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Queen, who rules from a castle called Dynnistan. It isn’t known whether these legends are based on any true experience or are simply the result of imagination trying to account for a terrifying and
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
— an ancient lich said to dwell in a castle of bone and ice in the coldest regions of the Lhazaar Principalities. Some stories say that she is served by a legion of undead and that she maintains a
court of vampires and ghosts in her palace of ice. Other tales claim that when anyone dies in Lhazaar, Illmarrow chooses whether to take their soul before it passes on to the Keeper and Dolurrh.
But
Species
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
to share their hunger.
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You survived being attacked by a vampire but were forever changed.
4
A parasite lives inside you. You indulge its hunger.
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Tragedy interrupted your
changed your body, making you reliant on others for vital fluids.
Dhampirs in the Domains of Dread
When creating a dhampir, ask your DM if it makes sense for your character to have ties to
Species
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
’ve changed in significant ways that might overwrite your once physical or magical capabilities. A dragonborn who becomes a dhampir, for instance, loses their connection to their draconic ancestry
subsequent to character creation.
Creating Your Character
At 1st level, you choose whether your character is a member of the human race or of one of the game’s fantastical races. Alternatively, you
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
member of your family, by right of birth, or it could have been left to you by a friend, a mentor, a teacher, or someone else important in your life. The revelation of your inheritance changed your life
your adventuring career, you can decide whether to tell your companions about your inheritance right away. Rather than attracting attention to yourself, you might want to keep your inheritance a secret
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
fortress, home to Azalin’s deadliest servants and magical depravities. During the Hour of Ascension, that changed. Castle Avernus was destroyed in a torrent of otherworldly flame, an explosion that
Castle Avernus In the minds of Darkon’s people, Castle Avernus was the sanctuary of their aloof king and the citadel from which he watched over his people. In truth, Avernus was a perilously haunted
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
far gone unchallenged by Halaster, and it’s not clear whether the two wizards have ever crossed paths. Characters who approach the castle can examine it for points of entry. The main entrance is a door
The Castle Halaster constructed this castle to serve as a temporary residence for guests, then abandoned it when he decided he didn’t really want the company. Maddgoth’s claim to the castle has so
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
see whether any of the characters notice the lizardfolk in hiding. If the lizardfolk go undetected, they send two fast swimmers ahead by a secondary route to alert bullywugs at the castle. Two more scouts follow the characters while the last two remain at their post and continue keeping watch.
Approaching Castle Naerytar How characters approach Naerytar can set the tone for everything that happens at the castle. Snapjaw knows where the lizardfolk pickets are posted about half a mile out
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
see whether any of the characters notice the lizardfolk in hiding. If the lizardfolk go undetected, they send two fast swimmers ahead by a secondary route to alert bullywugs at the castle. Two more scouts follow the characters while the last two remain at their post and continue keeping watch.
Approaching Castle Naerytar How characters approach Naerytar can set the tone for everything that happens at the castle. Snapjaw knows where the lizardfolk pickets are posted about half a mile out
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
that the two are no longer on the same plane of existence. Whether this separation is of Maddgoth’s choosing is unknown. The wizard could be sequestered in a demiplane, imprisoned in a mirror of
life trapping, or touring the Abyss, for all anyone knows. The lonely homunculus longs to be reunited with its creator. It also wants to rid Maddgoth’s castle of the faerie dragon that has invaded it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
became the friend and sometimes enemy of other famous adventurers, like Mordenkainen. In time, she ruled as the Witch Queen and later changed her name to Iggwilv—a figure of legend who is whispered
about, feared, and admired. Written for players and Dungeon Masters alike, this book offers options to enhance characters and campaigns in any D&D world, whether you’re adventuring in Greyhawk, another official D&D setting, or a world of your own creation.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Chapter 4: Creating Adventures David Auden Nash A mysterious carriage brings the vampire Strahd von Zarovich out from Castle Ravenloft Whether you’re creating your own adventures or using published
Yuan-ti Pureblood
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
have changed over time.
Some yuan-ti add more sibilants to their birth names to create an exaggerated hissing sound, based on one’s personal preference and whether an individual’s anatomy
others can be exploited through bribes, favors, or threats.
As creatures devoid of emotion, yuan-ti exhibit behavior and use tactics that exemplify that outlook (or lack of one). Whether in combat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
chapter 6, “Customization Options,” of the Player’s Handbook. The DM decides whether they’re used and may also decide that some feats are available in a campaign and others aren’t. This section introduces
exposure to powerful magic or visiting a place of ancient significance to your race. Transformations are a fundamental motif of fantasy literature and folklore. Figuring out why your character has changed can be a rich addition to your campaign’s story.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
evil might be part of a Darklord’s history or allies who join the players’ characters, or might hold the key to righting the Darklord’s wrongs. For each character, consider whether they were important
to the Darklord and how that relationship changed. Irredeemable. Once the Dark Powers take an evil person, that individual’s fate is sealed. Before the final corruption, a person can atone—but only if
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
as heroes, cement recent alliances, wrap up open plot hooks, or deal with debts or obligations incurred while saving the world. Friends and Enemies The characters’ heroics might have changed the
somewhere. But whether the Six seek immediate revenge or decide to bide their time, things don’t stay quiet for long for an Acquisitions Incorporated franchise. New rivals, new allies, and new opportunities are sure to make their presence known.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Yuan-ti Names Yuan-ti names have meanings that have been passed down through the generations, although spellings and inflections have changed over time. Some yuan-ti add more sibilants to their birth
names to create an exaggerated hissing sound, based on one’s personal preference and whether an individual’s anatomy can more easily pronounce the name in this altered form. An adopted name of this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
elemental devices, with the ultimate goal of building a floating castle fortress. For some time, the djinni served the wizard. Hoping to earn his freedom, Gazre-Azam shared much of his knowledge, but the
wizard would not release him. When Gazre-Azam changed tactics and became less helpful, Zikran cast a complicated and near-permanent spell to keep Gazre-Azam from escaping. The djinni reveals that the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
imagination. It’s about picturing the towering castle beneath the stormy night sky and imagining how a fantasy adventurer might react to the challenges that scene presents. Dungeon Master (DM): After
passing through the craggy peaks, the road takes a sudden turn to the east and Castle Ravenloft towers before you. Crumbling towers of stone keep a silent watch over the approach. They look like
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
imagination. It’s about picturing the towering castle beneath the stormy night sky and imagining how a fantasy adventurer might react to the challenges that scene presents. Dungeon Master (DM
): After passing through the craggy peaks, the road takes a sudden turn to the east and Castle Ravenloft towers before you. Crumbling towers of stone keep a silent watch over the approach. They look like
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
) arrives to interview the characters about their strange situation. It seeks information so greater powers in Mechanus can decide whether they want to blame the characters for their reality-defying
that sunflies are susceptible to planar energies, but what would have killed so many is a mystery. 6 Mists rise around the walking castle. Within the mist, the characters see a duplicate of their walking castle. Before they can investigate, it vanishes.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Factions Three power groups operate around Castle Naerytar: the Cult of the Dragon, a band of bullywugs, and a lizardfolk tribe. The black dragon Voaraghamanthar, along with its kobold and lizardfolk
despise living in the swamp and have little respect for the bullywugs or lizardfolk; the leader of the bullywugs would like to seize Castle Naerytar for his own purposes; the bullywugs in general take every
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
characters but offers them hospitality to see whether they might be useful tools. An observer will note that she is polite but not warm, she is clearly looking for something.
Talis the White
What Talis
Rezmir’s command are using a cloud giant’s flying castle to expedite the delivery. Talis offers to help the characters get aboard Skyreach Castle before it departs (see chapter 8) and provides them with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
. Talis is wary of the characters but offers them hospitality to see whether they might be useful tools. An observer will note that she is polite but not warm. She is clearly looking for something. What
under Rezmir’s command are using a cloud giant’s flying castle to expedite the delivery. Talis offers to help the characters get aboard Skyreach Castle before it departs (see chapter 8) and provides them
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
’ passive Wisdom (Perception) scores to determine whether one or more of them spots it. Treasure Searching characters do see the glint of gems beneath the water at the east end of the chamber. Fishing
of coins and other treasure items into area 2 every time he gets the chance. His plan is to come back to the castle after the cult leaves and collect his “retirement fund.” Unknown to him, the ooze
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
castle, learn how to find R04M using a damaged magic item called a mimir, and witness unnatural events plaguing the plane. Part 3: Unity of Rings reveals Shemeshka’s role in a planes-warping plot and
sees the characters recover their memories and lost abilities. From there, the characters must save a group of lost modrons carrying information dangerous to the stability of the planes and ultimately decide whether to maintain the status quo of the multiverse or reshape it to their design.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
and lands like a cat on the roof of the keep (area K53). He leads pursuers right to Strahd, wherever the lord of the castle happens to be (and regardless of whether the characters are ready to face
Undead: Learning to Cope, Castle Building 101, and Goats of the Balinok Mountains. Treasure On the third finger of his left hand, Escher wears a platinum ring engraved with tiny roses and thorns (worth 150 gp). Around his neck, he wears a gold and ruby pendant (worth 750 gp).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
Factions Three power groups operate around Castle Naerytar: the Cult of the Dragon, a band of bullywugs, and a lizardfolk tribe. The black dragon Voaraghamanthar, along with its kobold and lizardfolk
despise living in the swamp and have little respect for the bullywugs or lizardfolk; the leader of the bullywugs would like to seize Castle Naerytar for his own purposes; the bullywugs in general take every
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
’ passive Wisdom (Perception) scores to determine whether one or more of them spots it. Treasure Searching characters do see the glint of gems beneath the water at the east end of the chamber. Fishing
of coins and other treasure items into area 2 every time he gets the chance. His plan is to come back to the castle after the cult leaves and collect his “retirement fund.” Unknown to him, the ooze
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
living keeps to the darkness and far from reflective surfaces. Dark Desires. Whether or not a vampire retains any memories from its former life, its emotional attachments wither as once-pure
strength, he settled in the remote valley of Barovia and built a castle on a towering pinnacle, from which he could survey his lands. His brother Sergei came to live with him in Castle Ravenloft
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Druids’ Ritual You can allow this event to unfold regardless of whether the characters have visited Yester Hill. Even if the characters don’t experience this event as it happens, they can still deal
didn’t kill it in the catacombs of Castle Ravenloft), or in bat form. Strahd’s arrival prompts the druids in area Y3 to rise from their “graves” and begin their ritual. When the ritual begins, the druids
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
the dining hall celebration that will call Tannus to battle, to see once and for all whether his friend has changed. Gorat does not do this out of malice, but out of love. He wants to ensure that his
overshadows her betrothed, Tannus, who until recently was a raving barbarian bent only on war. She believes that Tannus has changed. Her goal is to convince him that she believes in him and is proud
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Random Encounters (D-S) Ezmerelda d’Avenir Ezmerelda has cast a greater invisibility spell on herself and is stealthily exploring the castle. Choose one character in the back rank of the party’s
gloom flies a rusty blade, followed by another! If more than two flying swords are encountered, the others aren’t far behind. These weapons drift about the castle and attack intruders within range of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
recruit thugs and monsters to join the Cult of the Crushing Wave. When the characters arrive at Rivergard, read the following text: A small castle overlooks the mighty Dessarin River, which is a good half
the characters to find out who they really are. Aggressive Approach Grimjaw and his cutthroats aren’t expecting an attack. Characters who sneak in are challenged by anyone they meet inside. It’s up to you whether fast-talking characters can stave off conflict at such a meeting.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
specific good assets canceling out cult assets. Give the players free reign on matching assets, but weigh in on whether a specific plan has merit if you feel the need. For example, the players might
Tiamat Skyreach Castle** Red Wizards Arcane Brotherhood Mask of the Dragon Queen * Including any free wyrmspeakers the adventurers have interacted with. ** If it survived the previous adventure and remains in control of the player characters or was returned to the giants.