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At rank 2, your Head Office-supplied spyglass becomes a common magic item. As an action, you can look through the spyglass of clairvoyance at a location within 1 mile of you that is obstructing your
view, such as a mountain, castle, or forest. You must then succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom check using Cartographer's Tools;cartographer's tools to map the natural terrain found within three miles of that
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
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.
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Basic Rules (2014)
tyrants and monsters that threaten the common folk everywhere.
Skill Proficiencies: Animal Handling, Survival
Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan’s tools, vehicles (land
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Equipment: A set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice), a shovel, an iron pot, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp
Defining Event
You previously pursued a simple
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Personality. The crown contains the essence of Myrkul and exists to spread that god’s will, which is to slay the living, raise the dead, and sow fear across the Material Plane. The crown
urges its wearer to spread dread and destruction wherever possible.
Destroying the Crown. The crown is destroyed if it is worn by Myrkul's successor, Kelemvor, while he sits on the throne of Myrkul's former realm, the Bone Castle.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
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
. The characters can impress the homunculus and earn its trust by killing the faerie dragon or scaring it away for good. The homunculus can’t leave the castle, by order of its master. If it takes damage
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->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
Common and Gith but can’t speak. It communicates through gestures alone. The Castellan can cause Iedcaru to stand or sit. While the castle stands, its lowest level is 40 feet off the ground. The castle
Castle’s Residents Once the Fiends are defeated and Zaythir is freed, the characters have access to the walking castle and the gratitude of its residents. These residents help the characters however
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
Traveling to the Castle Castle Naerytar is not just a stone’s throw down the road. It sits fifteen miles from the work camp — fifteen cold, muddy, difficult miles. It takes the characters two days to
cover that ground at a moderate pace. Fortunately, the trail is marked by the lizardfolk who transport contraband through the mere to Castle Naerytar for the cult. Without the trail, finding the
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->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
Humanoids Humanoids from across the planes travel the Outlands and number among the most common inhabitants of the gate-towns. Outlands Humanoids d4 Encounter 1 The characters need to find a
wandering priest who alone knows the ritual necessary to open a specific portal. 2 Several gnome mages seek help recovering their walking castle from a band of aggressive, spine-covered lizardfolk
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
continental shelf the waters grow suddenly deeper. This is the Nightsea, the shadowy depths that hold the vibrant city of Janya. Castle Djaynai Castle Djaynai is made from onyx-colored mud brick studded
fragrance of essential oils, and performances of hypnotic music, which combine to create a warm welcome for invited guests. To deter intruders, the castle is lined with magical traps that polymorph
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Evening 1 After seven miles of progress, characters reach a campsite at the approximate halfway point on the trip between the work camp and Castle Naerytar. It isn’t much of a camp—just a clearing
three canoes. They are traveling from Castle Naerytar to the roadhouse to pick up a load of contraband. The lizardfolk expect no trouble near their camp, so if characters posted a watch, then those
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
Townmaster’s Hall The townmaster’s hall has sturdy stone walls, a pitched wooden roof, and a bell tower at the back. Posted on a board next to the front door is a notice written in Common. It reads
Tor” in Part 3. Quest: Finding Cragmaw Castle. After resting at the Stonehill Inn, Sildar Hallwinter establishes himself at the townmaster’s hall. As an agent of the Lords’ Alliance, his goal is to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Pidlwick II After her husband died in battle, Duchess Dorfniya Dilisnya set her sights on becoming Count Strahd von Zarovich’s bride, but she failed to win his love. Her visits to the castle were
nonetheless frequent, and she never traveled without her fool, the delightful Pidlwick. The little man was like a ray of sunshine in Castle Ravenloft, and though he failed to amuse Strahd, he delighted
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Barovian Lore Typical Barovians know certain facts, or have certain beliefs, about their existence and their surroundings. This common lore is summarized here. Characters can learn this information
after earning a Barovian’s trust. The Devil Strahd About Strahd and vampires, the Barovians believe the following: Strahd von Zarovich is a vampire, and he dwells in Castle Ravenloft. No one is welcome
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
To the Nightsea However the characters spend the night, the same guards who took them to Castle Djaynai the previous morning come to Anadoua’s Rest House at dawn to escort them to the docks to board
, the other cheerful.
The boat is a beden-safar, a common vessel in Djaynai. The figures on board are Lightsea Lancers, skilled local scouts and sailors. They wear their hair in natural locs and have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
unblemished by erosion. Everything on Arcadia works toward the common good and a flawless form of existence. Here, purity is eternal, and nothing intrudes on harmony. Night and day are determined by an orb
Queen. Each one lives in a castle surrounded by the type of weather that king or queen controls. Hidden below Arcadia’s beautiful mountains are numerous dwarven kingdoms that have withstood the passage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Rahadin Rahadin, the dusk elf chamberlain of Castle Ravenloft, has served Strahd’s family faithfully for nearly five hundred years. He is Strahd’s eternal servant, a longtime comrade-in-arms, and a
Strahd’s generals. When the wars ended and Strahd turned his attention to building Castle Ravenloft, Rahadin saw to it that wizards and artisans were brought to Barovia. Years later, Strahd appointed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
the Storm Kings: the Cloud King, the Wind Queen, the Lightning King, and the Rain Queen. Each one lives in a castle surrounded by the type of weather that ruler controls. Arcadia is suffused with a
Arcadia works toward the common good and a flawless existence. Here, purity is eternal, and nothing intrudes on harmony. Individuality is subsumed to peaceful life in community, and military might can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
(area K18a) that descends 450 feet to the castle catacombs (area K84). Pidlwick II Hiding in the rafters is Pidlwick II (see appendix D). A character spots Pidlwick II with a passive Wisdom (Perception
clicking of gears. Pidlwick II can’t speak and doesn’t have an expressive face, so he relies mostly on hand gestures and simple diagrams to communicate. He understands Common but can’t read or write. If
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
speak that language, it switches to Elvish, and if no one responds again, it tries heavily accented, pidgin Common. It assures them that they are on the right track, and they must continue following the
river of gold until they reach the castle in the sky. Sadly, their path will be filled with hardship and blood. To aid them, it offers the character a +1 longbow. The bow appears on the ground before
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
speak of it. Game Statistics The Knights of the Black Sword are lawful evil cultists and cult fanatics who speak Common and Infernal. They have the following additional trait: Icy Doom. When the
outsiders and, posing as members of Speaker Crannoc’s staff, turn away all visitors to the castle. If the time is right, however, they welcome the characters with open arms. That time comes when
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
The Yawning Portal The Yawning Portal is a famous inn and tavern located in the Castle Ward of Waterdeep. Adventurers can meet all sorts of colorful characters here. The place is a stone building
with a slate roof and several chimneys. Most of the ground floor is taken up by the tavern’s common room, which contains a 40-foot-diameter open well (actually the outer shell of a sunken stone tower
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Treasure Locations The cards of the common deck determine the locations of the Tome of Strahd (card 1), the Holy Symbol of Ravenkind (card 2), and the Sunsword (card 3). Swords (Spades) 1 of Swords
dead, under mountains of gold coins.
The treasure lies in a crypt in Castle Ravenloft (chapter 4, area K84, crypt 31). 5 of Swords—Myrmidon Look for a den of wolves in the hills overlooking a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Vistani Lore Vistani know or believe certain facts about their people and their surroundings. This common lore is summarized here. Characters can learn this information after earning a Vistana’s
.) Strahd named his castle, Ravenloft, after his beloved mother, Queen Ravenovia. Strangers aren’t welcome at the castle without an invitation. The Land of Barovia Vistani know the following facts
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
speak that language, it switches to Elvish, and if no one responds again, it tries heavily accented, pidgin Common. It assures them that they are on the right track, and they must continue following the
river of gold until they reach the castle in the sky. Sadly, their path will be filled with hardship and blood. To aid them, it offers the character a +1 longbow. The bow appears on the ground before
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
safest route to the beholder’s lair is a secret staircase in the sewers of the Castle Ward. Any character who belongs to this faction can get this information from Jarlaxle or another source. If the party
characters to a secret staircase in the Castle Ward sewers (area X1). As the characters prepare to descend the stairs, Mirt tells them that Xanathar doesn’t relate well to humanoids, doesn’t trust them as a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
shuffle them. Then shuffle the remaining cards (the common deck), keeping the two decks separate. Draw the top three cards from the common deck and lay them face down in the 1, 2, and 3 positions
darkness, whose powers are beyond mortality. This card will lead you to him! The revealed card determines where Strahd can always be found. Read the boxed text for the appropriate card, as given in the “Strahd’s Location in Castle Ravenloft” section later in the chapter.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Tale of Vistani Kindness The Book of the Raven is the firsthand account (written in Common) of an anonymous author who, after falling off her horse and breaking her leg, was rescued and befriended by
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.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
the high walls of Castle Waterdeep, and floggings are carried out in the watch post nearest the sentencing. The Watch makes every effort to take individuals into custody quietly, so as not to disrupt
main body of which can be read in the Code Legal. This document is available in multiple languages at the Palace of Waterdeep, and (in the Common tongue) provided on request by the magisters at the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
cards from a deck to determine the following elements of the adventure: Strahd’s location inside Castle Ravenloft The placement of three important treasures that can be used against Strahd—the Tome of
the face cards and jokers, and treat them as two separate decks: the common deck (the numbered cards) and the high deck (the face cards and jokers).
Common Deck. Each suit in a regular deck of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
debris. The following features are common to the keep. Any exceptions are noted in areas to which they apply. Arrow Slits. In the castle walls, arrow slits are 9 feet above the ground level, 8 inches wide
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Perception 13
Languages Abyssal, Common
Challenge 17 (18,000 XP)
Magic Resistance. The death knight has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Marshal Undead. Unless the
fell in love, but Soth was already married. He had a servant dispose of his wife and was charged with murder, but fled with Isolde. When his castle fell under siege, he prayed for guidance and was
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
southeastern edge of the vale; the heavy carts groaning with slabs of stone for sale and the large, muscled workhorses that pull them are common sights here. The common folk of Darkhold Vale tend to be
seems unthinkable, but the reality is that life is sedate here. Certainly, the soldiers in the castle aren’t to be trifled with, but they hardly ever engage in the acts of petty cruelty that one