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Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
show how life sprouts from death.
Golgari shamans paint their faces so they appear to have extra eyes on their cheeks and chins. They sometimes use magical moodmark paint (described in chapter 5) to
, or half as much damage on a successful one.Feed on Death. When a creature within 30 feet of the shaman drops to 0 hit points, the shaman gains 5 (1d10);{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"roll
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ability (spell save DC 18).
At Will: Disguise Self (24-hour duration), Locate Creature1/Day Each: Circle of Death, Plane Shift, Power Word KillAlso called carperi, angels of death are sent to collect
souls incredibly valuable to or desired by divine powers who don’t want to risk the souls getting lost or intercepted.
Angels of death are often dispatched by their masters when those divine
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Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
hulking shadow that glares from its perch, rains down death in the form of long black arrows, and slinks off without so much as a whisper. Where he comes from — if he even has a home — remains a mystery, as
does the question of where he might show up next.
Treasure. Ziraj wears leather,+2;+2 leather armor and carries an oversized longbow. This unique weapon can be used only by a Medium or larger
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", "rollDamageType":"Necrotic"} Necrotic damage. Success: Half damage.
Face of Death (1/Day). Charisma Saving Throw: DC 19, each creature in a 60-foot Emanation originating from Lord Soth. Failure: 22 (4d10
);{"diceNotation":"4d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Face of Death", "rollDamageType":"Psychic"} Psychic damage, and the creature has the Frightened condition. Success: Half damage only
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;t take this action again until the start of its next turn.
Spin and Slam. The angel moves up to half its Speed, and it makes one Engulfing Slam attack.
Whirlwind of Death. Dexterity Saving Throw: DC
25, each creature in a 10-foot Emanation originating from the angel. Failure: 33 (6d10);{"diceNotation":"6d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Whirlwind of Death", "rollDamageType":"Necrotic
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The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
the next as well. Nothing surprises me.”
Ideal. “Each of us gets to play the lead in our own tragedy, but if you can’t be bothered to put on a good show before you die, don’t
waste my time.”
Bond. “My world is the stage, and my theater is of paramount importance to me.”
Flaw. “My death will occur during an eclipse. That is my doom, and I can
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", "rollDamageType":"Necrotic"} Necrotic damage. Success: Half damage.
Face of Death (1/Day). Charisma Saving Throw: DC 19, each creature in a 60-foot Emanation originating from Lord Soth. Failure: 22 (4d10
);{"diceNotation":"4d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Face of Death", "rollDamageType":"Psychic"} Psychic damage, and the creature has the Frightened condition. Success: Half damage only
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Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
might present itself as a friendly, agreeable guide that helps travelers survive the Nine Hells. Another is a howling beast that attempts to destroy all in its path. One will show mercy and empathy
its nature. That aspect might drive it to drink itself nearly to death, or to throw itself into caring for others with such relentless energy that it eventually collapses from exhaustion
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
a member of a cult devoted to an ancient demon who delights in violence and chaos. It just so happens that Rakdos loves a good show, and your highest aspiration is to please the Defiler, the Lord of
guild is all that really matters. (Any)
2
Hedonism. Death comes for everyone, so take as much pleasure as you can from every moment of life. (Neutral)
3
Creativity. I strive to
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
realizing the connection. You got the Guild to back off demands for your death by offering to make amends by working for the criminals, but even so the kingpin still plots a personal revenge.
2
The
among thieves, but criminals rarely show any respect for law or authority.
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Personality Trait
1
I always have a plan for what to do when things go wrong.
2
I am always calm, no
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
the area patrolled by the guard did she explain that the noises indicated that the wingless folk had claimed that area, and that to trespass would be to court death.
— Gimble, Notes from a
tapping a stone to show how bored he is. He plays with his dagger and studies the Lords’ Alliance agent sitting at the bar.” Creating a vocabulary of noises for the other players to decode
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
creations are ultimately doomed to death and decomposition, and the dragons’ demeanor is typically morbid and curmudgeonly as a result.
Gleaming Gold
Upon hatching, topaz dragon wyrmling;topaz
almost never show them to anyone else.
Topaz Dragon Lairs
Topaz dragons are happiest by the sea. They spend most of their time basking in the sun and have no desire to get wet, beyond enjoying a bit of
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
breath weapon sows weakness, leaving the victims unable to fight back.
Luminous Blue
Sapphire dragons’ scales and wing membranes show varied shades of blue, ranging from the light tones of a
discuss how they might reunite and restore Sardior, the Ruby Dragon.
2
A horde of revenant;revenants led by a death knight has one goal—destroying the ancient sapphire dragon who defeated
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Dropping to 0 Hit Points When you drop to 0 hit points, you either die outright or fall unconscious, as explained in the following sections. Instant Death Massive damage can kill you instantly. When
Masters describe hit point loss in different ways. When your current hit point total is half or more of your hit point maximum, you typically show no signs of injury. When you drop below half your hit point
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
exist to further my will. Those who deny me are traitors bound for execution.” Flaw. “I and all I command will know death before we show weakness in defeat.” Vladeska Drakov and her Talons struggle to defend Lekar from endless zombie hordes
Roleplaying Vladeska Steely and fierce, Vladeska Drakov views softness as weakness and resents having her time wasted. She values cold competency and makes life-and-death decisions mercilessly. Her
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
by a factional leader seeking aid against the Cult of the Dragon, with the characters asked to undertake the “Varram the White” portion of “Chapter 11 and 12: Death to the Wyrmspeakers.” Seeking to
resurrected between the previous adventure and this one. NPCs returning from the dead show the level of magical power the cult and its Red Wizard allies wield—and their dedication to seeing Severin’s plans brought to fruition.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
party could be summoned by a factional leader seeking aid against the Cult of the Dragon, with the characters asked to undertake the “Varram the White” portion of the “Chapter 11 and 12: Death to the
captured, simply replace them with new nonplayer characters here—or assume that they were resurrected between the previous adventure and this one. NPCs returning from the dead show the level of magical
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
party could be summoned by a factional leader seeking aid against the Cult of the Dragon, with the characters asked to undertake the “Varram the White” portion of the “Chapter 11 and 12: Death to the
captured, simply replace them with new nonplayer characters here—or assume that they were resurrected between the previous adventure and this one. NPCs returning from the dead show the level of magical
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
against the south wall, on which several bodies lie wrapped in funeral shrouds.
The wooden platform is used as a dais for religious rites. The faithful are brought here after death, blessed, and then
Intelligence (Investigation) or Wisdom (Perception) check notices which three knobs show the most wear. Pressing those knobs in any order opens the secret door. Manipulating Time Having a mechanical
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
realm of Barovia. If the characters are 1st level, the character background in appendix A is available to them, and consider starting their time in Barovia with the mini-adventure “Death House” in
appendix D provides stat blocks for Strahd and various NPCs and monsters that can be met in Barovia. Appendix E shows the tarokka cards that the Vistani use for their fortune telling, and appendix F contains handouts for you to show the players.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
chapter 9, "Dungeon Master’s Workshop." Don’t force a reluctant player to take on multiple characters, and don’t show favoritism by allowing only one player to do so. If one character is the mentor of
can be a good idea in a game that features nonstop peril and a high rate of character death. If your group agrees to the premise, have each player keep one or two additional characters on hand, ready
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
C. Svalich Woods Towering trees, whose tops are lost in heavy gray mist, block out all but a death-gray light. The tree trunks are unnaturally close to one another, and the woods have the silence of
characters are following the road on foot, the party member who has the highest passive Wisdom (Perception) score notices something: You catch the scent of death on the air. The character can follow the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
saved from certain death give a quick show of gratitude before running toward the hazy borders of Lulu’s memory and disappearing. Character Death The Idyllglen memory is as real to the characters as any location, and they can die here.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
, DMs have used this infamous deck in their games, often with explosive results. Characters have been whisked off to extradimensional prisons, slain by death itself, lost levels, and earned the enmity
hands. This book will show you how to tailor the deck for your game. This chapter presents a history of the deck throughout each edition of Dungeons & Dragons, then outlines the other chapters of this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
permanent home. The Ice Hunters are elated over the dragon’s death. When the characters emerge from the iceberg, the normally reserved villagers greet them with cheers and offers of the choicest fermented
they can, while the ice toads demonstrate the same impassive stoicism they show if the dragon is killed. The ice trolls shy away from Arauthator’s treasure as long as he is alive, knowing better than
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
permanent home. The Ice Hunters are elated over the dragon’s death. When the characters emerge from the iceberg, the normally reserved villagers greet them with cheers and offers of the choicest fermented
they can, while the ice toads demonstrate the same impassive stoicism they show if the dragon is killed. The ice trolls shy away from Arauthator’s treasure as long as he is alive, knowing better than
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
beings and their creations are ultimately doomed to death and decomposition, and the dragons’ demeanor is typically morbid and curmudgeonly as a result.
Gleaming Gold
Upon hatching, topaz
mirrors to make them look bigger and brighter, as well as fabric and objects in golden shades that complement their scales. They obsessively organize their hoards but almost never show them to anyone else
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
Dreadnaught Locations The following locations are keyed to the map of the death knight-dreadnaught. D1. Skeletal Figurehead The animated skeleton of a stone giant is lashed to the ship’s bow. This
death knight can see and speak through the skeletal figurehead (see “Death Knight’s Soul”). D2. Upper Deck The upper deck contains a set of stairs that descend into the bowels of the ship, two ballista
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
tending to those in need, but she’s aware of the fungal plague spreading like wildfire up and down the Sword Coast. She has been expecting someone to show up looking for the book. Zelyth allows the
point, Xanthoria’s research became more geared toward creating a ward against death itself, then finally toward achieving lichdom. According to the book, Xanthoria never discovered the source of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
summons them to the temple (area A5). Read the following text when the characters arrive: Elder Runara smiles as you approach. “I have something to show you,” she says. There’s a flash like a silent stroke
history summarized in the “Adventure Background” section and explains that each site the characters visited is linked to the death of a dragon. Then she tells them that a bronze wyrmling named Aidron
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
was stomped to death by a rampaging dinosaur. 4 The gnawed and charred bones of a humanoid. (This unfortunate was murdered and cannibalized by his starving, delirious companions.) 5 The mangled body of
a half-elf, seemingly bludgeoned to death. (She was dropped from high altitude by pterafolk.) 6 The scattered bones of a dwarf, torn to pieces before being devoured. (A hunting pack of velociraptors
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
of death. If the character talks to Runara about the dream or their quest, Runara listens closely, then pauses to think. “Well,” she says, “I am no expert on interpreting dreams, but perhaps the
zombies you fought are the ‘hunger of death’ you spoke of.” She points the character toward the wreck of Compass Rose (see “Shipwreck” above) to investigate further. The Fighter The fighter has come to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
the human farmers in the east and the druids and wilder folk in the west. 4 Your small Khoravar community has only survived in the slums of Sharn through the close, family-like support you show each
You’re part of a tiny Khoravar community in Karrnath that’s fascinated with death and the practices of your Aereni ancestors, transforming your unity meals into grim celebrations of death. 8 You’re part
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
human), waits to have his brain devoured by the illithids. Toru’s weapons were taken from him and discarded, and he plans to meet his death with whatever courage he can muster. He remembers being lured
what happened to him. If his death seems likely, Toru asks one of the characters to take his City Watch badge and return it to his father in Waterdeep. If this is done, Toru’s mother — a renowned
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masters: Ravenloft Play-Along Pack
domain by keeping its borders perpetually closed. Only those who rouse him to activity or invade Nedragaard Keep might convince him to let them escape. This risks provoking the mighty death knight’s
wrath, but Soth still thinks of himself as a true knight—he might assist those who present themselves as honorable warriors or show knowledge of his home. Lord Soth of Sithicus Medium Undead, Lawful