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’s temple or tomb is warped in any of the following ways by the creature’s dark presence:
Food instantly molders and water instantly evaporates when brought into the lair. Other nonmagical
drinks are spoiled — wine turning to vinegar, for instance.
Divination spells cast within the lair by creatures other than the mummy lord have a 25 percent chance to provide misleading results
Monsters
Candlekeep Mysteries
as the immortal heir of Savras’s realm. The Canopic Being came into her possession years ago, and an obsession with the dark rituals therein set the oracle on her present course.
Valin has
the spell, and the spell has no effect and is wasted.
Regional Effects
Valin’s tomb is warped in any of the following ways by the creature’s dark presence:
Food instantly molders
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
following ways by the creature’s dark presence:
Food instantly molders and water instantly evaporates when brought into the lair. Other nonmagical drinks are spoiled — wine turning to
vinegar, for instance.
Divination spells cast within the lair by creatures other than the mummy lord have a 25 percent chance to provide misleading results, as determined by the DM. If a divination
Backgrounds
Curse of Strahd: Character Options
with a sword or banished with a spell. It might come to you as a shadow on the wall, a bloodcurdling nightmare, a memory that refuses to die, or a demonic whisper in the dark. The burden has taken its
, common;set of common clothes, and 1 sp.
Harrowing Event
Prior to becoming an adventurer, your path in life was defined by one dark moment, one fateful decision, or one tragedy. Now you feel a darkness
Mummy Lord
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Monsters
Basic Rules (2014)
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Regional Effects
A mummy lord’s temple or tomb is warped in any of the following ways by the creature’s dark presence:
Food instantly molders and water instantly evaporates when brought
into the lair. Other nonmagical drinks are spoiled — wine turning to vinegar, for instance.
Divination spells cast within the lair by creatures other than the mummy lord have a 25 percent
Tiefling
Legacy
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Species
Basic Rules (2014)
is the burden of every tiefling. Some break under it, some make it the millstone around their neck, some revel in it.” He tilted his head again, scrutinizing her, with that wicked glint in his
. Their skin tones cover the full range of human coloration, but also include various shades of red. Their hair, cascading down from behind their horns, is usually dark, from black or brown to dark red
Species
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
is the burden of every tiefling. Some break under it, some make it the millstone around their neck, some revel in it.” He tilted his head again, scrutinizing her, with that wicked glint in his
. Their skin tones cover the full range of human coloration, but also include various shades of red. Their hair, cascading down from behind their horns, is usually dark, from black or brown to dark red
Orc
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
who serve Yurtrus and Shargaas. Some are sent forth into the cities dominated by humans, on dark missions. Beware them.
— Elminster
Search, Destroy, Repeat
When a tribe is on the move, orc
their savagery. Green dragons, for instance, sometimes use orcs as sentinels or shock troops. Orcs are sometimes attracted to the service of frost giants or fire giants, who then “reward&rdquo
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
a powerful villain or a wrongly slain innocent Swearing a vow to refrain from or undertake some action on pain of great suffering Burden A curse’s burden is the effect that causes hardship and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
instance presents itself, such as in any of the following cases: A Darklord will negotiate with a party only if a character seals the deal by accepting their Dark Gift. Time stops while a character is
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
The Lords of Dust and the War The Lords of Dust took part in the events of the Last War whenever they saw opportunities to further their dark version of the Prophecy. It remains difficult to identify
good, or a battle averted that spared hundreds from death was ultimately the first step in an overlord’s release. (For instance, a soldier who was otherwise fated to die in the battle that was avoided
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
the character is held by the dark gaze within the stony cowl for 1 round. During this time, the statue whispers impossible secrets to the character, which carry both benefit and burden. A character who
3. Watchful Statues Six statues stand here, all of cowled wizards leaning on staffs, their faces obscured by deep hoods. The hollows the hoods form are particularly dark. Niches between the statues
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
with a sword or banished with a spell. It might come to you as a shadow on the wall, a bloodcurdling nightmare, a memory that refuses to die, or a demonic whisper in the dark. The burden has taken its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
the character is held by the dark gaze within the stony cowl for 1 round. During this time, the statue whispers impossible secrets to the character, which carry both benefit and burden. The character
3. Watchful Statues Six statues stand here, all of cowled wizards leaning on staffs, their faces obscured by deep hoods. The hollows the hoods form are particularly dark. Niches between the statues
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
with a sword or banished with a spell. It might come to you as a shadow on the wall, a bloodcurdling nightmare, a memory that refuses to die, or a demonic whisper in the dark. The burden has taken its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
the nature of the linked spirit. Typically, a kalashtar knows the name and nature of their spirit, but for some—for instance, an orphan kalashtar raised among outsiders—may know nothing of their
the emotions of those around you.
8 You prefer to find nonviolent solutions to problems whenever possible.
9 You are driven by a warrior spirit and will fight for any noble cause.
10 You are obsessed with Dreaming Dark conspiracies.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Gloom Weaver Although a formidable fighter, a gloom weaver is often content to remain hidden in the shadows, watching with rapt attention as its very presence affects its victims. Its dark energy
, exhaustion
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11
Languages Common, Elvish
Challenge 9 (5,000 XP)
Burden of Time. Beasts and humanoids, other than shadar-kai, have disadvantage on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
life to the fullest, knowing that tomorrow I might die. 4 I live for the thrill of the hunt. 5 I don’t talk about the thing that torments me. I’d rather not burden others with my curse. 6 I expect
what the personal cost. (Good) 2 I’ll stop the spirits that haunt me or die trying. (Any) 3 I kill monsters to make the world a safer place, and to exorcise my own demons. (Good) 4 I have a dark
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
passages have steeply sloping ceilings that create stalactite-covered vaults rising 20 to 30 feet above the floor. Light. Areas 1 and area 2 are outside. The rest of the complex is dark unless stated
either 5 feet on a side or 10 feet on a side.
Compass Rose. A compass rose comes in handy when you’re describing locations. For instance, you might need to tell players about “barrels along the north wall” or “the staircase descending to the west.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
friendship with Boranel by seizing land from Breland. However, rumors persist that Oargev plans to secede, and the King’s Dark Lanterns frequently send agents into New Cyre to keep an eye on anti-Brelish
violent Cyran extremists. Even the Brelish, for all their practiced indifference, become guarded when confronted by Cyrans, who represent a burden foisted upon them by their leaders. They tend to treat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
: Lightning and thunder suddenly crack a dark sky as heavy rain pours from above. Cries of, “Hurricane! All hands on deck!” can be heard throughout the vessel. The sailors need all the help they can get
instance, a character trying to inspire others to work harder without fear of the storm could make a DC 15 Charisma (Persuasion) check. After each character has had a chance to make an ability check, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
be hiding in dark places to avoid danger. As a cleric in an Acquisitions Incorporated campaign, you’ll carefully choose your deity so that the domains of your divine patron synergize seamlessly with
the dark of the moon, or whenever the fighter kicks you awake to tell you your long rest is done, get healing already! Either way, it’s good to incorporate a regular ritual into your daily devotions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
, invisibility, or some other magic, a beholder can lurk in the dark and shoot any creature it can see within the range of its darkvision. A dark room with a 120-foot ceiling allows it to use this tactic
change in circumstances, or to press an assault that it began on its turn. For instance, it might use its sleep ray as a legendary action against an enemy that has just been awakened. If no such
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
Rattle: The journey from Promise leads north through the Ribbon, where farmhouses dot the dark-red ground between stands of trees. Eventually, the road dwindles to a track. The farms grow fewer and farther
subterranean lair of a copper dragon. Their two Giant Axe Beaks serve as beasts of burden and hunting companions, and they fight at the giants’ command. As an Influence action, a character can attempt
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
her sisters are kindred souls, like the members of a dark sorority or sisterhood. Even though hags don’t like each other, they share knowledge and trade secrets, helping them to keep abreast of worldly
such a connection, and a young hag born of a grandmother begins her existence already benefiting from a greater measure of respect and status. Want to know a dark secret? Ask a hag. The trick lies in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
extremes outlined above (automatic detection of a direct approach or no detection of a silent and dark approach from the seaward side), you must judge the circumstances, decide on the probability of
a direct approach, they can try to bluff their way aboard once they have been detected. For instance, they might say they are new recruits to the smuggling gang, unaccustomed to the codes and thus
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
instance, Daask agents could break into the vaults and workshops of dragonmarked houses and discover secret projects forbidden by the Treaty of Thronehold. They could clash with spies of foreign
protection fees to Daask. 2 Cause as much death and destruction as possible inside a Boromar-owned establishment. 3 Guard a priest of the Dark Six as he preaches the word of the Mockery on the street. 4
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Mummy Lord In the tombs of the ancients, tyrannical monarchs and the high priests of dark gods lie in dreamless rest, waiting for the time when they might reclaim their thrones and reforge their
magic that once controlled a terrified populace, and the dark gods reward dead priest-kings’ prayers by imparting divine spells. Heart of the Mummy Lord. As part of the ritual that creates a mummy lord
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
who produce these works of art are using new ideas and new approaches, breaking through old boundaries and advancing the frontier of knowledge. For instance, an artist might create a beautiful
, stone melting compound, stirge repellent, and glow-in-the-dark paint. Artificers Rock gnome artificers construct exquisitely tooled and enameled pieces of machinery, often weaving magical properties
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
restored, Stella is happy to join the party and leave her rotten family behind. Seer (Jack of Clubs) Look for a dusk elf living among the Vistani. He has suffered a great loss and is haunted by dark
, he leaves the scroll in one of their rooms. B. Horseman (Joker 2) A man of death named Arrigal will forsake his dark lord to serve your cause. Beware! He has a rotten soul.
This card refers to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
beholding one can evoke fear or awe in an observer. A typical ki-rin looks like a muscular stag the size of an elephant, covered in golden scales lined in some places with golden fur. It has a dark gold
of courage, loyalty, selflessness, and truth, as well as the advancement of just societies. For instance, in Faerûn, ki-rins rally mostly to Torm, although ki-rins also serve his allies Tyr and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Graz’zt the Dark Prince as treasurer. Raxivort spent long centuries watching over the treasury, and in time he grew to lust after his master’s riches. In one bold move, he plundered a treasure vault and
come out of hiding most of the time. Occasionally, he does appear before a tribe of worshipers as a 9-foot-tall xvart carrying an empty sack. In every such instance, Raxivort takes all of the treasure
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
organization into something stronger than before. The man to whom this new Zhentarim owed fealty was a dark knight known only as the Pereghost. The Pereghost had long led the armed forces of the Zhentarim at
’ scale have been modified to suit humans (such as stairs and most doors), other things remain titanic. For instance, I have no idea how they managed to open the gates for my entrance without the use
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
secures the dungeon. No spell or trait allows anyone to evade the dungeon’s security. For instance, a wizard might use a dimension door spell to teleport from one part of a zone to another, but no spell
Glyph Keys. The Temples of Extraction are the site of Szass Tam’s dark experiments with the Chosen of the gods, and security there is tighter than anywhere else in the Doomvault. Only four glyph keys to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
, she points toward the sky and whispers, “The stars aren’t right. The dark times are coming.”
9 Several cackling, half-dressed gnomes are covered in body paint and drive a wheeled contraption down
valuable magic potions, and eagerly encourages his shoppers to investigate — and then return to tell him the story. Garynmor Stables and Menagerie As horses and other beasts of burden aren’t allowed inside






