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Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
him participating in any activities or working on campus.
A mean-spirited, egotistical spellcaster, Murgaxor was censured repeatedly for disregarding safety protocols, hexing and cursing peers, and
use that action again until he finishes a long rest:
Clay Behemoth. A clay golem erupts from the floor in an unoccupied space within 15 feet of the ritual circle. The golem obeys Murgaxor's commands
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
).
Liquefaction Ritual. The shator can perform a 1-minute ritual that turns all willing farastu demodand;farastus and kelubar demodand;kelubars of its choice within 60 feet of itself into a living liquid form. Each
Carceri’s waiting chains.
Demodands
Demodands, also called gehreleths, are Fiends from the Tarterian Depths of Carceri. Cast into the prison plane long ago for forgotten transgressions
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
ritual occurs when the soul of the aspiring lich migrates to a prepared phylactery. If the wizard is too physically or magically weak to compel the soul into its new home, the soul instead seeks out a
re-forms within hours.
In service to its master, a boneclaw delights in causing horrific pain. It lurks like a spider in shadowy recesses, waiting for victims to approach within reach of its long
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service by spellcasters who uncover ritual sites and who unlock secret tomes, though, invariably, such a discovery is the first step on the road to becoming Nyarlathotep’s pawn.
Hunting
cavernous lairs, waiting for the shadows to lengthen so they can hunt anew.PoisonPrey’s Doom. The horror unravels a target’s life force with a bite. The hunting horror studies one creature it
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shelter. A visitor may be told they have been chosen as an honored guest for a local ceremony, one that ends with the guest ritual slaughtered and their blood poured upon an altar to Shub-Niggurath to
cultists, tearing down their shrines and cursing the gods that they believe have turned against them.
Corruption Runs Deep. With each passing year, the land grows more and more tortured. Natural animals
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
rite wherein the archdevil claimed all tieflings in the world as his own, cursing them to bear “the blood of Asmodeus.” This act marked all tieflings as “descendants” of the Lord of the Nine Hells
out of infernal politics. Since the ritual that spread the curse of Asmodeus a century ago, tieflings have been born on Faerûn that belong to other infernal bloodlines, but those that bear the mark of
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Grim Hollow: Player’s Guide
Becoming a Hag Few creatures are born Hags. Humanoids can become a Hag as a result of a ritual or a curse. Sometimes the offspring of a cursed individual becomes a Hag after reaching the age of
never enjoy the blessing of an existence in the Realm of Faerie, so cursing a mortal to become a Hag is a particularly harsh consequence for angering a Fey. Hags themselves are fond of creating other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
rite wherein the archdevil claimed all tieflings in the world as his own, cursing them to bear “the blood of Asmodeus.” This act marked all tieflings as “descendants” of the Lord of the Nine Hells
out of infernal politics. Since the ritual that spread the curse of Asmodeus a century ago, tieflings have been born on Faerûn that belong to other infernal bloodlines, but those that bear the mark of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
waiting to begin a ritual to summon forth an enormous tree blight. Only one druid is needed to complete the ritual, but the druids won’t begin without Strahd’s blessing. Thus, they are waiting for him to
not only prevent the statue from being toppled but also allow the effigy to serve as a component in a ritual to create a tree blight (see “Druids’ Ritual” in the “Special Events” section below
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
waiting to begin a ritual to summon forth an enormous tree blight. Only one druid is needed to complete the ritual, but the druids won’t begin without Strahd’s blessing. Thus, they are waiting for him to
not only prevent the statue from being toppled but also allow the effigy to serve as a component in a ritual to create a tree blight (see “Druids’ Ritual” in the “Special Events” section below
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Moon knows the Rite of the Wicker Giant, a ritual that can restore nature’s balance in the troubled region. Several groups have set up camps on the slopes below Scarlet Moon Hall, waiting for Elizar to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Moon knows the Rite of the Wicker Giant, a ritual that can restore nature’s balance in the troubled region. Several groups have set up camps on the slopes below Scarlet Moon Hall, waiting for Elizar to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
place, one with knowledge of rule and the deities’ blessing. On the day of the ritual that would consecrate the pharaoh’s connection with the gods, Ankhtepot rallied his loyal priests and murdered their
gods. As he stood before them in death, the immortals forsook him, cursing him and denying him entry to the afterlife. Instead, they returned him to the world, but stripped away a piece of his soul
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
place, one with knowledge of rule and the deities’ blessing. On the day of the ritual that would consecrate the pharaoh’s connection with the gods, Ankhtepot rallied his loyal priests and murdered their
gods. As he stood before them in death, the immortals forsook him, cursing him and denying him entry to the afterlife. Instead, they returned him to the world, but stripped away a piece of his soul
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
extends 250 feet from east to west and 100 feet north from the temple gate, and is the scene of horrendous slaughter during the sacrifice ritual. Prisoners are ushered from the temple into the plaza
, where five waiting dragons (one of each color of any age category) tear into them with teeth and claws. Though these exits are not normally guarded, during the prisoner sacrifice, the each tunnel is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
extends 250 feet from east to west and 100 feet north from the temple gate, and is the scene of horrendous slaughter during the sacrifice ritual. Prisoners are ushered from the temple into the plaza
, where five waiting dragons (one of each color of any age category) tear into them with teeth and claws. Though these exits are not normally guarded, during the prisoner sacrifice, the each tunnel is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
lived here before decamping to the Ruins of Caerdoon for his ritual. Y’demi (neutral evil human Oriq blood mage; see chapter 7) resides here now, waiting for Murgaxor’s imminent call to join him. Copper
. Ritual Area Ritual circles drawn in fine, chalky powder cover the floor. Notebooks, scrolls, and brass braziers sit on shelves carved into the walls.
Murgaxor used this area to perfect his rituals
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
watches the dog nervously.
A green glow rises suddenly from a magic circle at the center of the platform, where a small humanoid statue is the focus of the chanting ritual. As you watch, a lump
Gracklstugh. Narrak knows the stone giants are a pillar of the Deepking’s power, and that cursing them with Demogorgon’s madness will be an appropriate first step toward delivering the entire city to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
watches the dog nervously.
A green glow rises suddenly from a magic circle at the center of the platform, where a small humanoid statue is the focus of the chanting ritual. As you watch, a lump
Gracklstugh. Narrak knows the stone giants are a pillar of the Deepking’s power, and that cursing them with Demogorgon’s madness will be an appropriate first step toward delivering the entire city to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
lived here before decamping to the Ruins of Caerdoon for his ritual. Y’demi (neutral evil human Oriq blood mage; see chapter 7) resides here now, waiting for Murgaxor’s imminent call to join him. Copper
. Ritual Area Ritual circles drawn in fine, chalky powder cover the floor. Notebooks, scrolls, and brass braziers sit on shelves carved into the walls.
Murgaxor used this area to perfect his rituals
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
waves in your direction as if telling you to remain where you are. “What a deal! Patience is a virtue! Can’t keep the boss waiting!” He runs off into one of the trash structures.
Moments later he
, Mad Maggie tells the characters she needs to gather supplies for the ritual of memory unlocking. This gives the characters a chance to interact with the other members of Mad Maggie’s gang and maybe earn some good will with them as mentioned under their individual descriptions below.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
waves in your direction as if telling you to remain where you are. “What a deal! Patience is a virtue! Can’t keep the boss waiting!” He runs off into one of the trash structures.
Moments later he
, Mad Maggie tells the characters she needs to gather supplies for the ritual of memory unlocking. This gives the characters a chance to interact with the other members of Mad Maggie’s gang and maybe earn some good will with them as mentioned under their individual descriptions below.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
what he needed: information on the ring’s current wearer, Artus Cimber, and a drop of Cimber’s blood (which the Black Network had in its possession). Nilraun is now waiting for the frost giants to
Cimber’s drop of blood in a rune magic ritual to turn a giant diamond into a blod stone (see appendix B). Unfortunately for the jarl, the item can’t find Artus Cimber specifically; instead, it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
oldest apprentices.)
The seven human bodies were obtained from a source in Skullport and are waiting to be turned into zombies. They are presently inanimate and harmless. Necromantic Circle A detect
than follow the prescribed method, he devised his own technique and botched the ritual spells. Consequently, his phylactery was shattered, and his body and mind have slowly crumbled away. The floating
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
oldest apprentices.)
The seven human bodies were obtained from a source in Skullport and are waiting to be turned into zombies. They are presently inanimate and harmless. Necromantic Circle A detect
than follow the prescribed method, he devised his own technique and botched the ritual spells. Consequently, his phylactery was shattered, and his body and mind have slowly crumbled away. The floating
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
what he needed: information on the ring’s current wearer, Artus Cimber, and a drop of Cimber’s blood (which the Black Network had in its possession). Nilraun is now waiting for the frost giants to
Cimber’s drop of blood in a rune magic ritual to turn a giant diamond into a blod stone (see appendix B). Unfortunately for the jarl, the item can’t find Artus Cimber specifically; instead, it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
proficiency in the Arcana skill or who succeeds on a DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana) check can interpret the runes to realize that these remains are being collected to fuel a huge ritual at a later date—one
. You can make the encounter tougher by adding two gricks that act as watchdogs. If the cultist from area B3 passed through here to warn Lord Viallis of intruders, the creatures in this area are waiting
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
the arcane, boneclaws are thralls to evil, hatred, and pain. The most important part of the transformation ritual occurs when the soul of the aspiring lich migrates to a prepared phylactery. If the
shadowy recesses, waiting for victims to approach within reach of its long, bony limbs. Once speared, a creature is pulled into the darkness to be sliced apart. Boneclaw
Large Undead, Typically Chaotic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
. The pseudodragon is never far from its master. During the ritual to summon Tiamat, it cowers on a ledge in the central spire of the Dragon Queen’s temple. If Severin is slain, Nelvik attempts to befriend Severin’s slayers, waiting for an opportune time to exact revenge.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Rage of Demons Once the dark heart talisman is placed and the characters signal Vizeran, there’s no turning back. The waiting is the hard part. Time seems to drag as you remain alert, weapons drawn
Abyss in chapter 9, his gemstone is hurled into the fray by Vizeran’s ritual. Unless the characters retrieve it, another demon lord steps on the gem, destroys it, and sends Fraz-Urb’luu’s spirit back to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
appendix C for both), all of which are lost in their own reverie. They are in the midst of conducting an obscene ritual of some sort — like a parody of a wedding ceremony. Zuggtmoy’s thralls make their
. Alternatively, the characters can follow the wedding procession into Yggmorgus and witness the further horrors waiting for the Underdark if Zuggtmoy rises in power. XP Awards In addition to the XP gained
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
dearly loved him, the prince ordered his wizards to perform a ritual that would keep him on the brink of death for millennia. His magically sustained life force would maintain the shield that would
sapphire to be destroyed, Zikzokrishka now lies coiled around the vault’s entrance, waiting with the patience of undeath for the death of the prince, surrounded by her undead minions and jealously guarding her promise of godhood.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
. The pseudodragon is never far from its master. During the ritual to summon Tiamat, it cowers on a ledge in the central spire of the Dragon Queen’s temple. If Severin is slain, Nelvik attempts to befriend Severin’s slayers, waiting for an opportune time to exact revenge.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
mortal leaders and philosophers, using them as mouthpieces to spread poisoned words and tempt souls toward Carceri’s waiting chains. Olivier Bernard Shator Demodand Large Fiend, Typically Neutral
spell, requiring no material components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (chaining effect only; spell save DC 18).
Liquefaction Ritual. The shator can perform a 1-minute ritual that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
others that he can fortify the artifact to prevent it from shattering again when the characters use it to stop Vecna’s ritual. If the characters insist on keeping the rod, Alustriel and Tasha approach them
earlier today, so Malaina lingered in the Market Ward, waiting for the orc to return. Following the Lead. If the characters go to Velgar’s Vittles, Velgar reports that Malaina met with him briefly a few