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Dungeon Master’s Guide
drawing this card, you can ask a question in meditation and mentally receive a truthful answer to that question.
Skull. An Avatar of Death appears in an unoccupied space as close to you as possible
. The avatar targets only you with its attacks, appearing as a ghostly skeleton clad in a tattered black robe and carrying a spectral scythe. The avatar disappears when it drops to 0 Hit Points or you
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
weaves together stirring prose, allowing the creature to reroll the saving throw and use the higher result.Stylish and driven, the students of Silverquill College—first as silverquill apprentice
;apprentices and then as pledgemages—cut imposing figures on campus. Dressed in smartly trimmed black-and-white uniforms, these budding mages practice bolstering speeches and wield inky blades
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
stirring prose, allowing the creature to reroll the saving throw and use the higher result.Stylish and driven, the students of Silverquill College—first as apprentices and then as silverquill
pledgemage;pledgemages—cut imposing figures on campus. Dressed in smartly trimmed black-and-white uniforms, these budding mages practice bolstering speeches and wield inky blades.
Some Silverquill
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Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
You have spent your youth preparing to be a student of Lorehold College, reading every book on the college’s recommended reading list for prospective students. Your academic passions are in the
: History, Religion
Languages: Two of your choice
Equipment: A bottle of black ink, an ink pen, a hammer, a hooded lantern, a tinderbox, a tome of history, a school uniform, and a pouch containing 15 gp
Backgrounds
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
You have spent years practicing your writing and oration in the hope of becoming a student of Silverquill College. Your studies focus on language, literature, and the power of words, both magical and
, Persuasion
Languages: Two of your choice
Equipment: A bottle of black ink, an ink pen, a book of poetry, a school uniform, and a pouch containing 15 gp
Feature: Silverquill Initiate
You
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Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
You filled your childhood with rudimentary alchemical experiments, all in the hope of becoming a student of Witherbloom College. The life sciences are the focus of your reading, which include biology
and necromancy. Brewing strange concoctions with medicinal properties, exploring the anatomies of monsters, and cataloging swamp flora are the kinds of studies you might pursue at Witherbloom College
Backgrounds
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
In preparation to become a student of Quandrix College, you have spent years working through the college’s math problems for prospective students. Your interests concentrate on the mathematical
Proficiencies: Arcana, Nature
Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan’s tools
Languages: One of your choice
Equipment: A bottle of black ink, an ink pen, an abacus, a book of arcane theory, a school
Backgrounds
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
You are an artist, and you have been preparing to hone your craft according to the traditions of Prismari College. Whatever your medium—sculpture, dance, paint, music, drama, architecture, or
musical instrument or artisan’s tools
Languages: One of your choice
Equipment: A bottle of black ink, an ink pen, a set of artisan’s tools or a musical instrument (one of your choice), a
Deck of Many Things
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Basic Rules (2014)
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Skull. You summon an avatar of death--a ghostly humanoid skeleton clad in a tattered black robe and carrying a spectral scythe. It appears in a space of the GM's choice within 10 feet of you and attacks
mentally receive a truthful answer to that question. Besides information, the answer helps you solve a puzzling problem or other dilemma. In other words, the knowledge comes with wisdom on how to
Lizardfolk
Legacy
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
, young ones incapable of protecting themselves but who might prove useful in the future if they receive care.
Lizardfolk Personality
You can use the Lizardfolk Quirks table to determine a personality
(secret), Jhank (hammer), Kepesk (storm), Kethend (gem), Korth (danger), Kosj (small), Kothar (demon), Litrix (armor), Mirik (song), Othokent (smart), Sauriv (eye), Throden (many), Thurkear (night), Usk (iron), Valignat (burn), Vargach (battle), Verthica (mountain), Vutha (black), Vyth (steel)
Paladin
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shines from her hands, the man’s wounds knit closed, and his eyes open wide with amazement.
A dwarf crouches behind an outcrop, his black cloak making him nearly invisible in the night, and watches
of the world, but even fewer people can claim the true calling of a paladin. When they do receive the call, these warriors turn from their former occupations and take up arms to fight evil. Sometimes
Magic Items
Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
tattered black robe. It appears in a space of the DM’s choice within 10 feet of you and attacks you, warning all others that you must win the battle alone. The avatar fights until you die or it
servants before you can claim the monastery as yours.
Vizier. At any one time you choose within the duration of the adventure, you can ask a question in meditation and mentally receive a truthful
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
and receive the attention of medics. You are also paid a salary of 1 gp (a Boros-minted 1-zino coin) per week, which (combined with free lodging in your garrison) enables you to maintain a poor
;m alone.
2
I see everything in clear-cut black and white.
3
I’m just a little fascinated by the ways of the Gruul.
4
I trust the chain of command more than anything &mdash
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Witherbloom College. Skill Proficiencies: Nature, Survival Tool Proficiencies: Herbalism kit Languages: One of your choice Equipment: A bottle of black ink, an ink pen, a book about plant
Witherbloom Student You filled your childhood with rudimentary alchemical experiments, all in the hope of becoming a student of Witherbloom College. The life sciences are the focus of your reading
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
black, white, and gray. They’re encouraged to study broadly so that they become acquainted with a wide range of disciplines. First-year students live in dormitories located on the central campus and often
live on central campus after choosing a college, particularly if they pursue extensive studies in multiple colleges or work as resident advisers to first-year students. But most students move to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Silverquill Student You have spent years practicing your writing and oration in the hope of becoming a student of Silverquill College. Your studies focus on language, literature, and the power of
: Intimidation, Persuasion Languages: Two of your choice Equipment: A bottle of black ink, an ink pen, a book of poetry, a school uniform, and a pouch containing 15 gp Feature: Silverquill Initiate You gain
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
. Once a character chooses a college at the start of second year, they receive a set of college robes, a knit hat, a scarf, a tunic, and gloves free of charge. (This set normally costs 5 gp.) In
. Members of Witherbloom College typically tend this space, and three Witherbloom pledgemages (see chapter 7) can be found here most days. Members of the Fantastical Horticulture Club often relax in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Prismari Student You are an artist, and you have been preparing to hone your craft according to the traditions of Prismari College. Whatever your medium—sculpture, dance, paint, music, drama
instrument or artisan’s tools Languages: One of your choice Equipment: A bottle of black ink, an ink pen, a set of artisan’s tools or a musical instrument (one of your choice), a school uniform, and a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
1. Cave Entrance Whether the characters follow Gundren’s map or receive directions to Wave Echo Cave from another source, their initial approach leads them to a narrow tunnel whose entrance is hidden
Tharden, Gundren’s brother, who was killed by the Black Spider. Gundren’s other brother, Nundro, was here as well and is currently the Black Spider’s prisoner in area 20. The dwarves’ supplies are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
X32. Lower East Hall The walls and ceiling of this great hall are coated in amber that glistens like fresh honey. Dust covers the black marble floor. To the north, the hall has collapsed, leaving a
wall of rubble.
Many amber doors lead from this hall. Standing in front of the south door are three ugly women in tattered black gowns with brooms and black, pointed hats.
An earth tremor collapsed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Lorehold Student You have spent your youth preparing to be a student of Lorehold College, reading every book on the college’s recommended reading list for prospective students. Your academic passions
: History, Religion Languages: Two of your choice Equipment: A bottle of black ink, an ink pen, a hammer, a hooded lantern, a tinderbox, a tome of history, a school uniform, and a pouch containing 15 gp
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
demoralize. Silverquill Students Stylish and driven, the students of Silverquill College—first as apprentices and then as pledgemages—cut imposing figures on campus. Dressed in smartly trimmed black-and
Silverquill Scholars The scholars of Silverquill College study the power of magic shaped through spoken and written words. They use that power either to illuminate and guide or to obscure and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Xibrindas (see appendix B), is actually a Bregan D’aerthe spy. Bregan D’aerthe support comes in these ways: The adventurers receive small, unmarked black pouches of coins from an anonymous source. The
adventurers receive an invitation to dine with Zardoz Zord aboard his flagship, during which Jarlaxle takes their measure and offers assistance if they impress him. Bregan D’aerthe members buy off or quietly dispose of individuals who threaten the adventurers (usually without asking).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
, their faces chipped away by vandals. An inscription carved into the door’s molding has also been damaged, rendering it indecipherable.
Ferry. A black gondola, its hull carved with leering eyes, is
moored at the river’s edge and ferried by a black-robed tiefling skeleton clutching a 10-foot pole, which it uses to guide the boat.
The gondola and the skeletal ferryman are all creations of Halaster
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
arrested by the City Watch and held in Castle Waterdeep while he waits to be questioned by the Lords of Waterdeep about the Black Network’s operations in the city. The characters continue to receive
to a table in the center of the Yawning Portal’s taproom, where her boss waits with drink in hand. Davil Starsong Davil Starsong (see appendix B) is the characters’ primary contact in the Black
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
receive aid from the Zhents who are opposed to him. The leaders of this branch of the Black Network are retired adventurers who have become business entrepreneurs. Their adventuring party was called
Zhentarim The Black Network has an open recruitment policy. Anyone can join. Tenacity and loyalty are highly valued (but not essential) traits in new members. The Zhentarim is a shadow organization
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
. Black Blood Healing. The black blood that is a sign of your people’s connection to That-Which-Endures boosts your natural healing. When you roll a 1 or 2 on any Hit Die you spend at the end of a short
creature for it to understand your telepathy, but it must be able to understand at least one language. This process of communication is slow and limited, allowing you to transmit and receive only
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Across the Fungal Fields Once the characters receive Basidia’s spores and overcome Juiblex’s black pudding spies, they should set out at once for the depths of Araumycos as the rapport takes hold
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
out of the mist into an underground chapel with black basalt pillars and a polished obsidian altar. Resting on the altar is a leather bag the size and shape of a human body, and which appears to have
been sewn shut. Beyond the altar, a heavy black drape hangs from an archway.
Eight emaciated, green-skinned creatures are shackled to the walls of the chapel, each one gazing toward you with a single
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
black robes and veils lurk in the northern alcove.
The dao, Jarûk, rises out of the sand when the characters first arrive. He greets them with a song (see the “Jarûk’s Song” sidebar). As he sings
Jarûk’s quest should receive XP as if they had defeated the dao and the medusas in combat. If the characters destroy Ezzat but give the lich’s phylactery to Ichthyglug the marid in area 1c, Jarûk
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Quandrix Student In preparation to become a student of Quandrix College, you have spent years working through the college’s math problems for prospective students. Your interests concentrate on the
Proficiencies: Arcana, Nature Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan’s tools Languages: One of your choice Equipment: A bottle of black ink, an ink pen, an abacus, a book of arcane theory, a school
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
carrying spears and ornate jugs. The ceiling is painted to look like a clear blue sky. A small bejeweled cockroach rests atop a sarcophagus of black basalt in the middle of the room. A two-foot-diameter
). The lid of the black sarcophagus bears a name etched in Common: NAPAKA. The lid is sealed with strips of melted lead that can be easily pried away. Once the lead is removed, the lid can be pushed aside
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
follows: Door Handles. The black basalt doors leading to the dais (area 15b) have handles on this side and are easily pulled open from within.
Mithral Veins. Thin veins of mithral spread across the
came here to learn secrets and receive divine guidance. While attuned to the room and inside it, a dwarf can cast the divination spell at will. Answers provided by the spell come from an unknown source
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
learned to the constables there. Shortly thereafter, the characters receive a visit from Barnibus Blastwind and Saeth Cromley (see appendix B), who have no reason to suspect the characters are lying
more than a tenday by agents of the Black Network. Most of the Zhents were killed during a bloody revolt led by Lord Gralhund himself. The Zhent leader, Urstul Floxin, was among those who got away
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Conclusion If Wiggan or Bertram somehow survive, they later flee to the Temple of Black Earth to report. The characters might encounter them again there. It’s up to you whether the cult leaders spare
to life after 24 hours to resume his pursuit of the desecraters. He, too, might appear in the Temple of the Black Earth. Further, Uthgardt of the Elk tribe could continue to harass the Nettlebees






