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The Book of Many Things
, knights who track the Grim Harrow through the multiverse might resemble rangers instead of paladins.
In addition, Sir Jared, detailed at the end of chapter 10, can serve as a model for knights with a lower challenge rating.
Monsters
Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary
boxes with simple fittings to elaborate, gilded sarcophagi and reverent, fabric-lined caskets.
Beyond the City of Doors, animated coffins serve similar—albeit less industrial—roles
sardines
3
A groaning mummy
4
A patch of yellow mold (see the Dungeon Master’s Guide)
5
A slumbering vampire spawn
6
A portal to the Path of Graves (detailed in Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary)
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raid just as another group returns, laden with severed heads, sacks of loot, and armfuls of food. Warriors also serve as scouts, bringing back detailed reports about the surrounding area so that the
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
lost memories, or even serve as Mist talismans. Aberrant Evidence d6 Evidence
1 A needle-like device buried under someone’s skin
2 An inexplicable crater or circle of scorched crops
3 A stable full of exploded livestock
4 An antimatter rifle (detailed in the Dungeon Master’s Guide)
5 A missing person or otherworldly being transformed into a brain in a jar (see chapter 5)
6 The damaged corpse of a vampiric mind flayer (see chapter 5)
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
, and in his wasteland domain of Tovag, he believes his war with Vecna rages on. Patrols of prisoner-soldiers under undead commanders scour the land, dragooning strangers to serve in Kas’s armies and to
vampire to rage, rebuild his forces, and continue his search for the Sword of Kas (detailed in the Dungeon Master’s Guide), which he considers his key to victory.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
monument to death located in the Hive Ward of Sigil (detailed in chapter 2 of Sigil and the Outlands). Headquarters of the Heralds of Dust, a faction of undertakers and Undead, the Mortuary is a
living tomb where the dead are interred, cremated, or raised to serve the Heralds of Dust. Surely, someone in the City of Doors can help the characters learn about their pasts, but the characters must first escape their gloomy prison before its wardens lay them to rest.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
How to Use the City A bustling city like Greyhawk can serve the following important functions in a campaign. Background Connections Use the backgrounds of the characters to connect them to people and
recommending them to that person. (Each location detailed in the “City Locations” section includes potential connections for two character backgrounds.) City Activities Greyhawk is an ideal place for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
deity—who no one’s ever heard of.
2 A barrister begs the characters to serve as witnesses during a trial in the High Courts, but the characters have no memory of witnessing a crime.
3 A
group plans to use.
8 A villain looks remarkably like one of the characters, enough so that a kolyarut or cuprilach rilmani (both detailed in Morte’s Planar Parade) mistakes the character for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
Mists, and in his wasteland domain of Tovag, he believes his war with Vecna rages on. Patrols of prisoner-soldiers under undead commanders scour the land, dragooning strangers to serve in Kas’s armies
, leaving the vampire to rage, rebuild his forces, and continue his search for the Sword of Kas (detailed in the Dungeon Master’s Guide), which he considers his key to victory. At least once, the Dark Powers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
detailed in the “Encounters in Yon” section sit atop high peaks and plateaus and are easily spied from a distance. Shortly after arriving in Yon, the characters encounter a talking dandelion named Amidor
One route to the Palace of Heart’s Desire lies in Motherhorn’s belfry, which contains a silver bell that summons giant cranes when it is rung. These birds serve as flying mounts and can deliver the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
skeptical of any character who expresses an interest in joining the Mages of High Sorcery. She asks them the following questions: Wyhan Why do you think you’re worthy of using magic? Do you serve your
magic, or does your magic serve you? How will you change the world with your magic? If you were to lose your magic, what would you do? Regardless of the character’s answers, Wyhan responds with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
carried out by the majordomo. At the same time, the characters might send out another staff member to engage in the explore territory activity (a new activity detailed below). You can’t expect to get
everything done yourself. Delegation is key. And the consequences for fumbling a simple task should be real, immediate, and serve as a lesson to others who serve you. No dessert for a tenday! That’ll teach ’em.
— Rosie Beestinger
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
plays the parts of nobleman and gracious host, but drops these pretenses when they no longer serve him, revealing his megalomania and monstrous nature. Strahd believes he has no peers and eagerly
escape, surrounding the domain with poisonous mist. Those who enter the Mists choke and are affected as detailed in “The Mists” section at the start of this chapter.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Gaining Access By the time they have visited the locations detailed in the previous chapters, the characters should have knowledge of a route to the surface world and a map or guide to help them
navigate it. These two goals should serve as tools to help motivate the players throughout the earlier chapters of the adventure. As a reward in one chapter, the characters might learn of the existence of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
who currently controls the Sapphire Throne—Ramya or Arijani and Reeva. Either faction is likely to notice the party and court them as potential allies. The characters then walk the fine line detailed in
. In truth they serve neither and are opportunistically robbing those who fear disobeying the factions. An escaped villager entreats the characters for help.
2 The stone giant guru Jalendu
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
The Mists The Mists of Ravenloft appear without warning and move with eerie intention. Areas within the Mists are Heavily Obscured. No amount of wind can disperse the Mists. The Mists serve the
following roles: Dark Clutches. The Mists serve the Dark Powers. They might steal residents of other worlds or entire locations from elsewhere in the multiverse and trap them in the Domains of Dread
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
. From the House on Gryphon Hill, Godefroy forces throngs of the dead to serve his will and to seek out a path to their true, final deaths. Lord of the Dead. After 24 hours, the spirit of anyone who
. The House on Gryphon Hill, just outside Mordentshire, is home of Lord Wilfred Godefroy. Hundreds of spirits are bound to the house and the surrounding grounds, and all serve the lord of the house and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
, disguises, and conveyances that further mask his true ability. Toy Maker. The Dark Powers provide Ivan with any toy he desires. Creatures of many sorts serve Ivan, and any of them, from maids to
once per day. He closes them to prevent those he’s obsessing over from escaping. When he closes Borca’s borders, the Mists rise as detailed in “The Mists” section at the start of this chapter. Additionally, the fog is filled with Ivan’s taunting voice and patrolled by grim clockwork toys.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
taken to calling themselves the Children (detailed below). Mordenheim’s Masterpiece The Unbreakable Heart is a nonmagical scientific wonder. Despite being the creator of the Unbreakable Heart, Viktra
shows little respect for the lives of more fragile beings. Moreover, Adam is fascinated by Mordenheim’s work and quietly seeks ways to create life that will serve him. Bastien Grivet A desperate crew of Ludendorf whalers runs afoul of Rahab, a fleshless leviathan that hunts the Sea of Secrets
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
serve as a giant steading, and you can use the tables in chapter 3 to help you populate the site. The Steadings table suggests adventure hooks you might use to bring characters to such a place
source to learn about an ancient evil threatening the world is a steading of giants who preserved a detailed history of the evil’s previous appearance thousands of years ago. 3 Giants raided a village
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
example, knights who track the Grim Harrow through the multiverse might resemble rangers instead of paladins. In addition, Sir Jared, detailed at the end of the chapter, can serve as a model for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
!”
Tyrza Bonebreaker (chaotic good, human gladiator; detailed further in Sigil and the Outlands) is loud, powerful, and free with her feelings and praise. She’s fond of Bkol, and listens as he
and that Tyrza rewards those who serve the gate-town. Bkol assures the characters it’s worth their while if they offer aid. If the characters agree to go to Grakenok and find out what’s happening, Bkol
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
also create Nyxborn creatures to serve as messengers or emissaries. Gods grant their clerics the ability to cast spells, and they can effortlessly duplicate the effect of any spell they could grant (any
weapon like the artifacts detailed in chapter 5. But defeating the god in that form would merely weaken the deity, allowing other members of the pantheon to capture, bind, or punish them.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary
the City of Doors, animated coffins serve similar—albeit less industrial—roles. Natural ambushers and tireless sentries, animated coffins guard ancient necropolises, family crypts, and the lairs of
(detailed earlier in this supplement) Animated Coffin Large Construct, Unaligned
Armor Class 16 (natural armor)
Hit Points 60 (8d10 + 16)
Speed 30 ft., climb 30 ft.
STR
16 (+3)
DEX
12
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
might foretell events in your character’s future. Consider how much your character knows about the destinies detailed in the table; these events might be a mystery to your character, shared only between
choice. Flames A powerful figure opposed to your beliefs vexes your life; even your triumphs seem to serve this being’s ends. Fool What could have been one of the happiest moments in your life turned
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
another Darklord desires—such as Ankhtepot’s ka or Mordenheim’s Unbreakable Heart (both detailed later in this book). 2 Ez d’Avenir (see chapter 5), a monster hunter. 3 Ireena Kolyana, adopted
daughter of Burgomaster Indirovich of the village of Barovia. 4 Lyssa von Zarovich, a distant relative of Strahd’s, who has become a vampire. 5 Nasseri and Yasmine, identical twins who serve the god Ezra. 6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
transport those who enter them to distant lands, other domains, or even beyond the Domains of Dread. The Mists are inscrutable, but they ever serve the schemes of the Dark Powers, delivering creatures
Horror Trinkets table in chapter 1 might serve as Mist talismans. Few who dwell in the Domains of Dread know how to use Mist talismans or have interest in traveling to other domains. Those who do, though
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
charming, Caradoc befriended and came to serve his fellow knight, Lord Soth, often advising the bold knight about the subtleties of courtly intrigues. Soth made Caradoc his seneschal, and the knight
aren’t actually coming, but saying so did allow him to get his lord’s retinue through the city gates. No, he won’t say who his lord is. No, he doesn’t serve the Red Dragon Army—not quite. He serves
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
.”
Artavazda saw how the characters distinguished themselves and offers to heal an injured character. The angel can answer questions about the Ashen Heirs, the Brightguard, or Atash (all are detailed in
Brightguard until the festival ends a few days from now, protecting the people from dramatic displays that turn dangerous. Artavazda goes on to explain the following points: Though the angels who serve
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
is called Spireball. The modron happily explains the game’s rules, its stakes, and the two teams, all of which are detailed below. Good versus Evil Two teams—the Noxious Stampede and the Righteous
field. Three low pedestals at each of the triangle’s points serve as bases. The last of these, where batters take their swings, is known as home plate. During the game, batters navigate these bases in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
rigid social structure of serfs and servants that largely dwell beyond the Kolophon’s walls. Those who stand at the heights of Akroan society, or outside it, are detailed here. The Monarchy Traditionally
a place among them by claiming a victory in the annual Iroan Games. More commonly, members of lektoi families lose their place of privilege if they fail to fulfill their obligation to serve in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
Initiative. On the goblins’ turn, they attempt to scramble up the stairs and activate the rolling log trap (detailed below). The goblins then fight the characters. Rolling Log Trap. This 10-foot-long
. The skulls hide a purse containing 10 GP. H5: Hall Musty animal furs serve as beds in this stark hall, where a furry brute berates two smaller, squeaky-voiced goblin subordinates.
A Bugbear
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
reserved or unassuming until they reveal their true nature. Any intriguing figure with a dark secret can serve as a gothic horror villain. Villain Identities Gothic villains are most effective when
, Wererat 3 Vampire Familiar, Werewolf 4 Incubus, Strigoi,* Succubus 6 Priest of Osybus* 8 Inquisitor of the Mind Fire,* Inquisitor of the Sword,* Inquisitor of the Tome,* Vampire Nosferatu* 11 Efreeti 12 Mordenheim’s Monster* 13 Loup Garou,* Vampire 17 Death Knight *Detailed in chapter 5
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
detailed in the “End of an Era” section). The secretary has an array of spell scrolls and other magic items at her disposal, and she often makes use of her crystal ball of telepathy and spells like
answering her call and for their interest in investigating the historic ruins of old Yongjing. As attendants enter to serve tea, she ask the characters about their training, their education, and what
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
serve Ilvaash are behind this plot. These mind flayer fanatics are renegades who hope to reconstruct and harness the power of the obelisk. Using the obelisk to focus wicked Far Realm power, the mind
to reach the mind flayers and interrupt their ritual. The difficulty of doing so depends on how many pieces of the obelisk the fanatics have retrieved. Regardless, once the fanatics are defeated, a refraction of the godlet (detailed further in the adventure) surfaces to challenge the characters.