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Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
The prospect of immense wealth is the promise of membership in the Orzhov Syndicate. All of the guild’s endeavors channel wealth from Ravnican society into the ranks of the Orzhov — and
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Wield Your Curse Like a Weapon
With every promise whispered to a fairy, every contract signed with a devil, and every pact made with the dead, there’s a chance someone doesn’t keep their
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Grim Hollow: Player’s Guide
Curing Once a Shadowsteel curse is cast, it is notoriously difficult to cure. Many adventurers have fallen to a curse before they were able to gather a cure. As a result, it isn’t unheard of for
travelling mystics to carry multiple curing ingredients, to sell for exorbitant prices. To cure a curse, a cursed creature must be targeted with a Remove Curse or Greater Restoration spell once for each
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Conclusion Once Dae Won-Ha’s gwishin is reassured that she hasn’t been forgotten, the memory-affecting fog ceases to appear and the curse afflicting the people of Yeonido ends, restoring their
restoring knowledge of Dae Won-Ha’s deeds. If the characters don’t follow through with their promise to the gwishin, the fog and mysterious attacks continue across the city. Once the gwishin is put to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Conclusion Once Dae Won-Ha’s gwishin is reassured that she hasn’t been forgotten, the memory-affecting fog ceases to appear and the curse afflicting the people of Yeonido ends, restoring their
restoring knowledge of Dae Won-Ha’s deeds. If the characters don’t follow through with their promise to the gwishin, the fog and mysterious attacks continue across the city. Once the gwishin is put to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
widespread magical curse that is causing people to waste away while also preventing the dead from being raised. An expeditionary force is headed to Chult to find the origin of the curse, and you’ve
Coast Adventurer’s Guide A terrible curse is sweeping across Faerûn, and a dying merchant is gathering adventurers for a bold mission to destroy the source of the curse, which lies deep in the jungles of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
widespread magical curse that is causing people to waste away while also preventing the dead from being raised. An expeditionary force is headed to Chult to find the origin of the curse, and you’ve
Coast Adventurer’s Guide A terrible curse is sweeping across Faerûn, and a dying merchant is gathering adventurers for a bold mission to destroy the source of the curse, which lies deep in the jungles of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
that could be opened only by the sapphire’s power. Too weak to continue the fight, Zikzokrishka limped away to heal her wounds. But as she left, she incanted a powerful Netherese curse: when the
prince died, the shield would disappear and the scroll would be hers for the taking. Knowing that Zikzokrishka’s curse had sealed his fate, Hamukai made a decision. Against the wishes of his subjects, who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
that could be opened only by the sapphire’s power. Too weak to continue the fight, Zikzokrishka limped away to heal her wounds. But as she left, she incanted a powerful Netherese curse: when the
prince died, the shield would disappear and the scroll would be hers for the taking. Knowing that Zikzokrishka’s curse had sealed his fate, Hamukai made a decision. Against the wishes of his subjects, who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
,” which the sisters promise to call for within a year. Any creature that accepts the bargain is taken to the studio in the temple tower (area T15), where the sisters work together to paint a beautiful
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->Candlekeep Mysteries
,” which the sisters promise to call for within a year. Any creature that accepts the bargain is taken to the studio in the temple tower (area T15), where the sisters work together to paint a beautiful
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->Grim Hollow: Player’s Guide
Wretched Bloodline Sorcery Wield Your Curse Like a Weapon
With every promise whispered to a fairy, every contract signed with a devil, and every pact made with the dead, there’s a chance someone
their banes into personal boons—these sorcerers are known collectively as the Wretched.
Level 3: Bad Luck Charm You have the ability to cast a sliver of your curse onto another temporarily. As a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
they also promise to help her steal the statue’s eyes. She takes her tools and the silver skull if the characters convince her to come with them. Seodra uses the noble stat block with the following
. Manipulating Time Having a mechanical guide spend 1 charge in this area taps into the ritual magic Seodra is using to craft the demilich’s skull, causing a random character to age by one year. This effect can be reversed by casting a remove curse spell using a 6th-level spell slot.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
they also promise to help her steal the statue’s eyes. She takes her tools and the silver skull if the characters convince her to come with them. Seodra uses the noble stat block with the following
. Manipulating Time Having a mechanical guide spend 1 charge in this area taps into the ritual magic Seodra is using to craft the demilich’s skull, causing a random character to age by one year. This effect can be reversed by casting a remove curse spell using a 6th-level spell slot.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
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
sadness and guilt she carries to this day. Kianna is currently working a farm in the Rattle—a half-day’s travel from Promise. She was due to return to town for the Awakening Festival, but Aunt Dellie
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
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
sadness and guilt she carries to this day. Kianna is currently working a farm in the Rattle—a half-day’s travel from Promise. She was due to return to town for the Awakening Festival, but Aunt Dellie
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Drider “I failed the Spider Queen once. Never again.”
— Pellanistra the drider
When a drow shows great promise, Lolth summons it to the Demonweb Pits for a test of faith and strength. Those that
become hermits and hunters, either wandering alone or leading packs of giant spiders. On rare occasion, a drider returns to the fringes of drow society despite its curse, most often to fulfill some
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Vlaakith: she knows how to build fanatics. But alas, fanatics are good for nothing of lasting consequence.
The Bitter Truth In the time since Vlaakith made this promise to her people, she has called
arcane magic equals that of a conclave of archmages, while her combat skill matches the combined talents of hundreds of sword masters. Perhaps the lich-queen’s promise isn’t a complete fabrication
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Drider “I failed the Spider Queen once. Never again.”
— Pellanistra the drider
When a drow shows great promise, Lolth summons it to the Demonweb Pits for a test of faith and strength. Those that
become hermits and hunters, either wandering alone or leading packs of giant spiders. On rare occasion, a drider returns to the fringes of drow society despite its curse, most often to fulfill some
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Vlaakith: she knows how to build fanatics. But alas, fanatics are good for nothing of lasting consequence.
The Bitter Truth In the time since Vlaakith made this promise to her people, she has called
arcane magic equals that of a conclave of archmages, while her combat skill matches the combined talents of hundreds of sword masters. Perhaps the lich-queen’s promise isn’t a complete fabrication
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory
character 3d8 hours after the character leaves the region. Any magic that ends a curse also restores the character’s normal appearance. 5 Harmless fireflies gather and flit around one character in the
, 10 feet away from them. No other creature can see the grinning mouth. In a language the character understands, the mouth says, “I’ll answer three questions you put to me. Noes and yesses, I promise
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory
character 3d8 hours after the character leaves the region. Any magic that ends a curse also restores the character’s normal appearance. 5 Harmless fireflies gather and flit around one character in the
, 10 feet away from them. No other creature can see the grinning mouth. In a language the character understands, the mouth says, “I’ll answer three questions you put to me. Noes and yesses, I promise
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
only in extreme situations.
2 Balance. I strive to counter the deeds of someone for whom I feel responsible.
3 Bound. I’ve wronged someone and must work their will to avoid their curse
, faith, family, or teacher to continue a vaunted legacy.
9 Promise. My life is no longer my own. I must fulfill the dream of someone who’s gone.
10 Revelation. I need to know what lies
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
to see that Gleam casts no shadow. While she has no shadow, Gleam is cursed (see the “Shadowless” sidebar). SHADOWLESS
A shadowless creature is one that carries the curse of having no shadow—a fact
evident only when the creature is in bright or dim light. A remove curse spell or similar magic ends the curse on a shadowless creature, reuniting it with its shadow instantly.
Creatures native to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
only in extreme situations.
2 Balance. I strive to counter the deeds of someone for whom I feel responsible.
3 Bound. I’ve wronged someone and must work their will to avoid their curse
, faith, family, or teacher to continue a vaunted legacy.
9 Promise. My life is no longer my own. I must fulfill the dream of someone who’s gone.
10 Revelation. I need to know what lies
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
to see that Gleam casts no shadow. While she has no shadow, Gleam is cursed (see the “Shadowless” sidebar). SHADOWLESS
A shadowless creature is one that carries the curse of having no shadow—a fact
evident only when the creature is in bright or dim light. A remove curse spell or similar magic ends the curse on a shadowless creature, reuniting it with its shadow instantly.
Creatures native to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
breathing. After earning the tribe’s trust, Rasqel altered the terms of the deal in stages, starting by offering less money in a “slow market,” then taking the algae with a promise to pay later, saying his
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->Acquisitions Incorporated
breathing. After earning the tribe’s trust, Rasqel altered the terms of the deal in stages, starting by offering less money in a “slow market,” then taking the algae with a promise to pay later, saying his
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->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory
Fey Contracts A fey contract is formed when a creature receives a gift (or the promise of a gift) from a Fey and is expected to give the Fey something in return. The gift can be almost anything, and
Feywild explorer is that most fey contracts can be broken with a remove curse spell or similar magic. Only the most powerful fey contracts are hard to break—ones woven by ancient hags, the queens of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory
Fey Contracts A fey contract is formed when a creature receives a gift (or the promise of a gift) from a Fey and is expected to give the Fey something in return. The gift can be almost anything, and
Feywild explorer is that most fey contracts can be broken with a remove curse spell or similar magic. Only the most powerful fey contracts are hard to break—ones woven by ancient hags, the queens of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
characters fail to keep their word to Javor, the consequences are up to you. A curse in the reverse of the supernatural charms is appropriate. Word of the characters’ duplicity might spread among the
Uthgardt. At worst, Javor returns to “remind” the characters of their promise. Watson’s Visit. If the Nettlebees feel they owe the characters, after a month or so, Watson meets them in a nearby town. He
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
wears fine silk robes to compensate. Young-Gi is also a victim of the gwishin’s curse, so he doesn’t recall the fog or the threats that appear within. But as he knew Dae Won-Ha and personally
downplayed her achievements, he knows much about her past. He’s not eager to reveal it, though. Young-gi Personality Trait. “Thank you for speaking to me. I promise you my full attention.” Ideal. “There is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
characters fail to keep their word to Javor, the consequences are up to you. A curse in the reverse of the supernatural charms is appropriate. Word of the characters’ duplicity might spread among the
Uthgardt. At worst, Javor returns to “remind” the characters of their promise. Watson’s Visit. If the Nettlebees feel they owe the characters, after a month or so, Watson meets them in a nearby town. He
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
adults (male and female human commoners) and 2d6 equally terrified Vallakian children (male and female human noncombatants). Father Lucian offers his nightly congregation his prayers and the promise
that “All will be well!” and is frustrated that he can’t protect his younger siblings. He wants to be free of Barovia’s curse but sees no hope of escape. Bones of St. Andral Until recently, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
wears fine silk robes to compensate. Young-Gi is also a victim of the gwishin’s curse, so he doesn’t recall the fog or the threats that appear within. But as he knew Dae Won-Ha and personally
downplayed her achievements, he knows much about her past. He’s not eager to reveal it, though. Young-gi Personality Trait. “Thank you for speaking to me. I promise you my full attention.” Ideal. “There is