domain interest are bloody

Kas the Betrayer

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

Tovag, his Domain of Dread. He can be permanently destroyed only by having a stake driven through his heart and then being beheaded. The stake must be cut from a tree growing in soil from Oerth, Kas&rsquo

. It lasts for 1 hour, until Kas dies, or until Kas dismisses it as a bonus action. Kas can’t have more than two specters summoned at a time.The Betrayer, the Bloody Handed, the Destroyer&mdash

Lady Illmarrow

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Emerald Claw, but her motives for founding the order are buried in her past. Lady Illmarrow has no interest in ruling the living. Rather, she seeks to become Queen of the Dead. The Mark of Death

island domain. Long ago, it was revealed that the elven line of Vol — a house that practiced the art of necromancy and bore the Dragonmark of Death — was engaged in secret blood rites

Orzhov Representative

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

needs warrant. For example, you can have a message carried across a neighborhood, procure a short carriage ride without paying, or have others clean up a bloody mess you left in an alley. The DM

. Orzhov Contacts d8 Contact 1 The spirit of an ancestor has taken an interest in me. 2 An older cousin has the ear of a powerful oligarch. 3 I know a knight who is

Souragne

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

, he was a sadist who believed righteousness was on his side. When his torturous punishments finally drove the prison’s inmates to rise up, the bloody riot that ensued drew the attentions of the Dark

swamps cover the domain of Souragne right up to the sinking settlement of Port d’Elhour and Marais d’Tarascon, a village where above-ground crypts outnumber the residences of the living.

Tovag

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Tovag Darklord: Kas the Bloody Handed Hallmarks: Undead military dictatorship Notorious across the planes, the vampire Kas was once the champion of the lich Vecna. Wielding the artifact that bears

, 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

Har'Akir

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Har’Akir Domain of the Ancient Dead Darklord: Ankhtepot Genre: Dark fantasy Hallmarks: Ancient tombs, desert perils, lost gods, mummies Mist Talismans: Canopic jar, lapis lazuli scarab, scroll of

secrets lie beneath the sands, markers of a history the land’s few residents know of only in story and song. Their interest in past splendor is smothered, as life is harsh in Har’Akir and the living

Nonhuman Deities

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

deities in this section suggest the Life domain, particularly if they are closely associated with healing, protection, childbirth, nurturing, or fertility. As described in the chapter 3, though, the Life

domain is incredibly broad, and a cleric of any non-evil deity can choose it. A number of other deities, mostly evil ones, suggest the Death domain, which is detailed in the Dungeon Master’s Guide

Chapter 2: The Lands of Barovia

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

forever shattered when Strahd led a bloody crusade against the enemies of his family that ended here with the slaughter of hundreds. Struck by the scenic beauty of his most recent conquest and eager to

payment. The Vistani claim to possess potions that allow them to leave Strahd’s domain, but the potions are false concoctions with no magical power. Nevertheless, the Vistani are willing to sell them for a

The Mists

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

, threatening sounds, or other activity themed to the Darklord or domain. Creatures that enter the Mists at this time, including flying creatures, are subject to the following effects: A creature that starts

creature travels in the Mists, or which direction it goes, it gets turned around so that it eventually ends up back in the domain it left. The area within the Mists is heavily obscured (see the Player’s

Clerics and Champions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

domain appropriate to that deity for their Divine Domain feature. Often, heroes choose to devote themselves to particular gods either out of piety or self-interest. Sometimes, though, the gods choose

Tinkers and Minstrels

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

trade for items that spark their interest. Tabaxi reluctantly accept gold, but they much prefer interesting objects or pieces of lore as payment. These wanderers keep to civilized realms, preferring to

intervening in their affairs as needed. Clerics of the Cat Lord are rare and typically access the Trickery domain.

Keepers of the Feather

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

supernatural investigation, or even explore another domain. When players create Keeper of the Feather characters, ask them the following questions. What sparked your interest in the occult? Did

occultists, the wereravens saw potential. KEEPER CHARACTERS Characters playing members of the Keepers of the Feather have access to contacts with interest in spiritualism and the occult, including hapless

Life in the Domains of Dread

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

basis for comparison, domain inhabitants call those who speak of other worlds liars. For them, the following topics are standard aspects of life in their home domain or in a broader collection of

domains they call the Land of the Mists. Culture and Technology Each domain boasts its own culture, either drawn from the Material Plane or a parody manufactured to torment a Darklord. As such, a domain

Strahd's Goals

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

Successor or Consort Strahd can sense the arrival of new blood in his domain. When newcomers enter Barovia, he shifts his attention from Ireena Kolyana and van Richten to his new guests so that he can

interest in them. If they exhibit great fortitude and defiance, his interest is piqued—even more so if the character displays uncommon knowledge or beauty. Such a person might not be worthy to succeed him, but the man or woman might provide amusement to Strahd as a new possession.

Where to Start?

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory

what magical powers do they possess? These questions are tackled in the sections that follow. The answers will help you flesh out the archfey’s Domain of Delight. Encountering the Archfey Think about how

blissfully unaware of the party’s intrusion or show no interest in the characters. A shy or reclusive archfey might not want to be disturbed at all. How and when the archfey crosses paths with the

O'-wells

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

O’-wells These magic wells are scattered throughout Hither. Their builders and their original purpose have been long forgotten. In the days when Zybilna ruled over her domain, the wells served as

the characters to identify themselves and state their intentions. If the characters express interest in undoing the damage wrought by Bavlorna, the will-o’-wisps are cheerful at the prospect of

Gods of Neutrality

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

societies and nature. Others take a more active hand, injecting elements of chaos and innovation into mortal life. Unlike the gods of good and evil, the neutral gods have little interest in the

and shy, they are fiercely protective of their domain, regarding all plants and animals as their children. Chislev’s followers are often hermits, druids, and others who revere nature without asking

History

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

ranks of the cult thinned as members began to lose interest in the debacle. Then Strahd von Zarovich arrived. The cultists regarded Strahd as a messiah sent to them by the Dark Powers. Drawn to Strahd

House in despair. The cult’s habit of trapping and devouring wayward visitors proved to be its downfall. On one occasion, the cult snared a band of adventurers whom Strahd had lured to his domain to be

Falkovnia

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Falkovnia Domain Besieged by the Dead Darklord: Vladeska Drakov Genre: Disaster horror Hallmarks: Dwindling resources, fickle hero worship, impending disaster, suspicion, totalitarianism, zombies

Mist Talismans: Arms marked with the Blood Falcon, bloody spear head, correspondence from Lekar, sample of zombie flesh The days of the living are numbered in Falkovnia. The people would flee if they

The Shadowdusks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

and their plots, even as he allows the family free rein in their corner of his domain. The Mad Mage has decided that these are the kinds of nobles that need to be making decisions and wielding power in

Waterdeep — so that he can secretly rule the city using them as puppets. As such, he encourages the Shadowdusks to consolidate power in preparation for a triumphant and bloody return to Waterdeep

The Long View

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

come to an end. Paradoxically, elves pay special interest to the ephemeral: a cloud of mayflies, bubbles in water, illusions, eclipses, rainbows, artistic performances, and so forth. They are

second nature. When enemies threaten to invade their domain, elves are just as often satisfied to wait out the danger in their concealed strongholds as to come forth and fight. Remaining out of harm’s

Warlords of Droaam

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

the Wind Howlers, whose leader, Callain of the Bloody Word, despises the hags. Kethelrax the Cunning. The kobold lord Kethelrax has laid claim to Shaarat Kol in the south of Droaam and leads host of

a skilled alchemist and a scholar of arcane lore. Venom Lords. A group of tieflings called the Venom Lords leads a community of warlocks, some of whom are also tieflings. Their domain, called the

The Vampire's History

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

The Vampire’s History In life, Strahd von Zarovich was a count, a prince, a soldier, and a conqueror. After the death of his father, King Barov, Strahd waged long, bloody wars against his family’s

on the hapless souls of Barovia, they provide little nourishment and no comfort. From time to time, strangers from faraway lands are brought to his domain, to play the vampire’s game of cat-and-mouse

Icewind Dale

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

old battle between rival fisherfolk that left the waters bloody. Ten-Towns thrives on fishing and trade, both endeavors reliant on the knucklehead trout of Icewind Dale’s lakes. Without these fish, the

made, and intrigue to be investigated in even in the smallest of these communities (which can number as few as a hundred souls). The only other point of interest is the town of Targos, on Maer Dualdon

The Day's Catch

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

then casting bloody chum into the waters of the Darklake, where it is consumed by … something. Baiting the Hook The archpriest of the Sea Mother tells the characters he wants to use them as bait. The

duergar have shown any interest in navigating the waters of the Darklake on their own, and not even they do it as well as the kuo-toa. There is a persistent myth among the inhabitants of Sloobludop

The Guild

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

, calling them in when it suits them — often with interest. Rivalries exist between kingpins, and their territorial borders shift constantly. As long as these internal feuds don’t disrupt Guild

. Crossing the wall is riskier than the average power play, and those in the know predict the coming conflict to be a bloody one. Guild operations in the Outer City center on smuggling and gambling

The Guild

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

, calling them in when it suits them — often with interest. Rivalries exist between kingpins, and their territorial borders shift constantly. As long as these internal feuds don’t disrupt Guild

. Crossing the wall is riskier than the average power play, and those in the know predict the coming conflict to be a bloody one. Guild operations in the Outer City center on smuggling and gambling

Mammon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

himself and sells them for profit. Mammon has accumulated a great treasure hoard, but spends only a small portion of it on maintaining his domain. As a result, Minauros is a fetid, wretched place

frustration by grinding the offending party into a thick, bloody sludge. Financier of the Hells Mammon’s wealth is his primary way of exerting power and influence. He offers monetary loans to other devils in

8. Shrine of the Horned King

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

brass horn while the other minotaurs try to hack intruders to pieces. Baphomet does not answer prayers, nor does the demon lord have any interest in Maku’s tribe. As such, the minotaur shaman’s ritual

: The gate opens for 1 minute if a creature marked with a bloody X stands within 5 feet of it. Characters must be 15th level or higher to pass through this gate (see “Jhesiyra Kestellharp”). The first

Strahd von Zarovich

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

Strahd von Zarovich Martin Mottet Strahd von Zarovich is the Darklord of Barovia, a Domain of Dread. Little happens there without the Darklord’s knowledge, although Strahd rarely pays

there, Strahd’s interest becomes piqued, and he makes an appearance. The characters encounter Strahd in his Master of Death House iteration in chapter 5. History In life, Strahd von Zarovich was a

Orc Lairs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

enclosed sleeping area is a shrine to Gruumsh consisting of a crude stone effigy of He Who Watches, surrounded by bloody offerings. Caves for Followers of Luthic Orcs who worship Luthic are

in the cliff face far away from their lair. A tunnel leads through layers of damp stone and crystallized minerals before eventually opening out into their subterranean domain. Captives are used as

Mutiny

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis

the deck with his right hand. A shimmering wave of magical energy washes over the ship. Gargenhale then cackles in triumph, “We are invisible! They won’t see us coming until it’s too bloody late

described below are assumed to contain nothing of interest. Space Galleon Deck PlansView Unlabeled Version Forecastle Six vampirates (see Boo’s Astral Menagerie) are here, waiting to repel boarders. They

Finding Floon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

, they come upon the aftermath of a bloody clash between the Xanathar Guild and the Zhentarim: As you turn a corner, you find yourselves on a street that has been cordoned off by the City Watch. Lying

own domain, the gnome settled in Waterdeep, bought the Old Xoblob Shop from its previous owner, and tried renaming it after himself, yet everyone kept calling it the Old Xoblob Shop. He therefore

Points of Interest

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

Points of Interest Beyond Saltmarsh are a number of locations that characters can visit. Providing in-depth detail in for all of them is beyond the scope of this book, but enough information is

description from that adventure for this place. The lizardfolk here view the area around the swamp as their domain. They threaten intruders to warn them off, attacking only those who insist on remaining in the

L13. Granny Nightshade's Kitchen

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

has lost interest in Elkhorn and is not concerned if he starves to death. The children toss him scraps of food to keep him alive. Elkhorn happily joins the characters if he is freed from the cell

that once stretched from the palace to the edge of the domain. This route has since been shattered. He knows of no other way to reach the palace. Cauldron. The cauldron is nearly full of hot melted

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