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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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give their children names from other languages, such as Dwarvish or Elvish (pronounced more or less correctly), but most parents give names that are linked to their region’s culture or to the
, Dorn, Evendur, Gorstag, Grim, Helm, Malark, Morn, Randal, Stedd; (female) Arveene, Esvele, Jhessail, Kerri, Lureene, Miri, Rowan, Shandri, Tessele; (surnames) Amblecrown, Buckman, Dundragon, Evenwood
races
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
’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
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- 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.
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- 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->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
never in sunshine?” The answer is “The letter O.” The rules of this gate are as follows: If the riddle is answered aloud and correctly by someone within 30 feet of the arch, the gate opens for 1
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->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
never in sunshine?” The answer is “The letter O.” The rules of this gate are as follows: If the riddle is answered aloud and correctly by someone within 30 feet of the arch, the gate opens for 1
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
riddle, the ghost can explain the rules more clearly: Objective. The characters must guess which cards are in the ghost’s hand and in what order. Rules. To make their first guess, the characters must
can use this information to make another guess by placing four more cards in the next row down. Winning the Game. There are ten rows for cards, meaning the characters have ten chances to correctly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
riddle, the ghost can explain the rules more clearly: Objective. The characters must guess which cards are in the ghost’s hand and in what order. Rules. To make their first guess, the characters must
can use this information to make another guess by placing four more cards in the next row down. Winning the Game. There are ten rows for cards, meaning the characters have ten chances to correctly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
hour, twice in a blue moon, and never in sunshine?” The answer is “The letter O.” The rules of this gate are as follows: If the riddle is answered aloud and correctly by someone within 30 feet of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
hour, twice in a blue moon, and never in sunshine?” The answer is “The letter O.” The rules of this gate are as follows: If the riddle is answered aloud and correctly by someone within 30 feet of the
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
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- 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
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
the phrase to the characters. Further, Alustriel has examined the sanctum’s portal and knows Kas fled to the plane of Pandemonium. They surmise, correctly, that Vecna is weaving his ritual in Pandesmos
. Alustriel correctly supposes that Kas plans to find Vecna and co-opt the lich-god’s ritual to become the most powerful being in existence. This outcome is as bad as Vecna ruling the multiverse, as far as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
the phrase to the characters. Further, Alustriel has examined the sanctum’s portal and knows Kas fled to the plane of Pandemonium. They surmise, correctly, that Vecna is weaving his ritual in Pandesmos
. Alustriel correctly supposes that Kas plans to find Vecna and co-opt the lich-god’s ritual to become the most powerful being in existence. This outcome is as bad as Vecna ruling the multiverse, as far as
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->Out of the Abyss
patch of green slime to drop from the ceiling onto one randomly determined party member (see “Dungeon Hazards” in chapter 5 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide for the rules and effects of green slime). When
dissolves into a dense puddle of goo. Read the following boxed text as he expires: “You haven’t won! No! We will rise from our children! We will be reborn from the Faceless Lord! Juiblex will consume
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- 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->Out of the Abyss
patch of green slime to drop from the ceiling onto one randomly determined party member (see “Dungeon Hazards” in chapter 5 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide for the rules and effects of green slime). When
dissolves into a dense puddle of goo. Read the following boxed text as he expires: “You haven’t won! No! We will rise from our children! We will be reborn from the Faceless Lord! Juiblex will consume
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->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
The Balance The demons and the devils both foresee their own versions of the future of the multiverse — a cosmos in which one side or the other triumphs in the Blood War and rules for the rest of
might vie with a great arcanist as both search for knowledge of a ritual that would cripple Asmodeus for a short time. The arcanist correctly believes that performing the ritual would free a world of
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->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
The Balance The demons and the devils both foresee their own versions of the future of the multiverse — a cosmos in which one side or the other triumphs in the Blood War and rules for the rest of
might vie with a great arcanist as both search for knowledge of a ritual that would cripple Asmodeus for a short time. The arcanist correctly believes that performing the ritual would free a world of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Dwarvish or Elvish (pronounced more or less correctly), but most parents give names that are linked to their region’s culture or to the naming traditions of their ancestors. The material culture and
descent dominate the central lands of Faerûn, around the Inner Sea. Chondathan Names: (Male) Darvin, Dorn, Evendur, Gorstag, Grim, Helm, Malark, Morn, Randal, Stedd; (female) Arveene, Esvele, Jhessail
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Dwarvish or Elvish (pronounced more or less correctly), but most parents give names that are linked to their region’s culture or to the naming traditions of their ancestors. The material culture and
descent dominate the central lands of Faerûn, around the Inner Sea. Chondathan Names: (Male) Darvin, Dorn, Evendur, Gorstag, Grim, Helm, Malark, Morn, Randal, Stedd; (female) Arveene, Esvele, Jhessail
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Narration in Combat Although it’s important that the players understand what’s going on in terms of the rules, the game can get dull if everyone uses only “gamespeak”: “That’s an 18 to hit,” “You hit
; now roll damage,” “11 points,” and “OK, now we’re to Initiative count 13.” Instead, use the rules and your knowledge of the scene to help your narration. If 18 is barely a hit, but the 11 points of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Narration in Combat Although it’s important that the players understand what’s going on in terms of the rules, the game can get dull if everyone uses only “gamespeak”: “That’s an 18 to hit,” “You hit
; now roll damage,” “11 points,” and “OK, now we’re to Initiative count 13.” Instead, use the rules and your knowledge of the scene to help your narration. If 18 is barely a hit, but the 11 points of
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