shift perceptions in profound ways, alter probability, and interfere with the formation of other magic. In battle, the professors tweak
probability to impede attacks and strike at the minds of their foes with lancing equations that disrupt the opponent’s resolve.
Professors of theory hold that altering the way a person
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
hesitation. Howler packs course over the battlefields of the Blood War and also serve evil mortals powerful and vicious enough to command their loyalty.
Howlers rely on speed, numbers, and their mind
around the battlefield in a search for safety. Fiends especially prize howlers for this reason, because for a few crucial moments in a battle, their howls can neutralize an enemy.Cold, Fire, Lightning; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks
Feats
Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
You are a Knight of Solamnia aligned with the Order of the Rose, a group known for leadership, justice, and wisdom. Your resolve grants you these benefits:
Ability Score Increase. Increase your
one of their organization’s orders. In the course of their training, most knights begin as members of the Knights of the Crown and then move on to join other orders. Whether a character follows
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
;s wing, a tattered piece of a Boros banner (a souvenir from a famous battle), a set of common clothes, and a belt pouch containing 2 gp (Boros-minted 1-zino coins)
Feature: Legion Station
You have
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I do what I can to help out the spouse of a comrade who died in battle.
Flaws
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Flaw
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I act bravely when I’m in a group, but I’m a coward when I&rsquo
Hobgoblin
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greatest respect is reserved for those who earn their glory in battle. In theory, the fortunes of war can elevate the lowest-ranking banner in a legion to the highest status. In practice, warlords are
rank or banner status. Of course, Maglubiyet’s call to conquest is always answered.
Suffer nor Give Insult. As befits their warlike nature, hobgoblins believe that any insult demands a response
Yeenoghu
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Monsters
Out of the Abyss
5 or more, the target falls prone.
Savage (Costs 2 Actions). Yeenoghu makes a bite attack against each creature within 10 feet of him.The Beast of Butchery appears as a great battle-scarred gnoll
atrocities in his name. Yeenoghu takes pleasure in causing fear before death, and he sows sorrow and despair through destroying beloved things. He doesn’t parlay; to meet him is to do battle with him
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
use this opportunity to replace his hated rival.
Among the archdevils, Geryon is known for his martial prowess. He is a ferocious hunter and a relentless tracker. He often joins his troops in battle
hierarchy. Sages who study the Nine Hells believe the battle for control of Stygia is a test staged by Asmodeus in hopes of purging the worst impulses from both Geryon and Levistus—or discovering a
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
opportunity to replace his hated rival.
Among the archdevils, Geryon is known for his martial prowess. He is a ferocious hunter and a relentless tracker. He often joins his troops in battle; he loves
. Sages who study the Nine Hells believe the battle for control of Stygia is a test staged by Asmodeus in hopes of purging the worst impulses from both Geryon and Levistus—or discovering a competent
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
them into flind;flinds. Yeenoghu takes pleasure in causing fear before death, and he sows sorrow and despair through destroying beloved things. He doesn’t parlay; to meet him is to do battle with
Yeenoghu dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Days"} days.
Cultists of Yeenoghu
Yeenoghu grants special abilities to his cultists. His
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
Running the Battle This quest is an epic battle involving hundreds of rival combatants. Use the following rules to resolve the conflict.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
one general education or interdisciplinary course together each year. It is this course that the Exam rules represent. Each Exam encounter has a Studying phase followed by a Testing phase. In general
. In each phase, resolve the outcome of one character’s ability checks before moving on to another character. (If any characters are studying together, however, resolve their ability checks at the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Studying Phase The day before the Exam, a character can study the course material. A character can use any ability check and skill during this Studying phase. Once you’ve asked each player how their
character is approaching the Studying phase, resolve that phase by having each character who studies make a DC 12 ability check. Make sure players keep track of their characters’ rerolls from this phase and apply them during the Testing phase.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Studying Phase The day before the Exam, the characters can study the course material. A character can use any ability check and skill during the Studying phase. Once you’ve asked each player how
their character is approaching the Studying phase, resolve that phase by having each character who studies make a DC 18 ability check. Make sure players keep track of their characters’ rerolls and apply them during the Testing phase.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Studying Phase The day before the Exam, the characters can study the course material. A character can use any ability check and skill during the Studying phase. Once you’ve asked each player how
their character is approaching the Studying phase, resolve that phase by having each character who studies make a DC 17 ability check. Make sure players keep track of their characters’ rerolls and apply them during the Testing phase.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Studying Phase The day before the Exam, the characters can study the course material. A character can use any ability check and skill during the Studying phase. Once you’ve asked each player how
their character is approaching the Studying phase, resolve that phase by having each character who studies make a DC 15 ability check. Make sure players keep track of their characters’ rerolls and apply them during the Testing phase.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Studying Phase The day before the Exam, the characters can study the course material. A character can use any ability check and skill during the Studying phase. Once you’ve asked each player how
their character is approaching the Studying phase, resolve that phase by having each character who studies make a DC 16 ability check. Make sure players keep track of their characters’ rerolls and apply them during the Testing phase.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Studying Phase The day before the Exam, the characters can study the course material. A character can use any ability check and skill during the Studying phase. Once you’ve asked each player how
their character is approaching the Studying phase, resolve that phase by having each character who studies make a DC 17 ability check. Make sure players keep track of their characters’ rerolls and apply them during the Testing phase.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Studying Phase The day before the Exam, the characters can study the course material. A character can use any ability check and skill during the Studying phase. Once you’ve asked each player how
their character is approaching the Studying phase, resolve that phase by having each character who studies make a DC 20 ability check. Make sure players keep track of their characters’ rerolls and apply them during the Testing phase.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Confronting Galin If confronted with evidence against him, Galin accuses the adventurers (publicly if necessary) of being in league with the cult and attempting to break the resolve of Altand’s
found himself face to face with Neronvain in the thick of battle and begged for his life, offering anything in return. Neronvain took the warden up on his offer, agreeing to spare Galin and leave
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
Confronting Galin If confronted with evidence against him, Galin accuses the adventurers (publicly if necessary) of being in league with the cult and attempting to break the resolve of Altand’s
, he found himself face to face with Neronvain in the thick of battle and begged for his life, offering anything in return. Neronvain took the warden up on his offer, agreeing to spare Galin and leave
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Studying Phase The day before the Exam, the characters can study the course material. A character can use any ability check and skill during the Studying phase. Once you’ve asked each player how
their character is approaching the Studying phase, resolve that phase by having each character who studies make a DC 12 ability check. Make sure players keep track of their characters’ rerolls and apply them during the Testing phase.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Studying Phase The day before the Exam, the characters can study the course material. A character can use any ability check and skill during the Studying phase. Once you’ve asked each player how
their character is approaching the Studying phase, resolve that phase by having each character who studies make a DC 13 ability check. Make sure players keep track of their characters’ rerolls from this phase and apply them during the Testing phase.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Studying Phase The day before the Exam, the characters can study the course material. A character can use any ability check and skill during the Studying phase. Once you’ve asked each player how
their character is approaching the Studying phase, resolve that phase by having each character who studies make a DC 17 ability check. Make sure players keep track of their characters’ rerolls and apply them during the Testing phase.
Kobold
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
populated areas, practice cannibalism, believing it is foolish to waste good meat.
In any case, kobolds that eat humanoids don’t simply start consuming corpses or prisoners right after a battle
comedic preparations sometimes give rescuers time to locate and free the captives before the kobolds settle down for the main course.
Hatred
Because the gnome god Garl Glittergold trapped the kobold
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
seeks adventurers to lead into battle against the mind flayer;mind flayers that usurped the dragon’s lair.
4
Powerful infernal creatures have opened a portal in the middle of a city square
their army in battle centuries ago.
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An ancient sapphire dragon guards the phylactery of a lich who helped the dragon establish a lair centuries before becoming Undead.
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Lolth the Spider
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
party. If that occurs, resolve what happens to these wandering characters after the play has run its course.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
adjudicate such spells outside of combat is to grant an ad-hoc benefit to the party (see “Narrative Combat”). If a spell creates a powerful effect that sways the course of the battle, consider granting the caster’s side an additional victory.
wounds to heal the injured. In the chaos of battle, spells such as message, sending, or thaumaturgy can make the difference between triumph and disaster. In a narrative battle, the simplest way to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Magical Physiologies Exam: Slaadi The characters are enrolled together in the course Magical Physiologies, which is held in a lecture hall in the Biblioplex (one of the areas marked B7 on map 3.1
). The course covers the anatomy, abilities, and dispositions of monsters commonly encountered while adventuring. Students read popular accounts related to Aberrations, Monstrosities, and Oozes, as well
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Chapter 7: Siege of Kalaman The Red Dragon Army has failed to raise the City of Lost Names into the heavens. The characters have deprived the Dragon Army of its city-sized battle platform, but as the
smoke clears, a citadel flies free of the ruins, its course set for Kalaman. With its flying citadel looming overhead, the Dragon Army prepares to lay siege to the city of Kalaman
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
prosperity, sharing their good fortune with friends and strangers alike. Vistani resolve disagreements through contests that end with reconciliatory singing, dancing, and storytelling. Vistani families can
be big or small, but each family is a gerontocracy, with the oldest member ruling the roost. This elder has most of the responsibility for enforcing traditions, settling disputes, setting the course
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
gerontocracy, with the oldest member ruling the roost. This elder carries the bulk of the responsibility for enforcing traditions, settling disputes, setting the course for the group’s travels, and
are closely knit. They resolve disagreements through contests that end with reconciliatory singing, dancing, and storytelling. The Vistani are quick to act when their lives or traditions are threatened and are merciless when they believe they must be.