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mock folk who rely on society’s structures or rules to maintain power.
Survival of the Fittest
Among goliaths, any adult who can’t contribute to the tribe is expelled. A lone goliath has
away in the night to seek the cold will of fate.
In some ways, the goliath drive to outdo themselves feeds into the grim inevitability of their decline and death. A goliath would much rather die in
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’s grim energy.
Shadar-kai have ashen skin tones, and while they’re in the Shadowfell, they also become wizened, reflecting the somber nature of that gloomy plane.
Like other elves
race, follow these additional rules during character creation.
Ability Score Increases
When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one score by 2 and increase a different score
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Skullport Skullport is a grim, cutthroat outpost of civilization where adventurers can resupply and take refuge. Yet few souls of the surface world have any clue how to reach this shadowy reflection
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Skullport Skullport is a grim, cutthroat outpost of civilization where adventurers can resupply and take refuge. Yet few souls of the surface world have any clue how to reach this shadowy reflection
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Grim Hollow: Player’s Guide
Characters in a Grim Hollow Campaign The world of Grim Hollow offers players new rules for creating characters to explore the world and enhance roleplaying. Use the guidelines in this section
alongside the normal fifth edition character-building rules to create a character for a Grim Hollow campaign.
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Grim Hollow: Player’s Guide
Part 1: Character Creation
Josh Chia Character creation for a Grim Hollow campaign is similar to creating a character for any 5e-compatible game, but the dark fantasy style of Grim Hollow
invites you to think about your character in a different context. The darkness of Etharis is more than something that you step into; rather, the darkness seeps into you.
With that in mind, Grim Hollow
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
having some grim source or you customize it with ominous new options. This section goes a step further, providing options to make existing rules more terrifying and presenting systems that encourage unique horror experiences.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
having some grim source or you customize it with ominous new options. This section goes a step further, providing options to make existing rules more terrifying and presenting systems that encourage unique horror experiences.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
toolbox of horror-focused rules also provides options for what sort of grim adventures you might create. At the end of this chapter, a horror adventure puts these methods to use and leads characters on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
toolbox of horror-focused rules also provides options for what sort of grim adventures you might create. At the end of this chapter, a horror adventure puts these methods to use and leads characters on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Caerwyn and Porphura’s garden, where two new lovers, Juliana and Orlando, have fled to escape their feuding families. Only one path leads into the hidden refuge: a cave with a mystical reputation. After
garden, they likely meet the Gardener, the archfey who rules the domain; this is especially likely if they clash with any denizens of the garden, which abounds with eccentric Fey creatures. Various
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Caerwyn and Porphura’s garden, where two new lovers, Juliana and Orlando, have fled to escape their feuding families. Only one path leads into the hidden refuge: a cave with a mystical reputation. After
garden, they likely meet the Gardener, the archfey who rules the domain; this is especially likely if they clash with any denizens of the garden, which abounds with eccentric Fey creatures. Various
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Grim Hollow: Player’s Guide
The Ostoyan Empire Diana Franco East of the Grey Spine peaks lies a land cloaked in eternal night. The sun itself has forsaken this place. The Ostoyan Empire is a realm as cold and grim as the folk
who live there, ever sheltering in their homes from the deathless monsters that prowl the dark. Or worse, the dreaded nobility themselves. The Crimson Court rules the empire, a cabal of seven vampires
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
and assist the deck’s owners. They make sure the owners understand the rules of drawing cards, the wide range of possible effects, and the dangers of keeping a Deck of Many Things long enough to draw
the Grim Harrow’s attention (the Grim Harrow is detailed in chapter 19). Research the Deck of Many Things. When they aren’t actively pursuing copies of the Deck of Many Things, knights of the Solar
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
and assist the deck’s owners. They make sure the owners understand the rules of drawing cards, the wide range of possible effects, and the dangers of keeping a Deck of Many Things long enough to draw
the Grim Harrow’s attention (the Grim Harrow is detailed in chapter 19). Research the Deck of Many Things. When they aren’t actively pursuing copies of the Deck of Many Things, knights of the Solar
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Grim Hollow: Player’s Guide
choose to use that method for your Grim Hollow game, you can do so. Each heritage presented in this chapter features base traits shared by all characters of that heritage, plus eight traditional
traits that create a typical member of that heritage. However, a Grim Hollow campaign also allows players to build unique characters built on a diverse range of traits. Selecting the traditional traits
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Grim Hollow: Player’s Guide
Chapter 3: Backgrounds Marius Bota Character backgrounds in a Grim Hollow campaign represent far more than just your occupation or situation before becoming an adventurer. They often represent a
with your GM to find a suitable replacement that is of similar power but better defines who your character is. Backgrounds and Ability Scores
The base 5e 2024 rules indicate that some of your ability
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
, discuss with your group how much fear ties into the game’s rules. Would you prefer to keep frightful reactions narrative, or would you like to use game rules that present additional challenges and
benefits? Ask your DM about the possibility of using the rules for inspiration to motivate fearful character reactions, as detailed in the “Fear and Stress” section of chapter 4. Using this system, a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
, discuss with your group how much fear ties into the game’s rules. Would you prefer to keep frightful reactions narrative, or would you like to use game rules that present additional challenges and
benefits? Ask your DM about the possibility of using the rules for inspiration to motivate fearful character reactions, as detailed in the “Fear and Stress” section of chapter 4. Using this system, a
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Grim Hollow: Player’s Guide
used by the monsters that the commoners fear? The new class and subclasses offer play that reflects not just the story of dark fantasy that is presented by Grim Hollow, but also an attention to detail
reflect that. It matters when the characters are fighting Beasts as opposed to Monstrosities. This level of granularity is embraced rather than glossed over in the best dark fantasy games and stories. Lean into those stories—and that game play—to get the most out of the rules presented here.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
. The Many Meanings of “Giant”
The word “giant” has multiple meanings in English and in the rules of D&D, opening the possibility of some confusion.
As a rule, when this book talks about “giants
not capitalized or otherwise qualified.
“Giant” is also a creature type in the D&D rules, and as such, it’s capitalized whenever it’s used. This book usually refers to “creatures of the Giant type” to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
destroy the door, read: As the door falls away, you can hear sounds of confusion and distress coming from the north. A faint glow, like that of a small flame, shines in the distance. The walls of the
to the normal rules for doing so. A character whose check fails by 5 or more slides an extra 5 feet to the north. Those who slide to the fourth square north of the door take 3 (1d6) fire damage, then
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
-covered spellbook contains all the spells he has prepared plus the following: confusion, counterspell, fabricate, feather fall, glyph of warding, magic weapon, seeming, and water breathing. If his
. Arch Gate. The arch is one of Halaster’s magic gates (see “Gates”). Its rules are as follows: If a creature flies or levitates within 5 feet of the arch, the gate opens for 1 minute. Characters must be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
-covered spellbook contains all the spells he has prepared plus the following: confusion, counterspell, fabricate, feather fall, glyph of warding, magic weapon, seeming, and water breathing. If his
. Arch Gate. The arch is one of Halaster’s magic gates (see “Gates”). Its rules are as follows: If a creature flies or levitates within 5 feet of the arch, the gate opens for 1 minute. Characters must be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
destroy the door, read: As the door falls away, you can hear sounds of confusion and distress coming from the north. A faint glow, like that of a small flame, shines in the distance. The walls of the
to the normal rules for doing so. A character whose check fails by 5 or more slides an extra 5 feet to the north. Those who slide to the fourth square north of the door take 3 (1d6) fire damage, then
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
divine wisdom and also for refuge. Harshnag is one of only a handful of giants who know about the temple. A few ancient dragons — including Iymrith, Claugiyliamatar, and Klauth — also know of its
creature must use an action to push or pull on the heavy door, opening it with a successful DC 12 Strength (Athletics) check. See area 6 for rules on dealing with giant doors that are frozen shut.
Frost
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
divine wisdom and also for refuge. Harshnag is one of only a handful of giants who know about the temple. A few ancient dragons — including Iymrith, Claugiyliamatar, and Klauth — also know of its
creature must use an action to push or pull on the heavy door, opening it with a successful DC 12 Strength (Athletics) check. See area 6 for rules on dealing with giant doors that are frozen shut.
Frost
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Grim Hollow: Player’s Guide
infests their bodies with all manner of plagues, these heralds of decay lumber forward with unholy toughness and grim resolve.
These Paladins share the following tenets:
Spread plague to foster
of Enfeeblement 9 [Tooltip Not Found], Stinking Cloud 13 Blight, Confusion 17 Contagion, Insect Plague Level 7: Aura of Rampant Sickness You emit an aura of contagion and virulence. When a creature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
. The Many Meanings of “Giant”
The word “giant” has multiple meanings in English and in the rules of D&D, opening the possibility of some confusion.
As a rule, when this book talks about “giants
not capitalized or otherwise qualified.
“Giant” is also a creature type in the D&D rules, and as such, it’s capitalized whenever it’s used. This book usually refers to “creatures of the Giant type” to
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Grim Hollow: Player’s Guide
Why Transformations? The following rules provide players and GMs with the tools to see their characters slowly become grim monsters. From dread-inducing werewolves to all-powerful liches, and
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Grim Hollow: Player’s Guide
cathartic and escapist as any game set in a high fantasy world, and choosing whether your character fights the darkness or is consumed by it is often more personal. The rules in this book provide players
your expert knowledge and martial prowess to combat monsters and superstition. You might choose a species unique to Grim Hollow, burdened by the weight of your tragic heritage. You’re also able to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
.
Going Mad Various magical effects can inflict madness on an otherwise stable mind. Certain spells, such as contact other plane and symbol, can cause insanity, and you can use the madness rules here
a saving throw against the confusion spell. The confusion effect lasts for 1 minute. 91–95 The character loses the ability to speak. 96–100 The character falls unconscious. No amount of jostling or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
.
Going Mad Various magical effects can inflict madness on an otherwise stable mind. Certain spells, such as contact other plane and symbol, can cause insanity, and you can use the madness rules here
a saving throw against the confusion spell. The confusion effect lasts for 1 minute. 91–95 The character loses the ability to speak. 96–100 The character falls unconscious. No amount of jostling or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
7. Mad Wizard’s Retreat A human wizard, the lone survivor of an expedition to the Underdark, has taken refuge in this 30-foot-high cave. The cave contains the following: Light. Phosphorescent moss
inn.) If her sanity is restored, Darribeth becomes her normal self — a curious and kind woman with a flair for magic who doesn’t mind bending rules for the greater good. She speaks Common, Dwarvish
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
King, presides over the Dead Nations and their undead populace, but his throne is also his prison. The Silent King’s throne bestows a mantle of authority on its occupant, but it demands a grim toll
can join the ranks of another faction, abandon the city entirely—or flee to Nowhere. The huddled welter of ramshackle tenements lies deep in the bowels of Undersigil, a doleful refuge for criminals and