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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Q53. Beacon of Argynvostholt Wooden stairs climb to the tower’s peak, which has a stone floor and a thirty-foot-high pitched roof. Ravens roost on crisscrossing rafters, coming and going through
the north and east lies a mist-shrouded valley with dark woods, a small town, and a lonely windmill on a precipice. To the south, a river flows through a foggy marsh. To the west, between rocky hills
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Placing the “Dark Heart” After their adventures in the Wormwrithings and the Labyrinth, the characters can return to Araj to deliver the components they have collected to Vizeran DeVir. Over ten days
, the drow archmage uses those components to craft a talisman that looks and feels like a five-pound black heart carved of black stone. Imbued with arcane and fiendish power, the dark heart talisman
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
of the corruptible, the resolve of the truly heroic—the Dark Powers savor these traits. Whether for a night or an eternity, Ravenloft seeks heroes of all sorts and pits them against their greatest
adventures. Lineages. Consider an origin that ties you to a grim progenitor or inexplicable experience. Lineages can serve as your character’s race or overshadow your previous race. Dark Gifts. Determine
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Q6. Dragon’s Den This wood-paneled den has been ransacked, its furnishings tossed about. A cold, dark hearth dominates the west wall between two narrow windows. Standing upright against the north
open to reveal a storage room (area Q11). Living Fire If the beacon of Argynvostholt (area Q53) has not been lit, read the following text when the characters approach the fireplace for the first time: A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
picture shows the mansion in better days, under clear winter skies with snow-capped mountains in the background. The top of the chapel tower glows like a silver beacon. The picture radiates an aura of
transmutation magic under the scrutiny of a detect magic spell, but the aura is weak. If the characters repair the picture using a mending cantrip, read: The beacon in the picture flashes with a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Dethek runes on it, reading, “A beacon in the dark depths.” The axe’s wielder always knows the way to the nearest passage leading from underground toward the surface, as well as the approximate depth the axe is underground.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Tieflings "The Chieftain Who Leads them," Thuel asked, "what do we know of him?"
“His name is Kathrik Mel. He inspires tremendous loyalty in the barbarians, an almost religious fervor.”
“He’s a
far side of Droaam — is populated by tieflings. These tieflings descend from Sarlonan mages who bargained with dark powers, with the Demesne’s lords being powerful warlocks and wizards. The Venomous
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
versatility. Others adopt a more personal approach to their art, driven by their attachment to a muse — a particular concept that inspires much of what those bards do in front of an audience. A bard who
, its roots delving into the dark unknown to draw forth the power of the earth, while its branches reach toward the sun to nourish their flowers and fruit. Nature is the ancient witness who has seen
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
) check made while speaking to the butler confirms that he finds the tale exciting for the dark reputation it gives the manor. If the characters make it clear that they mean no trouble for the
Falgarst family, effective roleplaying or a successful DC 14 Charisma (Persuasion) check inspires the butler to share what he knows. Offering Arnulf any alcoholic beverage grants advantage on the check, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
, his ka—the vital essence that inspires all living beings. Ankhtepot reawakened, trapped and paralyzed within his corpse as he was mummified along with his treacherous followers. The murderous priest
, and he answered with certainty. Granted new freedom by the Dark Powers, Ankhtepot emerged from his crypt into the domain of Har’Akir. In this new land, Ankhtepot found a pious people devoted to the same
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
is heard whispering from a dark corner, but nobody is there.
Confronting Thalivar’s Ghost Characters may try to summon Thalivar’s ghost using magic, a séance, or any other ploy they can devise
the planar beacon once resided.
Light. By day, sunlight punches into the upper floors through breaches in the outer wall or through high windows. The first floor remains gloomy and dimly lit even by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
as easily could consider characters threats themselves. Priests of Osybus These cultists channel the might of the Dark Powers and steal souls to gain the ability to transcend death. With their foul
immortality, they work to unshackle the first Darklord, Strahd von Zarovich, from the Domains of Dread. This inspires them to learn all they can about the nature of the Mists and its deepest mysteries
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
dragons respond to the Draakhorn’s rumbling moan and journey to the Well of Dragons—a migration that inspires alarm and panic in people across Faerûn. Characters and players should seldom be allowed to
the daytime, and dark draconic wings might momentarily blot out the moon at night. When the characters arrive in a settlement, they should hear stories about dragon sightings and attacks. When they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
dragons respond to the Draakhorn’s rumbling moan and journey to the Well of Dragons—a migration that inspires alarm and panic in people across Faerûn. Characters and players should seldom be allowed to
the daytime, and dark draconic wings might momentarily blot out the moon at night. When the characters arrive in a settlement, they should hear stories about dragon sightings and attacks. When they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
dragons respond to the Draakhorn’s rumbling moan and journey to the Well of Dragons—a migration that inspires alarm and panic in people across Faerûn. Characters and players should seldom be allowed to
the daytime, and dark draconic wings might momentarily blot out the moon at night. When the characters arrive in a settlement, they should hear stories about dragon sightings and attacks. When they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
affinity for spellcasting. They can alter their forms or curse their foes, and their arrogance inspires them to view their magic as a challenge to the magic of the gods, whom they blaspheme at every
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
triumphs. Akriel idolizes Harkon and mimics his performing style to fuel her own career. As the Dark Powers don’t torment her as they do Harkon, her reputation steadily grows—much to her father’s
newcomer who performs on the Old Kartakan’s stage is sure to become Skald’s newest celebrity, with all the adulation, opportunity, and jealousy that inspires. Harkon keeps a private suite in the taverna
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
and megalomania, but those who join the guild idolize him for his magnetic presence, which inspires art and encourages utter wantonness. Because Rakdos finds destruction entertaining, his cultists
they’re gone by morning — carried to and fro on the backs of giants. Permanent establishments that cater to dark desires are tucked away in the seediest neighborhoods of the city, such as the Smelting
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Demon Lords The chaotic power of the Abyss rewards demons of particular ruthlessness and ingenuity with a dark blessing, transforming them into unique fiends whose power can rival the gods. These
into the Abyss for betraying elvenkind. Sages claim that the Dark Prince Graz’zt originated on some other plane before stealing his abyssal title from another long-forgotten demon lord. Power and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
The Tortured Tortle Mutiny The Silent Sound lighthouse sits atop a cliff three days’ travel north of Neverwinter, and acts as a navigation beacon to ships traveling up and down the Sword Coast. The
beacon, though, something is seriously wrong. Its top is hazy and indistinct, as if a fog was obscuring the lantern room. Also, for a place that’s an occupied headquarters, there’s a lot of scaffolding
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
harming each other. Wendonai is the balor lord who first tempted the dark elves to summon demons in the ancient wars between the elf peoples. It also turned them to the worship of Lolth and continued
unbreakable leash forged by Gond and a glowing ward conjured by Mystra, for which the Chaos Hound bit off Tyr’s hand. Moander is a dark power of corruption and decay. Those touched by its influence
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
multicolored gas. An intense, flickering light emanates from the moon’s core, creating a sort of celestial beacon. Lesk. The largest of the nine moons of En is a dark desert. Here, clans of ssurran (see
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
within, a dark room full of still ghosts.
The treasure is hidden in the attic of the Burgomaster’s mansion in Vallaki (chapter 5, area N3s). Master of Swords—Warrior That which you seek lies in the
peak.
The treasure lies in the beacon of Argynvostholt (chapter 7, area Q53). “Great stone dragon” refers to the statue in area Q1. 5 of Stars—Elementalist The treasure is hidden in a small castle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
water looms the dark bulk of a sunken temple. Looming up and out of the briny murk is the temple’s spire, which appears to have been struck by more than one unfortunate ship, judging by the chunks missing
feet below the edge of the pit, concealed in the inky-dark water. If it senses activity in the water above or at the lip of the pit, it races up and strikes. Although still immature, the kraken is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
with the names of the adventurers who retrieved his signet ring from Undermountain. The news inspires Joroth Brighthelm, a dwarf spy for the Lords’ Alliance, to visit the Yawning Portal. Joroth
adventurers. Lady Wylynd is well over a hundred years old and senile, but she has never forgotten the dark blemish on her family’s honor left by Vanrak Moonstar, who lorded over House Moonstar long ago
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
-4, one of the player characters disintegrates. If a creature bound its soul to the ruinstone in the “Thalivar’s Beacon” quest, the artifact explodes when used and the creature who is bound to it
plunges into the dark. As you approach, a hollow voice booms from beyond: “Who dares disturb the rest of Chardansearavitriol the Ebondeath?”
The characters now face Ebondeath. If the dragon fled Leilon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Gardens of Decay Locations The following locations appear on map 19.1. Mike Schley Map 19.1: Gardens of Decay View Player Version Glass Arboretum A strangely vibrant beacon of colors and iridescent
location. At the center of Death’s Aperture is a bottomless well that churns with dark smoke. When a grim champion wishes to punish a trespasser or an incompetent minion, they throw the unfortunate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Water Green 9 Para-elemental Plane of Ash Dark gray 10 Para-elemental Plane of Ice Aquamarine 11 Para-elemental Plane of Magma Maroon 12 Para-elemental Plane of Ooze Chocolate Traveling through the
and provide transportation to the far-flung homes of the city’s founding civilizations. In the haze of the Ethereal Plane, the Auroral Diamond is a scintillating beacon visible from miles away. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
unfulfilled, so I intend to finish that work. 3 The world is a dark and terrible place. I decided to serve as a beacon of light shining out against the gathering shadows. 4 I served as a paladin’s squire
reason not to remain in one place for too long. 4 I have seen what happens when the monsters come out from the dark. I took it upon myself to become the first line of defense against the evils that lie
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
character places Sarlamir’s lance on the altar in this light, the lance shines with a silvery glow. The rust covering the lance bubbles and leaks a dark liquid that flows away from the altar and disappears
and everywhere comes a powerful voice that inspires confidence and awe.
“The last to wield this weapon was unworthy. His failure was a step along the path to the world’s destruction. But this new
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
purpose. Types of Ancient Beings From brooding dragons to unfathomable voices whispering from the dark, ancient beings guide and empower mortals for inscrutable reasons. The relationship your group has
hunters seek to rid the world of their ancient foe. An ancient being’s lengthy history inspires unusual and potent enemies. The Ancient Being Quests table presents a few options for the sorts of work
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
presence of a soul so twisted, foul, and cruel that even the devilkin are brought to an awed silence.
The screaming devilkin are drawn to cruel evil as if it was a beacon. You might find these
a villain, that soul has been marked for dark deeds and an evil destiny.
screaming devilkin
Small fey, lawful evil
Armor Class 17 (natural armor)
Hit Points 18 (4d6 + 4)
Speed 0 ft., fly 40
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
wind, choking smoke, and volcanic ash. Within the fire-filled caldera of Phlegethos’s largest volcano rises Abriymoch, a fortress city made of obsidian and dark glass. With rivers of molten lava
. Nessus The lowest layer of the Nine Hells, Nessus is a realm of dark pits whose walls are set with bleak fortresses. There, pit fiend generals loyal to Asmodeus garrison their diabolical legions and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
otherwise noted, these caverns are dark. Locations in the Far Realm Cysts are identified on map 5.6. Map 5.6: Far Realm Cysts Lake of Madness An aboleth dwells in a watery crevasse, seething at its
imprisonment and hungry to enslave the living. 36. Dark Water Water can be heard rippling in this dark area before the characters arrive. The walls of this cavern are the same dark shade of blue as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
at the character who thwarted it. Coldlight Walker In the dark gloom of winter, this coldlight walker (see appendix C) stands out like a beacon. Characters can see its light long before they can
Awakened Beast
1 Polar bear
2 Arctic fox (see appendix C)
3 Snowshoe hare (see appendix C)
4 Snowy owl
5 Reindeer (use the elk stat block) with glow-in-the-dark antlers that