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The Book of Many Things
encounter.
Variant: Servants of Living Stars
Some stars in the sky are Elder Evils, alien beings of godlike power from the reality-defying Far Realm.
A living portent can be a fragment of these beings
Whisperer. A purple star whose guidance and minions seem to help for a time but whose influence inevitably leads to disaster.
Hadar, the Dark Hunger. A cinder-red dying star that siphons life from its
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
collecting souls from the greatest warriors on the Material Plane. She bargains hard, and there is little hope of wriggling out of a pact. However, she expects the best from her servants, so she
allows her mortal followers to live out their lives provided they continue to hone their talents to increase their value. As a result, Zariel’s servants are universally effective, disciplined, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
, von Zarovich family crest, Mark of the Raven talisman In Barovia, the night is a curse. With the dying of the light, wicked souls slip from the darkened spires of Castle Ravenloft to work the will
smothered by dread of their aloof overlord, his baleful servants, and ancient evils that fester unopposed. All the domain’s residents know to fear the Mists and the long Barovian nights, as through
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
group. Upon dying at the hands of the avatar, souls appear in the Gardens of Decay, a demiplane detailed later in this chapter. The souls are permanently bound to this demiplane and take on the form of
deck from anyone who resists, and obedient enough to do what the grim champions tell it. But this combination is rare, so the grim champions must often settle for imperfect servants. The most common
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
reach of the throne. As Saidra toured a palace full of the dying, clouds of spreading poison rose in a mysterious mist. When the mist cleared, Saidra found herself in a grand estate in Port-a-Lucine
. The estate’s servants acknowledged her as their duchess, but the lethal poison had dissolved Saidra’s body into a deathly vapor. As none seemed to notice, Saidra embraced the fantasy that she had achieved her vain desires.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
draconic whims. Most half-dragons are created by chromatic dragons who desire servants with some trace of their own might and grandeur. Half-dragons frequently command other servants of a villainous
efforts of reckless magic-users, or the last act of a dying dragon. What blessing demands more yet inspires greater works than the blood of Tiamat?
—Wyrmlord Azarr Kul, Half-Dragon
Half-Dragon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
, the suffering of the villain’s victims, the crimes of the Darklord’s servants, and how the domain is scarred by the Darklord’s wickedness. Lies. The Darklord or their servants provide flattering but
family, longtime servants or rivals, or historic records—such as journals, correspondence, or neglected artwork. Magical sources, such as mirrors that reflect the past or methods to enter the Darklord’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
moment, you glimpsed the mists that surround Athreos’s skiff.
Devotion to Athreos Servants of Athreos facilitate the passage from life into death. As a follower of Athreos, consider the possibilities
inevitable. (Evil or neutral)
4 Apathy. Life is but a rehearsal for death, and it’s best not to grow too attached to it. (Neutral)
5 Succor. I offer balm to the dying—which, to varying
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
: Servants of Living Stars
Some stars in the sky are Elder Evils, alien beings of godlike power from the reality-defying Far Realm. A living portent can be a fragment of these beings’ will. These
guidance and minions seem to help for a time but whose influence inevitably leads to disaster.
Hadar, the Dark Hunger. A cinder-red dying star that siphons life from its minions to avert its own
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Underworld once more. By discovering this secret, any Returned could become a god.
6 Phenax is dying, his immortality flawed. Over the ages, he has manipulated destiny and his own bloodline to bring
patient conversations, greater insights into Varyas’s schemes, or intervention from Phenax’s other servants (or even the god himself), all of which might be the goals of future adventures.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Ravenloft.
4 The Martikovs, owners of the Wizard of Wines winery, seek aid recovering a shipment of cursed wine that turns drinkers into vine blights.
5 A dying wereraven (see chapter 5) gives
the ruined mansion of Argynvostholt, the revenant knight Vladimir Horngaard dragoons innocents into the Order of the Silver Dragon and pits them against Strahd’s servants.
8 The characters are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
at all times. Gifted with a wry wit and a witch’s cackle of a laugh, Vinique mimics the happy cries of small children and the screams of a dying man to frighten intruders. Personality Trait. “Once I
Wereraven Mimicry d6 Sound and Source 1 Madrina mimics glass breaking and makes it sound like it’s coming from the servants’ attic (area C16). 2 Taspar mimics a snorting hog, which sounds like it’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
Cardinal’s claim that she was once a mage of a dying world, while others spurn the notion that she’s mortal at all. Still, a glimmer of hope flickers among the townsfolk, who rebel against the high
to return to their faces, making them prime targets for the high cardinal’s watchful servants. Gallows When townsfolk suspected of crimes aren’t disintegrated on the spot, High Cardinal Thingol
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
together servants from disparate corpses, use foul magic to strengthen the living, and transform the art of necromancy into a terrifying science. Level 3: Reanimator Spells When you reach an Artificer
level specified in the Reanimator Spells table, you thereafter always have the listed spells prepared. Reanimator Spells Artificer Level Spells 3 False Life, Spare the Dying, Witch Bolt 5
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
her servants, and so she allows her mortal followers to live out their lives, ever honing their talents, so she can put them to the best use when she finally calls in their debts. As a result, Zariel’s
servants are universally effective, disciplined, and dangerous. Zariel’s Lair Zariel makes her lair in a basalt citadel that rises up in Avernus. From nearly a mile away, one can hear the screams and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
little hope of wriggling out of a pact. However, she expects the best from her servants, so she allows her mortal followers to live out their lives provided they continue to hone their talents to
increase their value. As a result, Zariel’s servants are universally effective, disciplined, and dangerous. Zariel
Large Fiend (Devil), Lawful Evil
Armor Class 21 (natural armor)
Hit Points 420
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
dragon is content to let his minions deal with intruders, but he will be alerted if the characters flee. Even if the adventurers have not alerted any of the dragon’s servants, Maccath’s absence would
, and that he will not risk dying over this single lair. Though he hates the idea of abandoning a home with its treasure and trophies, if bested by the adventurers, Arauthator will flee to one of his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
. The dragon is content to let his minions deal with intruders, but he will be alerted if the characters flee. Even if the adventurers have not alerted any of the dragon’s servants, Maccath’s absence
dragon, and that he will not risk dying over this single lair. Though he hates the idea of abandoning a home with its treasure and trophies, if bested by the adventurers, Arauthator will flee to one of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
adventurers kill their nemesis, they might next encounter the villain raised from the dead or as an undead. It’s conceivable that dying could make a villain more powerful and more angry at the meddling
especially hard to get rid of, even if they are banished or imprisoned — their magic and their network of servants ensure that their reach extends far beyond their physical presence. Driving Forces. Most
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
character approaches this area, Yarana urges them to come quickly, saying that Chimagua is dying and needs assistance. As soon as the first character reaches this area, she attacks. Any time Yarana takes
sees you.
C7: Polluted Pool Two aboleths, Glol and Kilzilg, lurk in the brackish but mundane waters of this pool. These servants of the Drought Elder infiltrated the tepui and used their master’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
, the villagers descend into the ice caves to warn Arauthator’s servants that strangers have come, then quickly slip back up to the surface. Encounters in the ice caves assume that the presence of
magic armor with no obvious effects, the villagers are unlikely to notice. The fight continues until one contestant is unconscious and dying. (Allow Orcaheart to make death saving throws if he drops to 0
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
villagers descend into the ice caves to warn Arauthator’s servants that strangers have come, then quickly slip back up to the surface. Encounters in the ice caves assume that the presence of intruders
armor with no obvious effects, the villagers are unlikely to notice. The fight continues until one contestant is unconscious and dying. (Allow Orcaheart to make death saving throws if he drops to 0 hit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
succumbing to temptation, dying at the hands of fiends, and suffering eternal torture. When viewed, those images shift and swirl unsettlingly. A detect magic spell reveals that the frescoes, mosaics
outside courtyard below. H10. Recessed Mausoleums These areas are the final resting places of esteemed priests, warriors, and other dedicated servants of Elturel. For each of these areas the characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
reserved for servants, but a character who succeeds on a DC 18 Charisma (Deception or Persuasion) check convinces Anisetta to let them access it. P9: Balcony This balcony, which overlooks the ballroom, is
and remind them of any mundane tasks they might have forgotten. Oak doesn’t normally share information with strangers, but Zorhanna and Eliphas have ignored the painting of late, and Oak is dying to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
two lovers. Dying Dancer. If Ollin didn’t join the characters in Xoxotla, the dancer came to the shrine on their own and fell victim to the salamander and fire snakes. The dancer has 0 hit points, is
other tlexolotls as his family. Izel has instructed his salamander servants to make offerings at the volcanoes where his family dwells and wake them. So far the salamanders have made some small
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
characters warmly and asking why they’ve come to the temple. She describes the golem as one of her servants, and responds to any talk of her illicit activities by saying that such rumors were no doubt
feet tall. Five hold organs from the servants currently under Valin’s control, and each jar is carved with a symbol that represents the former owner, as summarized in the Canopic Jars table. Canopic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
identified on map 5.11. Map 5.11: Temples of Extraction Creatures. The Thayans here are the most loyal and fanatical servants of Szass Tam. They all know that no one is authorized to be in this sector
in this zone. 104. Temple of Savagery This chamber of red marble rings with the dying screams of humanoids. The sounds arouse feelings of violence.
Creatures. A Red Wizard evoker (see appendix B
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
imprisonment and disgrace in Omu, only when his ashes were brought to the garden for interment, as was his dying wish. Zalkoré cultivates hallucinogenic plants in the garden, because only in their
steps.
This pagoda houses six eblis (see appendix D) that serve as Zalkoré’s sentries and servants. The interior is filthy, with gnawed bones strewn everywhere and the floor thick with droppings. Unless
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Cards.
The starlight glow is a conduit to a living star (see the “Variant: Servants of Living Stars” sidebar in chapter 21 for examples). A creature that spends 10 minutes concentrating on the glow
show her courtesy or at least respect, she lets them pass unharmed. Dying Curse. If the medusa is killed, any character who targeted the medusa with an attack or spell that deals damage is cursed; the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
servants who swore to avenge Stahbal Indi-Bhak’s family. Whenever a wight is killed in this vault, some of the bones knit together, forming 2d6 animated human skeletons. These skeletons attack
atop a marble slab in the center of this otherwise barren crypt. Sir Erik Vonderbucks was a wealthy noble whose dying wish was to have his corpse dipped in molten gold. Treasure. The thin layer of