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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Dark Bargains Characters who don’t have a Dark Gift might gain one in the course of their adventures. At the DM’s discretion, sinister forces might contact a character and offer them a Dark Gift in
return for some service or future favor. If a character already has a Dark Gift, accepting such a bargain causes them to lose their current Dark Gift and gain a new one. A Dark Gift gained as a result
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Dark Bargains and Cursed Paintings The process of creating the cursed paintings that are the hallmark of the Fetid Gaze was first attributed to a night hag grandmother whose name other hags fear to
takes effect immediately. Over the last ten years, the hags have cursed hundreds of victims, most of whom have perished as a result of their dark bargains. Magic Treatments The magical benefits that the
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
exhaustion.Like dark mirrors of Eldraine’s archons (see “Archon of Boundaries”), specters appear as shrouded figures mounted on horrific flying beasts. It is easy to look at a
specter and imagine the rider in command of the mount, but the truth is the opposite; the flying horror is an Undead monster that scours the wilds for a knightly corpse. On finding one, the horror binds its
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
their dark magic allows them to influence the dreams of others, sending messages or inflicting nightmares with a touch. Tales talk of ambitious wizards, frantic monarchs, and desperate heroes
undertaking quests or making bargains with a dusk hag in exchange for its prophecies and visions of the future. But the information gained from a dusk hag often has a way of causing more pain than joy. Like
Magic Items
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
. These coins are then distributed throughout the Nine Hells to be used for goods and services, infernal deals, dark bargains, and bribes.
Aasimar
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Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
dark eyes
3
Starkly colored hair
4
An unusual hue tinting your shadow
5
A ghostly halo crowning your head
6
Rainbows gleaming on your skin
Creating Your Character
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character’s height or weight randomly, consult the Random Height and Weight table in the Player’s Handbook, and choose the row in the table that best represents the build you imagine for your character.
Genasi
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Elemental Evil Player's Companion
accustomed to a variety of different people.
GENASI ON ATHAS
Although any world that includes one or more elemental planes can feature genasi, on Athas, the world of the Dark Sun campaign setting
spellcasters enter into bargains, and genasi can result from such pacts. Those genasi have been sources of great weal and woe in the history of that land.
GENASI BACKGROUNDS
Each genasi subrace has its own
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Dark Gifts The Dark Powers influence many who struggle within their clutches, tempting both the innocent and ambitious with whispered promises. These sinister bargains are rarely spoken, coming in
dreams or mysterious visions, but their terms are always clear and their prices terrible. A character can select a Dark Gift from the “Dark Gifts Descriptions” section. This supernatural gift expresses
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
and aging celebrities prey on youth and creativity, while critics and struggling performers create a culture of desperate deceptions. Vice, criminality, dark bargains, and supernatural predators flourish in Skald, like a pack of wolves hiding behind glamorous masks.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
. The names given to these terrible entities include such strange descriptions as Atropus, the World Born Dead; Dendar, the Night Serpent; Hadar, the Dark Hunger; Haemnathuun, the Blood Lord; Ityak
corruption and evil. Nothing good can come from their influence. Bargains made with them end in catastrophe or death.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
insecurities and tricking them into accepting dark bargains that ultimately lead to misery. The temple consists of three buildings. What was once Sylvarie’s private tower has been taken over by the hags as a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
The Carnival Wandering Domain of Wonders Darklord: Nepenthe Genres: Body horror and dark fantasy Hallmarks: Entertainment, fey bargains, misfits, wandering exiles Mist Talismans: Carnival flier
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Realms, Mystara, Birthright, Dark Sun, and Eberron, among others. Each of these worlds boasts its own cast of heroic adventurers and scheming villains, its own ancient ruins and forgotten artifacts, its
own dungeons and its own dragons. But if your campaign takes place on one of these worlds, it belongs to your DM — you might imagine it as one of thousands of parallel versions of the world, which might diverge wildly from the published version.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
. In addition to having an acute sense of smell, kruthiks can see in the dark and can detect vibrations in the earth around them. They take the scent of their own dead as a warning and avoid areas
smart enough to barricade some tunnels and dig new ones that keep their neighbors away from their eggs. Imagine a hive of ants the size of horses, but the ants are wearing armor. Then exterminate them.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
dark. Suddenly, a loud voice booms out all around you in Undercommon: “Turn back or suffer a death so horrible you cannot imagine! You have been warned!”
The voice is actually a minor illusion cantrip
Voice in the Dark After dealing with or avoiding the troglodytes, the adventurers can continue on toward the purple worm nursery. However, within six miles of the nursery they come across an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
without exposing herself to danger. The Dark Lady’s image opens conversation by saying, “Welcome to Rundreth Manor.” The image ignores any attacks the characters make against it, although such interaction
reveals it to be an illusion. The Dark Lady Conversing with the Dark Lady The Dark Lady plays the menacing femme fatale to the hilt, verbally fencing with the adventurers. Use her to feed the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
dark magic so that they can go on killing. Wizards and warlocks of a dark bent use crawling claws as extra hands in their labors. Magical Origins. Through dark necromantic rituals, the life force of a
frequent public executions to gain possession of suitable hands, or make bargains with assassins and torturers. Crawling Claw
Tiny undead, neutral evil
Armor Class 12
Hit Points 2 (1d4)
Speed 20
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
also return the child to its grieving parents, only to watch from the shadows as the child grows up to become a horror. Dark Bargains. Arrogant to a fault, hags believe themselves to be the most
accumulate much knowledge of local lore, dark creatures, and magic, which they are pleased to sell. Hags enjoy watching mortals bring about their own downfall, and a bargain with a hag is always dangerous
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
development. The time of the first generation precedes the presence of what are commonly understood to be “gods.” Before mortals dreamed the gods into being, before they could even imagine beings as
, having none of the creativity and thoughtfulness of those gods. Phlage, Titan of Burning Wind, was an all-consuming whirlwind of fire, and Skotha, Titan of Eternal Dark, was the utter darkness of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
1 “I can’t stand dark places.”
2 “I’m terrified of a particular kind of animal.”
3 “Deep water will be the death of me.”
4 “I can’t stand heights.”
5 “I hate being stuck in
, they shouldn’t be able to do so again until they finish a long rest. For example, imagine that a character has the Seed of Fear “I hate being stuck in tight spaces” and must squeeze through a narrow
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four
Specter of Night Jeff Simpson Like dark mirrors of Eldraine’s archons (see “Archon of Boundaries”), specters appear as shrouded figures mounted on horrific flying beasts. It is easy to look at a
specter and imagine the rider in command of the mount, but the truth is the opposite; the flying horror is an Undead monster that scours the wilds for a knightly corpse. On finding one, the horror binds
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
The Forgotten Realms Just like a fantasy novel or movie, an adventure is set in a larger world. In fact, the world can be anything that the DM and players can imagine. It could be a swords-and
. Rogues prowl the dark alleyways of teeming cities such as Neverwinter and Baldur’s Gate. Clerics in the service of gods wield mace and spell, questing against the terrifying powers that threaten the land
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
. These coins are then distributed throughout the Nine Hells to be used for goods and services, infernal deals, dark bargains, and bribes.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
visitors, particularly those who want to know their futures or who want to strike bargains with her. Endelyn stands in the otherwise empty alcove when performing her auguries (described below). A detect
assassin 3 Dissolved in a pool of acid 4 Pulled down into dark water and drowned 5 Hanged by the neck 6 Impaled on a stalagmite 7 Poisoned by a friend 8 Crushed by a falling castle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Dusk Hag Dusk hags resemble gnarled crones with shriveled orange skin, tangled gray hair, and eyes that burn like hot coals. They see visions of the future in their dreams, and their dark magic
bargains with a dusk hag in exchange for its prophecies and visions of the future. But the information gained from a dusk hag often has a way of causing more pain than joy. Like all hags, dusk hags
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
Darkweaver Arachnid predators of the Shadowfell, darkweavers inhabit caves, dungeons, and other dark locales throughout the multiverse, including Undersigil and the windswept darkness of Pandemonium
their appetites over bargains. Darkweaver Medium Aberration, Typically Chaotic Evil
Armor Class 16 (natural armor)
Hit Points 149 (23d8 + 46)
Speed 50 ft., climb 50 ft.
STR
10 (+0)
DEX
17
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
, only to form anew, again and again. Beneath the ruby glow lay a dark nightmare land of bare rock and flumes of sparks and gouting flame, where things slithered and scrambled half-seen in the shadows
exemplify the idea that the Outer Planes are realms of thought and spirit. As with the Elemental Planes, one can imagine the perceptible part of the Outer Planes as a border region, while extensive
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
dark lord of Nessus, strives to subjugate the cosmos to satisfy his thirst for power. To do so, he must continually expand his infernal armies, sending his servants to the mortal realm to corrupt the
ever sample true power, which they crave like the sweetest ambrosia. Dark Dealers and Soul Mongers. Devils are confined to the Lower Planes, but they can travel beyond those planes by way of portals
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
remove the demonic essence from the gear. Spells such as dispel magic or protection from evil or good, or other methods that the characters might imagine, could make the part usable. If the characters
Maggie treats them with such kindness that the imps can’t imagine wanting to work for anyone else. In Mad Maggie’s presence, the imps usually assume the forms of ravens that nest in her hair or perch on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
, little one. Collect the shards from Talhundereth, the Crypt of the Talhund, and Gibbet Crossing, and bring them to us. You shall be reborn greater than you can imagine, and Phandalin shall become ours
chapter 6 for a representation of this map.) A character who succeeds on a DC 15 Intelligence (Investigation) check also discovers a rough sketch of a broken obelisk made of dark stone. Four of the broken
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
you for the cold and the dark desolation, but at least there’s money to be made.
Criminal You are wanted for crimes in the cities of Luskan and Mirabar, but no one will think to look for you in
Waterdeep’s politics.
Outlander You’re a child of the icy wilderness, born and raised in one of the Reghed tribes. Imagine, after following herds of migrating reindeer your whole life, getting a taste
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
lichdom on a whim, and the process of becoming a lich is a well-guarded secret. Wizards that seek lichdom must make bargains with fiends, evil gods, or other foul entities. Many turn to Orcus, Demon
possessing an interior space into which arcane sigils of naming, binding, immortality, and dark magic are scribed in silver. With its phylactery prepared, the future lich drinks a potion of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
creatures and villainous monsters that seek to tap into the essence of the Shadowfell thrive deep in the forest. Its innermost reaches mingle with that dark realm, forming a warped mirror version of
commands magic as well as a mighty wizard does and has struck bargains with several dukes of the Nine Hells. Her twisted fortress, Castle Spiral, stands at the nexus point between the Shadowfell and Oerth
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
its repercussions change the characters’ world, and its effects echo long after the initial attack or takeover. Imagine that part of your campaign world is attacked or invaded. Depending on the current
. Alternatively, the scale can be as dramatic as humanity rising to overthrow the gods. Imagine that part of your campaign world erupts in revolution. Pick a power group in your current campaign and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
immunity to poison and psychic damage. O6. Commander’s Quarters A stone-carved bed and desk occupy this drab room. Atop the desk are several shards of dark crystal, as well as a crumpled-up piece of paper
frozen ferry in Easthaven. From this new base, the search for chardalyn continues. Long may our father reign over this dark land!
Durth
Nildar Sunblight The characters can visit the ferry or give