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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
her sisters are kindred souls, like the members of a dark sorority or sisterhood. Even though hags don’t like each other, they share knowledge and trade secrets, helping them to keep abreast of worldly
such a connection, and a young hag born of a grandmother begins her existence already benefiting from a greater measure of respect and status. Want to know a dark secret? Ask a hag. The trick lies in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
also return the child to its grieving parents, only to watch from the shadows as the child grows up to become a horror. Dark Bargains. Arrogant to a fault, hags believe themselves to be the most
accumulate much knowledge of local lore, dark creatures, and magic, which they are pleased to sell. Hags enjoy watching mortals bring about their own downfall, and a bargain with a hag is always dangerous
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
Background A large section of a fey-infused woodland has fallen under the control of a coven of green hags. Using dark gardening techniques, the hags have grafted myconids into the trees of the wood
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Dark Fantasy Plots Adventures in dark fantasy domains involve unlikely or reluctant heroes (or rival villains) striking back against the evil at work in the land. This might involve taking on a world
-ruining conspiracy or the street-level depravity affecting a single slum. Dark Fantasy Plots d8 Plot
1 Track down a beholder-shaped flesh golem and learn why it’s targeting specific
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Dark Bargains and Cursed Paintings The process of creating the cursed paintings that are the hallmark of the Fetid Gaze was first attributed to a night hag grandmother whose name other hags fear to
. After that, the beneficiary suddenly experiences the opposite of the intended effect of the ritual, which transforms the creature into the dark reflection of its initial desire. For example, those
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
Clandestine Hags If having three dryads working together is too immediate a tipoff that these might be hags forming a coven, you can add a fourth illusory mother to the mix to help allay suspicion
of help, with Banrion the unicorn an evil creature that must be defeated to save the woods. The unicorn might even be using its dark magic to cause the dryads to appear as hags.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
The Price of Beauty, Sylvarie Silversong, after visions bestowed by Sune led her to a hot spring infused with fey magic. Ten years ago, a coven of green hags calling themselves the Fetid Gaze tricked
insecurities and tricking them into accepting dark bargains that ultimately lead to misery. The temple consists of three buildings. What was once Sylvarie’s private tower has been taken over by the hags as a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
her cauldron, which the hags of the Hourglass Coven have turned against her. Freeing Zybilna is the only way to repair the damage the hags have done to Prismeer, but doing so carries certain risks, for
Zybilna has a dark side that she has hidden away for many years. The archfey Zybilna is known to grant wishes to mortals brave
enough to visit her abode: the Palace of Heart’s Desire
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
before and gives them a knowing look. Zybilna/Iggwilv is troubled to learn of what has happened to Prismeer and vows to undo the damage the Hourglass Coven has wrought—a task that will take considerable
time and effort. If the characters have unfinished business with the Hourglass Coven, the archfey reveals to them the weaknesses of all three hags and allows the characters to deal with the coven as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
The Dark Fate of Lord Vanrak Moonstar Adherents of Shar have been active in the shadow of Mount Waterdeep ever since a disastrous expedition to the Black Jungles mounted in the Year of the Dark Dawn
moon), which he blamed for his father’s untimely death. Consumed with bitterness, the Dark Ranger, as Vanrak came to be known, secretly embraced Selûne’s sister: Shar, the Lady of Loss. By the Year of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
, she provides valuable clues about Prismeer. For details, see “Catching Kettlesteam” later in the chapter. Thieves of the Coven Each member of the Hourglass Coven employs a thief that visits the
of the carnival, they haunt the dark spaces between wagons and attractions, scanning the crowds for ticketless interlopers. Characters who have tickets or who work at the carnival are not targets for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Types of Hags Each of the five common types of hags prefers a particular environment. It is possible to find a hag in unusual terrain, perhaps if she is traveling or is part of a coven along with two
left behind the world of the fey to roam the Lower Planes. They have dark blue or purple-black skin with white or light-colored eyes and thin, curving horns. A night hag is as least as tall as a human
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
persona, but they ascribed this behavior to the mercurial nature of archfey. Over time, Iggwilv made the mistake of placing too much trust in the hags of the Hourglass Coven, who served in her court
the palace, the Hourglass Coven ensured that Kelek’s rivals from Valor’s Call were close behind. The two factions clashed inside the palace. IGGWILV THE WITCH QUEEN
Iggwilv has a long and storied
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
each knew part of a ritual for crafting magic paintings that could bind mortal creatures with a terrible curse. After agreeing to share their knowledge and work together, they formed a coven dedicated to
gain the upper hand over the other members of my coven and make them serve me.” Flaw. “I find powerful, intimidating figures irresistible.” Vile Sazha Without her disguise, the chaotic evil Vile Sazha
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
10. Caves of the River Coven All the caves in this area are cold and damp, with water dripping from the ceiling to form shallow pools of water everywhere. 10a. Black Pebble Cave This 8-foot-high cave
Having eluded the drow so far, ten grimlocks huddle in the back of this 10-foot-high cavern. They feed on fish from the River Sargauth and fight only in self-defense. 10c. Sea Hag Coven This 30-foot
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
minions. A paladin might have no qualms about putting a hag coven to the sword, but her conviction falters if she must first fight through a crowd of innocent farmers that the hag has compelled to defend
presence, becoming twisted versions of their former selves (in a dark fey sort of way), but still recognizable as what they once were. She might alter them with magic, making them tireless, resistant
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Banderhobb A banderhobb is a hybrid of shadow and flesh. Through dark magic, these components take on an enormous and vile humanoid shape, resembling a bipedal toad. In this form, a banderhobb
temporarily serves its creator as a thug, a thief, and a kidnapper. Birthed by Hags. In the earliest days of the world, a coven of night hags devised a ritual that led to the creation of the first
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
true nature, they enticed the priest into a dark bargain—and a terrible curse. After a year, the painting created of Sylvarie that had boosted her esteem transformed her into a medusa. When she tried
(see “Coven Minions” earlier in the adventure). It watches the door but makes no move unless the characters go inside, whereupon it flies off to report to one of the hags. T13. Tower Foyer This foyer
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
. A dark-haired man in fine clothes stands up from behind the desk as he sees you.
“Welcome, friends, to the Restful Lily. Freshen yourselves in our luxurious bathhouse. Or perhaps you’d enjoy a
massage? Haircut? A shave or pedicure? Oh! Road-tired feet simply cry out for comfort! Whatever your pleasure, I am here to serve.”
The lobby is staffed by the disguised cambion Saeth (see “Coven Minions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
adopting a group of ogres, trolls, or other loutish creatures, ruling them through brute strength, verbal abuse, and superstition. Covens. An annis hag that is part of a coven (see the “Hag Covens” sidebar
has frozen to death. Her hair is pale white, and she is emaciated, as if she were a person who had survived winter by eating bark and leather. Her eyes are pale and surrounded by dark, bruise-colored
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
be home to a hag that drinks the monster’s milk. Although a particular catoblepas might not be linked to a hag, a coven of hags might keep one or more of these beasts as guardians or pets. Other
legends say that those of impure heart can tame a catoblepas. Indeed, some tales have circulated of malevolent warlocks and dark knights who have discovered how to domesticate the beasts and use them as mounts.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
, learning their ways. Cursed Cursed islands are steeped in dark magic from a ritual cast by necromancers, hag covens, evil spellcasters, foul deities, or worse. The island might still hold some hint as to
specters 2 10d10 zombies 3 A coven of 3 sea hags and 1d4 flameskulls 4 1 medusa and 3d10 skeletons 5 1 vampire and 2d6 vampire spawn 6 1 demilich and 2d10 wraiths Cursed Island Story Hooks d4 Story
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
dark clouds churns below. A marble tower rising from the maelstrom is encircled by seven turrets. Four stone staircases extend from the outer areas of the palace to the tower, each one part of a
cauldron to neutralize the archfey and most of her court, the hags of the Hourglass Coven left the League of Malevolence in the palace to guard the cauldron. Only three members of the league—Kelek
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
pentagon, a hexagon, and an octagon.
This chamber belongs to the Sewn Sisters, a coven of three night hags loyal to Acererak. Together, the hags mother the atropal and guard the Soulmonger. They eagerly
to seizures brought on by the dark dreams of the atropal. The bronze lid of the cauldron lies on the floor nearby. If the lid is placed on the cauldron, the green smoke that fills the room dissipates after 1 minute.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
This hallway has a sunken floor filled to a depth of three feet with dark water. Lanterns lit with flickering blue flames hang from the ceiling thirty feet above by short chains, spaced roughly ten feet
glides closer until it is near enough to board safely. The boat can carry up to eight Medium creatures. One creature can steer the boat using the tiller, and the boat has a speed of 20 feet. Dark Water
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
not creatures that jump or fall into the lake. B5. Trove of Lesser Goodies The door to this room creaks loudly when opened. A large cupboard stands alone in this dark room. Fine scrollwork frames the
cupboard’s two doors, which are bridged by a circular panel of dark wood. The panel is inlaid with a silver hourglass sigil.
If Sir Talavar the faerie dragon was recaptured and brought here, he
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
and can lead the party to each of these towers (areas Y4, Y7, Y11, Y18, Y20, Y22, Y24, and Y26). Y6. Spire Entrance An arching strut of dark stone rises from this ruined district to a junction high up
feet wide. Occupying this extradimensional den are three night hags named Auntie Pinch, Auntie Pillage, and Auntie Plunder. This coven frequently leaves its den to roam the Ethereal Plane in search of