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Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
rest. The curse lasts until it is lifted by a remove curse spell or similar magic.
Summon Erinyes (1/Day). Mahadi summons Ilzabet, an erinyes bound to him by an infernal contract. The erinyes appears
services rendered, guests need not fear being trapped within, since Mahadi is very serious about maintaining the contract between host and guest. Each guest must agree to this formal arrangement
Equipment
contract using your blood as ink, you lose all levels in your current classes and have the option of gaining levels equal to your character level in any combination of the illrigger, paladin, and warlock
The archdevil who created Shadowkeep for Count Rhodar von Glauer wrote up another contract on human skin that Rhodar hasn’t signed. The contract is written in Infernal.
When you sign this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
would rather risk death than demotion to a lower form of devil and the scorn of its peers. A devil might be persuaded to void a contract in exchange for one of the following: One or more soul coins
Infernal Contracts Once the devil and the character agree to the terms of a deal, the agreement must be sealed with a contract, which the devil can produce as an action. The contract often appears in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Special Terms of the Pact A pact can range from a loose agreement to a formal contract with lengthy, detailed clauses and lists of requirements. The terms of a pact — what a warlock must do to
occasionally conduct bizarre rituals to maintain your pact. 5 You can never wear the same outfit twice, since your patron finds such predictability to be boring. 6 When you use an eldritch invocation, you must speak your patron’s name aloud or risk incurring its displeasure.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
rendered, guests need not fear being trapped within, since Mahadi is very serious about maintaining the contract between host and guest. Each guest must agree to this formal arrangement prior to
gaining entrance. Mahadi has a special collection of named soul coins, each of which harbors the soul of an enemy the rakshasa vanquished in the past. Mahadi consults with these souls individually
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
their initial pass, those dangers reemerge on the trip back — and will prevent them from fulfilling their contract if not eliminated. When the characters climb out of the sinkhole, Captain Truff is
investigated and cleared the passages beyond the fissure. If the characters lie about the success of their mission, they risk a fine, imprisonment, or both. The characters must also agree to have all
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
transforms in a flash of light, gaining the physical form of its new rank. The promoted modron is replaced by one of its underlings in the same manner, all the way to the lowest levels of the hierarchy
violence. Other modrons hunt down such rogues.
A rogue modron loses the Axiomatic Mind trait and can have any alignment other than lawful neutral. Otherwise, it has the same statistics as a regular
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
trespassers risk being confronted by an invisible patrol of four duergar. The party’s fellow escapees know that trying to enter through the main entrances is a sure way to get enslaved, unless one of
. Despite vents dug into the walls and ceiling of the city’s great cavern, fumes from smelters and forges linger at ground level (as does the gas tapped in Laduguer’s Furrow). Visitors might contract the illness known as grackle-lung (see the Grackle-lung sidebar).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
deal. But a rogue who notices a carefully worded legal trap in a contract can save their franchise from lasting harm — and a rogue who can insert such details into someone else’s contract is worth their
far, no one has dared you to drink it.
10 A cracked mirror from a mystic’s tower, which sometimes shows you a glint of another realm in one of its shards.
Old Business Ties Many rogues
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
want a model for efficiency and motivation in an organization, look no further than the infernal expanse of Nessus. You want to talk about a perfect sales pitch and a diabolically intricate contract
cognizant of not wanting to throw away potential customers that way, how much risk of going down that path could there be? Jergal Death is a serious business. Literally. Jergal is a lesser deity who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
opportunities? Benefits of Renown. Whether the characters back Ramya or Arijani and Reeva, or seek to play both sides, those who advance in their standing with a faction advance in that side’s esteem, gaining
instead try to gain influence with Ramya or with Arijani and Reeva to curb the villains’ atrocities and mitigate the wickedness in Kalakeri. Such actions put the characters at risk, but if they don’t
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
interaction with each organization over the course of the campaign. Gaining Renown A character earns renown by completing missions or quests that serve an organization’s interests or involve the
prerequisites) for advancing in rank, as shown in the Examples of Faction Ranks table. For example, a character might join the Lords’ Alliance after earning 1 renown within that organization, gaining the title
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
searching and a successful DC 18 Wisdom (Perception) check. Flying creatures can spot the staircase more easily, gaining advantage on the check. Climbing the steps requires no checks, but it takes 1
hour to clear a path and scramble over the largest chunks of rubble. Climbers risk encountering hostile creatures as they traverse the staircase, and if Mekkalath takes to the air, he’s likely to spot
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
profitable to sellswords, thieves, and rogues of every stripe. It’s plausible that adventurers in your campaign might become members of the organization—but like most residents of Faerûn, they won’t
, and mercenary armies cannot be ignored. Even with the fate of the world and the Zhentarim’s own future hanging in the balance, the order demands payment for services—and where need and risk are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
profitable to sellswords, thieves, and rogues of every stripe. It’s plausible that adventurers in your campaign might become members of the organization—but like most residents of Faerûn, they won’t
, and mercenary armies cannot be ignored. Even with the fate of the world and the Zhentarim’s own future hanging in the balance, the order demands payment for services—and where need and risk are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
profitable to sellswords, thieves, and rogues of every stripe. It’s plausible that adventurers in your campaign might become members of the organization—but like most residents of Faerûn, they won’t
, and mercenary armies cannot be ignored. Even with the fate of the world and the Zhentarim’s own future hanging in the balance, the order demands payment for services—and where need and risk are
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->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
innovation is taken from one domain to another, the suspicion of the new domain’s inhabitants prevents it from gaining acceptance. Such is the subtle control of the Dark Powers, ensuring their
maintained by the Keepers. Individuals and businesses friendly with the Keepers—such as a village notary or inn—might surreptitiously contract their services, allowing customers to send a letter for 1
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
hatchlings begin their lives under the control of adult neogi. They must learn about their society and earn a place in it, and each one starts its training by gaining mastery over a young umber hulk
betters — and it must defer to those of higher station or risk harsh punishment. Outside the obligations of a servant to its master, neogi are willing to engage in any activity that profits them, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
armory of the North is at risk. ‘The miners, smelters, and smiths of Mirabar work ever harder to increase their output and improve their craft, while the jewelers and enamelers study ways to
determined by a day’s labor or a month’s output can’t hope to expect that a well-worded contract by an employer will enrich them in the least. Wealthy merchants and business owners are careful not to show
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
adult neogi. They must learn about their society and earn a place in it, and each one starts its training by gaining mastery over an umber hulk. Neogi Hatchling
Tiny Aberration, Typically Lawful Evil
identity of the individual’s leader. By these signs, neogi can identify each others’ place in the hierarchy—and they must defer to those of higher station or risk harsh punishment. Neogi
Small Aberration
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Constitution saving throw for each niche or urn they search or contract sewer plague (see chapter 8 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide). Treasure. Amid the rotted remains on each of the six stacked burial
attractive lampads (see chapter 6) named Antiophes and Callisos recently happened upon Orestes’s tomb, gaining access through the collapsed eastern wall. They discovered the magical sarcophagus here and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
fence. When using the syndicate’s fences, you run no risk of a double-cross or other mishap in finding a buyer, but the syndicate takes 20 percent of the sale price as a finder’s fee. Safe Houses. The
that you receive your fee for contract work from outside clients. The contact is your first point of communication if you need to reach out to highly ranked members of the syndicate’s hierarchy. Roll or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Sails. However, clever players could work to increase their own franchise’s notoriety and add a few more customers without unduly violating the terms of their contract. You might tie such attempts to
questions only if they buy one of the models or another equally expensive curio from her shop. What Eriss Knows. Speaking with Eriss is not without risk. A successful DC 12 Wisdom (Insight) check
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
giant wolf spiders are perched on either side of the doorway from area 4. They attack, gaining surprise over any creature with a passive Perception score of 16 or lower, when any creature is caught by the
creature paralyzed by a ghast’s claws holds its breath automatically if it collapses into the water, but is at risk of drowning unless it is pulled out again. See “Suffocating” in chapter 8 of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
in the middle of a dark ceremony to raise the risk and the stakes. None of the cult members are dangerous to a party of the characters’ level (see area T5 for statistics). But the presence of a
worshipers pay homage to the dark god in the hope of gaining reward in the new world he creates from the ashes of this one. Unless you prefer otherwise, no cultists are present here when the characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
. Though not everyone in the Legion is as welcoming of new members, Garmult allows only consensual, nonlethal sparring within their establishment. Few members challenge Garmult’s authority for risk of
devils Kyrix and Valisog. For years Mandorcai upheld his side of the contract by bringing the fiends mortal sacrifices, until an accidental breach of contract let the devils haul him screaming into
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
, Garmult allows only consensual, nonlethal sparring within their establishment. Few members challenge Garmult’s authority for risk of missing out on future contracts. Harborside Hospital Generations ago, an
knowledge and his magical manor in a bargain with the twin chain devils Kyrix and Valisog. For years Mandorcai upheld his side of the contract by bringing the fiends mortal sacrifices, until an accidental
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
one creature Thurstwell can see within 60 feet of him. The target must succeed on a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw or take 4 (1d8) radiant damage, gaining no benefit from cover.
V3. Foyer If the
it contains. The box holds a copy of the contract Thavius forged with Zariel to doom the city of Elturel. The padlock on the chest can be picked by a character with thieves’ tools who succeeds on a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
contract between Acquisitions Incorporated and the Order of the Stout Half-Pint. The franchise was established two years ago, and has been doing well by all accounts. A wall calendar with the name “Wizzy
lighthouse. In that basement, Hoobur Gran’Shoop conducts his dark experiments. (If the characters came up unlucky in gaining information from Rainbow and have no inclination to further investigate the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
the mud is contaminated. Anyone who falls in must also succeed on a DC 11 Constitution saving throw or contract sewer plague (see “Diseases” in chapter 8 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide). The crane’s
normally with no risk of falling. If they can, they try to push intruders off the walkway rather than fight them. D6. Upper Deck The decrepit-looking hull of a ship is suspended from the crane by massive
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
are shelved, free for visitors to peruse (but not remove from the library). The library has several sages and scribes under contract to write books, mostly detailing current affairs in the city. An
adventurers who risk their lives for good causes. He occasionally loans magic items free of charge to valorous heroes who can’t afford them, on the condition that the items be returned to him as soon as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
, they know they need to work fast, but are still weighing whether trying to get to her in the dungeons of Castle Never is worth the risk. Moguhl notices the characters asking about Oppal. She tries to
who contract lycanthropy from Moguhl might have the opportunity to get the curse removed at the Hall of Knowledge later in this episode at a reduced cost, assuming they can help the head priest there
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
the orb, the character touching the orb experiences a vivid vision of the target’s location and knows how far away it is and in what direction. Such insight, however, comes with a risk: a creature
Benches. By sitting on these crystal benches and meditating, citizens of Ythryn could join their minds with the Telepathic Pentacle, gaining insights about their past and future. A creature that sits on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
contact with the pile of waste (searching through it, falling into it, and so forth) must succeed on a DC 14 Constitution saving throw or contract sewer plague. See “Diseases” in chapter 8 of the
. Rather than risk exposing themselves to it, they chose to lock the door and throw away the key. A 10-foot-by-10-foot patch of green slime lurks on the ceiling in the western portion of the room. Any