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Dungeon Master’s Guide
Archlich;Vecna authored the Book of Vile Darkness. He recorded in its pages every horrid idea, every corrupt thought, and every example of foul magic he came across or devised.
Other practitioners of
lore about demons. When you do so, you have Advantage on that check.
At the DM’s discretion, the book might reveal secrets no mortal should know, such as the true names of powerful Fiends
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
some much-needed light to Barovia. His efforts worked for a while, but then the Dark Powers began to corrupt him.
Imperfections. The Abbot's fall from grace started when the Belviews—a family of sickly
insane. Only then did von Holtz reveal himself to be Strahd von Zarovich. Somehow the deva realized that any attempt to slay Strahd would be futile—that the ancient curse upon the land meant that the
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
. You might be able to bluff others through with you, or even convince members of the Watch that you’re a patriar. However, any true test of your authenticity is likely to reveal your deception
insults are my weapons of choice.
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I keep multiple holy symbols on me and invoke whatever deity might come in useful at any given moment.
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I pocket anything I see that might have some
Monsters
Infernal Machine Rebuild
living, commanding individuals to perform evil deeds of the undead's choosing or be destroyed. If its commands are not obeyed, an eye of fear and flame throws back its hood to reveal its skull—set
momentous decision. The undead seeks to corrupt vulnerable individuals, especially those of lawful or good alignments, by setting tasks that test its targets' moral foundations. A paladin might be ordered
Dragonborn
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to another dragonborn clan before seeking aid from other races—or even from the gods.
Dragonborn Names
Dragonborn have personal names given at birth, but they put their clan names first as a
DRACONIANS
In the Dragonlance setting, the followers of the evil goddess Takhisis learned a vile ritual that let them corrupt the eggs of metallic dragons, producing evil dragonborn called draconians
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
incapacitate its prey, making it easy to infect that paralyzed victim with eggs. However, they are able to infest any target as needed, and will do so to eliminate threats. Given their need to lay eggs in a
headfirst into wildfires often reveal an infestation of assassin bugs, as they immolate themselves in an instinctive effort to rid themselves of this scourge.
Monstrous Interactions. Few creatures are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Citlán tries to hire the party in the Court of Whispers to uncover the plot of a corrupt council member in their homeland (see the adventure “The Fiend of Hollow Mine”). 2 The committee that oversees
of Atagua declares it is willing to reveal the location of one of the missing civilizations if the characters prevent an alien evil from encroaching on Atagua (see the adventure “Orchids of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Radiant Citadel
Citlán tries to hire the party in the Court of Whispers to uncover the plot of a corrupt council member in their homeland (see the adventure “The Fiend of Hollow Mine”). 2 The committee that oversees
of Atagua declares it is willing to reveal the location of one of the missing civilizations if the characters prevent an alien evil from encroaching on Atagua (see the adventure “Orchids of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Arijani Arijani is the charming face of resistance for all who oppose Ramya’s control of the Sapphire Throne. Like Ramya and Reeva, Arijani was given a second life by the Dark Powers. Now a rakshasa
influential supporters he seeks to attract to his cause. These traits also allow him to cultivate a persona of vacant decadence, which he uses as a mask so his foes will underestimate him and reveal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
success might lead to new ways to reach a campaign goal. You might be absolutely confident that the characters will save those townsfolk and earn their trust, letting you use the townsfolk to reveal an
aftermath. Or let them be unexpectedly arrested after being mistaken for the evil forces that burned the town down, and given the dangerous quest out of animosity. Humor plays a big part in an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Elisabeth Durst, who run a small cult devoted to Barovia’s Darklord, Strahd von Zarovich. Given the domain’s many greater threats, this minor cult and the house draw scant attention. If the characters ask
, Alustriel shares the information in the “Knowledge of Barovia” section. Neither the wizards nor the available research materials in Sigil can reveal further details. This chapter begins with the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
that parts to reveal distant cliffs. A port emerges from the mist, nestled among mangroves. Elaborate mud-brick buildings in chalky pastel colors line the shore. A grand mud-brick castle bristling with
. Each is given a private room, and delicious meals are prepared and served in the common room. Anadoua is happy to share details from the “Djaynai and Janya Gazetteer” section or direct the characters toward the market for any mundane items they require.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
, sacrifices to strange gods or placations to lurking monsters are everyday events. For outsiders, though, these practices reveal the subjectivity of normalcy, societal truth, and taboos. Folk horror explores
traditions beyond their understanding. Alternatively, characters might realize their own beliefs are lies as others reveal unsettling truths. Communities that ascribe to the traditions of folk horror
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
has fallen into the hands of minotaurs.
4 Resist the corrupt authority of a powerful priest of Heliod or a cruel village elder.
5 Triumph in a contest of strength or crafting to bring
matter. From there, the characters’ victories on behalf of Purphoros might arouse the ire of Heliod’s followers. Given Purphoros’s impulsiveness, conflict with the followers of other gods can quickly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Carnival in the hands of a retired half-ogre who moonlighted as a sword-swallower. When the half-ogre died of old age, the sword was deemed the property of the Carnival. It was given to Isolde by the
fallen companions as it drives her to catch their fiendish killer. Unlike Isolde, whose motives are good, the sword is corrupt and irredeemable.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
while the characters examine the substance. She initially shrugs it off as irrelevant, given that its magic has already faded. But if the characters explain everything they’ve seen at the past year’s
strange events to reveal the unseen connections between those events, Professor Totsky realizes what’s going on. She explains eldritch balm to the characters and says she believes it’s likely that the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
to corrupt him. Imperfections. The Abbot’s fall from grace started when the Belviews—a family of sickly, inbred lepers—came to the abbey seeking salvation. The deva rid them of their diseases, an act
Belviews into mongrelfolk—maniacal humans with bestial deformities and traits. The Belviews were happy, albeit insane. Only then did von Holtz reveal himself to be Strahd von Zarovich. Somehow the deva
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
and teller of tall tales.
5 You dedicated your life to upsetting the balance of power in a corrupt polis.
6 You have no idea why Phenax showed interest in you, and you might sometimes wish
. Phenax’s Disciple Piety 25+ Phenax trait When you are hidden from a creature and miss it with an attack, making the attack doesn’t reveal your position. Champion of Deception Piety 50+ Phenax trait
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
can use to return to his home if his need is great. (He uses it only as a last resort, however, given the risks involved in teleporting in the Underdark; see “Faerzress” in chapter 2.) Vizeran doesn’t
reveal this circle’s existence to outsiders unless absolutely necessary, and he never gives away its sigil sequence. VIZERAN'S TOWER: GENERAL FEATURES
The following features are found throughout the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
can be placed in any location. Wherever the players decide to place the talisman, their characters must travel to that location while Vizeran makes his final preparations for the ritual. Given their
talisman. Alternatively, agents of Quenthel Baenre or Jarlaxle can attack Araj when the ritual is complete, wanting to silence Vizeran before he can reveal what he knows about Gromph Baenre (see chapter 15
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
. They use manipulative magic and dangerous rhetoric to spread demonic cults, corrupt the righteous, and further the plots of their fiendish overlords. They relish coercing the unwitting into furthering
whims and ambitions. They might claim to speak for their overlords to further their own ambitions or seek to reveal rivals’ selfish goals to gain standing with their demonic masters. Yochlol Medium
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
corrupt. Two other persons of note are here as well: Merrygold Brightshine and Valdi Estapaar. Merrygold is a priest of Lathander, the Morninglord. He and his church were given the rights to build the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
are nipped in the bud before they can reveal any weakness within the organization. The pragmatic Davra values order and discipline as well as drive and ambition, and she embodies all those traits. The
is key to the plan, and though she ultimately won’t withhold that access from the adventurers, she intends to make sure it’s not given away for free. Davra deals with the adventurers directly — and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
greetings. He never pushes others to reveal his presence, though, since attempts to do so only cause Rudolph pain. Erasmus van Richten’s Traits Ideal. “I’ve been given a second chance, and I’ll make sure it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
, reserved and careful in their dealings with outsiders. They make the assumption that every non-svirfneblin means to do them harm — which is understandable given their history. They speak softly in caves
surface cousins. They reveal these aspects most easily among their own kind, and to those they come to trust.
The svirfneblin assign defined roles to each gender but hold females and males in equal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
characters there if she is healed fully, for the sake of avenging her murdered lover. Vaelle believes that the cult fanatics acted on their own, not under Lord Cassalanter’s orders. She won’t reveal the
forge a truce or an alliance) Completing a special mission for a faction (see “Joining Factions”) Investigating a false clue given to them as part of a scheme concocted by another villain Stealing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
and chapter 7). Use this scene to introduce this mysterious character, but don’t reveal anything of her agenda (detailed below). Leedara Leedara died during the Cataclysm over three hundred years ago
his gods-given quest to prevent the Cataclysm, he became cursed to exist forever as a death knight. As part of his curse, Leedara and several of her companions returned as deathless spirits devoted to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
trapdoor in the ceiling can be pushed open to reveal area O4. Each crate is 3 feet square. The top one is empty, but the middle and lower ones each contain a captive child. The outward-facing side of each
from the village of Barovia after being given to the hags by their parents in exchange for dream pastries. The boy, Freek, is seven years old. The girl, Myrtle, is barely five. Their crates are full
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Inquiries in Candlekeep Knowing that The Scrivener’s Tale came to them from Ramilir, the characters are likely to question him about the book’s origins. Horrified at having mistakenly given the
given earlier in the adventure. The legend lore spell returns only the following response: “The shackle that is the key, the prison built by a prisoner.” That cryptic clue refers to the manner in
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use for healing magic, and a sorcerer can meet most of the tribe’s other magic-related needs. Kobold shamans are very rare; priests of Kurtulmak, when they reveal themselves, are easily recognized
on. Even a stupid or physically weak kobold is given a role in the tribe, whether something as simple as picking mushrooms for food or watching over hatchlings, and they all understand that their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
become a point of ongoing conflict between the characters and the corrupt banker. Company Positions At the signing of the franchise agreement, each character picks one of the positions detailed in
, but if not, give them time. Make sure it’s clear what each position entails and what franchise duties a character with a given position is expected to perform. In addition to the characters’ positions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
cup for himself and makes a point of drinking first, although he scoffs at any suggestion that he would try to poison his guests, given all the trouble he has taken to arrange their meeting. Within
enough to satisfy him.
“From this tower of exile, I kept watch on Gromph’s activities. This was no easy task given his suspicious and circumspect nature. Nonetheless, my observations revealed that he
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
time when the boundaries between the planes thinned, the hags became aware of the magic spring controlled by Sylvarie—and decided to control and corrupt it for their own purposes. The covetous hags
when I can get away with it.” Ideal. “Strength is the only thing worth respecting.” Bond. “Dwarves burned down my home and killed my daughter long ago, and I will hate all their kind forever.” Flaw. “I
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
blights might be mistaken at a distance for shuffling, hunched humanoids. Up close, these creatures reveal themselves as horrid plants whose conifer-like needles grow across their bodies in quivering
limbs. Given how dry they are, twig blights are particularly susceptible to fire. Twig Blight
Small plant, neutral evil
Armor Class 13 (natural armor)
Hit Points 4 (1d6 + 1)
Speed 20 ft.
STR
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
14. Diggermattock Hall This is the home of Dorbo and Senni Diggermattock as well as the “palace” of the provisional government of Blingdenstone. Characters are escorted here if they reveal to the
other deep gnomes, the twins are given the choice of going into the wererat-controlled part of Blingdenstone or being cast out of the settlement altogether, which might encourage the characters to meet and talk with the Goldwhisker clan.