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Vecna: Eve of Ruin
’d never see her again—then, to our horror, we did.”
—Hopewell Lightfinger, Sword Coast Adventurer
When the spirit of a malevolent trickster or callous rogue refuses to
strike. Mirror shades can be found throughout the multiverse but are particularly common in the Outer Planes.Poison, Psychic, RadiantAcid, Fire, Lightning; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from
Backgrounds
Curse of Strahd: Character Options
with a sword or banished with a spell. It might come to you as a shadow on the wall, a bloodcurdling nightmare, a memory that refuses to die, or a demonic whisper in the dark. The burden has taken its
, common;set of common clothes, and 1 sp.
Harrowing Event
Prior to becoming an adventurer, your path in life was defined by one dark moment, one fateful decision, or one tragedy. Now you feel a darkness
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
the Border Ethereal of a random plane (roll on the Ethereal Curtains table) 20 Hurled into the Astral Plane The most common effect of an ether cyclone is to extend the duration of a journey. Each
. Less often, a group is blown into the Border Ethereal of a random plane. Rarely, the cyclone tears a hole in the fabric of the plane and hurls the party into the Astral Plane.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Ethereal Plane The Ethereal Plane is a misty, fogbound dimension. Its “shores,” called the Border Ethereal, overlap the Material Plane, the Feywild, the Shadowfell, and the Inner Planes, and every
location on those planes has a corresponding location on the Ethereal Plane. Visibility in the Border Ethereal is usually limited to 60 feet. The plane’s depths comprise a region of swirling mist and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
Celestials Various Celestials watch over the Outlands, particularly those reaches that border the Upper Planes. Angels and archons (presented later in this book) are particularly common. Some seek to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 15
Languages understands Common, Elvish, and Sylvan but can’t speak
Challenge 4 (1,100 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Sunlight Banishment. If the yeth
to the Border Ethereal at the same spot, whereupon it typically sets out to find its pack or its master. The hound is visible on the Material Plane while it is in the Border Ethereal, and vice versa
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
with a sword or banished with a spell. It might come to you as a shadow on the wall, a bloodcurdling nightmare, a memory that refuses to die, or a demonic whisper in the dark. The burden has taken its
significance (choose one or roll on the Horror Trinkets table later in this chapter), a set of common clothes, and 1 sp.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
with a sword or banished with a spell. It might come to you as a shadow on the wall, a bloodcurdling nightmare, a memory that refuses to die, or a demonic whisper in the dark. The burden has taken its
trinket of special significance (choose one or roll on the Gothic Trinkets table in this appendix). Also gain a set of common clothes and 1 sp. MONSTER HUNTER'S PACK
You can buy a monster hunter’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
friendly with elves.
Firbolg rogues are typically scouts tasked with spying on neighboring folk to determine their intentions. They are most common among firbolgs whose homes border human settlements
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
border on precognition, allowing them to unconsciously act before their foes. Transcendent Order Conduit Small or Medium Humanoid, Any Alignment
Armor Class 18 (Unarmored Defense)
Hit Points 97
, Perception +7
Senses passive Perception 17
Languages Common plus one more language
Challenge 8 (3,900 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3
Instinctive Reflexes. The conduit has advantage on initiative rolls
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
of the Tartyx River unprepared, though, risk being stranded, as Athreos refuses to ferry those who can’t pay. Athreos is also invoked as the god of passage, as well as the deity with dominion over
work with silent efficiency to restore balance. Divine Relationships Athreos cares little for the dealings of the other gods. As long as other deities don’t impinge on the border between life and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Festival’s levity is abandoned as worried locals seek refuge or mill about the village circle, uncertain how to help. The Brass Crab’s owner, Yalme, had prepared the tavern’s common room for a night of
her camp once the mercenary has been interrogated. She won’t be deterred, and she refuses to let anyone go with her; if her mercenaries have betrayed her, she doesn’t want anyone else walking into
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
charmed, exhaustion, frightened
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11
Languages understands Common, Elvish, and Sylvan but can’t speak
Challenge 4 (1,100 XP)
Keen Hearing and Smell
. While sunlight shines on the spot from which it vanished, the hound must remain in the Deep Ethereal. After sunset, it returns to the Border Ethereal at the same spot, whereupon it typically sets out
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Ruined Dhakaani Fort Ruined forts of ancient Dhakaani design are common in Droaam, and in many cases the structures have been remodeled into homes or refitted for defense. They also make ideal lairs
Adventures d6 Adventure Goal 1 Gnolls lairing in the fort have been attacking caravans and travelers near the Darguun border. But the gnolls are mercenaries. Who are they working for? 2 The ruins are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Mirror Shade When the spirit of a malevolent trickster or callous rogue refuses to enter the afterlife, the spirit sometimes becomes a mirror shade instead. Mirror shades are incorporeal Undead that
seamlessly with their reflected surroundings and wait until the moment is right to strike. Mirror shades can be found throughout the multiverse but are particularly common in the Outer Planes. “She was
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
refuses to do so. Alignment. Lawful good. Personality Trait. “As long as I have the strength in my bones to fight evil, that is what I will do.” Ideal. “One who stands idle as evil remains unchecked is no
Throws Str +1, Con +5
Skills Perception +2, Survival +2
Damage Resistances poison
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 12
Languages Common, Dwarvish
Challenge 2 (450 XP) Proficiency
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Common, Sphinx
Challenge 11 (7,200 XP)
Inscrutable. The sphinx is immune to any effect that would sense its emotions or read its thoughts, as well as any divination spell that it refuses. Wisdom
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
assist the thieves charged with stealing the gemstone eyes from the statue of Moloch in area 25, she was captured and put to work. If the characters talk of rescuing her, Seodra refuses to leave unless
changes: She has AC 19 (natural armor). She speaks Common and Primordial. She can move across difficult terrain made of stone without expending extra movement. She has the following trait: Treasure
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
magic-using characters as figures of awe or terror, or to assign storied origins to common magic items. Corrupted Magic. The Dark Powers influence magical effects, imparting them with sinister qualities
another plane. These restrictions apply to all other effects, including magic items and artifacts that transport or banish creatures to other planes. Magic that allows transit to the Border Ethereal, such
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
routine of its life. Others are driven by wickedness or spite, as with a ghost that refuses to rest until every member of a certain family or organization is dead. The surest way to rid an area of a ghost
visible on the Material Plane while it is in the Border Ethereal, and vice versa, yet it can’t affect or be affected by anything on the other plane.
Horrifying Visage. Each non-undead creature within
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
regions or nations that border the North, while others are prevalent in parts of the world far from the Sword Coast. Arkaiun Short in stature with tan skin and dark hair, the Arkaiuns dwell primarily in
blond or dark hair and olive complexions. Black, brown, and green eyes are the most common. Halruaan Names: (Male) Aldym, Chand, Meleghost, Presmer, Sandrue, Uregaunt; (female) Aithe, Chalan, Oloma
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lorwyn: First Light
vivid, dramatic dreams. Giants see their dreams as powerful augurs or important messages that border on divine inspiration. These giants mark their resting spots with enormous stone archways to
CHA 8 -1 -1
Senses Passive Perception 13
Languages Common, Giant
CR 6 (XP 2,300; PB +3)
Actions
Multiattack. The giant makes two attacks, using Stone Sword or Boulder in any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
explain why the conflict erupted in the first place. The devils fight as a matter of pride mixed with burning resentment for a cosmic order that refuses to acknowledge their role as overseers of the
legions establish their defenses. Each legion within a category has a distinctive, fearsome-sounding name in the Infernal tongue. When translated into Common, these names are often descriptive of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
refuses to touch it. In the course of a conversation, Leandro shares the following information with the characters: Earthquakes. “Oztocan hasn’t felt earthquakes in years, but quakes have become common
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Languages Common, Sphinx
Challenge 17 (18,000 XP)
Inscrutable. The sphinx is immune to any effect that would sense its emotions or read its thoughts, as well as any divination spell that it
refuses. Wisdom (Insight) checks made to ascertain the sphinx’s intentions or sincerity have disadvantage.
Magic Weapons. The sphinx’s weapon attacks are magical.
Spellcasting. The sphinx is a 12th
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
feet. He has an Intelligence of 10 and a Charisma of 14. He speaks Common. His bracelet functions as a ring of animal influence. Razak is gregarious and has a groan-worthy sense of humor. He welcome the
creature approaching the pool, asking the creature’s business in a booming voice. The guardian attacks any non-Beast who lies, refuses to answer, or tries to use the gate without Wrath’s permission. If the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
with perfect recall, yet always refuses to accept responsibility for its doom. Beauty Hoarders. The vanity that inspired the banshee’s cursed creation persists in undeath. These creatures covet
, grappled, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned, prone, restrained
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages Common, Elvish
Challenge 4 (1,100 XP)
Detect Life. The banshee can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
tribes, all of whom acted with bravery, honor, and good humor in my presence. Travelers in this region should note that the human tribes share the suspicion of magic common among many Northlanders, but
Secomber, on the border between the North and the settlements of the Western Heartlands. Built over the ruins of Hastarl, capital of the ancient kingdom of Athalantar, Secomber is a quiet place where
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
8 −1 −1
Immunities Necrotic, Poison; Charmed, Exhaustion, Poisoned
Senses Darkvision 120 ft.; Passive Perception 12
Languages Abyssal, Common
CR 6 (XP 2,300; PB +3)
Traits
Stench
, Restrained
Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 11
Languages Common plus one other language
CR 4 (XP 1,100; PB +2)
Traits
Ethereal Sight. The ghost can see 60 feet into the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
check succeeds, and refuses them entrance if it fails. If the check fails by 5 or more, the guard gives the order to arrest the characters, announcing that they are now slaves of the duergar (see
). “Well.” The duergar removes his helmet, revealing the gray skin of his kind. He musses his white beard as he walks closer, switching to Common as he lowers his voice. There is a discomfiting glint in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
communicate with the chosen character, but he doesn’t want any of his comrades to know. He speaks enough pidgin Common to converse in simple terms, in case no one in the party speaks Draconic. How
and they’re being questioned together, he could sprinkle words of Common into his Draconic replies, such as “want to help” and “talk alone.” If several lizardfolk are tied up and left alone for a few
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) slashing damage.
Forest Hunters. Girallons are most common in temperate or warm forest environments abundant with life. They share the ape’s adeptness at climbing
with the monsters. For instance, yuan-ti enslave girallons, turning them into border sentinels for their serpent kingdoms. Because girallons are known to be peaceful among their own kind, some
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
they need in their shimmering homeland and knowing the treachery of strangers. Still, some leonin wonder what lies beyond Oreskos’s border mountains and seek to test themselves in a wider world. Noble
end of your next turn. The DC of the save equals 8 + your proficiency bonus + your Constitution modifier. Once you use this trait, you can’t use it again until you finish a short or long rest. Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and Leonin.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
prone and can’t use its Stomp action, but makes three extra turret attacks when it takes the Multiattack action option. “Landro” (Colossus WX-33) is partially phased into a mountainside on the border of
Languages understands Common but can’t speak
Challenge 25 (75,000 XP)
Immutable Form. The colossus is immune to any spell or effect that would alter its form.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Perception 15
Languages Understands Common and Elvish but can’t speak
CR 2 (XP 450; PB +2)
Traits
Flyby. The peryton doesn’t provoke an Opportunity Attack when it flies out of an enemy’s reach
, they peer through the Border Ethereal into the Material Plane. When they detect prey, phase spiders draw close and then shift or “phase” to the Material Plane to attack. They shift between planes of






