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Curse of Strahd: Character Options
threatening to consume you, and you fear there may be no hope of escape. Choose a harrowing event that haunts you, or roll one on the Harrowing Events table.
Harrowing Event
d10
Event
words and images are burned into your psyche.
9
A fiend possessed you as a child. You were locked away but escaped. The fiend is still inside you, but now you try to keep it bottled up.
10
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
) components. If the spellcaster can’t provide one or more of a spell’s components, the spellcaster can’t cast the spell. Verbal (V) A Verbal component is the chanting of esoteric words that sound like
nonsense to the uninitiated. The words must be uttered in a normal speaking voice. The words themselves aren’t the source of the spell’s power; rather, the particular combination of sounds, with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
spellcaster can’t cast the spell. Verbal (V) A Verbal component is the chanting of esoteric words that sound like nonsense to the uninitiated. The words must be uttered in a normal speaking voice. The words
or in an area of magical silence can’t cast a spell with a Verbal component. Creating Verbal Components
If you’d like to say a spell’s Verbal component, you may make up the words. However you make
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
) components. If the spellcaster can’t provide one or more of a spell’s components, the spellcaster can’t cast the spell. Verbal (V) A Verbal component is the chanting of esoteric words that sound like
nonsense to the uninitiated. The words must be uttered in a normal speaking voice. The words themselves aren’t the source of the spell’s power; rather, the particular combination of sounds, with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
spellcaster can’t cast the spell. Verbal (V) A Verbal component is the chanting of esoteric words that sound like nonsense to the uninitiated. The words must be uttered in a normal speaking voice. The words
or in an area of magical silence can’t cast a spell with a Verbal component. Creating Verbal Components
If you’d like to say a spell’s Verbal component, you may make up the words. However you make
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Harrowing Event Prior to becoming an adventurer, your path in life was defined by one dark moment, one fateful decision, or one tragedy. Now you feel a darkness threatening to consume you, and you
opened an eldritch tome and saw things unfit for a sane mind. You burned the book, but its words and images are burned into your psyche. 9 A fiend possessed you as a child. You were locked away but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Harrowing Event Prior to becoming an adventurer, your path in life was defined by one dark moment, one fateful decision, or one tragedy. Now you feel a darkness threatening to consume you, and you
opened an eldritch tome and saw things unfit for a sane mind. You burned the book, but its words and images are burned into your psyche. 9 A fiend possessed you as a child. You were locked away but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Harrowing Event Prior to becoming an adventurer, your path in life was defined by one dark moment, one fateful decision, or one tragedy. Now you feel a darkness threatening to consume you, and you
fills your mind with evil thoughts.
8 You opened an eldritch tome and saw things unfit for a sane mind. You burned the book, but its words and images are burned into your psyche.
9 A fiend
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Harrowing Event Prior to becoming an adventurer, your path in life was defined by one dark moment, one fateful decision, or one tragedy. Now you feel a darkness threatening to consume you, and you
fills your mind with evil thoughts.
8 You opened an eldritch tome and saw things unfit for a sane mind. You burned the book, but its words and images are burned into your psyche.
9 A fiend
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
words, both magical and otherwise. The metaphorical power of words to illuminate or conceal is joined with the literal ability of magic to do the same in your academic pursuits. Skill Proficiencies
Silverquill, as are warlocks. Clerics with the Divine Domains of Light and Trickery also fit in well among the mages of Silverquill. A number of both paladins and rogues attend Silverquill College as well
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
words, both magical and otherwise. The metaphorical power of words to illuminate or conceal is joined with the literal ability of magic to do the same in your academic pursuits. Skill Proficiencies
Silverquill, as are warlocks. Clerics with the Divine Domains of Light and Trickery also fit in well among the mages of Silverquill. A number of both paladins and rogues attend Silverquill College as well
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
knife. Click to see the answer! Key
It can be as large as a nation or as small as a rock, as intangible as words or as solid as a box; sometimes life-threatening, often just a plaything, but always
befuddling. Click to see the answer! Puzzle
I’m a royal servant wielding words instead of blades—a painted courtier, my smile never fades. Wielder of guile, often reviled. Click to see the answer
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
knife. Click to see the answer! Key
It can be as large as a nation or as small as a rock, as intangible as words or as solid as a box; sometimes life-threatening, often just a plaything, but always
befuddling. Click to see the answer! Puzzle
I’m a royal servant wielding words instead of blades—a painted courtier, my smile never fades. Wielder of guile, often reviled. Click to see the answer
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Worshiping Mogis Mogis exhorts his followers to channel their hatred and rage into ever greater acts of cruelty and violence. He demands actions over words, making his followers an active and
Mogis’s name. The appearance of the blood moon is a most holy occasion for the faithful of Mogis, since the moon represents his hateful crimson eye. At such times, his followers prepare and consume a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Worshiping Mogis Mogis exhorts his followers to channel their hatred and rage into ever greater acts of cruelty and violence. He demands actions over words, making his followers an active and
Mogis’s name. The appearance of the blood moon is a most holy occasion for the faithful of Mogis, since the moon represents his hateful crimson eye. At such times, his followers prepare and consume a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
out one skill or tool proficiency for another doesn’t make a character any stronger or weaker, but doing so can change the flavor of a class in subtle ways. For example, a prominent guild of rogues in
as a proficiency. You could even mandate that skill as one of the choices for rogues who belong to this guild. You can also change armor and weapon proficiencies to reflect certain aspects of your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
out one skill or tool proficiency for another doesn’t make a character any stronger or weaker, but doing so can change the flavor of a class in subtle ways. For example, a prominent guild of rogues in
as a proficiency. You could even mandate that skill as one of the choices for rogues who belong to this guild. You can also change armor and weapon proficiencies to reflect certain aspects of your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
with a knock spell. The mouth isn’t programmed to say anything else, but its words (and the crab shells underfoot) provide the characters with a clue regarding how to open the door. If the mouth is
offered a live phosphorescent crab, it opens wide, chomps down to consume the crab, then spits out its crushed shell. Once the mouth has been fed, it disappears and the door into area 26 swings open. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
with a knock spell. The mouth isn’t programmed to say anything else, but its words (and the crab shells underfoot) provide the characters with a clue regarding how to open the door. If the mouth is
offered a live phosphorescent crab, it opens wide, chomps down to consume the crab, then spits out its crushed shell. Once the mouth has been fed, it disappears and the door into area 26 swings open. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
success, the creature shakes off the horror. On a failure, the creature is stunned, and the words change to name that creature. The stunned target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its
mandibles. The Drought Elder’s servants avoid this area, fearing that their master might awake and consume them. Void Walk. Creatures that can fly can easily reach and recover the fist-sized crystal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
success, the creature shakes off the horror. On a failure, the creature is stunned, and the words change to name that creature. The stunned target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its
mandibles. The Drought Elder’s servants avoid this area, fearing that their master might awake and consume them. Void Walk. Creatures that can fly can easily reach and recover the fist-sized crystal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
townsfolk. Chaotic Neutral. (CN) creatures follow their whims, holding their personal freedom above all else. Many rogues and bards are chaotic neutral. Lawful Evil. (LE) creatures methodically take
character’s favorite words or phrases, tics and habitual gestures, vices and pet peeves, and whatever else you can imagine.
Each background presented later in this chapter includes suggested
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
townsfolk. Chaotic Neutral. (CN) creatures follow their whims, holding their personal freedom above all else. Many rogues and bards are chaotic neutral. Lawful Evil. (LE) creatures methodically take
character’s favorite words or phrases, tics and habitual gestures, vices and pet peeves, and whatever else you can imagine.
Each background presented later in this chapter includes suggested
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
taught you that even the most mundane flora and natural materials can be used to wondrous effect.
4 While lost in the Underdark, you were forced to consume mold, fungus, and insect parts to survive
. Brilliant. One day, you hope these words will apply to you.
8 It’s not paranoia if they really are out to get you. And if you’re out to get them first.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
taught you that even the most mundane flora and natural materials can be used to wondrous effect.
4 While lost in the Underdark, you were forced to consume mold, fungus, and insect parts to survive
. Brilliant. One day, you hope these words will apply to you.
8 It’s not paranoia if they really are out to get you. And if you’re out to get them first.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
magic flames for 24 hours. If the brazier is lit, the heat it gives off starts to melt the ice in the chamber, revealing the words of the inscription after 10 minutes. Alcoves. Examination of the alcoves
and mops frozen stiff by the cold. As the party explores higher up in the tower, the recurring phrase changes to: “I am Ivira. Ivira is my name.” These words are written in wine stains, and the floor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
magic flames for 24 hours. If the brazier is lit, the heat it gives off starts to melt the ice in the chamber, revealing the words of the inscription after 10 minutes. Alcoves. Examination of the alcoves
and mops frozen stiff by the cold. As the party explores higher up in the tower, the recurring phrase changes to: “I am Ivira. Ivira is my name.” These words are written in wine stains, and the floor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
obey, or the Far Realm shall consume what mind you have left, weakling.” 3 A beholder floats in a room with stained surgical slabs (area X10), addressing a mind flayer on a rust-colored floating disk
the Crypt of the Talhund in chapter 6.) 6–19 Choose a random area in Gibbet Crossing and describe a short scene where 1d4 mind flayers capture and consume one of the area’s former denizens (drow
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
obey, or the Far Realm shall consume what mind you have left, weakling.” 3 A beholder floats in a room with stained surgical slabs (area X10), addressing a mind flayer on a rust-colored floating disk
the Crypt of the Talhund in chapter 6.) 6–19 Choose a random area in Gibbet Crossing and describe a short scene where 1d4 mind flayers capture and consume one of the area’s former denizens (drow
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
see far into the room. Rogues leer from the room’s card faces. The door to the east is the Star card, while the door to the south shows the back of a card. The door to the west displays the Puzzle card
stone pedestal in the center of the room holds a bloodstained basin. A simple copper knife with a razor edge rests on the side of the basin. Words are inscribed on the basin’s rim.
This room has the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
see far into the room. Rogues leer from the room’s card faces. The door to the east is the Star card, while the door to the south shows the back of a card. The door to the west displays the Puzzle card
stone pedestal in the center of the room holds a bloodstained basin. A simple copper knife with a razor edge rests on the side of the basin. Words are inscribed on the basin’s rim.
This room has the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
characters to receive a telepathic message from the mind flayer: “I will consume you and your companions. Your end comes soon.” More information on this Six agent can be found in “On Board The
reads words of power. A thunderous boom shatters the zombies around her, though more quickly press in. Several pirates call out: “Rally to Captain Torwyn!”
The ship’s hard-fighting captain is Aela
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
characters to receive a telepathic message from the mind flayer: “I will consume you and your companions. Your end comes soon.” More information on this Six agent can be found in “On Board The
reads words of power. A thunderous boom shatters the zombies around her, though more quickly press in. Several pirates call out: “Rally to Captain Torwyn!”
The ship’s hard-fighting captain is Aela
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Longsaddle, they see a wanted poster bearing a charcoal sketch of a dwarf with dark hair and a wild gaze, under which are written words in Common: “Let justice be done! The Marchion of Mirabar hereby
that the High Captains are under the sway of Jarlaxle Baenre, the leader of a clandestine brotherhood of drow mercenaries and rogues called Bregan D’aerthe. Jarlaxle is a master schemer (and a master of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Longsaddle, they see a wanted poster bearing a charcoal sketch of a dwarf with dark hair and a wild gaze, under which are written words in Common: “Let justice be done! The Marchion of Mirabar hereby
that the High Captains are under the sway of Jarlaxle Baenre, the leader of a clandestine brotherhood of drow mercenaries and rogues called Bregan D’aerthe. Jarlaxle is a master schemer (and a master of