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Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
; plans under the weight of time and lash out with magical energy that often takes the appearance of books, scrolls, and sheets of parchment.
Lorehold Scholars
The archaeomancers of Lorehold
College draw their magical might from the flow of time and fate and the way those forces shape the course of history. Scholars of this broad mystical study divide between those who see history as an unpredictable jumble of chance and those who believe events form a perfect—and predictable—pattern.
Magic Items
The Book of Many Things
9 ♥️
Leather pouch containing 18 gp
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10 crossbow bolts
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Three book;books, written in Common, about random historical events
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Canvas Tent
each card bears an illustration of a different item or set of items. As an action, you can draw a card of your choice from the deck and throw it to the ground in an unoccupied space within 5 feet of
Kenku
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
copy existing items with exceptional skill, allowing them to become excellent artisans and scribes. They can copy books, make replicas of objects, and otherwise thrive in situations where they can
groups called flocks. A flock is led by the oldest and most experienced kenku with the widest store of knowledge to draw on, often called Master.
Although kenku can’t create new things, they have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
inspiration, invention, and knowledge—from Neverwinter’s House of Knowledge. When the characters enter his audience chamber, Lord Neverember is busy discussing politics with his advisers. He breaks off
the mysteries of the Outer Planes. Umberto Noblin is a gnome historian who has written books on various deities. Lord Neverember confirms that each victim was kidnapped at night. The victims don’t know
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
K30. King’s Accountant Dusty scrolls and tomes line the walls of this room. More scrolls and books lie scattered on the floor, around four heavy wooden chests fitted with study iron locks. The only
all the books for Strahd, recording the vampire’s riches and conquests. Lief has been here longer than he can remember. He is grumpy because Strahd doesn’t allow him to know about all his treasures
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
crossbow bolts 3 ♣ Three books, written in Common, about random historical events 4 ♣ Canvas tent 5 ♣ 50 feet of coiled silk rope 6 ♣ Two crowbars 7 ♣ Healer’s kit 8 ♣ Eight gems worth 5 gp each 9
bears an illustration of a different item or set of items. As an action, you can draw a card of your choice from the deck and throw it to the ground in an unoccupied space within 5 feet of yourself
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
the diary, dated just over five years earlier, change in tone as Sarah worries about the strange conduct of Lord Yellowcrest, and his habit of spending too much time with ancient books in his study
appeared to me as bubbling blood. Lord Viallis stood next to it motionless, one of his vile books in hand, and muttered something I could not hear. I slipped away quickly, though I fear he might have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
. Once victims draw close, mimics strike, lashing out with their sticky pseudopods and toothy mouths. After consuming victims, mimics usually relocate, change form, and await their next meal. Use the
Mannequin
Mirror
Obelisk
Oversize cake
Panel of levers
Pile of bones
Potted plant
Row of books
Sarcophagus
Sculpture
Ship’s wheel
Sign
Stalagmite
Stump
Table
Tapestry
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
adventurers, as the characters soon discover. Approaching the Nest As the characters draw closer, they see a broad expanse of detritus and guano spread out below the nest. With a successful DC 10 Wisdom
(Perception) check, a character notes that a great amount of that detritus appears to be shredded parchments and bound books — all works destroyed by Raah in various fits of pique. Either before or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
seeking love might fixate on a young beauty. A child might become an object of fascination for a vampire obsessed with youth and potential. Others surround themselves with art, books, or sinister items
the control of the vampire that created them. If a true vampire allows a spawn to draw blood from its own body, the spawn transforms into a true vampire no longer under its master’s control. Few
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
light. Firelight glints off a poker beside the fireplace, and the walls are lined with ancient books. A huge painting hangs above the mantelpiece in a gilded frame. The firelight illuminates the portrait
—an exact likeness of Ireena Kolyana.
Phillip (as Gareth): How old does the painting look?
Maeve (as Mirabella): I’m going to check the books!
Jared: OK, I’ll get to those in a second. Russell
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
can draw magic items from the sphere, as described in this adventure’s conclusion. Treasure. Shalfey wears a Medallion of Thoughts and a mithral chain belt worth 400 gp. While his old Books of Prophecy
friendly and welcoming, and they know nothing of the attempted coup. They believe Shalfey died of natural causes and regard Piyarz as the legitimate keeper of the books unless proven otherwise. Hostel
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
sounds of battle draw his attention, Ozymandias (priest) is in this room discussing survival tactics with a guard (veteran). The room serves as Ozymandias’s bedroom, office, and storeroom. If the
Several large bookcases lean against the walls in this cold room, and a high chair and a scribe’s desk sit to the right of the door. The bookcases are loaded with books and scrolls. Four bedrolls are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
characters draw near, at which point she tries to scare them by sitting up. Amused with herself, she then addresses the characters: “So, who are you then? Not hobgoblins or draconians. Not ghosts or
heaps along the walls. Old books with deteriorated bindings spill their pages onto the dusty floor.
The books here are rotted and worthless, but a character who spends five minutes searching the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
against the pirates because he tried to rescue important books and scrolls from the burning abbey, and a collapsing hall closed a doorway behind him. He was forced to abandon the written works, and he
with his life. If the characters do not attack Odium immediately, they might be able to strike a deal with him. He will draw a rough map of the abbey ruins in return for 200 gp and safe passage off
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
and permanently laying them to rest. 2 Devout Scholars. This federation prizes knowledge and texts pertaining to their god. They collect rare holy books and record the life stories of miracle-working
empowers civilization, this order travels far to help the downtrodden, seeking to draw new believers by their virtuous example. 5 Militant Inquisitors. This dogmatically rigid hierarchy seeks to stamp out
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
laws, this guard still has much to learn.
By the Books. Gala clings to the keep’s laws—and often recites them aloud—whenever she must make a decision.
Naive. Gala believes that life is fair, people
Roleplaying. In descriptive roleplaying, you draw on your mental image of the character, saying what the character does and how they do it.
A descriptive approach to roleplaying Gala, a straitlaced
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Oghma, god of knowledge, invention, and inspiration. Like much of the city of Neverwinter, the Hall of Knowledge is currently under repair. Although some of the temple was damaged by the volcano
, portions were spared the destruction of the lava flow, including an underground chamber called the Vault of Tomes. That undercroft contains some of the most rare and valuable books in Faerûn outside
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
familiar NPCs act, or pick up on minor details that the ulitharid has gotten wrong or can’t reasonably duplicate: slight changes in decor, books that are blank between the covers, foul-tasting elven wine
error, Extremiton either takes steps to correct it or tries to draw attention away from it. For example, it doesn’t know Dwarvish well enough to cause the residents of Alterdeep to speak it fluently, so
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Lorehold Scholars The archaeomancers of Lorehold College draw their magical might from the flow of time and fate and the way those forces shape the course of history. Scholars of this broad mystical
lash out with magical energy that often takes the appearance of books, scrolls, and sheets of parchment. Lorehold Professor of Chaos
Medium or Small Humanoid (Wizard), Any Alignment
Armor Class
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
infighting. Today, Abyssal portals still sometimes draw demons to the world, and the fungal spores spread by the cult have transformed the forest into a deadly realm. Fungal Spores. The air in the forest is
Drowned Forest Oddities table to inject a sense of the surreal as characters travel through the region. Roll a d20 or pick from the table once per day of travel, and add new elements of your own invention
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Nest of the Eldritch Eye
finds a hidden compartment in one of the shelved books. Inside is a Spell Scroll of Protection from Evil and Good. N6: Tomb of the Knight A stone, gold-painted sarcophagus rests in the center of this
chamber (area N15). Zalryr aims to “draw secrets from the depths of the mortal soul.” Cult Worship. The cultists all serve Vecna, whom they refer to as the Whispered One. Delvin’s Fate. Zalryr uncovered
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
the skulls in his collection and draw on their shared knowledge. For a fee, Lothar can cast the speak with dead spell on any of his skulls, asking questions on the clients’ behalf. He also trades and
slab of adamantine. Although anyone is allowed into the bar, patrons and proprietor alike are skeptical of outsiders and willing to draw steel to keep their space safe. The tavern’s interior is subdued
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
spiderweb-covered library contains hundreds of books in genres ranging from history and religion to speculative fiction. Gremorly added his impressive personal collection to the library, including
many rare tomes on necromancy, but most of the books were here when he arrived. The patches of webbing on the floor are difficult terrain. These webs burn up instantly when touched by flame, but flames
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
sandstone. Eventually the walls draw in so closely that you can reach out and touch either side, but then the narrow space opens into a hidden canyon in the heart of the hills. A sprawling monastery
of ink clutter each desk.
During the day, four Sacred Stone monks (see chapter 7) work in this room. At night, they return to their quarters. The books and scrolls the monks are copying from a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
. Failure is the paramour of invention, though, meaning it is a rare year when there isn’t some notable disruption of the celebration. The flying chair of Marchell was one such recent oddity — a device
their ancestors, or that were associated with their own births. They then attempt to stay up through the night, celebrating outside with bonfires, song, and warmed drinks. Cloudy nights often draw
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
. Bookshelves stand against the walls. Piles of books rest on a reading table in the middle of the room. The air reeks of moldy paper. Doors exit to the north, east, and south.
A beautiful, slender
killed. Since that time, it has spread rumors to draw more adventurers to its lair. Idalla takes the form of a human woman. When the characters enter, the fiend jumps up and begs to be released from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
door, and glyph of warding. The other books in Edino’s collection aren’t valuable and cover such topics as geology, gemology, and mining. X11: Mess Hall Loud voices and laughter can be heard through the
workers and low-ranking Onyx Scar members. Four thugs sit at one table, while two veterans eat snacks at the bar. As soon as they detect intruders, the thugs and veterans draw their weapons and attack
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
hobby of collecting rare books. If the characters need information on the history of Saltmarsh, they might find it in Eliander’s archives. 5. Mining Company Headquarters Once a mansion owned by a local
execution. Such punishments are rare, but when they do occur, they draw a large crowd. In any given week, there is a 2 percent chance of an execution, usually of some bandit or other non-native ne’er-do
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
contain a bed, a table strewn with writing implements and books, and shelves piled with bound volumes and scrolls. Contact Stone. A circle of glowing glyphs above Sarkalla’s southern table is a contact
transmuter and three Thayan apprentices sleep here (see appendix B for both stat blocks). When roused, they tip the cots over and cast their spells from behind cover. They try to force or draw the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Zhentarim. A character who succeeds on a DC 15 Wisdom (Insight) check can tell that Rasqel seems unsure about the bite behind his threat. His little operation is off the books, with no sanction from
agents in any way can draw Beshaba’s ire, with potentially catastrophic consequences. The Hands of Fate. Now that Carkuss has crossed paths with the adventurers, they are stuck in the strands of his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
not draw their attention. 28. Officer’s Quarters A plain wooden table and a wooden chair are set against the south wall of this room. On the table sits a wooden bowl. A single bed stands against the
alliance, united for the purpose of driving the sahuagin back into the deeps.
39. Minister’s Sleeping Quarters A single bed is set against the east wall. A small wooden bookcase containing five books
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
near the pools, each of which comes equipped with a pair of brass faucets.
The faucets draw warm and cold water from pipes that run underneath the floor. A tight-fitting stone plug at the bottom of
sarcophagus that was opened and looted long ago. Treasure. The necromites in area D10 hid three spellbooks beneath the dust and humanoid bones in the sarcophagus, having stolen the books from murder victims
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
streets. O2. Tower Level As the characters draw closer to the city, they get a better view of the stone towers rising above the ooze. Many of the glass statues set along the exteriors of the towers are
dust worth 1,750 gp Numerous rare books worth a total of 500 gp A manual of golems (iron) A spell scroll of Galder’s speedy courier (see appendix E) Several of Kwalish’s completed experiments whose