contract rooting guide to her replaced

Crown of Lies

Magic Items Vecna: Eve of Ruin

(see the Dungeon Master’s Guide for options): 1 minor beneficial property 1 major beneficial property 1 minor detrimental property Perfect Disguise. While attuned to the crown, you can

chosen creature’s appearance exactly, including its voice. Your size and speed are replaced by the chosen creature’s. You otherwise retain your own game statistics. While in this new form

Deck of Many More Things

Magic Items The Book of Many Things

* 65 Warrior 66 Well 67–00 Roll again *Found in the Deck of Many Things as depicted in the Dungeon Master’s Guide Aberration. You gain telepathy within a range of 90

feet. Beast. You immediately transform into a random Beast with a CR of 5 or lower. Your game statistics—including your ability scores, hit points, and possible actions—are replaced by the

Fey Contracts

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory

that come with it (see “Marks of Prestige” in the Dungeon Master’s Guide). Wealth. You receive up to 50,000 gp worth of coins, jewelry, or property. Lesser Contract Gifts Charm. You gain a

Fey Contracts A fey contract is formed when a creature receives a gift (or the promise of a gift) from a Fey and is expected to give the Fey something in return. The gift can be almost anything, and

18. Hallway of the Ancestors

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3

took damage from the monsters must succeed on a DC 11 Constitution saving throw or contract sewer plague (see “Sample Diseases” in chapter 8 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide). Unlike the normal disease, symptoms of this disease manifest in an infected creature after 1 hour rather than 1d4 days.

Finding the Book

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

Finding the Book Characters receive a contract from a mining and exploration group to find out what happened to Vermeillon. Through divination magic, the speculators learned that a book in Candlekeep

study room at the Pillars of Pedagogy, and an adjutant guide. Their guide is surprised and thankful that the characters already know the name of the work they’re looking for. Characters who aren’t

Carnival Owners

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

detail in Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft. The shadar-kai are aware that the Hourglass Coven has usurped Zybilna’s domain in the Feywild. They don’t know how the coven accomplished this coup, but

rooting for Zybilna’s return. They know Zybilna’s true identity but dare not reveal it. Appendix D contains additional roleplaying notes for Mister Witch and Mister Light.

Visit to Candlekeep

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

spies are after the puzzle box, which is believed to contain a copy of the fiendish contract Thavius signed to seal Elturel’s doom. If the characters wish to help Baldur’s Gate further, they must

custody. However, there are benefits to taking the shield with them, for Gargauth can guide them through the Nine Hells in ways others cannot. With or without the shield, the characters depart Candlekeep

Serving Zariel

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

redeem her and wish to live. Souls are Forfeit Characters who choose to serve Zariel must sign a contract (see appendix A) forfeiting their souls to the archdevil. She then returns such characters to

tragedy shatters the hollyphant’s mind, leaving Lulu insane. Roll or choose the specific effects of her madness from the Long-Term Madness table in chapter 8 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide, but this madness can be overcome only by a greater restoration spell or similar magic.

Creating a Portal

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

appear in the “Sigil Gazetteer” section later in this chapter. The planes of existence are detailed in the Dungeon Master’s Guide. Planar Portals Destination d100 Portal Anchor Sigil Other Plane

Faceless mask, scrap of gray cloth 19–21 Trapdoor Grease Pit Gehenna Bloody knife, lava rock 22–24 Furnace door Bank of Abbathor The Nine Hells Pinch of sulfur, signed contract 25–27 Iron gate Armory Acheron

Random Events

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

Guide. d20 Event 1–2 Battle aftermath 3–6 Creature encounter 7–9 Demon encounter 10–11 Discipline problem 12–13 Disease 14–15 Madness 16–17 Poisoned NPCs 18–19 Spoiled supplies 20 Vanishing NPCs

of violence Disease One or more NPC party members contract a disease. Roll a d4 to determine how many NPCs are affected, then roll a d6 and consult the Diseases table to determine which disease is

Disaster Horror

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

or villain might be replaced by cascading catastrophes like those brought about by a meteor strike or volcanic eruption. Regardless of a hero’s power, the best-timed critical hit or the most powerful

breaks down. There are no inns to sleep in, healers are few or overtaxed, and anarchy rises as governments crumble. Environmental hazards, such as those in the Dungeon Master’s Guide, might be extreme

Arriving in Gracklstugh

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

guide them to a deserted pier where they can dock quietly. He warns them that they have to keep a low profile and head directly to the only inn in the city devoted to outsiders. The Ghohlbrorn’s Lair is

. 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).

Buying and Selling Magic Items

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

, Magic Item Table D, and Magic Item Table E in the Dungeon Master’s Guide to determine which magic items Xendros has on offer in any given week. (Unsold items are shipped elsewhere and regularly replaced

Adjusting for Party Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

and phase spiders in the keep, using the rules for encounter building in the Dungeon Master’s Guide to create an appropriate challenge. Weaker Construct. The stone golem in area 4 can be replaced with

Fey Outlook

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory

Fey host might be regarded as an insult and cause a hubbub, if not a revocation of the Fey host’s hospitality. A trusty Fey guide can provide invaluable assistance in navigating such delicate

the uninitiated traveler, as it can indebt them to the Fey creature: “I gave you a gift, so now you must give me one in return.” It can also lead to the formation of an accidental fey contract, as

King's Dark Lanterns

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

should be replaced by a government democratically elected by the citizenry. When these forces grow restless enough to plot and riot, the Citadel—and often the Dark Lanterns—work to bring them to heel

, possibly including Oargev himself, call for the establishment of an independent nation in what is now Brelish territory, but Boranel is determined to hold on to every acre of his land. The Dark Lanterns actively infiltrate the Cyran refugee community, rooting out those who would act against the king.

Telemy Hill

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

ago, while rooting through the swamp for truffles, she was attacked and robbed by brigands. She hasn’t left her hilltop den since returning to the hill and must be pretty hungry by now. If the

removed the goblin’s ability to perceive that fear and replaced it with an insatiable and overwhelming need to collect keys. So great is this obsession that Jingle Jangle has lost her own sense of self and

Peril at the Pool

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

nourished the nearby lands and fostered the most abundant plant and animal life imaginable. The usual pleasant fragrance that wafts from the pool is now replaced by the scent of metal and blood. The cult

determined form of short-term madness (see “Madness” in the Dungeon Master’s Guide). Corrupted Avatar of Lurue Large monstrosity Armor Class 14 (natural armor) Hit Points 90 (12d10 + 24) Speed 50 ft

Sir Ursas

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

Sir Ursas The warrior Sir Ursas strikes an imposing figure—a massive, muscular warrior with one arm replaced with a grizzly bear’s paw grafted at the elbow. He grows his dark hair long and shaggy

temple. Ursas is aware that Lynx has knowledge of other missing components that might relate to the Tomb of Horrors. Mechanical Guide Sir Ursas offers the characters the services of a magical construct

6. Captive Balor

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

is incapacitated but can still speak. Until he recovers his weapons from the chapel, his Longsword and Whip actions are replaced by the following action option: Fist of Retribution. Melee Weapon

the mouth of the great green devil face in this area when the Tomb of Horrors is complete. Manipulating Time Having a mechanical guide spend 1 charge in this area reverts Tarnhem to an earlier period before so much of his life force was drained, awakening him if he is unconscious.

Domain of Dread Parolee

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

speak a true desire of your heart. You know how to attune to the crown when you touch it. Random Properties. The Crown of Lies has the following random properties (see the Dungeon Master’s Guide for

exactly, including its voice. Your size and speed are replaced by the chosen creature’s. You otherwise retain your own game statistics. While in this new form, the crown melds into your person and is

Aboard the Moondancer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis

ballistae but has no crew to operate them. Its mangonel was destroyed in a recent engagement, and Captain Sartell hasn’t replaced it yet. Getting a new mangonel was the main reason Sartell was on the

Deck PlansView Unlabeled Version Use the space galleon deck plans in the Astral Adventurer’s Guide to represent the Moondancer. Noteworthy features are described below: Area 3: Captain’s Quarters. Among

Helm's Hold

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

good people by rooting out hidden evils and severing connections with other planes. According to their members, it’s not enough to fight threats that arise. Many lives can be saved if the signs of evil

has since been replaced by a recently constructed temple to Lady Firehair, called the Heartward Hall. Not far from Heartward lies the town hall, a former inn that has been turned into the council

9. Torture Chamber

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

hearing or sight. The poison effect on his shortsword and light crossbow attacks is replaced with the following: If the target is a humanoid, it must succeed on a DC 11 Constitution saving throw or be

successful DC 18 Strength check. Manipulating Time Having a mechanical guide spend 1 charge in this area causes Andras to return to his quarters (area 8) to rest. If Andras and Stolos are both at this

Staff

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

seems appropriate. Each time a franchise gains a rank, existing staff members can be gifted with early retirement (that is, fired), and replaced alongside new hires that fit the franchise’s needs. A

creating nonplayer characters in chapter 4 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide to detail the majordomo, giving this individual a vibrant personality and backstory. The majordomo’s goals should be aligned

Church of the Silver Flame

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

the light. Inspire and guide others to virtuous behavior; force is a last resort. Listen to the Voice of the Flame; beware the deceiving whispers of the Shadow in the Flame. Every Thrane child knows

than compassion as the primary tool for rooting out evil. And in Thrane, the church has become the ruling body. While still driven by Tira’s principles of redemption and sacrifice, the intrusion of

Life in the Domains of Dread

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

science or inventions such as firearms (see the Dungeon Master’s Guide), feel free to do so. Regardless of a domain’s culture and innovations, the Mists prevent knowledge of them from spreading. Even if an

from one domain to another might wander into the Mists hoping to be carried elsewhere, or they can employ Mist talismans to guide them. Due to the danger and unreliability of traveling the Mists, those

The Second Wind

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis

“Jolly Boats” sidebar). See chapter 2 of the Astral Adventurer’s Guide for the living ship’s deck plans and weaponry. Living Ship Deck PlansView Unlabeled Version The living ship’s spelljamming helm

the rowboat statistics in the Dungeon Master’s Guide. In space, jolly boats are used to cross the gulf between two ships whose gravity planes and air envelopes intersect (on occasions when bringing

Werewolves in the Mist

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

Emerald Enclave. This widespread group of wilderness survivalists preserves the natural order while rooting out unnatural threats. Druids, rangers, and barbarians make up most of its membership. Branches of

a letter of recommendation (see “Marks of Prestige” in chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide) once the portal is destroyed. About the Lords’ Alliance. The Lords’ Alliance is a coalition of political

Nautiloid Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

the situation and clear up any “misunderstanding.” Treasure. One of the crates contains six laser rifles in weapon racks (see “Alien Technology” in the Dungeon Master’s Guide for more information about

). Each time a character makes a check, compare the check result to the Figuring Out Alien Technology table in the Dungeon Master’s Guide. N3. Cryogenic Stasis Pods Each of these four rooms contains a

Lynx Creatlach

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

, including multiple images of her namesake lynx. She has also lost one eye from old adventuring misfortunes, replacing it with a glass eye of hazy crystal. Several of her teeth have also been replaced

tomb. Lynx is aware that Sir Ursas has knowledge of other missing components that might relate to an ancient Temple of Moloch. Mechanical Guide Lynx has pulled a component from her version of the

G. Tser Pool Encampment

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

G. Tser Pool Encampment The road gradually disappears and is replaced by a twisted, muddy path through the trees. Deep ruts in the earth are evidence of the comings and goings of wagons. The canopy

each 20 One magic item (roll once on Magic Item Table B in the Dungeon Master’s Guide) Fortunes of Ravenloft If your card reading reveals that a treasure is here, it is hidden in one of the Vistani

Shadowfell

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

left, but distorted and often sinister. A mountain on the Material Plane might be replaced in the Shadowfell by a skull-shaped rock outcropping, a heap of rubble, or the crumbling ruin of a once

blamed on the Mists. The following Domains of Dread are among the most infamous. They are described in more detail in Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft. Barovia The towering spires of Castle Ravenloft loom

Excelsior

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

of how close to them they dwell. CoupleOfKooks “O Lightbringer, Shine down on us so that we might see our flaws. Chase away the darkness, And free us from its jaws. Guide our swords until that

, including the characters, to wrestling matches in his tower. 3 Allowed into the forum on an ancient contract, a silver-tongued pit fiend invites Excelsior’s orators to debate the worth of a soul. An angel

Criminal Syndicate

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

items. In the case of magic items, this allows you to delegate the work of finding a buyer (a downtime activity described in the Dungeon Master’s Guide and Xanathar’s Guide to Everything) to 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

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