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stamp out all opposition while richly rewarding those who swear fealty.
Warrior Cult. Cultists of Bane are warriors who wear heavy armor and wield maces, swords, spears, and crossbows. They paint the
right gauntlet of their armor black in honor of their patron. Bane’s clerics wield black maces with heads shaped to look like a closed fist.
Cult Ranks. Bane’s cultists operate according
Monsters
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
maces with heads shaped to look like a closed fist.
Cult Ranks. Bane’s cultists operate according to strict military hierarchies. The lowest rank consists of the fist of Bane;fists of Bane, foot
followers gain power, they institute draconian measures to ensure that their rule is unquestioned. They stamp out all opposition while richly rewarding those who swear fealty.
Warrior Cult. Cultists of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
. Otherwise, the aarakocra might be helpful. Aarakocra War Band. A war band consists of 1d6 + 3 aarakocra and an air elemental. They interact like the scouts, above. Air Cult Scouts. A group of scouts
for the air cult consists of 1d4 + 1 hurricanes in wingwear. See chapter 7 for the cultists’ statistics and wingwear description. Air Cult Skyriders. One Feathergale knight leads 1d4 skyweavers. They
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Cult of Shar The cult of Shar in Vanrakdoom consists mainly of vampire spawn under the command of Keresta Delvingstone. Living cultists also find their way here from time to time, guided through
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
21. Abandoned Barracks Cult warriors slept and trained here. Stone doors throughout are fitted with locks, though all doors are unlocked at present. The building has both lighting and plumbing (see
. Sleeping Quarters This apartment consists of a spacious barracks and a smaller adjoining bathroom. Barracks. Six wooden bunk beds with moldy mattresses stand in a row. Discarded rugs, emptied chests
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
the cult consists of three people who range from fanatical to deluded in serving the Demon Prince of Undeath. Talking to Cultists Three non-Undead cultists inhabit the temple, serving as
Xia’s Cult Xia, the cult’s leader, is a ghast—an Undead servant of Orcus. A few ghouls serve as her personal assistants, and zombies under Xia’s control perform menial labor for the cult. The rest of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
. Aside from the mill, the village consists of a handful of granaries and a larger handful of cottages, several of which house tiny local shops. According to old tales, the village was known as Ironford
disguised cult activity thanks to its location on the Dessarin. River pirates and smugglers allied to the water cult frequently put in at the town’s dock. Ruffians and thugs seem to take over the village
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
The Story Thus Far . . . As the Cult of the Dragon has grown bolder, its actions have drawn attention. Your character has stumbled into the Cult’s scheme in some manner or has a connection to dragons
cultists. Your investigations into the cult have led you to the town of Greenest. You must save her! 6 Being the grandchild of a renowned dragon slayer is usually a good way to impress people, but just
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
The Story Thus Far . . . As the Cult of the Dragon has grown bolder, its actions have drawn attention. Your character has stumbled into the Cult’s scheme in some manner or has a connection to dragons
cultists. Your investigations into the cult have led you to the town of Greenest. You must save her! 6 Being the grandchild of a renowned dragon slayer is usually a good way to impress people, but just
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
The Story Thus Far ... As the Cult of the Dragon has grown bolder, its actions have drawn attention. Your character has stumbled into the cult’s scheme in some manner or has a connection to dragons
cultists. Your investigations into the cult have led you to the town of Greenest. You must save her! 6 Being the grandchild of a renowned dragon slayer is usually a good way to impress people, but just last
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
where they perch on the outer walls. The cult of Malar would gather to worship here. The building’s stone doors are fitted with locks, though they are unlocked at present. The building consists of one
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
fact, that would be the smart thing to do, both because it negates a damaging fight and because if the rearguard is wiped out, leaders in the cult will wonder why it never reported back. The best
result for the characters is if the outpost checks in at the correct time with an “all clear.” The rearguard consists of one veteran, six cultists, and two acolytes. The guard and cultists have spears for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
the smart thing to do, both because it negates a damaging fight and because if the rearguard is wiped out, leaders in the cult will wonder why it never reported back. The best result for the
characters is if the outpost checks in at the correct time with an “all clear.” Frulam Mondath The rearguard consists of one veteran, six cultists, and two acolytes. The guard and cultists have spears for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Apartment Once the lodgings of the high priest of the cult of Malar, this apartment consists of a spacious bedroom and an equally impressive bathroom accessible from within. Bathroom and Sauna. The inner
compartment holds a wooden scroll tube carved with images of centipedes, inside which is a spell scroll of speak with animals. 18d. Vacant Apartment This apartment consists of a spacious bedroom and an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
1 Beholder 2–4 Cult or religious group (roll on the Cults and Religious Groups table to determine specifics) 5–8 Dwarves 9 Elves (including drow) 10 Giants 11 Hobgoblins 12–15 Humans (roll on the NPC
Alignment and NPC Class tables to determine specifics) 16 Kuo-toa 17 Lich 18 Mind flayers 19 Yuan-ti 20 No creator (natural caverns) Cults and Religious Groups d20 Cult or Religious Group 1
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
mistake of opening his doors to the Knights of the Black Sword. This group consists of people from all walks of life who owe their lives to the archdevil Levistus (see “Black Swords” below for detailed descriptions of the castle and the cult of Levistus).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
cattle — grazes in multitudes upon the hillside pastures. The ranch consists of a large two-story house and several low stalls and granaries. In the distance, an unnatural mound of earth rises over the
described later in its own section. Ranch. The ranch consists of a barn, granaries, and a half-story house that rambles up and down a small hill. The house, barn, and granaries are ordinary and contain
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
The Attack
Map 4: Backlot in Town View Player Version
When the characters are packing up to take the supplies back to Leilon at the end of their visit, the spies from both the Cult of Talos
recover and regroup. Encourage tactical thinking. If one of the sides of the battle consists of savage monsters or mindless undead, give clues that they attack the nearest enemy rather than thinking
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
the bell as the mark of the Cult of Chaos and an omen of future turmoil. If informed about the symbol’s meaning, Fazzir finds the revelation deeply troubling. The mark washes off easily, but its stain
gatehouse, read the following boxed text aloud:
This gatehouse consists of a broad stone archway framed by a squat building constructed along the keep’s inner wall. Battlements line its flat roof, atop
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
believes Orencio or the cult he served is responsible for Serapio’s curse. She can share any of the details from the “Family Matters” section earlier in the adventure. A Mother’s Request. Doña Rosa asks
. Learning more from her requires effective roleplaying to win her over, as well as a successful DC 13 Charisma (Persuasion) check. Inside the Apartment Doña Rosa’s tiny apartment consists of a living room
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
south. The chasm floor is fifty feet below the bridge and consists of a jumbled mass of boulders. To the west, the chasm narrows and continues for some distance.
Three gargoyles guard the area
the strangers pause at the bridge to either give the hand sign of the cult (a triangle formed with thumbs and forefingers of both hands) or call out, “I serve the Black Earth!” In combat, the gargoyles
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
the east or west doors without an escort. If the monks are convinced that the characters are potential recruits or engaged in important cult business, one of the monks guides the party to area M9 to
into the mines while the monks rest. These duergar mercenaries see the Cult of Black Earth as a good bet. They tolerate the monks because the monks don’t say much and generally leave them alone. M6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
worlds. Cult of the Dragon Founded in Faerûn, the Cult of the Dragon was based on a mistranslated prophecy that “dead dragons shall rule the world entire.” For most of its history, the cult has focused on
between worlds whenever a dragon embraces undeath (see “Undeath” earlier in this chapter), the cult’s influence has been tremendous. In recent years, Tiamat has worked through a young member of the Cult
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
crew consists of eight members of the Cult of the Dragon (NE male and female human cultists of various ethnicities), all wearing black leather armor and black leather masks. The cultists are a humorless
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Planar Observatory A planar observatory is a structure at the heart of the Chamber’s efforts to divine the meaning of the draconic Prophecy. The observatory consists of great chambers of crystal and
destructive manifest zones. 4 An observatory has been taken over by demonic cultists, and the characters must reclaim the facility or destroy it before the cult makes use of it. 5 A dragonmarked
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Scions of Elemental Evil
consists of four human Cultist Fanatics patrolling the temple grounds. The cultists complete a route around the temple every 20 minutes. They’ll arrive within sight of the vestibule entrance (area T2) in 3
duties of welcoming recruits to the temple and solving any intercult squabbles that arise. Speaking to Peluze. If the characters approach wearing cult initiates’ masks and robes, Peluze addresses them
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
the castle gatehouse consists of a small courtyard of bare dirt and tufts of wiry grass. A stable stands to the east, the gatehouse to the west, and the main yard of the castle lies to the north. The
bones litter the interior of this tower. A rank animal stench hangs in the air.
Most nonhumans recruited by the cult are sent down to the Temple of the Crushing Wave (see chapter 4). However
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
: Glittering heaps of coins, statuettes, and weapons throughout this room are covered in a thin layer of dust.
Treasure. The hoard here consists of 510 pp, 1,250 gp, twelve small gems of various kinds worth
wandered from an underground traveling caravan. When it stumbled into Talhundereth, a member of the Cult of the Obelisk sacrificed it in unfettered devotion to the obelisk. If the characters make a lot of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
symbol is painted on the southern wall — a shape like an X with the bottom limbs linked by a horizontal line.
Long ago this chamber served as the harbormaster’s post, but the Crushing Wave cult
and buckling walls speak to the passage of many long years, but one feature remains curiously intact: a stone fountain in the middle of the west wall. It consists of a ten-foot-wide semicircular stone
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
is killed. 76–85 2d4 cult fanatics (NE male and female humans of mixed ethnicities) seeking an audience with Ras Nsi, to pledge their devotion to Dendar the Night Serpent. The cult fanatics bring
tribute to Ras Nsi. This tribute consists of food, drink, and treasure (roll once on the Treasure Hoard: Challenge 0–4 table in chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
terrain.
Telescopes. Bolted to the battlements are several telescopes that the cloud giants use to spy on the lands below. Each telescope weighs 750 pounds and consists of a 20-foot-long bronze body
terrain features and objects hundreds of miles away.
Airship Characters can approach the castle in the dragon cultists’ airship (see the “Airship of a Cult” section in chapter 4), but given the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
characters make their way through the tunnels, they might encounter these cultists. A typical encounter consists of two lawful evil human cultists dressed in black robes, each carrying a censer and wearing
, moving in the same direction while swinging their censers gently. You can make the encounter harder by replacing the cultists with cult fanatics, or adding one or more invisible imps as escorts. If
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
patron. Bane’s clerics wield black maces with heads shaped to look like a closed fist. Cult Ranks. Bane’s cultists operate according to strict military hierarchies. The lowest rank consists of the fists
swear fealty. Warrior Cult. Cultists of Bane are warriors who wear heavy armor and wield maces, swords, spears, and crossbows. They paint the right gauntlet of their armor black in honor of their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
consists of a negotiator named Fylo Nelgorn (LE male Damaran priest of Bane with a flying snake curled around his left arm) and twenty Zhentarim thugs (LE male and female humans of various ethnicities
the uppermost tier of the plateau, the ground beneath their feet begins to tremble. Seconds later, a bulette erupts from the ground 50 feet away from them. Mounted on its back is a member of the Cult