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Eberron: Rising from the Last War
the nightmare spirits of Dal Quor, and they carry out the foul agenda of the Dreaming Dark.
Any humanoid who can dream can volunteer to serve as a quori vessel. But the Inspired of Sarlona are humans
distant Sarlona are known as the Inspired. These noble families are said to be bound to celestial spirits that guide and empower them, but the truth is far darker. The Inspired are the mortal hosts of
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
that guide and empower them, but the truth is far darker. The Inspired are the mortal hosts of the nightmare spirits of Dal Quor, and they carry out the foul agenda of the Dreaming Dark.
Any humanoid
Dreaming Dark has long experience in weaving dreams that can convince mortals to surrender their bodies.
VARIANT: QUORI VESSEL
The Inspired are vessels for quori spirits, allowing the quori to
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
and empower them, but the truth is far darker. The Inspired are the mortal hosts of the nightmare spirits of Dal Quor, and they carry out the foul agenda of the Dreaming Dark.
Any humanoid who can dream
disadvantage on the next attack roll it makes before the end of its next turn.The rulers of distant Sarlona are known as the Inspired. These noble families are said to be bound to celestial spirits that guide
backgrounds
Ability Scores: Constitution, Intelligence, Wisdom
Feat: Dark Gift feat of your choice (see “Feats”; Gathered Whispers is recommended)
Skill Proficiencies: Insight and Religion
Tool
’s Clothes, and 32 GP; or (B) 50 GP
Through strange rituals and fateful encounters, you’ve discovered that you bear a unique connection to the spirits of the dead and damned. Your body is
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
. These noble families are said to be bound to celestial spirits that guide and empower them, but the truth is far darker. The Inspired are the mortal hosts of the nightmare spirits of Dal Quor, and
they carry out the foul agenda of the Dreaming Dark.
Any humanoid who can dream can volunteer to serve as a quori vessel. But the Inspired of Sarlona are humans bred to be such vessels. They have no
Kalashtar
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for any noble cause.
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You are obsessed with Dreaming Dark conspiracies.
Hunted by Nightmares
The virtuous spirits tied to the kalashtar fled from the dream-realm of Dal Quor to escape
-Lashtavar.
—Lakashtai, servant of the light
The kalashtar are a compound race created from the union of humanity and renegade spirits from the plane of dreams — spirits called quori
Equipment
Sleipnirspringr Stat BlockSpeed 60 ft.Carrying Capacity 610 lb.
Descended from Wotan’s horse Sleipnir, this breed of eight-legged horse tends toward dark pelts with elaborate and
unusual markings. Larger, more intelligent, and far more willful than any breed of mortal horse, sleipnirspringr rarely allow themselves to be sold and are more likely to bond to kindred spirits that
feats
Dark Gift Feat (Prerequisite: Ravenloft Campaign)
You are haunted by a cacophony of whispering spirits only you can hear. You gain the following features.
Spirit Whispers. You learn the Message
select this feat).
Unearthly Scream. When you are hit by an attack roll, you can take a Reaction to channel your haunting spirits into a protective, otherworldly scream. You can add your Proficiency Bonus
Equipment
fiendish activity. Khyber dragonshards are deep blue or dark violet, laced with gleaming veins.
Khyber dragonshards have a affinity for binding magics. Elemental binding — which is behind
airships, the lightning rail, and elemental galleons — requires a Khyber shard to hold the elemental. Khyber shards are used for phylacteries, planar binding, any other effects that trap or manipulate spirits. Khyber dragonshards are also used for many necromantic rituals.
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Eberron: Rising from the Last War
quori's Possession for 24 hours after succeeding on the saving throw or after the possession ends.Quori
Dal Quor is the plane of dreams and is currently dominated by a dark power known as il-Lashtavar
, or the Dreaming Dark. Il-Lashtavar is served by a host of aberrations that are the embodiments of dreams and nightmares — the quori. Because it is difficult for anything to physically travel to or
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
called lich-knights or fell horsemen.
In stark contrast to the knights of Eldraine, the deathless riders are without virtue of any kind. They are few in number—unless many more lurk in the dark
of wounds and relentless in their assault.
A typical deathless rider’s mount is a warhorse skeleton, though some lich-knights ride equine spirits like nightmare;nightmares.
“Headed to
Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
start of her turn.
Witchcraft. Iggwilv uses Spellcasting or Fey Step.
Dark Speech (Costs 2 Actions). Iggwilv utters a phrase in a forbidden language and targets one or two creatures she can see within
60 feet of her. Each target must succeed on a DC 22 Wisdom saving throw or take 11 (2d10);{"diceNotation":"2d10","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Dark Speech","rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic
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—over and over again. Tormented by the Dark Powers, Strahd is haunted by visions of his lost family and tarnished nobility. The count spends long years brooding in the depths of Castle Ravenloft, but
bearing of a former soldier and the impatience of one used to being obeyed. He feels little but occasionally embraces the novelty of toying with amusing strangers or breaking the spirits of his enemies
Goliath
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physical power. Their spirits take after the wandering wind, making them nomads who wander from peak to peak. Their hearts are infused with the cold regard of their frigid realm, leaving each goliath with
skills.
This dedication to competition has a dark side. Goliaths are ferocious competitors, but above all else they are driven to outdo their past efforts. If a goliath slays a dragon, he or she might
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
-realized imaginings of the Dark Powers and the remnants of ruined domains. While such nightmares typically manifest as nothing more than impressions, whispers, or vaporous visions amid the fog, mysterious
.
Mist horrors are bodiless spirits of dread, entities given form by the fears of those they encounter. Mist horrors use the unspeakable horror stat block with the Malleable Mass body option, which makes
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
throw fails by 5 or more, the target is also blinded until the end of its next turn.Untold, half-formed evils lurk amid the Mists, the yet-to-be-realized imaginings of the Dark Powers and the remnants
the endless fog, finding it preferable to horrors elsewhere. But the Mists drifting between the Domains of Dread are far from safe—or empty.
Mist horrors are bodiless spirits of dread, entities
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
evils lurk amid the Mists, the yet-to-be-realized imaginings of the Dark Powers and the remnants of ruined domains. While such nightmares typically manifest as nothing more than impressions, whispers, or
Dread are far from safe—or empty.
Mist horrors are bodiless spirits of dread, entities given form by the fears of those they encounter. Mist horrors use the unspeakable horror stat block with the
Unspeakable Horror
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Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
by 5 or more, the target is also blinded until the end of its next turn.Untold, half-formed evils lurk amid the Mists, the yet-to-be-realized imaginings of the Dark Powers and the remnants of ruined
fog, finding it preferable to horrors elsewhere. But the Mists drifting between the Domains of Dread are far from safe—or empty.
Mist horrors are bodiless spirits of dread, entities given form by
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
more, the target is also blinded until the end of its next turn.Untold, half-formed evils lurk amid the Mists, the yet-to-be-realized imaginings of the Dark Powers and the remnants of ruined domains
, finding it preferable to horrors elsewhere. But the Mists drifting between the Domains of Dread are far from safe—or empty.
Mist horrors are bodiless spirits of dread, entities given form by the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Hunted by Nightmares The virtuous spirits tied to the kalashtar fled from the dream-realm of Dal Quor to escape evil spirits that dominate the realm. The rebel quori believe that through meditation
dark powers of Dal Quor have their own plans on Eberron. Through the force known as the Dreaming Dark, these monsters manipulate the folk of Khorvaire to eliminate kalashtar whenever possible. Many
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
they can. Still other kalashtar grow up isolated, knowing nothing about Dal Quor or the Dreaming Dark. Such orphans might use their abilities for personal gain or otherwise act against the virtuous instincts of their quori spirits; this can cause internal conflicts and violent mood swings.
Hunted by Nightmares The virtuous spirits tied to the kalashtar fled from the dream-realm of Dal Quor to escape evil spirits that dominate it. The rebel quori believe that through meditation and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
The Dreaming Dark In the spaces between sleeping and waking, nightmares wait with grasping claws. The quori spirits that rule Dal Quor spent a thousand years seizing control of the continent of
Sarlona. Now they have turned their many eyes toward Khorvaire. The ultimate goal of the Dreaming Dark is to control all the nations of the world. The plane of Dal Quor goes through cycles of light and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
K45. Hall of Heroes Dark alcoves line the walls of this long hall. The ceiling has fallen here, leaving rubble strewn across the floor. Overhead, the beams of Ravenloft’s roof are exposed. Lightning
from the dark clouds above sporadically illuminates the hall, lighting the faces of life-sized human statues in the alcoves. Each visage is frozen in terror. The ten statues that line this corridor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
toward wickedness. As characters explore, use the Entity as a lurking manifestation of the Dark Powers, a vague glimpse of a terror even the house’s spirits fear.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
Spirit Medium Mikael Javaid Ability Scores: Constitution, Intelligence, Wisdom
Feat: A Dark Gift feat of your choice (see “Feats” later in this chapter; Gathered Whispers is recommended)
Skill
sheets), Tinderbox, Traveler’s Clothes, and 32 GP; or (B) 50 GP
Through strange rituals and fateful encounters, you’ve discovered that you bear a unique connection to the spirits of the dead and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
spirits called gwishin. People. Humans and dragonborn are the most populous folk in Yeonido. Humans from Yeonido are primarily dark-haired and dark-eyed, and dragonborn have colorings based on their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
from dark brown to black. Social Mores Umizu is a matrilineal culture with a preference for succession by women. Most families live in multigenerational homes, and the wealthiest favor polyamorous
dress based on class. Ancestor Spirits Respect for the spirits infuses daily life. Native residents keep shrines to their ancestors in their homes and leave out offerings at dawn and dusk. They
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Shadows of Sithicus
in the Dread Domain Sithicus, home of Lord Soth. The characters are approached by a witch named Inza, who tells them that something has awakened the wrath of Lord Soth, making the spirits in this
realm deadly. Danger in the Cemetery. The center of the unnatural activity is a large cemetery at the edge of town. Whatever awakened the spirits is lurking there. The characters arrive at the cemetery
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
spirits. Then, when the destruction of the old kingdoms was complete, a group of bold champions — Inspired vessels of the Dreaming Dark — formed a new nation from the ashes of the old. Having conquered
Dreaming Dark Campaign Themes Long ago, the Dreaming Dark caused a long period of strife on the continent of Sarlona, fostering suspicion, rebellion, fear, prejudice, and greed among and within the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Features Those familiar with Shankhabhumi know the following details: Hallmarks. This region is known for its isolated city-states separated by tangled swamps, and for the capricious river spirits
that rule its waters. People. Urban society is a mix of humans, halflings, elves, and dwarves. Skin tones in Shankhabhumi span shades of brown, and people have uniformly dark hair that ranges from wavy to very curly. Languages. The folk of Shankhabhumi speak Common and Shankhi, the regional tongue.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
the hidden Halvhrest children and wakes. Escape the House. If the characters attempt to leave the house with the children’s toys, the spirits of the house physically manifest as a shadow demon and
two specters at opposite sides of the front porch (area 1). Once characters leave the house, a new specter emerges from the house every other round on the specters’ initiative count. The spirits shriek
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
The House’s Domain The House of Lament is both a domain and a Darklord, a collective of tortured spirits trapped within a single structure. The majority of these shades are nothing more than faint
collective spirits within the house brood amid bitter dreams. Yet when strangers enter the domain, the spirits gradually wake, energizing the one instinct they share: to add to the number of souls bound
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
People of the Mists Romain Kurdi The inhabitants of the Domains of Dread fall into these categories: Soulless Shells. Some domain inhabitants are creations of the Dark Powers. These beings are
indistinguishable from normal creatures, living unremarkable lives and existing to reinforce whatever status quo the Dark Powers impose. At the will of the Dark Powers, these inhabitants might reappear in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
whether the Dark Powers of Ravenloft have exerted their influence upon you, granting you a double-edged supernatural gift. Subclass Options. Consider choosing the College of Spirits bard or the
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Eberron The world of Eberron has many different religions, but the most important revolves around a pantheon called the Sovereign Host and their malign shadow, the Dark Six. The gods of the Sovereign
Host are thought to have dominion over every aspect of existence, and to speak with a unified voice. But the Dark Six are the bloody and cruel gods who offer a dissenting voice. Eberron’s other