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Curse of Strahd
":"Dart","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage.After her husband died in battle, Duchess Dorfniya Dilisnya set her sights on becoming Count Strahd von Zarovich's bride, but she failed to win his
, instead assuming that the guests had died in their sleep.
But Strahd was not fooled. He came to realize fairly quickly that the clockwork effigy had begun to display a murderous nature. Rather than have
Lich
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, emerging to destroy those who dare to disturb the lich’s work.
A lich encountered in its lair has a challenge rating of 22 (41,000 XP).
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative
, the lich takes half the damage (rounded down), and the target takes the remaining damage. This tether lasts until initiative count 20 on the next round or until the lich or the target is no longer in
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
recesses, emerging to destroy those who dare to disturb the lich’s work.
A lich encountered in its lair has a challenge rating of 22 (41,000 XP).
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing
takes the remaining damage. This tether lasts until initiative count 20 on the next round or until the lich or the target is no longer in the lich’s lair.
The lich calls forth the spirits of
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
its lair has a challenge rating of 22 (41,000 XP).
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Exethanter can take a lair action to cause one of the following magical effects
remaining damage. This tether lasts until initiative count 20 on the next round or until Exethanter or the target is no longer in the Exethanter’s lair.
Exethanter calls forth the spirits of
Valindra Shadowmantle
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Tomb of Annihilation
initiative count 20 on the next round or until the lich or the target is no longer in the lich’s lair.
The lich calls forth the spirits of creatures that died in its lair. These apparitions
the lich’s work.
A lich encountered in its lair has a challenge rating of 22 (41,000 XP).
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the lich can take a lair action to cause
Strahd von Zarovich
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Curse of Strahd
incapacitated.
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Strahd can take one of the following lair action options, or forgo using any of them in that round:
Until initiative count 20 of the next round
.
Strahd summons the angry spirit of one who has died in the castle. The apparition appears next to a hostile creature that Strahd can see, makes an attack against that creature, and then disappears. The
monsters
ghost of the knight Caradoc. Seeking to forge a new knighthood of loyal dead, Soth became obsessed with Dragon Highlord Kitiara Uth Matar and charged Caradoc with claiming her soul. When Kitiara died in
, Soth found himself in the domain of Barovia. For a time, he found an ally in Count Strahd von Zarovich, but the two villains couldn’t abide one another for long. Soth eventually pursued rumors
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
shadowy recesses, emerging to destroy those who dare to disturb the lich’s work. A lich encountered in its lair has a challenge rating of 22 (41,000 XP). Lair Actions On initiative count 20 (losing
remaining damage. This tether lasts until initiative count 20 on the next round or until the lich or the target is no longer in the lich’s lair. The lich calls forth the spirits of creatures that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
charged Caradoc with claiming her soul. When Kitiara died in battle, Caradoc refused to capture her spirit unless Soth bargained with Takhisis to restore Caradoc to life. Enraged, Soth tried to destroy
Caradoc as the Mists rose around them. When the Mists faded, Soth found himself in the domain of Barovia. For a time, he found an ally in Count Strahd von Zarovich, but the two villains couldn’t abide
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Intro to Stormwreck Isle
toward you.
The three shambling sailors are zombies, the animated corpses of sailors who died in a recent shipwreck. The characters face a choice: they can turn and fight the zombies, or they can
: Review the zombie stat block below. Use the initiative rules to determine who acts first, second, third, and so on. Keep track of everyone’s initiative count on your notepad. On the zombies’ initiative
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
toward you.
The three shambling sailors are zombies, the animated corpses of sailors who died in a recent shipwreck. The characters face a choice: they can turn and fight the zombies, or they can
: Review the zombie stat block in appendix B. Use the initiative rules to determine who acts first, second, third, and so on. Keep track of everyone’s initiative count on your notepad. On the zombies
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
certain spells prepared after you reach particular levels in this class, as shown in the Battle Smith Spells table. These spells count as artificer spells for you, but they don’t count against the number of
initiative count, but it takes its turn immediately after yours. It can move and use its reaction on its own, but the only action it takes on its turn is the Dodge action, unless you take a bonus action on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
reach particular levels in this class, as shown in the Battle Smith Spells table. These spells count as artificer spells for you, but they don’t count against the number of artificer spells you
count, but it takes its turn immediately after yours. It can move and use its reaction on its own, but the only action it takes on its turn is the Dodge action, unless you take a bonus action on your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Pidlwick II After her husband died in battle, Duchess Dorfniya Dilisnya set her sights on becoming Count Strahd von Zarovich’s bride, but she failed to win his love. Her visits to the castle were
of the night, smother the guest with a pillow, and then retreat back to the closet. The castle staff never considered that the effigy might be responsible, instead assuming that the guests had died
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
chapter 5), an investigator of all things monstrous and mysterious. The lands around Mordentshire host two prominent estates. Heather House is the home of the Weathermay family, regional lords who count
silent, ghostly travelers. Whelk Spring House The last of the noble Esker family recently died, bequeathing Whelk Spring House to distant relatives. At low tide, the waters of Bent Key Causeway reveal a muddy path to the estate.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
K36. Dining Hall of the Count Dust assaults your lungs. A sweet yet pungent smell of decay fills this room, in the center of which stands a long oak table. A blanket of dust covers the tabletop and
thee! May it help thee set this troubled place to rest.” If the characters think to ask him who he is, the fool replies, “Pidlwick.” If asked how he died, he replies humorlessly, “I fell down the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
filled with thousands of bats. Any loud noise in either cavern agitates the bats. When the bats become agitated, have the characters roll initiative. On initiative count 10, the bats fly up the pit and
youngest son Zalf (age 40), his wife Elize (age 37), and their two adolescent children, Darson (age 17) and Hildy (age 14). No family members died in the giant attack, but Renarra’s eldest son, Olaf, was
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
silvered. Harkina can relay the following information regarding the current situation in the city: Many of Elturel’s citizens died when the city was drawn to this terrible place. Still more have died in the
join the fight, if you’re up for running them. Have all NPCs act on the same initiative count, and focus their actions on assisting the characters in combat, rather than engaging in side fights of their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
passing ship or convoy. Simply put, the Nelanther Isles are a chain of reavers and raiders, who eke out a living fighting whomever they can find. No one’s ever bothered to count or name all the tribes of
start over anyway. For another, it’s dirty, dangerous work, and dealing with pirates is a task best left to swift ships, well-armed navies, and the kinds of fools that would want to count them in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
the top of the island, but she died before getting any farther. The Frostmaiden has created beautiful ice sculptures all over the island. One would weep at the very sight of them if it were not so cold
have resistance to cold damage. All the ghouls act on the same initiative count. The characters encounter four ghouls initially, with another group of four ghouls appearing each round on the ghouls
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Bjornhild died earlier in the adventure, replace her with a frost druid (see appendix C) named Ajka. If Bjornhild leads the ambush, she is joined by her pet saber-toothed tiger, Grava. If Ajka leads the
they all act on the same initiative count and that one warrior from each tribe dies each round on that tribe’s turn. Hengar kills an additional Tiger Tribe warrior on each of his turns. Mjenir stays out of melee and uses his produce flame cantrip to hurl fire at enemies.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
thoughtful leader of his people, devoted to the vision that he and his wife share of a Blingdenstone rebuilt and reborn. Quartermaster Senni takes the count and measure of everything, ensuring her
working with the rest of the Stoneheart Enclave. Burrow Wardens Most of the honored protectors of the svirfneblin died during the drow invasion, and the rest perished while protecting their people
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
rare magic item of your choice. 8: Shrine to the Fallen This room has a small shrine with a headstone memorializing Boss Pyrite and other guild members who died when the Moonstalkers’ old guildhall was
toys, hand-knit kitty clothing, and catnip. Wanewort has access to the following lair actions while she is in the Moonstalkers’ guildhall: Ghostly Passage. Until initiative count 20 on the next round
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Strahd is fully within an antimagic field. Lair Actions While Strahd is in Castle Ravenloft, he can take lair actions as long as he isn’t incapacitated. On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties
), Strahd can take one of the following lair action options, or forgo using any of them in that round: Until initiative count 20 of the next round, Strahd can pass through solid walls, doors, ceilings, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake
dragon’s followers have left the shrine or died of old age, leaving only a few guardians, mostly older humans and a few dwarves and elves. Members of the Scaly Eye wear faded blue tabards displaying a
Lhammaruntosz as an action, and succeed on a DC 18 Charisma (Persuasion) check to keep her from attacking. If the characters fail a check, attack the dragon or the alkilith, or the initiative count reaches 0 and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
. Haunted Haunted environs include homes burdened by wicked deeds, the sites of mass killings, and locations where individuals died while experiencing powerful fear, sorrow, or hatred. Haunted places
notorious tyrant who died in the region. 56–60 For the next 24 hours, any humanoid killed in the region rapidly decomposes and rises as a skeleton 1d10 minutes after dying. 61–65 Over the next 24
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
count as difficult terrain. Amid the muck and gravel on the northern bank hides a deadly predator, an amphisbaena (see chapter 6). The serpent has concealed itself as it watches for prey, the mud
room has collapsed, burying much of the area. At its center, a broken marble bier stands atop a short dais.
This room once served as a place to view the remains of those who died in Phenax’s service
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Gunvald died earlier in the adventure, replace him with another Bear Tribe chieftain named Svilbrekhild Forennal (a female human gladiator in hide armor who speaks Common and has Survival +5). See “Reghed
Auril! Begone, vultures!”
This camp is home to the King of the Elk Tribe, Jarund Elkhardt (see appendix C). If Jarund died earlier in the adventure, replace him with Hengar Aesnvaard, a Common-speaking
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
the north. Still others are Six agents who died during the attack. A character who has proficiency in Arcana can attempt a DC 10 Intelligence (Arcana) check when examining the corpses and sigils. With a
the kobold recovers. At some point, the cockatrices died and reanimated, but the kobold doesn’t know how. Patsky can also tell the characters the general story of the attack. He didn’t fight much, since
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
cultists to keep. Fiona Wachter and Majesto Another secret of Fiona’s is that she sleeps with the corpse of her dead husband, Nikolai, who died of sickness nearly three years ago and whom Fiona cherished
, Victor, whose very name makes her cringe. With her wits restored, Stella feels she has no one in Vallaki she can count on. She latches onto any character who is kind to her. If the party takes her to St
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
. Lying on the floor is the skeleton of a person who died while pulling a cart loaded with three chests stacked atop each other. Characters who have a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 15 or higher
and back again. A creature in the swinging blade’s path must succeed on a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw or take 22 (4d10) slashing damage. The blade swings again on initiative count 20 of each round
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
of a brass dragon’s hoard. A Brass Dragon’s Lair A brass dragon’s desert lair is typically a ruin, canyon, or cave network with ceiling holes to allow for sunlight. Lair Actions On initiative count
bronze dragon lairs in coastal caves. It might salvage a wrecked ship, reconstruct it within the confines of its lair, and use it as a treasure vault or nest for its eggs. Lair Actions On initiative count
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
ashenwights. Characters who investigate the corpses determine the duergar died from weapon wounds a few months ago. They all have postmortem head wounds; the encephalon cluster that lairs in area B12
injured wizards retreated here to rest, but the maze entrapped them. All five died while being absorbed. B5: Tumor Garden Several fleshy lumps in the floor rise like stalagmites to heights of two or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
the roost and join the fight on Initiative count 0 of the second round (losing ties). D2: Remorhaz Trophy The cave splits into two passages on either side of a huge centipede-like monster frozen in a
block of ice. Although the beast is positioned within the icy block as though rearing up to strike, severe wounds indicate that it died before being frozen.
This dead remorhaz is one of Challidax’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
sphere that rises 10 feet toward the water’s surface every round on initiative count 20. Creatures that touch the cloud must make a DC 14 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the creature is
. The anemone has AC 10 and 45 hit points. C6. Merfolk Mass Grave Fifty merfolk skeletons are buried in a mass grave 12 feet beneath the seafloor. These bones are the remains of Ogrorlo’s slaves that died