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Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
animate dead, plant growth
4th
giant insect, grasping vine
5th
cloudkill, insect plague
Golgari magic is often accompanied by a sickly green glow and a rotting
enjoyable arguments there.
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I regularly pick up refuse from beneath a Simic laboratory, and sometimes I talk to the researcher who dumps it there.
Monsters
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
or larger plant within the lair.
Vine Wall. A wall of grasping vines appears on the ground within 120 feet of the Gardener. The wall is up to 60 feet long, 10 feet high, and 5 feet thick, and it
or the Palace of Spires. On a successful save, the creature’s memories remain intact, but they’re hazy and dreamlike. A Remove Curse or Greater Restoration spell restores the creature
Magic Items
Infernal Machine Rebuild
version of the green devil face of the Tomb of Horrors is fashioned into the hilt of the weapon, with the blade extending from its open mouth. The blade always appears ruined and rusting, and causes its
property of the weapon can’t be used until dawn seven days later.
Curse. This weapon is cursed, and becoming attuned to it extends the curse to you. Until the curse is broken with a remove curse
Vampire Spellcaster
Legacy
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Monsters
Monster Manual (2014)
curse, nondetection
4th level (3 slots): blight, greater invisibility
5th level (1 slot): dominate personMultiattack. (Vampire Form Only). The vampire makes two attacks, only one of which can be a bite
eerie forms, such as grasping claws and writhing serpents.
If the vampire is destroyed, these effects end after 2d6;{"diceNotation":"2d6","rollType":"roll"} days.Necrotic; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks
Sorcerer
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Classes
Basic Rules (2014)
master it, or revel in its unpredictable nature? Is it a blessing or a curse? Did you seek it out, or did it find you? Did you have the option to refuse it, and do you wish you had? What do you intend
;ll choose an origin that ties to a draconic bloodline or the influence of wild magic, but the exact source of your power is up to you to decide. Is it a family curse, passed down to you from distant
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
blade always appears ruined and rusting, and causes its surroundings to appear reflected in the blade as if in a state of decay. You gain a +2 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic
a creation of magical force. Once used, this property of the weapon can’t be used until dawn seven days later. Curse. This weapon is cursed, and becoming attuned to it extends the curse to you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
blessing or a curse? Did you seek it out, or did it find you? Did you have the option to refuse it, and do you wish you had? What do you intend to do with it? Perhaps you feel like you’ve been given
or the influence of wild magic, but the exact source of your power is up to you to decide. Is it a family curse, passed down to you from distant ancestors? Or did some extraordinary event leave you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
breach in the west wall leads to a dark cave heaped with refuse. Murky water covers most of the floor. Stairs lead up to dry stone ledges that hug the walls. In the middle of the room, more stairs rise
depictions of grasping ghouls and is stained with dry blood. The water is 2 feet deep. The ledges and central dais are 5 feet high (3 feet higher than the water’s surface), and the chamber’s ceiling is 16
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
off several attempts to wrest Hiatea’s Hearth away. In studying the hall’s history, the efreeti realized the truth of the hall’s curse. She is desperate to escape her fate and offers a handsome reward
Necropolis Encounters table (see chapter 3), refuse to rest in peace. Head to Head to Head Two rival factions of giant kin vie to claim the throne. An ettin and a fensir skirmisher (see chapter 6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
each settlement. There’s an old windmill on the road between the village of Barovia and the town of Vallaki. It should be avoided at all costs! (The Vistani refuse to say more.) It is wise to stick to
another Vistana. It is the burden of the Vistani’s great gift that their own fates can’t be divined. Vistani curses are potent, but they are invoked with great caution. Vistani know that to curse one
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
blessing or a curse? Did you seek it out, or did it find you? Did you have the option to refuse it, and do you wish you had? What do you intend to do with it? Perhaps you feel like you’ve been given
or the influence of wild magic, but the exact source of your power is up to you to decide. Is it a family curse, passed down to you from distant ancestors? Or did some extraordinary event leave you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
life to the fullest, knowing that tomorrow I might die. 4 I live for the thrill of the hunt. 5 I don’t talk about the thing that torments me. I’d rather not burden others with my curse. 6 I expect
danger around every corner. 7 I refuse to become a victim, and I will not allow others to be victimized. 8 I put no trust in divine beings. Ideals d6 Ideal 1 I try to help those in need, no matter
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Bargaining for a Wish If your characters have access to the Wish spell—for example, because they’ve drawn the Moon card from a Deck of Many Things—Boss Augustus makes them an offer they can’t refuse
curse. He might offer them riches, magic items, or favors. He explains that wishes can go wrong; by trading their wish for concrete benefits, the character can let him shoulder the risk. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
that person isn’t assassinated … or unmasked.
5 Use the crowd to expose people to an antidote, a curse, or important information.
6 Secure a private audience with Duchess Saidra.
Once
refuse entry to anyone missing acceptable versions of either. Ask the characters to make Charisma (Deception) checks if they present false invitations or have expressed worry that their costumes are subpar, but unless they roll especially poorly, the check simply reinforces the fear of being caught.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
transformation. He promises to keep this secret and reveals his own lycanthropy. The Darklord then uses this shared secret to gain leverage over the character and pushes them to embrace the curse. Harkon is
initially patient with those who refuse his aid but manufactures perils that push the character to rely on him. The Darklord’s Betrayal. Inevitably, the Darklord grows tired of his protégés. Harkon begins
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
his cunning;
A flash of his scarf, he’ll take off running.
Quick as a bolt, his long scarf trailing,
Gasping, grasping, you’ll end up flailing.
You’ll pout, you’ll moan, you’ll huff, you’ll sneer
is much obliged.” If one or more characters refuse to give up their cherished memories, the brigands threaten the characters with a beating. At this time, the characters can make a DC 13 Charisma
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
planetar, whom they admire. Those who refuse to accompany the arcanaloths are left behind as Aximus and Exekarus proceed to area 23b to inform Fazrian that visitors have arrived. Obedience to Fazrian is
touches the shield becomes cursed with the flaw: “I take no joy or pleasure in anything.” This flaw supersedes any opposing flaw. Casting a remove curse spell or similar magic on the creature ends the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
(area V3) and the refuse pit (area V4). V3. Firelit Cave This cavern is slightly sunken, as all tunnels leading to it slope down gradually. A bonfire in the middle of this cave keeps it lit and
leather boots. The verbeeg is fashioning a small knife he can use to carefully unstitch the boots and reuse the leather. V4. Refuse Pit This dead-end cavern has a crudely excavated, ten-foot-wide pit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
decline their offer or otherwise insult the Cakers during the meal—to refuse a slice of cake is an unforgivable blunder—the Cakers politely ask to be excused, push in their chairs, and attack. Adrián
(see Morte’s Planar Parade). Casting greater restoration, remove curse, or a similar spell on the target before this transformation completes ends the curse and undoes its effects. Cursed Cakers The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
eye, tutors are teaching Ymezra the skills she needs to take over the family business one day. Jessamine’s Curse. Before she went into business for herself, Jessamine worked as an assassin for a
Soulmonger’s death curse. She covers her rotting flesh with scarves and bandage wrappings, and she is predisposed to help any adventurers actively trying to end the death curse. Jobal Deals in guides
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
level (3 slots): bestow curse, phantom steed, vampiric touch
4th level (3 slots): greater invisibility, stoneskin
5th level (1 slot): dominate person
Stanimir is joined by his daughter, Damia
in a cloud of smoke and embers.
Stanimir’s face becomes a somber mask. “A curse has befallen our noble prince, turning him into a tyrant. We alone have the power to leave his domain. We’ve traveled
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
his superiors in the Black Network. The bugbear bodyguards know this fact too, and because of it, they are less than enthusiastic about working for Rasqel. Tactics. If the characters refuse to back
web of misfortune. To avoid the curse of Beshaba (see below), the characters must not harm Carkuss, they must not be overly kind to him, and they must correctly answer a riddle he asks. If successful
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Shelter and Wyrmdoom Crag are two mountain strongholds inhabited by goliaths. The former is home to the Skytower (Akannathi) clan, the latter to the Wyrmdoom (Thuunlakalaga) clan. The two groups refuse
smiles and tests their mettle. Those who impress her with their fighting skills are bitten and become goliath werebears themselves—goliaths who carry Oyaminartok’s curse of lycanthropy. Contrary to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
. They are mostly subterranean, dwelling in caves and dungeons and feeding on refuse, carrion, or creatures unlucky enough to get in their way. Black puddings and gelatinous cubes are among the most
magic or some unholy curse. Undead include walking corpses, such as vampires and zombies, as well as bodiless spirits, such as ghosts and specters. Tags A monster might have one or more tags appended
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
keep their crimson hue. If the farmers are healed or roused from unconsciousness, they refuse to speak. They don’t attack again, but the locals keep them restrained. The characters likely don’t have
opens it, and nearby characters hear her curse in concerned shock. Aunt Dellie hands the crumpled parchment to any character who asks about it. It bears a charcoal sketch of a child struggling to swim
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
regaining his memory or powers—if he ever had any. Followers of the Frog. The giant urges characters who speak with him to become the first of his new followers. He ignores characters who refuse, but he’s
turns hostile if the characters antagonize him. During battle, any creature affected by the giant’s Curse of the Evil Eye action gains amphibian-like features. If the giant is slain, his body rapidly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
healing touch. If they decline to help or behave rudely, he orders them to leave the abbey at once, attacking them if they refuse and doing his utmost to keep Vasilka safe. The music comes from
mongrelfolk, and he considers their imprisonment to be necessary, to contain their madness. With regard to Strahd’s bride, he believes that she is the key to freeing the land from its curse. The insane Abbot
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
Charisma saving throw or refuse to leave it. A creature affected by the magic is allowed another Wisdom saving throw every 24 hours while the magic persists. A creature can repeat the saving throw every
knows. Forgotten spells can be prepared again. Dispel magic doesn’t remove this effect, but remove curse or greater restoration can. Pit of the Worms. Any character who enters this region must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be affected as if by a fear spell.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
the Remove Curse spell or similar magic. If this effect reduces the creature to 0 hit points, it dies. The grove gets its name from the unusual will-o’-wisps that inhabit it. These will-o’-wisps—thought
Scarlet Mire are caused by the glut of decaying bodies beneath the marsh’s surface. Crawling claws skitter through the marsh, grasping at any who pass through. Scarlet Mire is also inhabited by roving
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
help. 5 The inhabitants see the characters as no more than insects and refuse to interact with them unless forced. 6 The inhabitants see the characters as gods and can be convinced to worship them
why it was cursed, or all trace of those who brought down the affliction might have been scoured away. Island Curses d6 Curse 1 When a creature dies on the island, its spirit rises as a specter
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
traditions, many Vistani travel between domains, learning much of hidden lands, the many faces of evil, and the strange wonders of the Mists. A people unto themselves, Vistani refuse to be captives of a
Vistani. However, Madame Eva and her followers occasionally ally with the infamous count, giving them a sinister reputation. Madame Eva and her unique band of Vistani are detailed in the adventure Curse
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
charges. You can expend a charge to cast the Calm Emotions spell (save DC 15) from the armor. This armor regains 1d3 expended charges daily at dawn. Grasping Whip Weapon (Whip), Rare You gain a +1
is in addition to the shield’s normal bonus to AC. Curse. This item is cursed. Attuning to it extends the curse to you until you are targeted by a Remove Curse spell or similar magic. You cannot
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
creatures that rarely have a fixed shape. They are mostly subterranean, dwelling in caves and dungeons and feeding on refuse, carrion, or creatures unlucky enough to get in their way. Black puddings and
through the practice of necromantic magic or some unholy curse. Undead include walking corpses, such as vampires and zombies, as well as bodiless spirits, such as ghosts and specters. MODIFYING
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
feet (thirty-seven in all, worth 10 gp each) A human wearing a ring of resistance (fire) A half-elf grasping a sack with a burst seam showing silvery coins (471 sp) A human wearing gleaming armor
-sloping tunnel that descends 100 feet before opening onto area 1 of the lower level (see map 6.4). 11. Cave of Bones This place is the disposal area for unwanted bodies and similar refuse tossed into
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
quaggoth form by a curse. He claims to be Prince Derendil of the kingdom of Nelrindenvane in the High Forest. His crown was usurped by the evil wizard Terrestor, who trapped him in this form and exiled him
that Jimjar finds it difficult to refuse a wager. His behavior is unusual for the dour deep gnomes, and others of his kind (including Topsy and Turvy) find Jimjar annoying at best, and unstable and