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Dwarf
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Basic Rules (2014)
identities and affiliations, recognize related dwarves, and invoke their ancestors’ names in oaths and curses. To be clanless is the worst fate that can befall a dwarf.
Dwarves in other lands are
up the adventuring life might be motivated by a desire for treasure—for its own sake, for a specific purpose, or even out of an altruistic desire to help others. Other dwarves are driven by the
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
The map we found showed the entrance to the Priest King’s treasure cache right in the middle of the ruined section of the city. We approached our destination without issue, but as we arrived
Treasure Hunter
Haunted by an ancient crime that robbed them of their wings, the kenku wander the world as vagabonds and burglars who live at the edge of human society. Kenku suffer from a sinister
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Curses An ancient warning echoes in a tomb robber’s mind. A lost treasure bears a magical affliction, assuring it remains lost. A dying priest’s last breath carries a portent of doom. Curses come in
myriad forms, presaging terrifying tales and distinctive dooms. This section provides guidance for creating dramatic curses, either distinct from or as part of curses resulting from magic, monsters
Magic Items
Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
space you occupied when you disappeared. You draw no more cards.
Euryale. The card’s medusa-like visage curses you. You take a −1 penalty on saving throws for the duration of the
, counting both draws as one of your declared draws.
Gem. The 1,000 gp hoard of the leprechaun from the Wilderness Encounters table (see appendix A) appears at your feet. If that treasure has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Laying Curses Curses aren’t something to throw around lightly. They should be dramatically appropriate responses to meaningful choices characters make. If every goblin or bandit coughs out a dying
: Defiling a sealed tomb Desecrating a temple Slaying a villain who is backed by a powerful entity such as a demon lord or a deity Murdering or grievously harming an innocent Stealing a treasure that is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
motivate the living to find the pharaoh’s lost treasure, each dawn she curses a number of innocents equal to the days she’s spent in the city.
Adventures in Har’Akir If you find terror in trap-laden tombs and ancient curses (explored further in chapter 4), Har’Akir provides them in endless supply. The land’s central plot—the search to find
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Ogres Raging Hulks and Hoarders Habitat: Arctic, Desert, Forest, Grassland, Hill, Mountain, Swamp, Underdark; Treasure: Armaments Ogres are selfish raiders and hulking gluttons spawned of hateful
supernatural forces. From dismal ruins and bleak hinterlands, they raid vulnerable communities and ambush travelers. Ogres covet food and treasure, and they spitefully destroy art, books, clockwork
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
that extend their magical reach, and the items that can link those caches together. It also explores the magical quirks—including hauntings and curses—that can arise as enormous amounts of magical
power are pooled in one place. “What’s in a Hoard?” provides tables to determine the contents of a dragon’s hoard, expanding on the treasure tables in the Dungeon Master’s Guide. Fizban argues with a smug statue in the lair of an amused brass dragon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
the Wind Dukes of Aaqa. Whatever the truth, according to legend, the kenku betrayed their master. Unable to resist the lure of a beautiful sparkling treasure, the kenku plotted to steal the item and
escape to the Material Plane. Unfortunately for the kenku, their master discovered their plan before they could enact it. Enraged, the entity imposed three dreadful curses upon them. First, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
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
have an ironic connection to the action that triggered the curse.A dying priest of Ezra curses his murderer Pronouncement The first component of a curse is the pronouncement, which amounts to a threat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
consumed with self-pity. She’s in no mood to fight or have a conversation, so she mumbles and curses to herself, attacking only in self-defense. Both hags’ stat blocks appear in appendix B. The
with Skabatha, and the horrible curses she put on each of them for failing to uphold their end. Magic Mirror. The oval mirror built into one of the bookcases functions like the magic mirror in area B1
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
patrolling the hallway outside (area X8), and Vilnius won’t leave this room until he knows the golem has been destroyed. Vilnius is a greedy, treacherous coward. He curses his dead master for leading them
—guard the temple. Barbaric mountain folk use the temple for shelter. Treasure Vilnius carries his spellbook, which contains all the spells he has prepared. He also has a gold amulet shaped like an upside
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Shambling Mound Manifestation of Primeval Power Habitat: Forest, Swamp; Treasure: None Robson Michel Shambling mounds—also known as “shamblers”—embody the tenacity of the wilderness, seeking only to
rudimentary cunning. Such conditions include strikes from magical lightning, nature defending itself, or druidic curses. Roll on or choose a result from the Shambling Mound Cultivation table to inspire a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Specter Spirit of Wrath and Servant of Death Habitat: Underdark, Urban; Treasure: None Aaron J. riley Specters are loath to attack a cleric surrounded by divine light Specters are bodiless, life
1d8 The Specter Lurks Near... 1 A community afflicted by curses, grudges, plagues, or tragedies. 2 An evil Artifact or a deadly magical device. 3 The lair of a Fiend or an Undead. 4 The place
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
seen behind a large desk strewn with papers—a huge white owl with the head of an aging man, seated atop a large, ornate bird stand. The figure reads while turning pages with a talon, muttering curses
. Stolos carries the keys to the cells in area 10. Treasure A successful DC 14 Intelligence (Investigation) check to search the desk uncovers a box of nine paper birds (see appendix C) used to send
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Will-o’-Wisp Guide on the Path to Doom Habitat: Forest, Swamp, Urban; Treasure: None Vicki Pangestu From a distance, will-o’-wisps look like lanterns bobbing in the dark. Through the windows of
structure ready to collapse. 2 An ambush by hungry ghouls or vampires. 3 A dreaded ruin that curses those who enter. 4 The lair of a predator, like a bear or wyvern. 5 Patches of brown mold* or green
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Erinyes Devil of Vengeance and Righteous Wrath Habitat: Planar (Nine Hells); Treasure: Armaments Erinyes, also known as furies, are winged devils clad in fiendish armor. These fallen angels exact a
also listen for oaths and curses sworn in their names. In rare cases, wronged mortals who call out with just rage might be heard by an erinyes who appears to take vengeance on their behalf. Once erinyes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
reinforcements from areas 11b and 11c. If the battle is not going their way, a second whistle brings the quaggoths from area 12b. Treasure. Balryn wears an obsidian scarab bearing the insignia of House
Vlonwelv that Melith has released a group of adventurers from her custody instead of killing them. After thanking Thirza for the information, Vlonwelv curses her daughter’s foolishness and awaits the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
specific treasures. Apocryphal writings in the Underworld library of Oneirrakthys say that Athreos was the first mortal to die. When he came to face the gods, he brought a single treasure as an
the newly dead, learning an incredible amount about the mortal world in the process. The only thing she’s less impressed with than the state of the modern world is Athreos, whom she curses like a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
the crystalline vines that ravaged your world. You can just make out figures on the other vessel’s deck scrambling to arm the ship’s mangonel.
“Astral elves,” curses Captain Sartell, “and they don’t
ships might encounter the derelict nautiloid, neogi raiders, or the Rock of Bral navy (all described in chapters 3 and chapter 4), providing the characters with opportunities to escape. Treasure The Dark
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
S15. Madhouse This lightless corridor has multiple doors behind which lie creatures that shatter the quiet with their mad cackles and whispered curses. The stench is overpowering. Before he set out
. First he’ll taste her sweet, sweet blood, And then he’ll have to kill her. They weep if their treasure is taken from them. Treasure. The golden statuette depicts Saint Markovia and is worth 250 gp
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
it is empty) on random targets. If the party attacks him for attempting to harm a character, he curses them for trying to impede the will of the gods and retaliates. If the party doesn’t attack the
fails this check, the minotaur turns thoughtful and departs. However the party contends with Antigonos, grant them experience for having overcome the minotaur. Treasure In addition to his battered pewter
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
, Hill, Swamp; Treasure: Arcana
Green hags work bitter magic to foul all that is beautiful and pure. Whether alone or in covens of other hags, these ancient witches call on eerie forces, spreading
weaknesses of villains, the locations of lost treasures, or the ways to break curses. They might trade such knowledge for rare magic or symbolic treasures. Roll on or choose a result from the Green Hag
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
wake from a prophetic nightmare with a fresh scar. Have a threat characters are fleeing appear ahead of them. Make candles gutter, paintings cry, animals whisper curses, or gigantic eyes peer through
regroup and rest, clues to adversaries’ weaknesses, and discoveries of actual treasure. To maintain character agency, avoid having strangers or allies of the group rescue characters from problems they got
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
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
Hook 1 The island contains rare spell components the characters need. 2 Pirates buried treasure worth 5d6 × 1,000 gp on the island. 3 A keelboat carrying 1d6 commoners crashed on the island. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
storeroom, hunting for food. If the beetles detect the characters, the beetles hiss and attack. Treasure. This room contains spare parts for the machinery and traps in area B1. Strewn throughout the room are
faction’s treasure room (area B5) and hid them in this chamber. Before the guardian’s last visit, a pack of stirges made the room their lair; when he returned, they drank him dry. A character who inspects
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
’ bags. Treasure. In the northwest corner is a hamper with six sacks, each holding 600 cp (which is the ettins’ accumulated pay). 3. Visitors’ Chamber The doors to the north open into a room that houses
. Eleven throwing rocks are scattered on the floor. A haunch of meat rests on the table along with mugs and platters of tin. Treasure. Each giant has 250 gp and a gem (worth 100 gp). 4. Storage Room This
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
characters come across. Treasure. Cracked hair combs, earthenware teacups, and other worthless items are scattered throughout this area. A character who spends 5 minutes searching the area and succeeds
mentions having seen vicious spirits amid the ruins (a reference to the wraiths in area Y5). The otyugh attacks if any creature tries to enter area Y3 before the otyugh has been fed. Treasure. A character
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
. Treasure. In the cold forge in the northwest corner of the room, Snurrevin has stashed 320 gp, 1,100 sp, a gold necklace set with ruby stones worth 900 gp, and a potion of hill giant strength. 38. The
. Desecrated Shrine Durgeddin made his last stand in Khundrukar’s shrine, laying enemies low until the orcs finally overwhelmed him. Orc shamans pronounced dire curses over his remains to ensure that their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
Body (area M6). Everything you were wearing and carrying stays behind in the space you occupied when you disappeared. You draw no more cards. Euryale. The card’s medusa-like visage curses you. You
treasure has already been claimed, you gain an equivalent hoard. Idiot. Reduce your Intelligence by 1d4 + 1 (to a minimum score of 1) for the duration of the adventure. You can draw one additional
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
room. The coral fountain spouts fresh water (see “Treasure”), which the giants drink from their conch shells. The giant visitors know better than to start a fight in here. They have no interest in
. Vaal. The cloud giant count is easily swayed by bribes. If the character making the check offers to give him a rare magic item, a spellbook, or nonmagical treasure worth a total of 10,000 gp or more
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
hexes and curses in Orc. The markings conceal another secret door, which requires a successful DC 12 Wisdom (Perception) check to find. Treasure. The mundane supplies have a total value of about 20 gp
the characters enter area 5. Treasure. The crates and sacks in this room contain mundane supplies looted from the countryside—flour, grain, nails, and so on. The total value is about 20 gp for about
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
that remained inactive become inert and can’t be activated thereafter. Treasure. The treasure in this sector consists of materials and tools used in the creation of the golems. As such, the value of
the treasure is less than what might be expected. White Gate. A white gate stands at the junction in the corridor to the west, leading to the Augmentation Chambers and to the Spawn Pools. Flesh Golem
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
enormous red dragon is visible in many scenes, soaring triumphantly through the sky or coiled atop a great hoard of plundered treasure. Ozzadraz appears in the frescoes of the northeast chamber, and
corpse. Both githyanki died centuries ago, so their knowledge of the gardens is outdated. They act belligerent but answer questions honestly. They also warn of curses that will befall anyone who disturbs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
on a DC 14 Charisma (Intimidation or Persuasion) check. If Esvele decides to help the characters, she fights alongside them and discovers treasure and secret doors automatically. C3. Library This is
character is proficient with gaming sets. On a successful check, the character wins 10 gp. On a failed check, the character loses the stake. Treasure. The gold table settings and candlesticks are worth