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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Creating Domains of Dread Ravenloft is a place where your nightmares can run wild, where anything you can imagine in moments of dread or despair can come to frightful life among the Mists. The
setting as a whole is made up of countless isolated domains, each one a perfect expression of a particular flavor of the macabre. Creating your own domain allows you to blend legendary evils, unexpected
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Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
Dead Three into the region she inhabits, creating the following effects:
Creeping Dread. Terror runs rampant in Karas’s domain. Within 1 mile of the lair, creatures other than members of the
instead.Multiattack. Karas makes two attacks using Dread Dagger or Tyrant’s Blade in any combination.
Dread Dagger. Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8", "rollType":"to hit
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Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
by dealing 15 or more slashing damage to it on one attack. Cutting the root doesn’t hurt the cradle but ends the grapple.
Rolling Hills (Recharge 6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge
", "rollAction":"Rolling Hills"}. The cradle magically creates a wave of dirt that extends from a point on the ground within 120 feet of itself. The wave is up to 30 feet long, up to 30 feet tall, and
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Thieves’ Gallery
;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6", "rollType":"spell", "rollAction":"Chaos Bolt"} to hit, range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d10 + 3) damage of a random type determined by rolling a d8;{"diceNotation":"1d8
’s dogged by doubt, the brave young mage has earned his place in Edgin Darvis;Edgin's crew. He performs best under pressure, instinctively unleashing his magic in dire moments. How he will continue to unlock his potential and what he will do with his volatile gift are yet to be seen.
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Shadar-kai are the elves of the Shadowfell, originally drawn to that dread realm by the Raven Queen. Over the centuries, some of them have continued to serve her, while others have ventured into the
, shadar-kai can live to be over 750 years old.
Creating Your Character
At 1st level, you choose whether your character is a member of the human race or of a fantastical race. If you select a fantastical
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Vecna: Eve of Ruin
his speed without provoking opportunity attack;opportunity attacks.
Strike (Costs 2 Actions). Strahd makes one Death Strike attack.Strahd von Zarovich is the Darklord of Barovia, a Domain of Dread
. He had become a vampire, and Barovia became a Domain of Dread.
Now the Dark Powers keep Strahd trapped in his realm, tormenting him with his inability to escape for all eternity. He spends his days
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Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
netherworld between the Domains of Dread, or they might slink forth into other realms to slake unnameable hungers.
Customizing a Horror
An unspeakable horror has one of four body compositions
, determined by rolling on the Body Composition table. You can roll on the Limbs to customize it further, while results from the Hex Blast table replace that action in the stat block. If the results of
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
, forcing them into unique, misshapen bodies untethered from the laws of reason or reality. Such unspeakable horrors might continue to haunt the misty netherworld between the Domains of Dread, or they
might slink forth into other realms to slake unnameable hungers.
Customizing a Horror
An unspeakable horror has one of four body compositions, determined by rolling on the Body Composition table. You
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Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
creating a hexblood, consult with your DM to see if it’s appropriate to tie your origins to one of the following Domains of Dread (detailed in chapter 3):
Hazlan. The bizarre magic of this crumbling
changed you and forced you from your home.
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A slighted druid transformed you and bound you to live only so long as a sacred tree bears fruit.
Hexbloods in the Domains of Dread
When
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Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
horrors might continue to haunt the misty netherworld between the Domains of Dread, or they might slink forth into other realms to slake unnameable hungers.
Customizing a Horror
An unspeakable horror
has one of four body compositions, determined by rolling on the Body Composition table. You can roll on the Limbs to customize it further, while results from the Hex Blast table replace that action in
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
into unique, misshapen bodies untethered from the laws of reason or reality. Such unspeakable horrors might continue to haunt the misty netherworld between the Domains of Dread, or they might slink
forth into other realms to slake unnameable hungers.
Customizing a Horror
An unspeakable horror has one of four body compositions, determined by rolling on the Body Composition table. You can roll on
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
unique, misshapen bodies untethered from the laws of reason or reality. Such unspeakable horrors might continue to haunt the misty netherworld between the Domains of Dread, or they might slink forth into
other realms to slake unnameable hungers.
Customizing a Horror
An unspeakable horror has one of four body compositions, determined by rolling on the Body Composition table. You can roll on the Limbs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Creating a Domain The guidelines in this section help you create your own unique Domain of Dread. This setting’s details should reflect the Darklord of the domain, being a reflection of that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Creating a Darklord Domains are mocking reflections of the evils they confine. Each has a purpose, being a prison designed to torture a deliberately chosen villain. To devise a Domain of Dread, you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Birth of a Darklord Upon the completion of the Darklord’s greatest irredeemable act, the Mists drag them—and perhaps the lands around them—into the Domains of Dread. At this point, you should have an
your players’ characters and the section on creating nonplayer characters in the Dungeon Master’s Guide as you desire. Now, everything the Darklord knew changes and they find themself a prisoner within a domain of their own.
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Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
itchy straw stuffing inside you.
Reborn in the Domains of Dread
When creating a reborn, consult with your DM to see if it’s appropriate to tie your origins to one of the following Domains
of Dread (detailed in chapter 3):
Har’Akir. You died and endured the burial rites of this desert realm, yet somehow a soul—yours or another’s—has taken refuge in your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Darklord’s Shadows A Darklord lurks at the heart of every Domain of Dread. Everything in their realm is inspired by or personalized to them in some way. Some domains might be dismal ruins reflective
domain often includes sights, sounds, and smells that serve as constant painful reminders of the Darklord’s wicked past. To start creating your domain, choose three of the evil acts your Darklord
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
carnival wagon, with a pet monkey on his shoulder. He took over an abandoned tower on Lake Baratok before rolling into the town of Vallaki several months later. Claiming to be a carnival ringmaster
, the greatest vampire of them all. Van Richten has studied Strahd for years and knows he can’t hope to best the vampire in a straight-up confrontation: he must wait for the right moment to strike
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Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
character might be nocturnal. Or perhaps your character is simply prone to rise later, embodying the common nickname of night owl.
Creating Your Character
If you create an owlin character, follow these
increase three different scores by 1. Follow this rule regardless of the method you use to determine the scores, such as rolling or point buy.
The “Quick Build” section for your
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
choose the kind of lycanthrope in your past, or you can determine it randomly by rolling on the Lycanthrope Ancestor table. The table also provides a suggestion for the Shifting option you might have
Weretiger
Swiftstride
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Werewolf (wolflike)
Longtooth
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Werewolf (doglike)
Wildhunt
Creating Your Character
At 1st level, you choose whether your character is a member of the human
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Creating a Wizard
Creating a wizard character demands a backstory dominated by at least one extraordinary event. How did your character first come into contact with magic? How did you discover you had
, Intelligence should be your highest ability score, followed by Constitution or Dexterity. If you plan to join the School of Enchantment, make Charisma your next-best score. Second, choose the sage
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
positive energy for healing and nurturing.
Creating a Crystal Dragon
Use the Crystal Dragon Personality Traits and Crystal Dragon Ideals tables to inspire your portrayal of distinctive crystal
crystal dragon has ripped open holes to the Elemental Planes of Air and Water, creating flash glaciation that encroaches upon inhabited lands.
Connected Creatures
Crystal dragons are among the
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
light, or channel positive energy for healing and nurturing.
Creating a Crystal Dragon
Use the Crystal Dragon Personality Traits and Crystal Dragon Ideals tables to inspire your portrayal of
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A crystal dragon has ripped open holes to the Elemental Planes of Air and Water, creating flash glaciation that encroaches upon inhabited lands.
Connected Creatures
Crystal dragons
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Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
changed your body, making you reliant on others for vital fluids.
Dhampirs in the Domains of Dread
When creating a dhampir, ask your DM if it makes sense for your character to have ties to
one of the following Domains of Dread (detailed in chapter 3):
Barovia. In the shadow of Castle Ravenloft, tales flourish of those who love or descend from vampires. You might have such a connection
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
collecting souls from the greatest warriors on the Material Plane. She bargains hard, and there is little hope of wriggling out of a pact. However, she expects the best from her servants, so she
this creature hits with an attack roll that isn’t a critical hit, it can turn the hit into a critical hit.
Infernal Tactics. Immediately after rolling initiative, this creature can choose
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
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Creating Your Character
At 1st level, you choose whether your character is a member of the human race or of a fantastical race. If you select a fantastical race, follow these additional rules during
1. Follow this rule regardless of the method you use to determine the scores, such as rolling or point buy. The “Quick Build” section for your character’s class offers suggestions on
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Underdark and beyond.
Like other dwarves, duergar typically have a life span of 350 years.
Creating Your Character
At 1st level, you choose whether your character is a member of the human race or of a
one score by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. Follow this rule regardless of the method you use to determine the scores, such as rolling or point buy. The
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
powerful backs, and some have long patches of hair on their chins and cheeks. Their legs end in heavy, cloven hooves, and they have long, tufted tails.
Creating Your Character
At 1st level, you
you use to determine the scores, such as rolling or point buy. The “Quick Build” section for your character’s class offers suggestions on which scores to increase. You can follow
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
fins on their calves, and coloration that favors blues and greens.
Creating Your Character
At 1st level, you choose whether your character is a member of the human race or of a fantastical race. If
increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. Follow this rule regardless of the method you use to determine the scores, such as rolling or point buy. The “Quick Build
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
by a skull-shaped minaret. There, Demogorgon’s heads contemplate the mysteries of the arcane while arguing about how best to obliterate their rivals. The bulk of this palace extends deep
’s lair is warped by his magic, creating one or more of the following effects:
Beguiling Realm. Within 6 miles of the lair, all Charisma (Persuasion) and Charisma (Performance) checks have
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
descendants of a genie, while others were born to non-genasi parents who lived near a place suffused by a genie’s magic.
A typical genasi has a life span of 120 years.
Creating Your Character
regardless of the method you use to determine the scores, such as rolling or point buy. The “Quick Build” section for your character’s class offers suggestions on which scores to
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
formidable build, bugbears are quiet skulkers, thanks to a fey magic that allows them to hide in spaces seemingly too small for them.
Creating Your Character
At 1st level, you choose whether your
the scores, such as rolling or point buy. The “Quick Build” section for your character’s class offers suggestions on which scores to increase. You can follow those suggestions or
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
most often found in the Shadowfell and the Material Plane, and they tend to have the coloration typical of ravens.
Creating Your Character
At 1st level, you choose whether your character is a
as rolling or point buy. The “Quick Build” section for your character’s class offers suggestions on which scores to increase. You can follow those suggestions or ignore them, but
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Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
others might become professional thieves.
Creating Your Character
If you create a kender character, follow these additional rules during character creation.
Ability Score Increases
When
use to determine the scores, such as rolling or point buy.
The “Quick Build” section for your character’s class offers suggestions on which scores to increase. You’re free to
Zuggtmoy
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Out of the Abyss
infected by these spores for 24 hours. On a failed save, the creature is infected with a disease called the spores of Zuggtmoy and also gains a random form of madness (determined by rolling on the Madness
lair, instead of on herself.
Regional Effects
The region containing Zuggtmoy’s lair is warped by her magic, creating one or more of the following effects:
Molds and fungi grow on surfaces