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force of nature, dragging ships down to the ocean’s depths and washing away coastal settlements. When called forth, a leviathan arises from a large body of water and takes on the form of a
. Nihilistic cults have also been known to perform arduous rituals to summon a leviathan to a world, with the aim of using the creature to destroy coastal communities. Those cultists often consider it
Baphomet
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natures, for Baphomet envisions a world without restraint, where creatures live out their most savage desires.
Cults devoted to Baphomet use mazes and complex knots as their emblems, creating secret
. Although filled with bestial bloodlust, there lies within a cruel and cunning intellect devoted to subverting all of civilization.
Baphomet wields a great glaive called Heartcleaver. He sometimes
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want to break the confines of civility and unleash their bestial natures, for Baphomet envisions a world without restraint, where creatures live out their most bloodthirsty desires.
Cults devoted to
civilization.
Baphomet wields a great glaive called Heartcleaver. He also charges his enemies and gores them with his horns, trampling his foes into the earth and rending them with his teeth like a
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figure, known only to the most learned infernal scholars. He has no cults of his own, and his servants are few in number. The reason is simple: Hutijin hates mortals. When summoned from the Hells, he
assail Mephistopheles. Hutijin sends devils into the Material Plane to eradicate mention of his name and destroy those who have learned of him, but the summonings still occur. When called from his post
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kindness.
Cults devoted to him are secret societies of indulgence, often using their debauchery to subjugate others through blackmail, addiction, and manipulation. They wear alabaster masks with
provoked. He wields the greatsword Angdrelve, also called Wave of Sorrow, whose wavy, razor-edged blade drips acid at his command.Graz’zt’s Lair
Graz’zt’s principal lair is his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
Adventures in Innsmouth Adventures in Innsmouth involve cults, degenerate rituals, nightmarish visions, and aberrant transformations. Use this section to develop horror adventures in this domain. David Frasheski Nightmarish monuments and reality-defying ruins cover the island called Innsmouth
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has taken root in the Dessarin Valley and that evil forces are on the loose. By exploring, the characters find the first outposts of the four elemental cults — the so-called Haunted Keeps. In chapter 4
in the campaign, and a synopsis of the adventure. The four elemental cults, which serve as the primary foes of the campaign, are also described in this chapter. Although the cults are all linked by
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cults have moved into the Sumber Hills: an air cult called the Cult of the Howling Hatred; an earth cult, the Cult of the Black Earth; a fire cult called the Cult of the Eternal Flame; and a water cult
adventurers any lore you wish. She knows only the basics of what the elemental cults are planning, but she’d like to know more. She’s willing to trade information to get it. The exchange of information can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Domains of Dread. With the aid of an Ulmist inquisitor, the party infiltrates the basement of an eerie locale called Death House. Here, they must stop cults plotting to use the fourth rod piece in
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Background Long ago, elemental cultists used a chamber hidden within the Temple of Elemental Evil to summon extraplanar allies and threaten the region of Flanaess. Called the Primordial Nexus, the
nonbelievers as she can. Vox’s activities around the temple caught the attention of three new cults devoted to the Para-elemental deities of ash, ice, and ooze. Sensing the Elder Eye’s involvement, the
Aarakocra
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Sequestered in high mountains atop tall trees, the aarakocra, sometimes called birdfolk, evoke fear and wonder. Many aarakocra aren’t even native to the Material Plane. They hail from a world
on that plane might leave their colonies to lend aid to other humanoids committed to fighting earth cults and thwarting their efforts.
Aarakocra Names
As with much of their speech, aarakocra names
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treks themselves. Some are directly related to the elemental cults, and others are situations unconnected to the cults that demand immediate attention. These short adventures can provide a good change of
pace. New Management. When the innkeeper of the Bargewright Inn is called away, the characters are asked to step in and manage things for a few days. Zhentarim infighting makes what should be a
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Elemental Planes. The nameless horror called the Elder Elemental Eye perverts natural elements, limiting them to their most destructive aspects in a way that appeals to giants who are disposed toward evil
. More than most members of individual Elemental Evil cults, giants see the big picture of the four cults working toward the common goal of elemental cataclysm. Some giants even worship the Elder
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, animals, or elemental forces. The ancient druidic traditions are sometimes called the Old Faith, in contrast to the worship of gods in temples and shrines.
Druid spells are oriented toward nature and
elements. Thus, druids oppose cults of Elemental Evil and others who promote one element to the exclusion of others.
Druids are also concerned with the delicate ecological balance that sustains plant
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
design, but each cult of Innsmouth knows the meaning of a few. Only cultists imbued with the might of all four cults can perform the ritual these runes describe and force open Cthulhu’s prison. The
Perceptive. A small ship called the Perceptive lies beached here, a remnant of a group of cultists’ past attempt to access Cthulhu’s Vault. The bowsprit is broken, ending in a jagged point. The Providence
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by those who want to break the confines of civility and unleash their bestial natures, for Baphomet envisions a world without restraint, where creatures live out their most savage desires. Cults
. Baphomet wields a great glaive called Heartcleaver. He sometimes casts this deadly weapon aside so that he can charge his enemies and gore them with his horns, trampling them into the earth and rending them with his teeth like a beast.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
by those who want to break the confines of civility and unleash their bestial natures, for Baphomet envisions a world without restraint, where creatures live out their most savage desires. Cults
. Baphomet wields a great glaive called Heartcleaver. He sometimes casts this deadly weapon aside so that he can charge his enemies and gore them with his horns, trampling them into the earth and rending them with his teeth like a beast.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
Tepest Domain of Nature’s Cruel Secrets
Darklord: Mother Lorinda
Adventure Genre: Folk horror
Hallmarks: Fey bargains, rural cults, secret sacrifices, sinister festivals
Mist Talismans
Tepest, a truth embodied by the ancient hag Lorinda, who betrayed her coven in pursuit of adoration. Taking the guise of a deity called Mother, Lorinda adopted the village of Viktal, protecting its
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dark force known as the Elder Elemental Eye secretly called a new group of elemental prophets to its ancient stronghold. These four individuals found their way down to the Fane of the Eye and took up
the elemental weapons, beginning the work of establishing their cults. The Haunted Keeps described in chapter 3 of this adventure are old castles or strongholds that lie nearby. They were raised by the
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
, are pleasure palaces where nothing is forbidden, save moderation or kindness. The dark Prince of Pleasure considers restriction the only sin, and takes what he wants. Cults devoted to him are secret
dress and body ornamentation to their secret assignations. Although he prefers charm and subtle manipulation, Graz’zt is capable of terrible violence when provoked. He wields the greatsword Angdrelve, also called Wave of Sorrow, its wavy, razor-edged blade dripping acid at his command.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Eberron The world of Eberron has many different religions, but the most important revolves around a pantheon called the Sovereign Host and their malign shadow, the Dark Six. The gods of the Sovereign
. The philosophy of the Blood of Vol teaches that divinity lies within all mortal beings and reveres the undead who have secured that immortality. Various cults are devoted to the demons and horrors
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Legends of Greyhawk: Secrets of the Free City
the world. No King Here. Greyhawk is ruled by a council called the Directing Oligarchy, not a monarch or noble house. City of Thieves. Pickpocketing and scams are common, and most people assume the
the High, Garden, Clerkburg, Artisans’, Foreign, and River Quarters. The southern portion, called the Old City, contains the poorer and rowdier Slum and Thieves’ Quarters. Market Culture. Haggling is
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Legends of Greyhawk: Secrets of the Free City
the world. No King Here. Greyhawk is ruled by a council called the Directing Oligarchy, not a monarch or noble house. City of Thieves. Pickpocketing and scams are common, and most people assume the
the High, Garden, Clerkburg, Artisans’, Foreign, and River Quarters. The southern portion, called the Old City, contains the poorer and rowdier Slum and Thieves’ Quarters. Market Culture. Haggling is
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Legends of Greyhawk: Secrets of the Free City
the world. No King Here. Greyhawk is ruled by a council called the Directing Oligarchy, not a monarch or noble house. City of Thieves. Pickpocketing and scams are common, and most people assume the
the High, Garden, Clerkburg, Artisans’, Foreign, and River Quarters. The southern portion, called the Old City, contains the poorer and rowdier Slum and Thieves’ Quarters. Market Culture. Haggling is
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Setup This adventure is best used late in the campaign for two reasons. First, the characters know more about the elemental cults and have a better perspective to understand the Dark Lady’s
the Dessarin Valley.
“A powerful shadow dragon called the Dark Lady lairs underneath Rundreth Manor, right here.” She points to a spot on the map. “One of our agents saw robed cultists leaving the
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Scions of Elemental Evil
share the following information: The Primordial Alliance is a union of elemental cults, as described in the “Primordial Alliance” section. The alliance is led by a woman named Ulsedra Vox, a human
devotee of Chlimbia, Prince of Magma. Vox recently developed terrifying elemental abilities, but the cultists know no further details. The cultists helped excavate a chamber called the Primordial Nexus
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The Temple of Elemental Evil The four elemental cults maintain their chief stronghold in the ancient dwarven citadel of Tyar-Besil beneath the Sumber Hills. Each cult controls a portion of the old
. At least two cultists from any group the characters interact with serve as escorts. Driving the Cults into Retreat The cultists learn and adapt as the characters attack their strongholds. The four
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cults, one of which has an ancient dragon in its employ. The gnomes of Gnomengarde have offered to supply a magical weapon to drive off this beast should it trouble the town. Meet the gnomes at
across the planes.Gallio has called for your help taming these beasts to defend the town against invasion.” If the characters undertake this quest, see “Thalivar’s Beacon.” Leilon Besieged Quest There is
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
bonds that link the heads of the families. These three leaders, called the Triumvirate, manage the house together from the city of Zarash’ak in the Shadow Marches.
Aashta The Aashta and their allies
have ancient ties to at least two Cults of the Dragon Below and the power of Khyber. One could charitably describe the Aashta leaders (including their triumvir, Khandar’aashta) as opportunists who take
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, the other three soon follow, and the four cults are often found together despite their mutual antipathy. Elemental Nodes. The princes of Elemental Evil seek to spread their power by sowing the seeds
cancer in the firmament of the world. Worshiped by Cults. The princes of Elemental Evil are indifferent to mortal followers. They aren’t gods and don’t crave worship, but evil mortals find that Elemental
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
Cults and Cultists The following groups vie for power on and under Innsmouth. Following each cult’s name are the ritual words cult members use in their blasphemous practices, along with other details
protestations and predations. The vampire suffers the cultists only so long as they help her decipher secrets from ruins around the island and retrieve knowledge from the grip of other cults. She
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Worshiping Kruphix Many pray to Kruphix when they need to find something lost, but few dedicate themselves to his worship. Cults devoted to Kruphix fiercely guard their secrets, and their initiates
created the divine artisan Nykthos and ordered him to build altars to the gods. Nykthos’s story isn’t widely known among mortals, but the Shrine to Nyx is still called Nykthos in his honor.
Kruphix’s
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Fountains of Creation toward the Para-elemental Plane of Ash and pools into a great expanse of lava called the Sea of Fire, traversed by efreeti and azer sailors in great brass ships. Islands of
of desire. The cults of Elemental Evil represent fire at its worst: cruel and wantonly destructive. Cultists of Evil Fire seek the power to burn away the impurities of the world with volcanic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
secrets of lost rulers to the practices of forbidden magical sects. Without a steady, reliable presence on the throne, ancient cults, deadly beasts, and opportunistic demagogues are free to unleash
claims to know a path to religious enlightenment. Those who fail to prove their devotion to his teachings turn up petrified.
3 The sea boils around an ancient, submerged ruin called the Drowned Altar
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Leviathan A leviathan is an immense creature that acts as a force of nature, dragging ships down to the ocean’s depths and washing away coastal settlements. When called forth, a leviathan arises from
, sea elves, and other aquatic folk attempt to contain it. Nihilistic cults have also been known to perform arduous rituals to summon a leviathan to a world, with the aim of using the creature to destroy