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Varnyr

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

centuries at Candlekeep. She loves the books, which she cares for as though they were her grandchildren. She has little ambition to rise in the ranks of the Avowed, perfectly content as a senior

Anthropologist

backgrounds Tomb of Annihilation

, rituals, religious beliefs, languages, and art, you have learned how tribes, empires, and all forms of society in between craft their own destinies and doom. This knowledge came to you not only through

books and scrolls, but also through first-hand observation—by visiting far-flung settlements and exploring local histories and customs. Skill Proficiencies: Insight, ReligionLanguages

9. Secret Room

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

9. Secret Room This secret room contains bookshelves packed with tomes describing fiend-summoning rituals and the necromantic rituals of a cult called the Priests of Osybus. The rituals are bogus

, which any character can ascertain after studying the books for 1 hour and succeeding on a DC 12 Intelligence (Arcana) check. A heavy wooden chest with clawed iron feet stands against the south wall, its

9. Secret Room

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

9. Secret Room This secret room contains bookshelves packed with tomes describing fiend-summoning rituals and the necromantic rituals of a cult called the Priests of Osybus. The rituals are bogus

, which any character can ascertain after studying the books for 1 hour and succeeding on a DC 12 Intelligence (Arcana) check. A heavy wooden chest with clawed iron feet stands against the south wall, its

9. Secret Room

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

9. Secret Room This secret room contains bookshelves packed with tomes describing fiend-summoning rituals and the necromantic rituals of a cult called the Priests of Osybus. The rituals are bogus

, which any character can ascertain after studying the books for 1 hour and succeeding on a DC 12 Intelligence (Arcana) check. A heavy wooden chest with clawed iron feet stands against the south wall, its

Anthropologist

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

, laws, rituals, religious beliefs, languages, and art, you have learned how tribes, empires, and all forms of society in between craft their own destinies and doom. This knowledge came to you not only

through books and scrolls, but also through first-hand observation — by visiting far-flung settlements and exploring local histories and customs. Skill Proficiencies: Insight, Religion Languages: Two of

Anthropologist

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

, laws, rituals, religious beliefs, languages, and art, you have learned how tribes, empires, and all forms of society in between craft their own destinies and doom. This knowledge came to you not only

through books and scrolls, but also through first-hand observation — by visiting far-flung settlements and exploring local histories and customs. Skill Proficiencies: Insight, Religion Languages: Two of

Anthropologist

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

, laws, rituals, religious beliefs, languages, and art, you have learned how tribes, empires, and all forms of society in between craft their own destinies and doom. This knowledge came to you not only

through books and scrolls, but also through first-hand observation — by visiting far-flung settlements and exploring local histories and customs. Skill Proficiencies: Insight, Religion Languages: Two of

Varnyr

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

Varnyr Chaotic good sun elf scribe (age 685) Varnyr is a senior scribe who has spent centuries at Candlekeep. She loves the books, which she cares for as though they were her grandchildren. She has

little ambition to rise in the ranks of the Avowed, perfectly content as a senior scribe. She is hardworking and expects others to be as well. Varnyr was an adjutant when Shemshime’s curse first came

Varnyr

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

Varnyr Chaotic good sun elf scribe (age 685) Varnyr is a senior scribe who has spent centuries at Candlekeep. She loves the books, which she cares for as though they were her grandchildren. She has

little ambition to rise in the ranks of the Avowed, perfectly content as a senior scribe. She is hardworking and expects others to be as well. Varnyr was an adjutant when Shemshime’s curse first came

Varnyr

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

Varnyr Chaotic good sun elf scribe (age 685) Varnyr is a senior scribe who has spent centuries at Candlekeep. She loves the books, which she cares for as though they were her grandchildren. She has

little ambition to rise in the ranks of the Avowed, perfectly content as a senior scribe. She is hardworking and expects others to be as well. Varnyr was an adjutant when Shemshime’s curse first came

Quest: Official Errands

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

This gruff scribe prefers the company of books over people. Bookworm. Dwern has read more books than anyone else in the keep. Curmudgeonly. Dwern is ill-tempered toward younger people—which, to

him, are most people. Rumors “The guild house’s library boasts a modest but impressive collection of books on history and magic.” (True) “There’s an ancient statue somewhere in the forests north

Quest: Official Errands

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

This gruff scribe prefers the company of books over people. Bookworm. Dwern has read more books than anyone else in the keep. Curmudgeonly. Dwern is ill-tempered toward younger people—which, to

him, are most people. Rumors “The guild house’s library boasts a modest but impressive collection of books on history and magic.” (True) “There’s an ancient statue somewhere in the forests north

Quest: Official Errands

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

This gruff scribe prefers the company of books over people. Bookworm. Dwern has read more books than anyone else in the keep. Curmudgeonly. Dwern is ill-tempered toward younger people—which, to

him, are most people. Rumors “The guild house’s library boasts a modest but impressive collection of books on history and magic.” (True) “There’s an ancient statue somewhere in the forests north

12. Cultist Hideout

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

spend 8 hours poring through them; subtract 1d4 hours if the character reads Dwarvish. At the end of this time, the character knows that the books outline two rituals: one that causes a one-headed

within the Council of Savants using demonology as a path to power. Since the arrival of the demon lords, he has gathered and bullied several apprentices to participate in rituals aimed to sow chaos in

12. Cultist Hideout

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

spend 8 hours poring through them; subtract 1d4 hours if the character reads Dwarvish. At the end of this time, the character knows that the books outline two rituals: one that causes a one-headed

within the Council of Savants using demonology as a path to power. Since the arrival of the demon lords, he has gathered and bullied several apprentices to participate in rituals aimed to sow chaos in

12. Cultist Hideout

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

spend 8 hours poring through them; subtract 1d4 hours if the character reads Dwarvish. At the end of this time, the character knows that the books outline two rituals: one that causes a one-headed

within the Council of Savants using demonology as a path to power. Since the arrival of the demon lords, he has gathered and bullied several apprentices to participate in rituals aimed to sow chaos in

11: Temple

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

large collection of books on all matter of subjects—even occult rituals.” (True) “Anyone entering the inner bailey is bound to cross paths with Shannik, sergeant of the guard. I think he’s a little too

The Returned

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

for sinister rituals, jewelry stolen from graves, cursed magic items, and other ominous goods. In return, they demand kitchen utensils, worn bridles, waterlogged books, and other unremarkable trash

The Returned

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

for sinister rituals, jewelry stolen from graves, cursed magic items, and other ominous goods. In return, they demand kitchen utensils, worn bridles, waterlogged books, and other unremarkable trash

11: Temple

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

large collection of books on all matter of subjects—even occult rituals.” (True) “Anyone entering the inner bailey is bound to cross paths with Shannik, sergeant of the guard. I think he’s a little too

The Returned

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

for sinister rituals, jewelry stolen from graves, cursed magic items, and other ominous goods. In return, they demand kitchen utensils, worn bridles, waterlogged books, and other unremarkable trash

11: Temple

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

large collection of books on all matter of subjects—even occult rituals.” (True) “Anyone entering the inner bailey is bound to cross paths with Shannik, sergeant of the guard. I think he’s a little too

Vaeve's Offer

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

with a vampire. Vaeve and her identical twin sister, Naxa, are adventurers from Neverwinter who came here to retrieve potent magical components for their arcane rituals. They were using the chaos of

Camlash’s forces, and the lower entrance is guarded by spyder-fiends. Vaeve points out both entrances to the cliffside redoubt, two miles distant and barely visible through the blowing fog. If the

Vaeve's Offer

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

with a vampire. Vaeve and her identical twin sister, Naxa, are adventurers from Neverwinter who came here to retrieve potent magical components for their arcane rituals. They were using the chaos of

Camlash’s forces, and the lower entrance is guarded by spyder-fiends. Vaeve points out both entrances to the cliffside redoubt, two miles distant and barely visible through the blowing fog. If the

Vaeve's Offer

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

with a vampire. Vaeve and her identical twin sister, Naxa, are adventurers from Neverwinter who came here to retrieve potent magical components for their arcane rituals. They were using the chaos of

Camlash’s forces, and the lower entrance is guarded by spyder-fiends. Vaeve points out both entrances to the cliffside redoubt, two miles distant and barely visible through the blowing fog. If the

Upper Level B1-B9

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

. South Doors. This double door is unlocked. B2. Arcane Study Bundles of papers, diagrams, scrolls, and books lie scattered on a desk and across the floor of this room, which is lit by two glowing crystal

to arcane magic by anyone who has proficiency in the Arcana skill. The book Retribution of the Ancients sits on the table. In addition to describing various dark rituals, this tome serves as Lord

Upper Level B1-B9

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

. South Doors. This double door is unlocked. B2. Arcane Study Bundles of papers, diagrams, scrolls, and books lie scattered on a desk and across the floor of this room, which is lit by two glowing crystal

to arcane magic by anyone who has proficiency in the Arcana skill. The book Retribution of the Ancients sits on the table. In addition to describing various dark rituals, this tome serves as Lord

Upper Level B1-B9

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

. South Doors. This double door is unlocked. B2. Arcane Study Bundles of papers, diagrams, scrolls, and books lie scattered on a desk and across the floor of this room, which is lit by two glowing crystal

to arcane magic by anyone who has proficiency in the Arcana skill. The book Retribution of the Ancients sits on the table. In addition to describing various dark rituals, this tome serves as Lord

Useful Additions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

some D&D games and for some players. DM Screen A DM screen shields your books, notes, and die rolls from your players. (See the “Ensuring Fun for All” section later in this chapter for more about when