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Curse of Strahd
card reading in chapter 1, unless he has been forced into his tomb in the catacombs of Castle Ravenloft.
Strahd's Tactics
Because the entire adventure revolves around Strahd, you must play him
intelligently and do everything you can to make him a terrifying and cunning adversary for the player characters.
When you run an encounter with Strahd, keep the following facts in mind:
Strahd
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
adventurers run into the thugs who run Phandalin. All you need to do is choose when the ruffians appear. After the characters have had a chance to visit several locations in town and talk to the
townsfolk, they might decide to go looking for the Redbrands. When they do, run the “Redbrand Ruffians” encounter. Alternatively, if the characters are reluctant to seek out the ruffians, the Redbrands can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
adventurers run into the thugs who run Phandalin. All you need to do is choose when the ruffians appear. After the characters have had a chance to visit several locations in town and talk to the
townsfolk, they might decide to go looking for the Redbrands. When they do, run the “Redbrand Ruffians” encounter. Alternatively, if the characters are reluctant to seek out the ruffians, the Redbrands can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Random Encounters The first time the characters enter a castle area that isn’t otherwise occupied, check for a random encounter. Also check for a random encounter every 10 minutes the characters
spend resting in the castle. In most circumstances, a random encounter occurs on a roll of 18 or higher on a d20. To determine what the characters encounter, consult the table below. Random Encounters in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Random Encounters The first time the characters enter a castle area that isn’t otherwise occupied, check for a random encounter. Also check for a random encounter every 10 minutes the characters
spend resting in the castle. In most circumstances, a random encounter occurs on a roll of 18 or higher on a d20. To determine what the characters encounter, consult the table below. Random Encounters in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
council holds its meetings here. Castle Kalaman also serves as the headquarters of Kalaman’s military, and its barracks can house hundreds of troops. Extensive catacombs run beneath Castle Kalaman
Kalaman Locations While in Kalaman, the characters might visit any of the locations in this section. These sites appear on map 4.1. Map 4.1: kalaman View Player Version Castle Kalaman A symbol of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
council holds its meetings here. Castle Kalaman also serves as the headquarters of Kalaman’s military, and its barracks can house hundreds of troops. Extensive catacombs run beneath Castle Kalaman
Kalaman Locations While in Kalaman, the characters might visit any of the locations in this section. These sites appear on map 4.1. Map 4.1: kalaman View Player Version Castle Kalaman A symbol of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
. Ultimately, don’t hesitate to employ the setting’s most infamous castle even if you don’t plan to run a lengthy siege. The adventure Curse of Strahd explores Barovia and Castle Ravenloft in detail
the count’s plots and infamy. Strahd’s depravity takes physical form in the vampire’s lair, Castle Ravenloft. The castle is itself a notorious legend intrinsic to the count’s terror. The Mists often
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
. Ultimately, don’t hesitate to employ the setting’s most infamous castle even if you don’t plan to run a lengthy siege. The adventure Curse of Strahd explores Barovia and Castle Ravenloft in detail
the count’s plots and infamy. Strahd’s depravity takes physical form in the vampire’s lair, Castle Ravenloft. The castle is itself a notorious legend intrinsic to the count’s terror. The Mists often
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
, where they go next is up to them. Shemeshka will avoid them for the rest of the adventure. To continue with this chapter, the group should meet with R04M, either by returning to the walking castle or by
having the monodrone seek them out. There’s no rush to move on with these events, though. Feel free to run other events inspired by Sigil and the Outlands. Andrea Piparo Modrons marching endlessly through Tyrant’s Spiral pass the skull of the former archdevil Beherit… again
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
, where they go next is up to them. Shemeshka will avoid them for the rest of the adventure. To continue with this chapter, the group should meet with R04M, either by returning to the walking castle or by
having the monodrone seek them out. There’s no rush to move on with these events, though. Feel free to run other events inspired by Sigil and the Outlands. Andrea Piparo Modrons marching endlessly through Tyrant’s Spiral pass the skull of the former archdevil Beherit… again
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
is the castle’s pilot and protector. If the giant dies, all the magic of the castle will be undone. The human dragon-cult people don’t really understand dragons the way that kobolds do. Dragons are
limits to all kobolds. The white dragon Cloudchaser loves frozen meat. Toss it into the cavern (area 25) and run!
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Day of Dread When you’re ready to proceed with this section, the characters hear a commotion in Castle Kalaman or the city streets. Scouts have returned to the city with news: A flying citadel has
progresses, run the following encounters, using the Dread in the Streets table to set the mood as the characters venture across the city. Dread in the Streets d6 Event 1 A makeshift aid camp has taken
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
is the castle’s pilot and protector. If the giant dies, all the magic of the castle will be undone. The human dragon-cult people don’t really understand dragons the way that kobolds do. Dragons are
limits to all kobolds. The white dragon Cloudchaser loves frozen meat. Toss it into the cavern (area 25) and run!
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
is the castle’s pilot and protector. If the giant dies, all the magic of the castle will be undone. The human dragon-cult people don’t really understand dragons the way that kobolds do. Dragons are
limits to all kobolds. The white dragon Cloudchaser loves frozen meat. Toss it into the cavern (area 25) and run!
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
is the castle’s pilot and protector. If the giant dies, all the magic of the castle will be undone. The human dragon-cult people don’t really understand dragons the way that kobolds do. Dragons are
limits to all kobolds. The white dragon Cloudchaser loves frozen meat. Toss it into the cavern (area 25) and run!
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Day of Dread When you’re ready to proceed with this section, the characters hear a commotion in Castle Kalaman or the city streets. Scouts have returned to the city with news: A flying citadel has
progresses, run the following encounters, using the Dread in the Streets table to set the mood as the characters venture across the city. Dread in the Streets d6 Event 1 A makeshift aid camp has taken
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
the camp grew, a wooden palisade was added to discourage raiders. Later came the stone castle of Caer-Konig. Alas, neither the palisade nor the castle fared well; both fell to orcs before falling into
that keeps the townsfolk from leaving is the beer at the local tavern, which never seems to run out. As if things weren’t bad enough, the town has suffered several mysterious break-ins recently, with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
the camp grew, a wooden palisade was added to discourage raiders. Later came the stone castle of Caer-Konig. Alas, neither the palisade nor the castle fared well; both fell to orcs before falling into
that keeps the townsfolk from leaving is the beer at the local tavern, which never seems to run out. As if things weren’t bad enough, the town has suffered several mysterious break-ins recently, with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
ingratiate himself with the party. He doesn’t remember the route to Cragmaw Castle, but he knows it’s up north, in the forest. He also knows that Cragmaw goblins patrol around Phandalin, and he
suggests the characters might be able to capture a patrol to learn more about the castle. Characters might be inclined to keep Droop around for a while. See the “NPC Party Members” sidebar in Part 1 for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
ingratiate himself with the party. He doesn’t remember the route to Cragmaw Castle, but he knows it’s up north, in the forest. He also knows that Cragmaw goblins patrol around Phandalin, and he
suggests the characters might be able to capture a patrol to learn more about the castle. Characters might be inclined to keep Droop around for a while. See the “NPC Party Members” sidebar in Part 1 for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
instead choose to ask Agatha about something else—for example, the location of Cragmaw Castle, the location of Wave Echo Cave, the identity of the Black Spider, or Hamun Kost’s question about Old Owl
, and you don’t need maps to run the encounters effectively. If you feel the need for a map, create your own using the adventure text as a guide.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Zhentarim Hideout The hideout on Castle Lane (see map 1.1) is a ramshackle two-story warehouse. The Black Network has other sanctuaries in run-down buildings like this one throughout Waterdeep
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
instead choose to ask Agatha about something else—for example, the location of Cragmaw Castle, the location of Wave Echo Cave, the identity of the Black Spider, or Hamun Kost’s question about Old Owl
, and you don’t need maps to run the encounters effectively. If you feel the need for a map, create your own using the adventure text as a guide.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Zhentarim Hideout The hideout on Castle Lane (see map 1.1) is a ramshackle two-story warehouse. The Black Network has other sanctuaries in run-down buildings like this one throughout Waterdeep
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
southern gate, and in the heart of the Trades Ward where the city is at its narrowest — bounded by Castle Waterdeep, high on a spur of the mountain, and the walls of the City of the Dead. The conjoined
boulevard then splits to the north, continuing as the High Road, and to the west as a boulevard called Waterdeep Way, heading toward the Palace of Waterdeep (not to be confused with Waterdeep Castle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
southern gate, and in the heart of the Trades Ward where the city is at its narrowest — bounded by Castle Waterdeep, high on a spur of the mountain, and the walls of the City of the Dead. The conjoined
boulevard then splits to the north, continuing as the High Road, and to the west as a boulevard called Waterdeep Way, heading toward the Palace of Waterdeep (not to be confused with Waterdeep Castle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
presenting a D&D adventure that was as much story-driven as location-based, featuring a villain who was complex and terrifying. Castle Ravenloft, with its amazing three-dimensional maps, remains to
expands what we know about the lands around Castle Ravenloft and sheds new light on the dark past of the castle’s lord. The lands of Barovia are from a forgotten world in the D&D multiverse, and this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
map have been taken to somewhere called “Cragmaw Castle.” In part 2, “Phandalin,” the characters arrive in Phandalin to find it terrorized by the Redbrands, a gang of miscreants led by a mysterious
figure called Glasstaff. A number of interesting NPCs can also be found in Phandalin, laying the hooks for short adventures in part 3. The Redbrands try to run the characters out of town, so the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
map have been taken to somewhere called “Cragmaw Castle.” In part 2, “Phandalin,” the characters arrive in Phandalin to find it terrorized by the Redbrands, a gang of miscreants led by a mysterious
figure called Glasstaff. A number of interesting NPCs can also be found in Phandalin, laying the hooks for short adventures in part 3. The Redbrands try to run the characters out of town, so the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
conveyance across the Outlands—though Zaythir won’t leave the Outlands herself or let the walking castle travel to other planes. Directions in the Outlands
As in Sigil, there are no literal cardinal
exploits in the seven gate-towns where the characters need to collect information to restore the Mosaic Mimir. These seven chapters can be run in any order. Chapter 12 provides supplementary encounters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
presenting a D&D adventure that was as much story-driven as location-based, featuring a villain who was complex and terrifying. Castle Ravenloft, with its amazing three-dimensional maps, remains to
expands what we know about the lands around Castle Ravenloft and sheds new light on the dark past of the castle’s lord. The lands of Barovia are from a forgotten world in the D&D multiverse, and this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
brothers previously discovered a famous lost mine. Sildar knows only that Gundren and his map of the mine have been taken somewhere called Cragmaw Castle. Chapter 2 Summary After arriving in
Phandalin, the characters find it terrorized by the Redbrands, a gang of miscreants led by a mysterious figure called Glasstaff. The Redbrands try to run the characters out of town, so the characters return
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
brothers previously discovered a famous lost mine. Sildar knows only that Gundren and his map of the mine have been taken somewhere called Cragmaw Castle. Chapter 2 Summary After arriving in
Phandalin, the characters find it terrorized by the Redbrands, a gang of miscreants led by a mysterious figure called Glasstaff. The Redbrands try to run the characters out of town, so the characters return
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
conveyance across the Outlands—though Zaythir won’t leave the Outlands herself or let the walking castle travel to other planes. Directions in the Outlands
As in Sigil, there are no literal cardinal
exploits in the seven gate-towns where the characters need to collect information to restore the Mosaic Mimir. These seven chapters can be run in any order. Chapter 12 provides supplementary encounters