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The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
deal.
Endelyn’s obsession with tragedy and hopelessness extends to her own life; she has foreseen her own demise during a solar eclipse. In the depths of her castle, a lightning-powered device
visit another to plot against the third sister, creating a vicious circle in which Bavlorna and Endelyn plot against Skabatha, Endelyn and Skabatha conspire against Bavlorna, and Skabatha and Bavlorna
Fraz-Urb'luu
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Out of the Abyss
dreamlands and mind-bending fantasies able to deceive the most discerning foes.
Once imprisoned for centuries below Castle Greyhawk on the world of Oerth, Fraz-Urb’luu has slowly rebuilt his power in
take 33 (6d10) psychic damage.
Regional Effects
The region containing Fraz-Urb’luu’s lair is warped by his magic, creating one or more of the following effects:
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Orcus
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Out of the Abyss
. Surrounded by a moat fed by the River Styx, Naratyr is an eerily quiet and cold city, its streets often empty for hours at a time. The central castle of bone has interior walls of flesh and carpets made of
disappear or until Orcus releases their grasp (no action required).
Regional Effects
The region containing Orcus’s lair is warped by the Orcus’s magic, creating one or more of the following
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
strike.
Bite (Costs 2 Actions). Zorak makes one bite attack.A Vampire's Lair
A vampire chooses a grand yet defensible location for its lair, such as a castle, fortified manor, or walled abbey. It hides
unnatural presence, creating any of the following effects:
There's a noticeable increase in the populations of bats, rats, and wolves in the region.
Plants within 500 feet of the lair wither, and their
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
River Styx, Naratyr is an eerily quiet and cold city, its streets empty for hours at a time. The central castle of bone has interior walls of flesh and carpets made of woven hair. The city contains
Monster Manual). These Undead obey his telepathic commands, which can reach anywhere in the lair.
Regional Effects
The region containing Orcus’s lair is warped by his magic, creating one or more
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
most discerning foes.
Once imprisoned for centuries below Castle Greyhawk on the world of Oerth, Fraz-Urb’luu has slowly rebuilt his power in the Abyss. He seeks the pieces of the legendary
Effects
The region containing Fraz-Urb’luu’s lair is warped by his magic, creating one or more of the following effects:
Beguiling Realm. Within 6 miles of the lair, all Charisma (Persuasion
Vampire Spawn
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Basic Rules (2014)
grand yet defensible location for its lair, such as a castle, fortified manor, or walled abbey. It hides its coffin in an underground crypt or vault guarded by vampire spawn or other loyal creatures
of the night.
Regional Effects
The region surrounding a vampire’s lair is warped by the creature’s unnatural presence, creating any of the following effects:
There’s a noticeable
Vampire
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grand yet defensible location for its lair, such as a castle, fortified manor, or walled abbey. It hides its coffin in an underground crypt or vault guarded by vampire spawn or other loyal creatures
of the night.
Regional Effects
The region surrounding a vampire’s lair is warped by the creature’s unnatural presence, creating any of the following effects:
There’s a
Vampire Spellcaster
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Monster Manual (2014)
bite attack.A Vampire's Lair
A vampire chooses a grand yet defensible location for its lair, such as a castle, fortified manor, or walled abbey. It hides its coffin in an underground crypt or vault
guarded by vampire spawn or other loyal creatures of the night.
Regional Effects
The region surrounding a vampire's lair is warped by the creature's unnatural presence, creating any of the following
Vampire Warrior
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Monster Manual (2014)
vampire makes one bite attack.A Vampire's Lair
A vampire chooses a grand yet defensible location for its lair, such as a castle, fortified manor, or walled abbey. It hides its coffin in an
underground crypt or vault guarded by vampire spawn or other loyal creatures of the night.
Regional Effects
The region surrounding a vampire's lair is warped by the creature's unnatural presence, creating any
Species
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
changed your body, making you reliant on others for vital fluids.
Dhampirs in the Domains of Dread
When creating a dhampir, ask your DM if it makes sense for your character to have ties to
one of the following Domains of Dread (detailed in chapter 3):
Barovia. In the shadow of Castle Ravenloft, tales flourish of those who love or descend from vampires. You might have such a connection
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Chapter 4: Creating Adventures David Auden Nash A mysterious carriage brings the vampire Strahd von Zarovich out from Castle Ravenloft Whether you’re creating your own adventures or using published
ones, this chapter helps you create fun and memorable experiences for your players. Creating an adventure involves blending scenes of exploration, social interaction, and combat into a unified whole
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
castle and inside it are shrunk to one-twelfth their normal size along with their gear. Almost everything they encounter inside the castle is similarly reduced in size, creating a sense of normalcy
The Castle Halaster constructed this castle to serve as a temporary residence for guests, then abandoned it when he decided he didn’t really want the company. Maddgoth’s claim to the castle has so
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Aarakocra Simulacra Years ago, a wounded aarakocra named Jakka landed on Sansuri’s cloud castle. Sansuri was struck by the beauty and color of the noble creature, but rather than befriend Jakka, she
of the same creature.) After creating a host of Jakka simulacra, she killed the original, then (in typical noble fashion) had his body stuffed and mounted above the fireplace in her lounge. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Fey Crossings Fey crossings are places of mystery and beauty on the Material Plane that have a near-perfect mirror in the Feywild, creating a portal where the two planes touch. A traveler passes
during a full moon, on the dawn of a particular day, or for someone carrying a certain type of item. A fey crossing can be closed permanently if the land on either side is dramatically altered — for example, if a castle is built over the clearing on the Material Plane.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Dhampirs in the Domains of Dread When creating a dhampir, ask your DM if it makes sense for your character to have ties to one of the following Domains of Dread (detailed in chapter 3): Barovia. In
the shadow of Castle Ravenloft, tales flourish of those who love or descend from vampires. You might have such a connection, but dread what would happen if others in your insular community found out
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
heraldic sign that represents that cause, either adopting the symbol of a nation or a royal line, or creating a crest to represent one’s self-interest. Your character could be affiliated with an
a storm cloud, symbolizing wrath and power 3 Crossed greatswords in front of a castle gate, signifying the defense of a city or kingdom 4 A skull with a dagger through it, representing the doom you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
the temple as his own, tasking his Undead followers with creating a great brazier there to hold the Cataclysmic fire he stole from beneath Castle Kalaman. He plans to use this as a forge with which to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
imagination. It’s about picturing the towering castle beneath the stormy night sky and imagining how a fantasy adventurer might react to the challenges that scene presents. Dungeon Master (DM): After
passing through the craggy peaks, the road takes a sudden turn to the east and Castle Ravenloft towers before you. Crumbling towers of stone keep a silent watch over the approach. They look like
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
imagination. It’s about picturing the towering castle beneath the stormy night sky and imagining how a fantasy adventurer might react to the challenges that scene presents. Dungeon Master (DM
): After passing through the craggy peaks, the road takes a sudden turn to the east and Castle Ravenloft towers before you. Crumbling towers of stone keep a silent watch over the approach. They look like
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
and cold city, its streets often empty for hours at a time. The central castle of bone has interior walls of flesh and carpets made of woven hair. The city contains wandering undead, many of which are
lair is warped by the Orcus’s magic, creating one or more of the following effects: Dead beasts periodically animate as undead mockeries of their former selves. Skeletal and zombie versions of local
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
and cold city, its streets often empty for hours at a time. The central castle of bone has interior walls of flesh and carpets made of woven hair. The city contains wandering undead, many of which are
warped by Orcus’s magic, creating one or more of the following effects: Dead beasts periodically animate as undead mockeries of their former selves. Skeletal and zombie versions of local wildlife are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
the Dungeon Master’s Guide). The comprehensive illustrations and instructions in a manual detail the process for creating a golem of a particular type. “Beyond the unopenable doors lay a grand hall
.”
— Mordenkainen the Archmage, chronicling his party’s harrowing exploits in the dungeons below Maure Castle
Elemental Spirit in Material Form. The construction of a golem begins with the building
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
makes a good first adventure for most campaigns. See chapter 3, “Creating Adventures” for guidance.
A home base provides a common starting location for the characters. This starting point might be
the village where they grew up or a city that attracted them from points beyond. Or perhaps they begin the campaign in the dungeons of an evil baron’s castle where they’ve been locked up for various
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
the mirror there, pulls out Maddgoth’s helm, and gives it to the nearest character. 25b. Maddgoth’s Study The stained glass panes of this door have been shattered, creating holes through which
leaving the castle.)
The wands, staffs, rods, and orbs embedded in the walls are trophies taken by Maddgoth from wizards he has killed. They can be pried from the walls easily enough, and each is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
explores some of the behind-the-scenes development that went into creating Tyranny of Dragons, as well as defining a spectrum of monsters, allies, and enemies that would feature in Dungeons & Dragons
exploring Tyranny of Dragons stories yet to be told! Invasion of Icewind Dale Attack on Luskan Siege of Neverwinter Assassination in Waterdeep Battle at Tiamat’s Temple Coup at Dragonspear Castle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
other players’ adventurers. Working together, the group might explore a dark dungeon, a ruined city, a haunted castle, a lost temple, a lava-filled mountain, or another location described by the DM. The
Guide and Monster Manual. The first of these books guides the DM through creating and running adventures, and the second holds hundreds of monsters to fill those adventures. Dice. You need a set of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
temple inhabited by yuan-ti. This section lays out a process for creating a dungeon and bringing it to life. Dungeon Location You can use the Dungeon Location table to determine the locale of your
–16 Beneath a graveyard 17–22 Beneath a ruined castle 23–26 Beneath a ruined city 27–30 Beneath a temple 31–34 In a chasm 35–38 In a cliff face 39–42 In a desert 43–46 In a forest 47–50 In a glacier
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
franchise features, paying staff, creating merchandise with proper branding, settling legal issues, and more are all encompassed by the baseline cost for a franchise’s headquarters, a multiplier from
post, roadhouse, and so forth) 250 gp
Noble estate, large manor, fortified tower 350 gp
Airship 800 gp
Giant walking statue, magic locomotive 1,000 gp
Keep or small castle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
. Suggested Haunts. Some encounter areas suggest ambient haunts specific to that location. Don’t hesitate to save these haunts for the party’s later visits to an area. Creating Ambient Haunts. The
(Dranzorg) cackles as wicked soldiers brick a captive into a stone wall. A desperate knight (Mara) forces tired soldiers to march toward an ominous castle (Castle Laventz). A knight (Mara) howls her
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
Castle Cinis Locations The following locations are keyed to map 10.2. Map 10.2: DM’s Map View Player Version S1: Entry Hall Lining the west wall of this once grand hall are six hollow suits of
they are wearing the uniforms of castle guards. Otherwise, any attempt by them to cross the hall causes magical flames to fill three of the suits of armor, which spring to life as three helmed horrors
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
shattered the south wall, creating a passage high in the cliffs beneath Castle Kalaman. After this scene plays out, another violent blow shakes the tomb surrounded by the sculpted dragon. Sarlamir’s
section of wall has been smashed to the southwest, creating a crude tunnel to the catacombs beyond. To the southeast stands a closed stone door.
As the characters enter this area, the next scene from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
to a vast bog filled with eerie lights and sinister shapes twisting in the water. And moving to the Feywild from old ruins on the Material Plane might put a traveler at the door of an archfey’s castle
mystery and beauty on the Material Plane that have a near-perfect mirror in the Feywild, creating a portal where the two planes touch. A traveler passes through a fey crossing by entering a clearing, wading
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
tossing coins into the well, which causes it to spurt a jet of inky sludge. Regional Effects The region containing Hopeless’s planar gate is influenced by the magic of Hades, creating one or more of the
, passing a host of dull establishments selling even duller sundries. Castle of Bone Said to be the quietest—or least depressing—inn in Hopeless, the Castle of Bone is run by Roric Witherblade
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
following short message to one of the characters: “I am Vajra Safahr, the Blackstaff. Come to Blackstaff Tower in the Castle Ward at once. Bring your friends.” Despite her insistent tone, Vajra doesn’t
positions throughout the city. We must deal with this problem at once. Infiltrate Xanathar’s lair and destroy whatever is responsible for creating these creatures.” The characters must slay Nihiloor the