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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
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Cultists of Orcus
Orcus grants his rank-and-file cultists the Undying Soul trait, and his cult leaders can gain the Aura of Death trait.
Undying Soul
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Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
to become a vampire cleric of the evil god. She now leads Shar's debased cult in Vanrakdoom and intends to send the group on a mission to destroy the Spires of the Morning, the temple of Lathander
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
Chapter 8: Castle in the Clouds The cult has acquired a friendly roost in Skyreach Castle, a flying fortress built by cloud giants. This castle is docked near the village of Parnast and guarded by
-fortified place. They also can’t wait too long. If the characters tarry, Skyreach Castle leaves to pick up more treasure from another lair of the cult. The exact moment when it takes flight is up to you as DM
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Chapter 8: Castle in the Clouds The cult has acquired a friendly roost in Skyreach Castle, a flying fortress built by cloud giants. This castle is docked near the village of Parnast and guarded by
place. They also can’t wait too long. If the characters tarry, Skyreach Castle leaves to pick up more treasure from another lair of the cult. The exact moment when it takes flight is up to you as DM. If
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Castle is the most likely place to find her.) Rezmir’s deputy is a cult veteran and dragonsoul name Captain Othelstan. He commands the cult forces in Parnast, and he monitors all visitors and
cult to frequent Parnast is the half-dragon, Wyrmspeaker Rezmir. (If she is still alive and free, Rezmir has gone into hiding. No one in the village knows where she is, although they claim that Skyreach
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
for one cult member to sound the alarm simply by yelling. If an alarm is raised, the following cult members are tasked with defending the castle: Twelve cultists of various races and genders, who
Approaching the Caer When the characters first approach the castle, read: A sturdy, stone castle devoid of warmth and ostentation squats atop the cliffs overlooking the town and the frozen harbor
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
destruction, the members modified the castle by building an observatory into the top floor of the keep. Some of their magical viewing equipment is still there. Now the Cult of the Dragon has moved
people into Castle Naerytar and formed shaky alliances with nearby swamp dwellers, but the surrounding swampland is far from under anyone’s control. The cult brought lizardfolk, bullywugs, and a pair of
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. Fortunately, the trail is marked by the lizardfolk who transport contraband through the mere to Castle Naerytar for the cult. Without the trail, finding the castle in this snarled, confusing maze would depend
Traveling to the Castle Castle Naerytar sits fifteen miles from the work camp—fifteen cold, muddy, difficult miles. It takes the characters two days to cover that ground at a moderate pace
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hiding. No one in the village knows where she is, although they claim that Skyreach Castle is the most likely place to find her.) Rezmir’s deputy is a cult veteran and dragonsoul name Captain
1. Village of Parnast This small village is secretly under the control of the Cult of the Dragon. The cultists load and unload goods here, and some of those goods are sent to Talis’s hunting lodge
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
Squaring Off Against the Cult of the Dragon Characters have several options at Castle Naerytar, and events there can go in many directions. Here are the key points to keep in mind when running this
cult overrun Castle Naerytar; a defeat would cost Borngray his hard-earned rank in the cult, and Spattergoo would lose the base from which he hopes to rule the mere after the cult is finished with the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Squaring Off Against the Cult of the Dragon Characters have several options at Castle Naerytar, and events there can go in many directions. Here are the key points to keep in mind when running this
cult overrun Castle Naerytar; a defeat would cost Borngray his hard-earned rank in the cult, and Spattergoo would lose the base from which he hopes to rule the mere after the cult is finished with the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Overview During the time covered by the first half of this adventure, the cult already has several of the five dragon masks. While the cult works to gain more, Severin initiates the second part of
his plan to release Tiamat: recruiting dragons and assembling a treasure hoard worthy of the queen of evil dragons. These efforts draw the characters’ attention to the cult. The action begins when a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
destruction, the members modified the castle by building an observatory into the top floor of the keep. Some of their magical viewing equipment is still there. Now the Cult of the Dragon has moved
people into Castle Naerytar and formed shaky alliances with nearby swamp dwellers, but the surrounding swampland is far from under anyone’s control. The cult brought lizardfolk, bullywugs, and a pair of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
Overview During the time covered by the first half of this adventure, the cult already has several of the five dragon masks. While the cult works to gain more, Severin initiates the second part of
his plan to release Tiamat: recruiting dragons and assembling a treasure hoard worthy of the queen of evil dragons. These efforts draw the characters’ attention to the cult. The action begins when a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Factions Three power groups operate around Castle Naerytar: the Cult of the Dragon, a band of bullywugs, and a lizardfolk tribe. The black dragon Voaraghamanthar, along with its kobold and lizardfolk
is responsible for resurrecting Castle Naerytar and claiming it for the Cult of the Dragon (in name only; she considers it her personal property), an elf Wearer of Purple named Dralmorrer Borngray
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propulsion and buoyancy. The cult cannot afford to alienate Blagothkus, because the castle’s spirit will not obey them. Skyreach Castle is carved from ice so thick as to be opaque. The ice is as
Skyreach Castle Eons ago, cloud giants built this flying fortress to take their ancient battle against dragonkind into the skies. The spirit of a giant enables it to fly—this ancient bond dates back
Compendium
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castle’s propulsion and buoyancy. The cult cannot afford to alienate Blagothkus, because the castle’s spirit will not obey them. Skyreach Castle is carved from ice so thick as to be opaque. The ice is as
Skyreach Castle Eons ago, cloud giants built this flying fortress to take their ancient battle against dragonkind into the skies. The spirit of a giant enables it to fly — this ancient bond dates
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Rivergard Keep A small but strongly built castle on the banks of the Dessarin River, Rivergard Keep is one of the Haunted Keeps of the Sumber Hills. A taciturn mercenary lord named Jolliver Grimjaw
and his band of sellswords occupy the keep. They are repairing the old castle and protecting trade along the river from the depredations of monsters and bandits, or so they claim. In fact, Rivergard
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
Overview During the time covered by the first half of this adventure, the cult already has several of the five dragon masks. While the cult works to gain more, Severin initiates the second part of
his plan to release Tiamat: recruiting dragons and assembling a treasure hoard worthy of the queen of evil dragons. These efforts draw the characters’ attention to the cult. The action begins when a
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
cult signs and signals (see the sidebar at the start of the chapter). If that is not sufficient, she tells them that the cult has an enormous hoard of valuables in a flying castle hidden nearby — but
not for long. If pressed for details, Talis reveals that castle belongs to a cloud giant allied with the cult. The castle, she says, is hidden near the village of Parnast, which is under the cult’s
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
signals (see the sidebar at the start of the chapter). If that is not sufficient, she tells them that the cult has an enormous hoard of valuables in a flying castle hidden nearby—but not for long. If
pressed for details, Talis reveals that castle belongs to a cloud giant allied with the cult. The castle, she says, is hidden near the village of Parnast, which is under the cult’s control. If all
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Important Nonplayer Characters Skyreach Castle is home to the cloud giant Blagothkus, a pair of stone giants named Wiglof and Hulde (allies of the cloud giant), Wyrmspeaker Rezmir of the Cult of the
cultists search the castle for the killers. Negotiating with the Cloud Giant Blagothkus the cloud giant is not a particularly enthusiastic supporter of the Cult of the Dragon, but he sees it as a way to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
Factions Three power groups operate around Castle Naerytar: the Cult of the Dragon, a band of bullywugs, and a lizardfolk tribe. The black dragon Voaraghamanthar, along with its kobold and lizardfolk
is responsible for resurrecting Castle Naerytar and claiming it for the Cult of the Dragon (in name only; she considers it her personal property), an elf Wearer of Purple named Dralmorrer Borngray
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
stronghold of the Cult of the Eternal Flame, elemental fire cultists posing as druids while they seek new adherents. Rivergard Keep This stout castle stands on the banks of the Dessarin River. It consists
outside their walls — or to make sure visitors who learn the truth either join the cult or never return from their visit. Reason to Visit. These four sites are central to the adventure (see chapter 3
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Skyreach Castle (see chapter 8)—but negotiations are fairly hazardous and might easily result in combat rather than a deal. If the players don’t realize that the cult hopes to bring Tiamat to the
Chapter 7: Hunting Lodge Characters who follow Wyrmspeaker Rezmir or Azbara Jos with the aid of the teleportation circle in Castle Naerytar’s dungeon are deposited high in the Greypeak Mountains
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
2H. Arsenal This chamber was stocked with armor, weapons, and hundreds of arrows when the castle was abandoned. The metal rusted to dust, the arrows warped into uselessness, and the leather was
chewed away by rats and other vermin. Now this chamber is the unofficial headquarters of the lizardfolk in the castle. Neither the bullywugs nor the cultists ever come up here. The arsenal chamber is the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
Important Nonplayer Characters Skyreach Castle is home to the cloud giant Blagothkus, a pair of stone giants named Wiglof and Hulde (allies of the cloud giant), Wyrmspeaker Rezmir of the Cult of the
cultists search the castle for the killers. Negotiating with the Cloud Giant Blagothkus the cloud giant is not a particularly enthusiastic supporter of the Cult of the Dragon, but he sees it as a way to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
Skyreach Castle (see chapter 8)—but negotiations are fairly hazardous and might easily result in combat rather than a deal. If the players don’t realize that the cult hopes to bring Tiamat to the
Chapter 7: Hunting Lodge Characters who follow Wyrmspeaker Rezmir or Azbara Jos with the aid of the teleportation circle in Castle Naerytar’s dungeon are deposited high in the Greypeak Mountains
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
2H. Arsenal This chamber was stocked with armor, weapons, and hundreds of arrows when the castle was abandoned. The metal rusted to dust, the arrows warped into uselessness, and the leather was
chewed away by rats and other vermin. Now this chamber is the unofficial headquarters of the lizardfolk in the castle. Neither the bullywugs nor the cultists ever come up here. The arsenal chamber is the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
make their way inside using any number of stratagems, including the following: The characters can ambush one or more cultists as they leave the castle on cult business, then use the cultists’ amulets
the destruction of Ten-Towns. He believes the duergar are acting on behalf of Asmodeus, the Lord of the Hells and his infernal jailer, but has not shared this information with the cult. The cult’s
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ago. Anyone listening carefully hears a bellowing noise, though (no check required). The cult keeps two wyverns in the stable; sometimes, they unleash a wyvern-sized roar. Cracked sheep bones and a
few ox skulls cover the stable floor. Other than riding harnesses for the wyverns, there is no treasure here. Wyvern Riding and Castle Catching
The wyverns in the stable (area 3) are trained to carry
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time ago. Anyone listening carefully hears a bellowing noise, though (no check required). The cult keeps two wyverns in the stable; sometimes, they unleash a wyvern-sized roar. Cracked sheep bones and a
few ox skulls cover the stable floor. Other than riding harnesses for the wyverns, there is no treasure here. WYVERN RIDING AND CASTLE CATCHING
The wyverns in the stable (area 3) are trained to
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that is the culmination of all Severin’s plans. The crashing or capture of Skyreach Castle has already set back the cult in its goal of collecting suitable treasure for the Dragon Queen, making the
Thwarting the Dragon Queen The process of bringing back Tiamat involves four key components—the treasure amassed by the cult, the Mask of the Dragon Queen, the sacrifice of prisoners, and the ritual
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
weapons and cult regalia, Kadroth carries a ring of keys that can lock or unlock every interior door in the castle.
seal off the castle. The gatehouse (area C6) holds the mechanisms that raise and lower the portcullises as well as open and close both sets of doors. Knock spells and similar magic can bypass these
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pure. Five human guards loyal to the Cult of the Dragon keep an eye out here at all times, making sure that villagers do as they are told. If the guards are confronted, one runs to fetch Captain
question of timing is tricky, since the party might head straight to the castle and miss a lot of possible information and roleplaying in Parnast. So, Skyreach Castle should leave whenever it seems most