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Monsters
Curse of Strahd
"} hit points and is freed from any curse, disease, poison, blindness, or deafness.
Change Shape. The Abbot magically polymorphs into a humanoid or beast that has a challenge rating equal to or less
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
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
the creature is targeted by a remove curse spell or similar magic.
Reaping Scythe. Melee Weapon Attack: +10;{"diceNotation":"1d20+10", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Reaping Scythe"} to hit
essence to the dead body, giving the corpse the semblance of life as a rider. The two function as a single creature, more powerful for their unnatural union.
Humans of Eldraine view specters as
Species
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
lost hag.
4
You were cursed as a child. A deal with the spirits of the forest transformed you into a hexblood, now free of the curse.
5
You began life as a fey creature, but an accident
domain exposes the populace to supernatural forces, occasionally giving rise to hexbloods.
Kartakass. Whimsical witches make their homes in the forests of Kartakass. They eagerly grant the wishes of
Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 14):
At will: detect magic
2/day each: create food and water, polymorph, remove curse
1/day: plane shift (self only)Younger than Skabatha and older than
these visitors enter into an agreement with Bavlorna, she’ll use her powers to resolve their pressing problem in exchange for something of use to her.
Alignment. Neutral evil.
Personality
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
command, illusory script
2nd
enthrall, ray of enfeeblement, zone of truth
3rd
bestow curse, speak with dead, spirit guardians
4th
blight, death ward
become as rich as the oligarchs. (Evil)
3
Power. One day, I will be the one giving orders. (Evil)
4
Prestige. I want to be admired, respected, feared, or even hated for my position
Elf
Legacy
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Species
Basic Rules (2014)
enjoy simple yet lovely jewelry.
A Timeless Perspective
Elves can live well over 700 years, giving them a broad perspective on events that might trouble the shorter-lived races more deeply. They are
insults with vengeance.
Like the branches of a young tree, elves are flexible in the face of danger. They trust in diplomacy and compromise to resolve differences before they escalate to violence. They
Rogue
Legacy
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Classes
Basic Rules (2014)
variety of skills as they do to perfecting their combat abilities, giving them a broad expertise that few other characters can match. Many rogues focus on stealth and deception, while others refine the
an angry thieves’ guild master? Or did you leave your guild in search of bigger risks and bigger rewards? Is it greed that drives you in your adventures, or some other desire or ideal? What
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Falthrax’s Resolve With the curse lifted, Falthrax Loderr is ready to return to Candlekeep. The experience of having sought and then rejected a magical return to youth has taught him much about
focusing on the positive aspects of his life and his service to knowledge. Though his struggles aren’t over, a new inner resolve promises to leave him in a better position to face those struggles.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
in a game session that hearkens to some event from an earlier session. Foreshadowing is about planting seeds early so you can reap the rewards later. Having an up-to-date campaign journal makes
foreshadowing easier because you can reread your notes from earlier game sessions and identify things that could resurface in upcoming sessions, giving past events greater weight or a bigger payoff
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Catoblepas Legends tell of a human herder who bragged that his cattle were the finest in all of Theros. When the gods heard this, Heliod, Nylea, and Mogis became involved in laying a curse that
afflicted the mortal and his cattle, giving rise to the first catoblepas. How the gods were involved, though, and for what honorable or petty reasons, the gods’ faithful—particularly those of Heliod and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
A Timeless Perspective Elves can live well over 700 years, giving them a broad perspective on events that might trouble the shorter-lived races more deeply. They are more often amused than excited
branches of a young tree, elves are flexible in the face of danger. They trust in diplomacy and compromise to resolve differences before they escalate to violence. They have been known to retreat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
A Timeless Perspective Elves can live well over 700 years, giving them a broad perspective on events that might trouble the shorter-lived races more deeply. They are more often amused than excited
branches of a young tree, elves are flexible in the face of danger. They trust in diplomacy and compromise to resolve differences before they escalate to violence. They have been known to retreat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
pronouncement, or it may be left to those who suffer the curse to make amends on their own. Research and divination can offer clues or even reveal the exact steps needed to resolve the curse. While more
Components of a Curse Most curses have three distinct components: pronouncement, burden, and resolution. Whatever form these take, at least one of them, especially the burden or resolution, should
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rrakkma
, thus giving the entire chamber its unusual odor. There is nothing else of apparent interest here, though if the adventurers make a successful DC 25 Intelligence (Investigation) check, they find a
mithral brooch adorned with gold tracery, embedded in the wall in one corner of the room. This was overlooked by the mind flayers. Treasure & Rewards The characters may find the following treasure. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
River Athis flowed through the region, making the land along its banks flourish. Animals, plants, and the citizens of Bakar prospered from its life-giving waters. The pharaohs of Bakar believed that
into destitution. A Curse on the Land Downtrodden and impoverished, the citizens of Bakar revolted against Amun Sa to take back their kingdom. During a riot at the capital, Amun Sa appeared before his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
livestock stands in the fields like stick figures, and the rain has dwindled. A local mage determined that a curse had been levied on the land and recommended that the town seek aid from a sage named
of Extradimensional Spaces are two mysteries. The first is the whereabouts of the missing sage Matreous. The characters can resolve this question by opening the portal to the mansion. The larger mystery, however, is how to escape once they are trapped inside.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
anger of another, they’ll have the chance to explore whether peace between the feuding dragon families is possible—or if they must resort to violence to resolve the conflict on this isle. This adventure
crashed alongside the bones of a gold dragon and the horrible curse within the ship’s hold. Chapter 4, “Clifftop Observatory,” brings the characters to the site where Runara killed a blue dragon—and where
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Wanted Posters Granny Nightshade has attached wanted posters to trees throughout Thither, offering rewards for the capture of her nemesis, Will of the Feywild (see “Locations in Thither”). Each
vexes me. Deliver him to me alive and unharmed, and I’ll curse one creature whom you name.” The instant the character identifies the target of the curse, a bestow curse spell affects that creature (no
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
realized that any attempt to slay Strahd would be futile—that the ancient curse upon the land meant that the vampire could never truly die, at least not in Barovia. Bride of Strahd. Strahd confided in the
Abbot, lamenting his curse and telling the deva that he wished nothing more than to escape Barovia. His performance garnered the deva’s sympathy, and the Abbot, playing into Strahd’s hands, set for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Hiatea’s Hearth Magic Hiatea’s Hearth carries Hiatea’s blessing as well as the curse of Karontor, giving it the following properties: Hiatea’s Blessing. Hiatea’s Hearth is consecrated ground. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
doll. The innkeepers intervened, giving the woman time to escape. The evil wind battered Marta’s grandparents unconscious before resuming its hunt. That was the last anyone saw of the woman. Treasure
. Marta wears the mysterious woman’s ring (which she has inherited) around her neck on a chain. It is a ring of warmth, and Marta will part with it only if she can be convinced that it can help bring an end to the wintry curse that besets Icewind Dale.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
hazy events or gaps of missing time. A character’s true memories can be restored by a remove curse or greater restoration spell. A victim of the mind flayers might have endured dozens of memory
adventures. As the characters encounter evidence of Bluetspur’s mind flayers, consider giving individuals access to information they shouldn’t logically possess or granting them advantage on rolls related
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
cloaks of the Redbrands and claim to be emissaries sent by Iarno “Glasstaff” Albrek, the Redbrand leader, to meet with King Grol. A good DM rewards this kind of clever thinking by giving the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
speak. The method remains shrouded in secrecy, and each member of the Fetid Gaze knows only one part of the procedure. Each hag guards her knowledge zealously, fearing that giving up her secret would
who sought physical power are weakened to the point of helplessness, while those who sought beauty become hideous to behold. If a creature renounces the hags’ gift before the year is up, this curse
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
powerful adventurers. Their deaths and souls are my nourishment.”
Flaw. “I underestimate the resolve of my enemies.”
Acererak
Medium undead, neutral evil
Armor Class 21 (natural armor)
Hit Points
) bludgeoning damage plus 10 (3d6) necrotic damage when used with two hands.
Invoke Curse. While holding the Staff of the Forgotten One, Acererak expends 1 charge from it and targets one creature he
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
island, giving rise to all manner of magical properties. Island Environments While a mystical island could be a simple spur of rock and sand jutting from the ocean depths, there’s the potential to make
in complete control.
Upon one of the Dakra Isles, trespassers learn the truth behind the storied Curse of the Swine
(JAMES RYMAN) Island Inhabitants Any sort of people, from isolated societies
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
. Roll on or choose a result from the Medusa Fates table to inspire what led to a medusa’s creation.
Medusa Fates 1d6 The Medusa Was...
1 Born a medusa and lives unaware of whatever curse
or circumstances afflicted its ancestor.
2 Created by a god and tasked with guarding a treasure or secret.
3 A cultist who made a fiendish bargain and enjoyed rewards that have since
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
carries out its tasks properly. Wreathed in Flame. The fire wreathing a flameskull burns continually, giving off bright light that the creature controls. It uses those flames as a weapon, focusing them to
loose them as fiery rays from its eye sockets. Eldritch Rejuvenation. A flameskull’s shattered fragments reform unless they are splashed with holy water or subjected to a dispel magic or remove curse
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
displeased her. The curse partially transformed him into a spider, giving him eight red arachnid eyes, a mouth full of fangs, and black bristles sprouting from his slender limbs. A remove curse or greater
sense intruders approaching. If an intellect devourer’s host is killed, it tries to find another. Shunn Shurreth. A drow priestess of Lolth placed a curse on Shunn and forced him into exile after he
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
range of 60 feet. He has advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can’t put him to sleep. Treasure. If the characters return his original heart to him, Octavian reciprocates by giving
them his pipes of haunting. While Octavian and his true heart are within 5 feet of one another, any spell that ends a curse can swap the goat’s heart in Octavian’s chest with his still-beating true
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
afflicting him and reverts to his natural form, that of a human. He maintains this form for 1 minute, during which he begs the characters to find a way to end the curse afflicting him. After doing so
influence is bolstered, giving the characters advantage on checks made to convince him to stand down. If Itzmin is there, he goads Serapio to attack, giving the characters disadvantage. Fighting the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four
its essence to the dead body, giving the corpse the semblance of life as a rider. The two function as a single creature, more powerful for their unnatural union. Humans of Eldraine view specters as
hit points and has disadvantage on death saving throws, and all attack rolls against it are made with advantage. This effect lasts for 1 minute or until the creature is targeted by a remove curse spell
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
give an initial focus to the campaign—setting a tone and giving players an initial investment in the story. The player characters may be meeting in a tavern—but it’s their favorite tavern. The bard
performs twice a week and the barbarian has a huge bar tab to resolve. This section explores three different starting points. Callestan is in Lower Dura. It’s a dangerous district riddled with crime and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
decreases by 10 (3d6) for every 24 hours that elapse. If the curse reduces the target’s hit point maximum to 0, the target dies, and its body turns to dust. The curse lasts until removed by a remove
curse spell or similar magic. Endelyn’s Black Books. The remaining books, of which there are hundreds, are of similar manufacture. Each one is 8 inches tall, 3 inches wide, and spineless, its black
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
a defeat that leads to her removal. For now, though, the devils are fighting with a berserker fury under her charge. Zariel leads their offensives herself, and her unyielding resolve coupled with the
most prevalent theory holds that her confinement is related to the end of the long war between the dragons and giants, that she was sequestered here by means of a mighty curse levied by a forgotten