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Keys from the Golden Vault
powder if the book rests on it long enough.
A creature attuned to the book must spend 80 hours reading and studying it to digest its contents and reap its benefits. The creature can then freely modify
banished using magic such as the dispel evil and good spell. The banished spirit returns to the book.
Adjusted Ability Scores. After you spend the requisite amount of time reading and studying the book
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
, except the damage he takes from sunlight.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Strahd fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead.
Misty Escape. When Strahd drops to 0 hit points outside his
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
Backgrounds
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
You have spent your youth preparing to be a student of Lorehold College, reading every book on the collegeâs recommended reading list for prospective students. Your academic passions are in the
Feature: Lorehold Initiate
You gain the Strixhaven Initiate feat and must choose Lorehold within it.
In addition, if you have the Spellcasting or Pact Magic feature, the spells on the
magic-items
When you attune to this pin, choose a Harper persona (see the Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn for examples), including an alignment and a creature type. While wearing this pin, you register
Study action while reading your thoughts makes a DC 13 Intelligence (Investigation) check. On a successful check, it becomes aware that the detected thoughts are preprogrammed.
Golden Harper Pin
Book of Vile Darkness
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Magic Items
Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
powder if the book rests on it long enough.
A creature attuned to the book must spend 80 hours reading and studying it to digest its contents and reap its benefits. The creature can then freely modify
reading and studying the book, one ability score of your choice increases by 2, to a maximum of 24. Another ability score of your choice decreases by 2, to a minimum of 3. The book canât adjust your
monsters
Legendary Resistance (4/Day or 5/Day in Lair). If Valindra fails a saving throw, she can choose to succeed instead.
Spirit Gem. If destroyed, Valindra re-forms in 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10
disastrous confrontations with enemies of her temporary allies, sheâs elected to keep her personal lair secret. Deep within her lair is a hidden reading room where she usually keeps her spirit gem
Symbol
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Spells
Basic Rules (2014)
, a scroll, or a treasure chest). If you choose a surface, the glyph can cover an area of the surface no larger than 10 feet in diameter. If you choose an object, that object must remain in its place
common triggers are opening the object, approaching within a certain distance of it, or seeing or reading the glyph.
You can further refine the trigger so the spell is activated only under certain
Backgrounds
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
You filled your childhood with rudimentary alchemical experiments, all in the hope of becoming a student of Witherbloom College. The life sciences are the focus of your reading, which include biology
iron pot, an herbalism kit, a school uniform, and a pouch containing 15 gp
Feature: Witherbloom Initiate
You gain the Strixhaven Initiate feat and must choose Witherbloom within it.
In
Glyph of Warding
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Spells
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triggers include opening that object, approaching within a certain distance of the object, or seeing or reading the glyph. Once a glyph is triggered, this spell ends.
You can further refine the
or drow), or alignment. You can also set conditions for creatures that donât trigger the glyph, such as those who say a certain password.
When you inscribe the glyph, choose explosive
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Securing a Guide If the adventurers require a guide, roll a d8 and consult the Avowed Adjutants table to determine the adjutant who is assigned to them, or choose one that you like. Avowed Adjutants
with ink-stained fingers, a small bag of cookies in one pocket, and a good memory for recipes 3 Parmak, a 25-year-old human scribe who is constantly reading a book and occasionally walks into things 4
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
guardians, soldiers, or laborers. In rare cases, skeletons are reanimated but given no particular direction. Roll on or choose a result from the Skeleton Pantomimes table to inspire how undirected
with other skeletons, despite being hacked to animate splinters. 3 Mimics ways it entertained itself in life, such as acting, dancing, or reading. 4 Performs a familiar task, such as cleaning, cooking, mining, or praying. 5 Repeats its final moments of life. 6 Stands guard at the post it protected in life.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
treasure seekers, explorers, delvers, and investigators. In addition to improving your agility and stealth, you learn skills useful for delving into ancient ruins, reading unfamiliar languages, and
thievesâ tools to disarm a trap or open a lock, or take the Use an Object action. Second-Story Work When you choose this archetype at 3rd level, you gain the ability to climb faster than normal; climbing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
treasure seekers, explorers, delvers, and investigators. In addition to improving your agility and stealth, you learn skills useful for delving into ancient ruins, reading unfamiliar languages, and
thievesâ tools to disarm a trap or open a lock, or take the Utilize action. Second-Story Work When you choose this archetype at 3rd level, you gain the ability to climb faster than normal; climbing no
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Lorehold Student You have spent your youth preparing to be a student of Lorehold College, reading every book on the collegeâs recommended reading list for prospective students. Your academic passions
Feature: Lorehold Initiate You gain the Strixhaven Initiate feat (presented later in the chapter) and must choose Lorehold within it. In addition, if you have the Spellcasting or Pact Magic feature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
closed to conceal the glyph (such as a book, a scroll, or a treasure chest). If you choose a surface, the glyph can cover an area of the surface no larger than 10 feet in diameter. If you choose an
inscribed within an object, the most common triggers are opening the object, approaching within a certain distance of it, or seeing or reading the glyph. You can further refine the trigger so the spell
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Activities and Rumors Students the characters interact with during the reception might want to participate in any of the activities on the Reception Activities table. Roll an activity or choose one
from this table to determine the charactersâ interactions. Reception Activities d6 Activity 1 Catching Up. The student wants to talk about their recent break, which they spent reading everything by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
that uses either of those skills. Channel Divinity: Knowledge of the Ages Starting at 2nd level, you can use your Channel Divinity to tap into a divine well of knowledge. As an action, you choose one
then use your access to the creatureâs mind to command it. As an action, choose one creature that you can see within 60 feet of you. That creature must make a Wisdom saving throw. If the creature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
destroys whatever it touches. Even stone cracks and turns to powder if the book rests on it long enough. A creature attuned to the book must spend 80 hours reading and studying it to digest its
the requisite amount of time reading and studying the book, one ability score of your choice increases by 2, to a maximum of 24. Another ability score of your choice decreases by 2, to a minimum of 3
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
-reading abilities aid them in creating near-perfect disguises and plucking secrets from unguarded minds. Occasionally, doppelgangers use their shape-shifting ability in more overt ways, transforming into
unsettling forms to frighten foes. A doppelgangerâs agenda might relate to its mysterious magical origins or to more mercenary goals. Roll on or choose a result from the Doppelganger Deceptions table
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
enemy of every enterprise.
Ways to Read the Kill d6 Reading
1 Using a tiny bellows to pump one last breath into a corpse.
2 Reading the entrails with special reading-the-entrails
to dust when used, reappearing on your occultant abacus at the next dawn. Deathâs Omen Also at rank 3, you gain the ability to read the grim portents of a creatureâs demise. As a bonus action, choose
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
most common triggers include opening that object, approaching within a certain distance of the object, or seeing or reading the glyph. Once a glyph is triggered, this spell ends. You can further refine
aberrations or drow), or alignment. You can also set conditions for creatures that donât trigger the glyph, such as those who say a certain password. When you inscribe the glyph, choose explosive runes or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
, plan ahead for that choice by reading the oath descriptions at the end of the class. Are you a devoted servant of good, loyal to the gods of justice and honor, a holy knight in shining armor venturing
have not yet attained. Quick Build You can make a paladin quickly by following these suggestions. First, Strength should be your highest ability score, followed by Charisma. Second, choose the noble
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Witherbloom Student You filled your childhood with rudimentary alchemical experiments, all in the hope of becoming a student of Witherbloom College. The life sciences are the focus of your reading
identification, an iron pot, an herbalism kit, a school uniform, and a pouch containing 15 gp Feature: Witherbloom Initiate You gain the Strixhaven Initiate feat (presented later in the chapter) and must choose
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
most common triggers include opening that object, approaching within a certain distance of the object, or seeing or reading the glyph. Once a glyph is triggered, this spell ends. You can further refine
aberrations or drow), or alignment. You can also set conditions for creatures that donât trigger the glyph, such as those who say a certain password. When you inscribe the glyph, choose explosive runes or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
Activating an Item Activating some magic items requires a user to do something in particular, such as holding the item and uttering a command word, reading the item if it is a scroll, or drinking it
own spellcasting ability when you cast a spell from the item. If you have more than one spellcasting ability, you choose which one to use with the item. If you donât have a spellcasting ability
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
Plot Points Plot points allow players to change the course of the campaign, introduce plot complications, alter the world, and even assume the role of the DM. If your first reaction to reading this
table with a bit of material prepared or specific encounters in mind. A player who isnât prepared or who doesnât feel like DMing can choose to not spend a plot point that session. For this approach to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
can either choose entries that speak to you or randomly pull cards from The Deck of Many Things card set until you feel your characterâs story is complete. The prompts in the table include
between you and your DM, or perhaps your character learned about these events through omens or a reading from a fortune teller. Your destiny doesnât determine your storyâs outcome. Consider it more
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hold Back The Dead
Corlieâs Briefing After the introductions, Corlie gives a grim smile. Continue reading: Corlie leads you north through the fortress. Workers repair walls, stack spears, and sharpen swords.
âFive
arranged for the characters to receive hazard pay of 1,000 GP each from the city they choose. All characters must agree on the same city patron. Show the players Map 1.1 and point out which defense zones
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
. A character who examines the altar can find this compartment with a successful DC 17 Wisdom (Perception) check. It contains a potion of mind reading and a Quaalâs feather token (bird). Bak Mei
/Day). If Bak Mei fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead.
Special Equipment. Bak Mei carries a staff of striking with 10 charges.
Unarmored Defense. While Bak Mei is wearing no armor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Random Encounters (D-S) Ezmerelda dâAvenir Ezmerelda has cast a greater invisibility spell on herself and is stealthily exploring the castle. Choose one character in the back rank of the partyâs
K57) 5 Wine cellar (area K63) 6 Torture chamber (area K76) Strahd isnât actually at that location unless the card reading (see chapter 1) indicates that he is. If the characters ask Rahadin to lead
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
following tale. For the description, choose a settlement the characters arenât in and that has not been destroyed. Refugees have been shuffling down from the hills north of the town. Some wear the white
robes and black-feathered cowls of air cultists, while others are dressed in the green of the water cultists. Each person bears a placard around his or her neck, reading âI am punished.â
The refugees
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Smallstone sang it in the hall outside the charactersâ room after she heard it from Crinkle. KâTulah and Ebder share the table with the characters. Ebder is reading from the same book he had last night. The
(2d8) psychic damage on a failed save. 6 Choose three creatures in the Firefly Cellar. Each one must succeed on a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw, or it takes 7 (1d8 + 3) psychic damage and makes a melee weapon attack against one creature of your choice as a reaction.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
rambling thicket of twisted roots, thorny vines, and sinuous creepers. This vegetation weaves together to form long tunnels, grand hallways, and enormous domes. Yarnspinner loves reading stories to
of creatures leaves the Feywild after spending at least 1 day on that plane, you can choose a time change that works best for your campaign, if any, or roll on the Feywild Time Warp table. A Wish
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
which is written: âThereâs a Fortune to Be Made in Fortune!â, âChoose Fortune and Win!â, and âTokens! Lowest Prices!â The grass, trees, and other plants in the area appear normal. Birds and rodents can
third pressure plate lights up a sign reading âLoosest Slots In FaerĂ»n!â When the characters round a last corner beyond the third sign, read: The darkness of the tunnel suddenly gives way to light
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
, comprehend languages, hold person, identify, locate object, nondetection, polymorph, protection from evil and good, and wall of stone. Fortunes of Ravenloft If your card reading reveals that a treasure is
overjoyed and offers to repay the favor. He doesnât sell them the fake potions. (âUm, they arenât as potent as they could be.â) Instead, he lets them choose a treasure from the Vistani treasure wagon (area