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Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
/day each: animal messenger, charm person, Tasha's hideous laughter
1/day each: bestow curse, dispel magic
“Taste the sweetness, breath for breath. Keep the balance, death for death.&rdquo
or otters scurrying through the undergrowth, to deliver messages to allies or rivals across the marsh. Some witches animate bundles of sticks and roots to do their errands about the marsh for them
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
patrols the vilest swaths of the multiverse from atop its unholy vehicle, the Unborn Palanquin. This shambling collective is made up of thousands of mezzoloths devoted to their liege, who roams the Lower
worthwhile. When Malaxxix deigns to speak with others, the fiend displays grandiloquent diction and a pompous demeanor—a stark contrast to the yugoloth’s usual fury.
Curse of Malaxxix
A creature
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Reghed Glacier. The orb was recently stolen by Nass Lantomir, one of Vellynne’s rivals in the Arcane Brotherhood. Vellynne intends to get it back before resuming her quest to find Ythryn
’s blood on the title page. The tome contains the spells Vellynne has prepared plus the following additional spells: bestow curse, blindness/deafness, false life, find familiar, magic weapon, polymorph, protection from evil and good, remove curse, shield, and Tenser's floating disk.
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
.
Spellcasting. The shadar-kai casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 16):
1/day each: bestow curse
cryptic even to her most devoted followers, however; their efforts are rewarded only with vague omens they interpret as best they can.
Fortress of Memories
The shadar-kai who are most devoted to the
Monsters
Candlekeep Mysteries
with her.Three Green Hag (Coven Variant);green hags named Dread Morgan, Vile Sazha, and Auntie Greenbones were once rivals who dwelled in an area of the Feywild coterminous with the High Forest. A
. The covetous hags 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
Monsters
Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
forever as a death knight. As part of his curse, Leedara and several of her companions returned as deathless spirits devoted to ensuring Soth never finds peace.Cold, Necrotic, PoisonAcid, Fire, Lightning, Thunder; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
that curse, a priest of Osybus can’t be certain that they will be reborn when they perish.
In an effort to rid themselves of this curse, they devoted themselves to the same Dark Powers with whom
destroyed, it regains all its hit points in 1 hour unless Holy Water (flask);holy water is sprinkled on its remains or a dispel magic or remove curse spell is cast on them.
Spellcasting. The priest is a
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
be certain that they will be reborn when they perish.
In an effort to rid themselves of this curse, they devoted themselves to the same Dark Powers with whom their master had communed. They were
curse upon them—that their immortality would fail them when they least expected it and that he himself would become one of the Dark Powers. As a result of that curse, a priest of Osybus can’t
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
will be reborn when they perish.
In an effort to rid themselves of this curse, they devoted themselves to the same Dark Powers with whom their master had communed. They were given a mission: provide
betrayed him. Fearing that their master would eventually consume their souls, the disciples aided Osybus’s foes and destroyed his physical form. As he perished, he uttered a curse upon them&mdash
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
of this curse, they devoted themselves to the same Dark Powers with whom their master had communed. They were given a mission: provide a person of nobility and might to serve as an earthly vessel for
souls, the disciples aided Osybus’s foes and destroyed his physical form. As he perished, he uttered a curse upon them—that their immortality would fail them when they least expected it
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
reborn when they perish.
In an effort to rid themselves of this curse, they devoted themselves to the same Dark Powers with whom their master had communed. They were given a mission: provide a person
. Fearing that their master would eventually consume their souls, the disciples aided Osybus’s foes and destroyed his physical form. As he perished, he uttered a curse upon them—that their
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
curse, they devoted themselves to the same Dark Powers with whom their master had communed. They were given a mission: provide a person of nobility and might to serve as an earthly vessel for these
, the disciples aided Osybus’s foes and destroyed his physical form. As he perished, he uttered a curse upon them—that their immortality would fail them when they least expected it and that he
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
aided Osybus’s foes and destroyed his physical form. As he perished, he uttered a curse upon them—that their immortality would fail them when they least expected it and that he himself would
become one of the Dark Powers. As a result of that curse, a priest of Osybus can’t be certain that they will be reborn when they perish.
In an effort to rid themselves of this curse, they
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
As a member of the Boros Legion, your life is devoted to the service of angels and consecrated to the work of establishing justice and peace on the streets of Ravnica. You might be a true believer
, inspired by the example of the angels, moved by the plight of the downtrodden, and devoted to the cause of justice. Or you could be a cynic in the ranks, perhaps because you reluctantly followed in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Adventure Hooks If you’re not using Nafas as a group patron, consider the following ways to involve the characters in this adventure: Lost Light. A powerful curse plunges a nearby nation into strife
. Rumor claims the light of Daoud’s Wondrous Lanthorn (see appendix A) is the key to breaking the curse. A ruler who believes the lantern is in the Lost Caverns sends an agent to recruit the characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
characters solve this problem by breaking the curse rather than killing the rivals, but either way, these foils no longer trouble the characters after they resolve this situation. (A rival group at these levels might consist of an Archmage, an Archpriest, a Spy Master, and a Warrior Commander.)
Rival Explorers Morgrave University teems with unscrupulous adventurers and researchers driven by avarice. Additionally, the university itself has academic rivals—the University of Wynarn in Aundair
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
with the knowledge they need to confront the dark. Though he’s made many devoted allies, he keeps them at arm’s length, fearing the threat of his curse. When not traveling, van Richten lives out of his
their criminal operation, and brought Irena to justice, but not before suffering her curse: “Live you always among monsters, and see everyone you love die beneath their claws.” In the weeks that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
beholder’s true rivals are other beholders, for only another beholder has the intellect, power, and magic to threaten another of its kind. Most of a beholder’s mental activity is devoted to unearthing plots
against itself (real or imaginary), planning attacks against known rivals, and preparing its defenses against all possible threats. It considers itself the center of the world, in a narcissistic way
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
, van Richten has hunted monsters and armed others with the knowledge they need to confront evil. Though he’s made many devoted allies, he keeps them at arm’s length, fearing the threat of his curse
a wicked vampire. In the process of hunting the vampire, Rudolph came under a terrible curse: “Live you always among monsters, and see everyone you love die beneath their claws.” In the decades since
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
students with permission from a faculty member. Both students and staff enjoy meditation and even romantic walks within the spire’s large open-air garden and nine greenhouses—including one devoted to
ambitious expedition to the far south of Xen’drik, which almost certainly will either make or break his career. He might hire the characters or their rivals to accompany him on this expedition. Cullen Cole
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
plans). His version of the apocalypse is not imminent, since Ras Nsi is distracted with fears of his own mortality. He has fallen victim to the death curse and is growing weaker by the day, and neither he
nor his yuan-ti priests have been able to ascertain the cause or find a remedy. As Ras Nsi’s power wanes, his rivals are preparing to dispose of him and continue their holy mission. Acererak promised
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Curse of the Fire Witch Wiggan Nettlebee, miserly patriarch of the Nettlebee halfling family, amassed a fortune through shrewd trade and inheritance. When earth cultists first started to explore the
. Wiggan’s cult contacts helped remove a couple of his rivals, and assured him his wealth and influence could only increase as the cult ascended to power. Among the Nettlebees, Wiggan’s secret is known only
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
. Some principalities are devoted to the Blood of Vol and a few favor the Sovereign Host. Beyond these, the Lhazaar show little enthusiasm for religion, though many curse the Devourer when a storm comes.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
adventurer resulted in the birth of Savra Sunstar, a dhampir (see chapter 1) who Jander considers his daughter. Savra loathes him, though, and has devoted her life to hunting him and all vampires. This
Sunstar’s Traits Ideal. “Vampirism is a curse that must be eradicated—from myself most of all.” Bond. “I will suffer nobly, enduring my curse so I can bring about an end to history’s greatest scourge
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
princes have rejected his proposals for a greater union. There are principalities devoted to the Blood of Vol and a few that favor the Sovereign Host. Beyond this, the Lhazaar show little enthusiasm for religion, though many will curse the Devourer when a storm comes.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Lord Soth’s Curse The characters are preceded through Castle Kalaman’s catacombs by Lord Soth, a villain whose vices allowed the Cataclysm to occur. Lord Soth’s Legend In the years before the
breath, she cursed Soth to suffer one lifetime for every life lost in the Cataclysm. For his defiance of the gods, Soth became a death knight, while his followers were similarly reanimated as other Undead. Meanwhile, several of Isolde’s attendants became spirits devoted to ensuring Soth never finds peace.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
in complete control.
Upon one of the Dakra Isles, trespassers learn the truth behind the storied Curse of the Swine
(JAMES RYMAN) Island Inhabitants Any sort of people, from isolated societies
Theros dwells here—such as thri-kreen, yuan-ti, or another creature from the Monster Manual.
4 Rivals. Two settlements have turned the island into a war zone.
5 Prisoner. A powerful monster
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
his gods-given quest to prevent the Cataclysm, he became cursed to exist forever as a death knight. As part of his curse, Leedara and several of her companions returned as deathless spirits devoted to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
. Their brother, Xerrion, came to possess the tablet and used it to contact otherworldly beings in an attempt to destroy his family’s business rivals and political enemies. This contact drove Xerrion
devoted to each other and are obsessed with returning their family to prominence and ultimately seizing control of Waterdeep.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four
Dunbarrow. It’s not uncommon to see ravens and bats flitting through the canopy, or cats or otters scurrying through the undergrowth, to deliver messages to allies or rivals across the marsh. Some witches
Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 16):
At will: mage armor (self only), prestidigitation
2/day each: animal messenger, charm person, Tasha’s hideous laughter
1/day each: bestow curse, dispel magic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Shadow As the queen rose in power, many elves became inspired by her, freely offering their souls and their magical abilities to help her achieve her goal. This group of devoted followers called
souls. Their cries of agony merged with her own, and when her scream faded, the wizards had been mutated and warped into the scabrous, vulturish creatures known as nagpas. Now they wander the planes as wretched monsters, marked forever by the Raven Queen’s curse and banished from her presence.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Many Things describes meanings for those cards, and the Curse of Strahd adventure summarizes the meanings of tarokka cards. Various books and websites explain the meanings of tarot cards.
Sidharth
situations The rest of this chapter is devoted to examples of how you can use these properties of cards to enrich your D&D game. If you’re interested in further possibilities, the reference book that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
, has sent operatives to Chult to steal the Soulmonger or, failing that, destroy it. Leading the Thayan expedition is Szass Tam’s devoted lieutenant, Valindra Shadowmantle. Valindra has been warned that
Soulmonger is feeding souls to an undead horror called an atropal. Once it consumes enough souls, the atropal will transform into an evil god. Destroying the Soulmonger ends the death curse affecting
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
. Nevertheless, business has been booming as drow celebrate the deaths of rivals. If you want a random encounter to occur as the characters make their way through the Duthcloim district, roll a d20 and
dos! (“Darkness take you!”), a common drow curse.
Ssussan! (“Light!”), another drow curse.
Xun izil dos phuul quarthen, lueth dro. (“Do as you are ordered, and live.”)
Lolth tlu malla. (“Lolth
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Astral Adventurer’s Guide
illusions and pyrotechnical special effects. Temple District The temples in the Temple District are devoted to various gods, faiths, and pantheons. The priests here are willing to cast helpful spells in
exchange for a donation in coins, gems, or art objects of a certain value, as noted in the Helpful Spells table. Helpful Spells Spell Donation Commune 1,000 gp Legend lore 1,500 gp Lesser restoration 150 gp Raise dead 2,000 gp Remove curse 250 gp Scrying 1,000 gp