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Dungeon Master’s Guide
. Legend says Vecna’s destruction came at Kas’s hand, but Vecna also wrought his rebellious lieutenant’s doom, leaving only Kas’s sword behind.
Bloodthirst. The sword thirsts for
corrupted by the Eye and Hand of Vecna.
Destroying the Sword. A creature attuned to both the Eye of Vecna and the Hand of Vecna can use the Wish property of those combined Artifacts to unmake the Sword of
Sword of Kas
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Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
hand, but Vecna also wrought his rebellious lieutenant’s doom, leaving only Kas’s sword behind. The world was made brighter thereby.
The Sword of Kas is a magic, sentient longsword that
foiling his machinations all help to fulfill this goal.
The Sword of Kas also seeks to destroy anyone corrupted by the Eye and Hand of Vecna. The sword’s obsession with those artifacts eventually
Monsters
Candlekeep Mysteries
energy. Creatures within 60 feet of Valin, including ones behind barriers and around corners, can’t regain hit points until the end of Valin’s next turn.
Whirlwind of Sand (Costs 2 Actions
, petrified, knocked prone, restrained, or stunned. Equipment worn or carried by Valin remain in her possession.Valin Sarnaster has been thoroughly corrupted by visions of a future in which she sees herself
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
glowing white or pale lavender orbs. Crystalline horns reminiscent of amethyst chunks hover behind their heads, held there by telekinetic force and shifting with their moods.
Cosmological Study
Many
Realm, an ancient amethyst dragon has been corrupted by aberrant influences and now leads a cult the dragon once opposed.
Amethyst Dragon Lairs
Amethyst dragons prefer lairs near water
Monsters
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
can’t be targeted by divination magic or perceived through magical scrying sensors.
Slimy Demise. When Zargon dies, its body dissolves into foul slime, leaving only its horn behind. Zargon re
within 1 mile of the lair have disadvantage on saving throws made to maintain concentration.
Corrupted Water. Rain and water sources within 1 mile of the lair are tainted. A creature that drinks the
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
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Sapphire dragons watch for signs of Aberrations and other creatures corrupted by the Far Realm. They frequently ally with emerald dragons, drawing on their kin’s knowledge of occult phenomena to
caverns hold the bulk of the dragon’s hoard, particularly art objects that are impressive but not irreplaceable.
Sleeping Chamber. At the heart of the lair, protected behind more thin crystal walls
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
the power behind a criminal syndicate. Alternatively, an Aurum Concordian can be a behind-the-scenes villain: low-level adventurers could clash with the Concordian’s hired goons as they pursue the
same treasure, or the adventurers could be trying to solve a mystery the thugs are covering up. As the campaign progresses, the characters might face higher-ranking members of the Aurum, or recurring
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
cruelty. Despoilers. A wastrilith contaminates the waters around it. Its noxious presence even affects nearby sources of water when the demon travels on land. The corrupted water, which contains a
that ingest water that has been corrupted by a wastrilith risk their very souls. Those who drink the poisonous liquid might wither away until they finally die, or remain alive only to become a thrall
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
corrupted cave. Ignore the secret door and the inner chambers behind it. Close off the tunnels leading off the map to the south, east, and north. The characters enter the cave in the southwest, following
Potion of Healing and the Lesser Restoration spell. Twig Blights. Just outside the cave, the characters encounter six Twig Blights. Corrupted Cave. Use the Underdark Warrens map in Appendix B for the
Goblin
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
higher-ranking castes keep their status by not sharing their knowledge and skills with other families, while those in the lower castes have little hope of escaping their plight.
Outsiders who don&rsquo
new leader can act as the real boss. If the creature brushes aside such manipulation, the tribe falls into line behind the new tyrant—better to abide the new rule than conspire against it and be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
naturally formed culvert in the northeast wall, beneath the ledge. The stream is only 3 feet deep. The crystal formations growing throughout the cave are large enough for characters to hide behind
corrupted elemental and the gargoyles for Nomi Pathshutter (see “Stoneheart Quarry” in the “Blingdenstone Outskirts” section).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
The Ordning As described in the Monster Manual, the giants of many worlds organize themselves in a complex social ranking called the ordning. At the largest scale, the ordning establishes the
into hierarchical ranks. Only storm giants, largely solitary and imagining themselves above such petty concerns, have no interest in ranking themselves. Regardless of a giant’s ranking within its kind
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
unapproachable, or they are curious and manipulative, pulling strings behind the scenes or trying to influence the world in arcane ways. Most dragons live on the mystery-shrouded continent of Argonnessen and
Khorvaire without contact with Argonnessen, and some dragons have been twisted by the daelkyr or corrupted by fiends; any of these could be an antagonist if the adventure you’re crafting calls for a cruel
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Harpers Any smart, non-evil character can join the Harpers of Waterdeep. Bards and wizards are especially welcome. Harpers are altruists who work behind the scenes to keep power out of the hands of
” to her friends), the widow of Lord Arthagast Ulbrinter, is a high-ranking member of the faction. Other key members include Renaer Neverember, the estranged son of Lord Dagult Neverember, and Mirt, an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Jander Sunstar Near the summit of the hill, the vampire Jander Sunstar is impaled on one of the largest iron trees. This elf warrior, cursed to an eternity of undeath, tried to redeem his corrupted
Elturel. He betrayed his braver comrades by sealing the portal behind them. Jander and his fellow deserters never revealed their shameful retreat and betrayal of Zariel. It was a badge of shame that the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
of the plateaus are dotted with caves and tumbled boulder fields. Characters can have two encounters during this trip. The first is with a group of raiders who have straggled behind the main body
cult’s operations are overseen by local leaders called Wearers of Purple for the ceremonial robes that they wear. All of the wyrmspeakers are Wearers of Purple, as are lower-ranking cultists appointed by the wyrmspeakers to preside over cult enclaves.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
of the plateaus are dotted with caves and tumbled boulder fields. Characters can have two encounters during this trip. The first is with a group of raiders who have straggled behind the main body
cult’s operations are overseen by local leaders called Wearers of Purple for the ceremonial robes that they wear. All of the wyrmspeakers are Wearers of Purple, as are lower-ranking cultists appointed by the wyrmspeakers to preside over cult enclaves.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
experiences in the Underdark, the adventurers should be able to think of a number of likely sites for the final battle. A few likely options are discussed here. STAYING BEHIND
One or more of the
, you can add some action for those who remain behind by having a small number of the demons summoned by the ritual attracted to the site of the ritual rather than the location of the dark heart
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Aberrations and other creatures corrupted by the Far Realm. They frequently ally with emerald dragons, drawing on their kin’s knowledge of occult phenomena to track the influence of the Far Realm
, particularly art objects that are impressive but not irreplaceable.
Sleeping Chamber. At the heart of the lair, protected behind more thin crystal walls, the largest cavern serves as the dragon’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
cells, they gather information throughout Faerûn, analyze the political dynamics in each region or realm, and use what they uncover to help the weak, the poor, and the oppressed from behind the scenes
information. He is approached by a wizard, who tells him that she belongs to a secret group looking to bring down Lord Rathmore and others who have been corrupted by evil. The wizard invites Vargan to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fated Flight of the Recluse
Arrival at Korth Leaving the Ashen Spires behind, the characters see the Nightwood sprawling into the distance, and their destination, the city of Korth, beyond it. The Recluse slows as it draws near
human’s dragonmark and garb suggests high ranking in House Cannith. If the check succeeds by 5 or more, the character recognizes the human as Zorlan d’Cannith, the Cannith baron that rules Cannith
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
fortified enclave where children will grow up calling themselves simply “gith.” The group’s most high-ranking advocate in the githyanki hierarchy is a powerful warlord named Zetch’r’r. He secretly
supports the reunification of the githyanki and the githzerai, and works behind the scenes to turn others toward the cause.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Commander Portyr As the characters conclude their business with Captain Zodge, the meeting is interrupted by the arrival of a higher-ranking member of the Flaming Fist. Read or paraphrase the
following text to the players: Your meeting with Captain Zodge is interrupted by the arrival of several Flaming Fist soldiers clad in plate armor. From behind this wall of swords and steel steps an armored
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
sword urged Kas to destroy Vecna and usurp his throne. Legend says Vecna’s destruction came at Kas’s hand, but Vecna also wrought his rebellious lieutenant’s doom, leaving only Kas’s sword behind
Vecna. Killing Vecna’s worshipers, destroying the lich’s works, and foiling his machinations all help to fulfill this goal. The Sword of Kas also seeks to destroy anyone corrupted by the Eye and Hand
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
destruction came at Kas’s hand, but Vecna also wrought his rebellious lieutenant’s doom, leaving only Kas’s sword behind. The world was made brighter thereby. The Sword of Kas is a magic, sentient longsword
to fulfill this goal. The Sword of Kas also seeks to destroy anyone corrupted by the Eye and Hand of Vecna. The sword’s obsession with those artifacts eventually becomes a fixation for its wielder
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
drama and fighting back tears while Amath pats his arm gently. Vevette takes a seat behind them and surreptitiously passes the Stone of Golorr to Agorn. Looking on from the back row is Remallia
Haventree (see appendix B), a member of the Harpers who suspects Agorn of being a high-ranking Zhent. She has been watching him for a while now, hoping to identify other Zhentarim leaders in Waterdeep
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
. The heat from the glowing lava fall behind the bar keeps drink orders coming. Loose-lipped nobles regularly spill secrets and rumors to Sparax, who always keeps one antenna to the ground. Citadel of
citadel’s courtyard, holding aloft a pair of burning scales. Behind it lies the Court of Cinders, an ornate house of law where devil magistrates administer justice on behalf of the diabolical courts
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
warrior who leaves mortality behind to become an ice devil, is worth more than a simple peasant likely to be consigned to existence as a lemure. Glory. All devils are required to fight in the Blood War
. Every low-ranking devil spends at least some time on the front lines as part of a legion. Some find combat enticing and volunteer for extra missions. Others are content to do only the minimum needed to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
brute in black scale armor emerges from the inn. Holding a barrel of fish under one arm, the hulking figure fills her mouth with a fistful of wriggling fish.
From behind her, two reptilian soldiers
emerge. “Them next,” the ogre says, gesturing in your direction. The soldiers move forward obediently.
Fewmaster Gholcag is a low-ranking commander in the Red Dragon Army and the leader of the raid
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
the lair have disadvantage on saving throws made to maintain concentration. Corrupted Water. Rain and water sources within 1 mile of the lair are tainted. A creature that drinks the water must succeed
Zargon dies, its body dissolves into foul slime, leaving only its horn behind. Zargon re-forms in 1d10 days, regrowing from the horn. The horn is immune to all damage and can be destroyed only by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
hidden behind Fazrian’s throne (see area 24) and shares what he knows about Fazrian and its allies: A powerful cleric summoned a celestial being of immense power named Fazrian, then directed it to slay a
host of monsters that once haunted the Deep Mines. That act of slaughter corrupted Fazrian. After slaying many monsters, it decapitated the cleric and installed itself as lord of the Deep Mines
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
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This is one of the three islets (along with areas S2 and S7) where the characters can collect spell components for Professor Lang. Hiding behind the tree stump in the center of this islet are two
spray into the sky like a geyser and a mighty chittering echoes throughout the swamp. A giant scorpion, corrupted by the same menace the characters are hoping to stop, was lurking here to ambush prey. If
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
allies. Rizzeryl works for two groups: House Auvryndar, a low-ranking drow house from Menzoberranzan that is slowly and secretly consolidating its power in Undermountain, and the Zhentarim, which is
, omits the chambers hidden behind secret doors (areas 5, 20c, 20d, 22e, 22f, 25h, and 26b). There’s no easy way to transport this map without knocking the stones out of alignment and rendering the map
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
against the pirates because he tried to rescue important books and scrolls from the burning abbey, and a collapsing hall closed a doorway behind him. He was forced to abandon the written works, and he
escaped only after a wall collapsed and provided him with an escape route. Ozymandias is now the highest-ranking cleric and the leader of the survivors. He is a capable administrator, but he does not
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
entering the temple (“I serve the Black Earth”). Although they know of the prophet, neither halfling has met Marlos Urnrayle. The corrupted Nettlebees’ main contacts are Hellenrae in the Sacred Stone
treasure to the barrow, Javor disappears, leaving only his bones behind. The chest is locked, but Wiggan has the key. Prominently on top of the chest’s contents is Javor’s ornate helmet made of