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Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
wriggle through the air, inklings serve as the mascots for Silverquill College. These living blobs of shadowy ink are often summoned by professors who require assistance in their writing workshops—the
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
to fulfill simple instructions. Some animated objects might converse fluently or adopt a persona, but most are simple automatons.
Constructed Nature. An animated object doesn't require air, food, drink
number of permanent spell effects on it to make the armor a better castle defender.
The armor understands Common but obeys only the commands of its master.
Lightning, PoisonCold, Fire
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Resistance. The marut has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Unusual Nature. The marut doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep.Multiattack. The marut makes two
the spirit of an agreement, only the letter. A marut enforces what is written, not what was meant by or supposed to be understood from the writing. The Kolyarut rejects contracts that contain vague
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
"} slashing damage.Strahd zombies are undead that serve the vampire Strahd von Zarovich. Created from the long-dead guards of Castle Ravenloft, they were called into being through dark magic by Strahd
any part damages the whole creature.
Undead Nature. A Strahd zombie doesn't require air or sleep.Poison
Monsters
Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
.
Rejuvenation. If Caradoc dies, he reforms within Dargaard Keep in 2d6;{"diceNotation":"2d6", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Days"} days.
Unusual Nature. Caradoc doesn’t require air, food, drink
tongues to spread his lies. However, Caradoc is tethered to his scorched bones, which collect dust in Dargaard Keep. He can leave the accursed castle while possessing the body of a Humanoid, but he
Monsters
Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Undead. Unless Soth is incapacitated, he and Undead creatures of his choice within 60 feet of him are immune to features that turn Undead.
Unusual Nature. Soth doesn’t require air, food, drink
but then rose from the ashes as an Undead horror. In his cursed castle, Dargaard Keep, Soth long ignored the ruined world, but the Dragon Queen’s summons has called his evil forth once more
Orcus
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Monsters
Out of the Abyss
Wand of Orcus. The wand has 7 charges, and any of its properties that require a saving throw have a save DC of 18. While holding it, Orcus can use an action to cast animate dead, blight, or speak
. Surrounded by a moat fed by the River Styx, Naratyr is an eerily quiet and cold city, its streets often empty for hours at a time. The central castle of bone has interior walls of flesh and carpets made of
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
of which require charges; the wand has 7 charges to fuel these spells, and it regains 1d4 + 3;{"diceNotation":"1d4 + 3", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Charges regained"} charges daily at dawn:
At
River Styx, Naratyr is an eerily quiet and cold city, its streets empty for hours at a time. The central castle of bone has interior walls of flesh and carpets made of woven hair. The city contains
Magic Items
Keys from the Golden Vault
added their own input to its catalog of vile knowledge. Their additions are clear, for the writers of later works stitched whatever they were writing into the tome or, in some cases, made notations
. Several spells of horrific evil of the DM’s design and choosing could be in the book. Spells could impose dreadful curses, disfigure others, require human sacrifice, afflict creatures with crippling pain, spread vile plagues, and so on.
Book of Vile Darkness
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Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
added their own input to its catalog of vile knowledge. Their additions are clear, for the writers of later works stitched whatever they were writing into the tome or, in some cases, made notations
the book.
Dark Magic. Several spells of horrific evil of the DM’s design and choosing could be in the book. Spells could impose dreadful curses, disfigure others, require human sacrifice, afflict creatures with crippling pain, spread vile plagues, and so on.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
3L. Rezmir’s Office The third floor of the old chapel is converted to living quarters for Wyrmspeaker Rezmir. No one else uses these chambers even when Rezmir is away from the castle for tendays or
months at a stretch. The furnishings in all four chambers are lavish—surprisingly so, compared to everything else at the castle. All other furnishings were built on site, but Rezmir’s come from the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
3L. Rezmir’s Office The third floor of the old chapel is converted to living quarters for Wyrmspeaker Rezmir. No one else uses these chambers even when Rezmir is away from the castle for tendays or
months at a stretch. The furnishings in all four chambers are lavish—surprisingly so, compared to everything else at the castle. All other furnishings were built on site, but Rezmir’s come from the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
3L. Rezmir’s Office The third floor of the old chapel is converted to living quarters for Wyrmspeaker Rezmir. No one else uses these chambers even when Rezmir is away from the castle for tendays or
months at a stretch. The furnishings in all four chambers are lavish—surprisingly so, compared to everything else at the castle. All other furnishings were built on site, but Rezmir’s come from the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
3L. Rezmir’s Office The third floor of the old chapel is converted to living quarters for Wyrmspeaker Rezmir. No one else uses these chambers even when Rezmir is away from the castle for tendays or
months at a stretch. The furnishings in all four chambers are lavish—surprisingly so, compared to everything else at the castle. All other furnishings were built on site, but Rezmir’s come from the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
prepared instead of banishment. Vertrand’s desk holds writing implements and handwritten notes written by Vertrand before he lost his eyes. The notes are difficult to follow and require a successful DC 20
17. Vertrand’s Room Vertrand. A bald, elderly man (Vertrand Shadowdusk) sits at a writing desk to the north, his back to the doorway.
Bed. A simple bed stands against the south wall.
Tapestry. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
prepared instead of banishment. Vertrand’s desk holds writing implements and handwritten notes written by Vertrand before he lost his eyes. The notes are difficult to follow and require a successful DC 20
17. Vertrand’s Room Vertrand. A bald, elderly man (Vertrand Shadowdusk) sits at a writing desk to the north, his back to the doorway.
Bed. A simple bed stands against the south wall.
Tapestry. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
writing on the wall: Here lie the bones and treasures of
Argynvost, lord of Argynvostholt and
founder of the Order of the Silver Dragon.
Development If the skull of Argynvost is brought from Castle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
writing on the wall: Here lie the bones and treasures of
Argynvost, lord of Argynvostholt and
founder of the Order of the Silver Dragon.
Development If the skull of Argynvost is brought from Castle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Starting the Adventure Castle Djaynai monitors the arrival of travelers to the fog-shrouded port of Djaynai The adventure begins with the characters arriving in the city of Djaynai. Whoever arranged
that parts to reveal distant cliffs. A port emerges from the mist, nestled among mangroves. Elaborate mud-brick buildings in chalky pastel colors line the shore. A grand mud-brick castle bristling with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Starting the Adventure Castle Djaynai monitors the arrival of travelers to the fog-shrouded port of Djaynai The adventure begins with the characters arriving in the city of Djaynai. Whoever arranged
that parts to reveal distant cliffs. A port emerges from the mist, nestled among mangroves. Elaborate mud-brick buildings in chalky pastel colors line the shore. A grand mud-brick castle bristling with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
traveled a winding mountain road to the gates of a tall, dark castle. The book ends with a description of the castle’s dreadful countenance. The writing abruptly stops on the third-to-last page, suggesting that the book was snatched from the author in midsentence. The last two pages are blank.
covered wagon, where she took to writing this book to pass the time. Although a dozen Vistani are colorfully described in the tome, only two are mentioned by name: Drasha, a teenage girl who applied
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
traveled a winding mountain road to the gates of a tall, dark castle. The book ends with a description of the castle’s dreadful countenance. The writing abruptly stops on the third-to-last page, suggesting that the book was snatched from the author in midsentence. The last two pages are blank.
covered wagon, where she took to writing this book to pass the time. Although a dozen Vistani are colorfully described in the tome, only two are mentioned by name: Drasha, a teenage girl who applied
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
17. Main Entrance There isn’t a stoop or other surface to stand on outside this castle entrance, but hanging on the front door is a crude wooden sign inscribed with the words “Otto’s Castle” in
can’t leave of their own volition. OTTO'S GAME
Otto the faerie dragon spends much of its time stalking the castle hallways (areas 18, 28, and 38) and takes regular naps in area 43a. While awake, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
17. Main Entrance There isn’t a stoop or other surface to stand on outside this castle entrance, but hanging on the front door is a crude wooden sign inscribed with the words “Otto’s Castle” in
can’t leave of their own volition. OTTO'S GAME
Otto the faerie dragon spends much of its time stalking the castle hallways (areas 18, 28, and 38) and takes regular naps in area 43a. While awake, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
require assistance in their writing workshops—the inklings provide endless ink—or by lonely students hoping for company as they study. However, inklings can just as readily support mages in combat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
13. Human Servants This room contains three beds and a simple writing desk. The room smells clean, and the floorboards are swept spotless.
Three human servants (commoners) sleep here when they are
valuable banner in the linens (area 15). Most of all, though, they say they’ve seen “a castle in the sky near Parnast.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
small trading company from this office. A merchant’s scale, blunt writing implements, and a tiny, framed portrait of Theodora Halvhrest sit on the desk. A glass door leads to the exterior balcony (area
. A sheaf of dry legal documents includes the deed to the house and rights to the surrounding land. These documents enumerate the land’s features, including “Ruins of Castle Laventz; prior owners: Lady
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
require assistance in their writing workshops—the inklings provide endless ink—or by lonely students hoping for company as they study. However, inklings can just as readily support mages in combat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
small trading company from this office. A merchant’s scale, blunt writing implements, and a tiny, framed portrait of Theodora Halvhrest sit on the desk. A glass door leads to the exterior balcony (area
. A sheaf of dry legal documents includes the deed to the house and rights to the surrounding land. These documents enumerate the land’s features, including “Ruins of Castle Laventz; prior owners: Lady
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
13. Human Servants This room contains three beds and a simple writing desk. The room smells clean, and the floorboards are swept spotless. Three human servants (commoners) sleep here when they are
valuable banner in the linens (area 15). Most of all, though, they say they’ve seen “a castle in the sky near Parnast.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
13. Human Servants This room contains three beds and a simple writing desk. The room smells clean, and the floorboards are swept spotless. Three human servants (commoners) sleep here when they are
valuable banner in the linens (area 15). Most of all, though, they say they’ve seen “a castle in the sky near Parnast.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
13. Human Servants This room contains three beds and a simple writing desk. The room smells clean, and the floorboards are swept spotless.
Three human servants (commoners) sleep here when they are
valuable banner in the linens (area 15). Most of all, though, they say they’ve seen “a castle in the sky near Parnast.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
. Avarice’s Quarters This room is the private quarters of an albino tiefling who sits at a small desk in the dark, writing in a book with white leather covers. An ink-black crow perches on one of her
characters are the ones Levistus warned her about, she tries to be as hospitable as possible but won’t discuss why she’s here or what she’s after. If she no longer feels safe in the castle, Avarice leaves
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
. Avarice’s Quarters This room is the private quarters of an albino tiefling who sits at a small desk in the dark, writing in a book with white leather covers. An ink-black crow perches on one of her
characters are the ones Levistus warned her about, she tries to be as hospitable as possible but won’t discuss why she’s here or what she’s after. If she no longer feels safe in the castle, Avarice leaves
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
. An adventure typically hinges on the successful completion of a quest, and can be as short as a single game session. Longer adventures might embroil players in great conflicts that require multiple
supporting characters, breathing life into them. And as a referee, the DM interprets the rules and decides when to abide by them and when to change them. Inventing, writing, storytelling, improvising, acting