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Dungeon Master’s Guide
rejects you but also places a curse on you, causing you to make D20 Test;D20 Tests with Disadvantage for 24 hours or until the curse is ended by a Remove Curse spell or similar magic. If you’re
accepted by the weapon and try to attune to it, you become attuned to it instantly, and a new rune appears on it. You remain attuned to the weapon until you die or the weapon is destroyed. A Moonblade
Magic Items
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
The amulet is a 4-inch-wide disk composed of silver-framed wood, with a rune carved into its face. A detect magic spell reveals a magical aura of enchantment around the amulet.
Every shield
is created.
A shield guardian’s amulet is subject to direct attack if it isn’t being worn or carried. It has AC 10, 10 hit points, and immunity to poison and psychic damage. Crafting an
Magic Items
Tomb of Annihilation
, remove curse, or similar spell ends the curse on the target.
The Forgotten One. The bodiless life force of a dead archmage empowers the staff and is imprisoned within it. The rune carved into the
This crooked staff is carved from bone and topped with the skull of a forgotten archmage whom Acererak destroyed long ago. Etched into the skull’s forehead is Acererak’s rune, which is
Magic Items
Infernal Machine Rebuild
property of the weapon can’t be used until dawn seven days later.
Curse. This weapon is cursed, and becoming attuned to it extends the curse to you. Until the curse is broken with a remove curse
spell or similar magic, you are unwilling to part with the weapon.
The weapon must take direct part in the destruction of 1,000 gp worth of materials and objects every seven days, or a conflict
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
their faceless selves.
d8
Personality Trait
1
I’m earnest and uncommonly direct.
2
I strive to have no personality — it’s easier to forget what’s hardly
Infamy. My name will be a malediction, a curse that fulfills my will. (Evil)
5
Incorruptibility. Be a symbol, and leave your flawed being behind. (Any)
6
Anonymity. It’s my deeds that
Aasimar
Legacy
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
;provides guidance to the aasimar, though this connection functions only in dreams. As such, the guidance is not a direct command or a simple spoken word. Instead, the aasimar receives visions, prophecies
Conflicted Souls
Despite its celestial origin, an aasimar is mortal and possesses free will. Most aasimar follow their ordained path, but some grow to see their abilities as a curse. These disaffected
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
a disease but a curse. Sereno Sereno is a deadly magical affliction that inflicts a supernatural chill on its victims and eventually kills them. A creature cursed with sereno is poisoned, can’t regain
in sunlight. Sereno can be undone by magic that ends poison or disease, like lesser restoration, but only while the victim is in direct sunlight. Sereno is inflicted by an insidious, shapeshifting
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
and goals are compatible with its own. If you try to attune to a Moonblade that doesn’t want you as its bearer, the weapon not only rejects you but also places a curse on you, causing you to make D20
Tests with Disadvantage for 24 hours or until the curse is ended by a Remove Curse spell or similar magic. If you’re accepted by the weapon and try to attune to it, you become attuned to it instantly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Do’Urden while journeying through the Underdark. When Jim Darkmagic became afflicted with the Death Curse, there was no definitive proof that this was a direct result of his employment with
the curse. Dabbling in some light cloning and contracting the help of a trash witch, the team managed to restore Jim to peak productivity. Never one to waste company resources, Omin also traded Jim’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
direct descendants of the current ruler. But for years, Empress Inaya quietly made it known that she planned to appoint her own son to follow her—and in so doing, seemingly brought down a legendary curse
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
. Until the curse is broken with a remove curse spell or similar magic, you are unwilling to part with the weapon. The weapon must take direct part in the destruction of 1,000 gp worth of materials and
a creation of magical force. Once used, this property of the weapon can’t be used until dawn seven days later. Curse. This weapon is cursed, and becoming attuned to it extends the curse to you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
“Jhesiyra Kestellharp”). The first creature to pass through the gate triggers an elder rune (see “Elder Runes”). A creature that passes through the gate appears in area 26d on level 1, in the closest
transmutation magic around the helm, which is cursed. Once the helm is donned, it can’t be removed until its wearer dies or until a remove curse spell or similar magic is cast on the helm. Any humanoid
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
) slashing damage, and the target is cursed if it’s a creature. The curse takes effect whenever the target takes a short or long rest, filling the target’s thoughts with horrible images and dreams
. The cursed target gains no benefit from finishing a short or long rest. The curse lasts until it is lifted by a remove curse spell or similar magic.
Summon Erinyes (1/Day). Mahadi summons Ilzabet, an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
no direct involvement from the characters — at least not to start.
These kinds of side ventures can easily expand to become adventures of their own. For example, one of the franchise NPCs handling
web of misfortune. To avoid the curse of Beshaba (see below), the characters must not harm Carkuss, they must not be overly kind to him, and they must correctly answer a riddle he asks. If successful
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
and personality of its former life, and is gifted with supernatural resilience. Dead emperors wield the same infamous rune-marked blades that they did in legend. Sorcerer lords work the forbidden
cursed with mummy rot. The cursed target can’t regain hit points, and its hit point maximum decreases by 10 (3d6) for every 24 hours that elapse. If the curse reduces the target’s hit point maximum to 0
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
demon ichor in rituals and to improve the performance of infernal war machines (as described in appendix B). When a creature comes in direct contact with demon ichor in Avernus, it must make a DC 10
Flesh Warping table. A spell that removes a curse ends all ichor-related warping effects on a creature. Ichor-Coated Weapons Demon ichor is sticky enough to adhere to most weapons. A creature in Avernus
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
most direct route. It doesn’t avoid opportunity attacks, but before moving into damaging terrain, such as lava or a pit, and whenever it takes damage from a source other than the harpy, a target can
club make it a formidable threat in combat, and its eyes reflect the absolute evil of its soul.
Divine Curse. Long ago, an elf wandering a forest heard birdsong so pure and wholesome that she was
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
rolls made with this hammer. The rune circle disappears after 1 minute, when you create another rune circle, or when you dismiss the rune circle as a bonus action. This hammer regains 1d3 expended
is in addition to the shield’s normal bonus to AC. Curse. This item is cursed. Attuning to it extends the curse to you until you are targeted by a Remove Curse spell or similar magic. You cannot
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
it. (If multiple targets are equally close, the target is determined randomly.) Greater restoration, remove curse, or similar magic ends the blood lust on a creature. A creature that succeeds on its
creature to pass through the gate triggers an elder rune (see “Elder Runes”). A creature that passes through the gate appears in area 5b on level 19, in the closest unoccupied space next to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
nursery (area C15). 6 Vinique mimics a dying man’s scream, which sounds like it’s coming from the storage cellar (area C1). The wereravens are wary of visitors, particularly armed ones, and avoid direct
restoration spell, a remove curse spell, or any other magic that ends a curse, that character is no longer afflicted with wereraven lycanthropy but can choose to remain a member of the Scarlet Sash.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
d8 Personality Trait
1 I’m earnest and uncommonly direct.
2 I strive to have no personality — it’s easier to forget what’s hardly there.
3 I treasure a memento of the person or
to harm. (Lawful)
3 Confusion. Deception is a weapon. Strike from where your foes won’t expect. (Chaotic)
4 Infamy. My name will be a malediction, a curse that fulfills my will. (Evil
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
circumstances, rather than the direct influence of the gods. As a result, you can’t assume that a gold dragon is good or a beholder is evil; only in the case of celestials, fiends, and certain other
creatures whose identity and worldview are shaped by magic (such as the curse of lycanthropy) is alignment a given.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
this background have two sets of characteristics, one for their persona, and one for their faceless selves. Faceless Personality Traits d8 Personality Trait 1 I’m earnest and uncommonly direct. 2 I
be a malediction, a curse that fulfills my will. (Evil) 5 Incorruptibility. Be a symbol, and leave your flawed being behind. (Any) 6 Anonymity. It’s my deeds that should be remembered, not their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
bronze dragon who protects a coastal nation is stricken by a curse, and the cure lies in a sunken temple the dragon destroyed generations ago.
6 Believing that the winner of a city’s democratic
magically bound to the service of a marid, and the dragon is unable to take direct action to get free of the genie.
5 A young bronze dragon runs a prestigious military academy, training paladins
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
played a critical role in ensuring that the githyanki under her rule were protected from an immediate, direct assault by their kin. Using her mastery of arcane magic, she helped the githyanki establish a
arcane magic, only to fall victim to a bizarre curse that transforms them into the formless creatures known as allips. All attempts to learn about Gith through divine magic return utter silence. Those
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
blast cantrip When you cast eldritch blast, its range is 300 feet. Eyes of the Rune Keeper You can read all writing. Fiendish Vigor You can cast false life on yourself at will as a 1st-level spell
. Sign of Ill Omen Prerequisite: 5th level You can cast bestow curse once using a warlock spell slot. You can’t do so again until you finish a long rest. Thief of Five Fates You can cast bane once using
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Curse. A crew member named Incindorita (CN tiefling acolyte) claims that the ship has been cursed. They insist that one of the newcomers to the ship must offer up a prayer to calm the storm. There is no
curse, but a character who succeeds on a DC 11 Intelligence (Arcana or Religion) check can go through the motions to calm Incindorita and inspire the crew. Spot the Rocks. Captain Nuxoll needs someone
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
answered truthfully or not at all. Rune Tile. The Elvish rune for “winter” is inscribed on the wall opposite the stairs. A character who examines that wall and succeeds on a DC 20 Wisdom (Perception) check
spots the rune, which can also be found with a detect magic spell. Pressing the rune’s tile opens hidden pipes at the bottom of the pool and drains it completely in 1 minute. The pool remains empty
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
to area 77 is locked. Curse Glyph. Ihanvas wants to block direct access to her lair from area 77, so a magic glyph has been placed in the area marked on the map. Any creature that enters the marked
Intelligence check, the controller can direct the globe to move with it, remaining within 5 feet of the controller. A globe’s controller can enter and leave the globe at will. The controller can maintain control
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
a small arcane rune engraved above the keyhole on the journal’s lock. A character who casts the detect magic spell also sees a faint aura around the keyhole. This rune is a magical trap that triggers
carefully scratching over the rune with a dagger, a sharp piece of wire, or a similar implement. Once this is done, the journal can safely be opened either by picking the lock with thieves’ tools and making
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Ki-rin Ki-rins are noble, celestial creatures. In the Outer Planes, ki-rins in service to benevolent deities take a direct role in the eternal struggle between good and evil. In the mortal world, a
good, sanctuary
2nd level (3 slots): calm emotions, lesser restoration, silence
3rd level (3 slots): dispel magic, remove curse, sending
4th level (3 slots): banishment, freedom of movement
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
rune-carved iron ingot embedded in its forehead (see “Treasure”). Although golems normally have elemental spirits of earth trapped within them, this golem holds an elemental spirit of fire. The golem
in the iron golem’s forehead is an ingot of the skold rune (see appendix B). It can be removed only while the golem is deactivated or when it is destroyed. 28. Assembly Hall, Lower Level Pools of
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Infernal Machine Rebuild
bones. You have vulnerability to radiant damage, and you have disadvantage on attack rolls while in direct sunlight.
09
You summon a unicorn that obeys your commands. If you give a command that
times. When you do, you must begin and end your teleportation in an area of shadow.
While in direct sunlight, you have disadvantage on attack rolls as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
stops the island from falling, returns the rune to its original orange color, and disables the console. The experience is startling, but it doesn’t harm the tower or creatures on the island. If the tower
. Console. A character adjacent to the console who succeeds on a DC 20 Intelligence (Arcana) check can use an action to direct one of the Istarian drones in this room to move or attack a creature. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
higher can take control of the globe by succeeding on a DC 10 Intelligence check. As part of its movement and with a successful DC 10 Intelligence check, the controller can direct the globe to move
. Fearing Thaxalia’s ability to wreak havoc if it escapes this zone, the Red Wizards cursed the beholder with the inability to use glyph keys. Thaxalia doesn’t know the solution, but a remove curse