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Dungeon Masterâs Guide
Fates card can end this curse.
Fates. Realityâs fabric unravels and spins anew, allowing you to avoid or erase one event as if it never happened. You can use the cardâs magic as soon as
magic items, are lost to you. Portable property vanishes. Businesses, buildings, and land you own are lost in a way that alters reality the least. If you have a Bastion (see the Dungeon Masterâs
Monsters
Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary
Incorruptible Vessel. The exorcist canât be possessed by Celestials, Fiends, or Undead.Multiattack. The exorcist makes two Grave Burst attacks.
Grave Burst. Melee or Ranged Spell Attack: +6
;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6", "rollType":"spell", "rollAction":"Grave Burst"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 19 (3d10 + 3) necrotic;{"diceNotation":"3d10+3", "rollType":"damage
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
insane. Only then did von Holtz reveal himself to be Strahd von Zarovich. Somehow the deva realized that any attempt to slay Strahd would be futileâthat the ancient curse upon the land meant that the
"} hit points and is freed from any curse, disease, poison, blindness, or deafness.
Change Shape. The Abbot magically polymorphs into a humanoid or beast that has a challenge rating equal to or less
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
":"1d4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Dagger","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage.
Curse (Recharges after a Long Rest). Madam Eva targets one creature that she can see within 30 feet of her
. The target must succeed on a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw or be cursed. While cursed, the target is blinded and deafened. The curse lasts until ended with a greater restoration spell, a remove curse
Monsters
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
"} for every 24 hours that elapse. If the curse reduces the targetâs hit point maximum to 0, the target dies and its body turns to dust. The curse lasts until removed by the Remove Curse spell or
spellcasting ability (spell save DC 14):
At will: Thaumaturgy
2/day each: Command, Silence
1/day: Insect PlagueIn life, Nafik was the high priest of Amun Sa, the last pharaoh of the land of Bakar
Monsters
Storm King's Thunder
: dancing lights, mage hand, message, thaumaturgy
1/day each: augury (cast as 1 action), bestow curse, cordon of arrows, detect magic, speak with dead, spirit guardiansThe Uthgardt are suspicious and
with one foot in the land of the living and the other in the land of the dead. Those who walk the shadowed path between two lands do so because the spirits of the dead compel them. Other Uthgardt fear
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
): augury, lesser restoration, protection from poison
3rd level (3 slots): magic circle, remove curse, speak with dead
4th level (3 slots): death ward, freedom of movement
5th level (1 slot): dispel
Richtenâs tale is a sad one. A scholar and doctor from a land called Darkon, he married his childhood sweetheart, Ingrid, and together they had a son, Erasmus. When he was fourteen, Erasmus was
Monsters
Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
destroyed, it regains all its hit points in 1 hour unless Holy Water (flask);holy water is sprinkled on its remains or a dispel magic or remove curse spell is cast on them.
Spellcasting. The priest is a
death and become an undead creature, potentially cheating the grave over and over.
This unholy order of priests was founded centuries ago by Osybus, a mysterious figure of unfathomable ambition and evil
Monsters
Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
priests of Osybus steal the souls of others to fuel the priestsâ malevolent magic. Using this soul power, each priest can defy death and become an undead creature, potentially cheating the grave over
. Fearing that their master would eventually consume their souls, the disciples aided Osybusâs foes and destroyed his physical form. As he perished, he uttered a curse upon themâthat their
Monsters
Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
; malevolent magic. Using this soul power, each priest can defy death and become an undead creature, potentially cheating the grave over and over.
This unholy order of priests was founded centuries ago
, the disciples aided Osybusâs foes and destroyed his physical form. As he perished, he uttered a curse upon themâthat their immortality would fail them when they least expected it and that he
Monsters
Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
, potentially cheating the grave over and over.
This unholy order of priests was founded centuries ago by Osybus, a mysterious figure of unfathomable ambition and evil. Osybus sought to use others&rsquo
curse upon themâthat their immortality would fail them when they least expected it and that he himself would become one of the Dark Powers. As a result of that curse, a priest of Osybus canât
Monsters
Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
grave over and over.
This unholy order of priests was founded centuries ago by Osybus, a mysterious figure of unfathomable ambition and evil. Osybus sought to use othersâ souls as springboards to
betrayed him. Fearing that their master would eventually consume their souls, the disciples aided Osybusâs foes and destroyed his physical form. As he perished, he uttered a curse upon them&mdash
Monsters
Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
â malevolent magic. Using this soul power, each priest can defy death and become an undead creature, potentially cheating the grave over and over.
This unholy order of priests was founded
souls, the disciples aided Osybusâs foes and destroyed his physical form. As he perished, he uttered a curse upon themâthat their immortality would fail them when they least expected it
Monsters
Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
. Using this soul power, each priest can defy death and become an undead creature, potentially cheating the grave over and over.
This unholy order of priests was founded centuries ago by Osybus, a
aided Osybusâs foes and destroyed his physical form. As he perished, he uttered a curse upon themâthat their immortality would fail them when they least expected it and that he himself would
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-like visage curses you. You take a â2 penalty on saving throws while cursed in this way. Only a god or the magic of The Fates card can end this curse.
The Fates. Reality's fabric unravels and
property vanishes. Businesses, buildings, and land you own are lost in a way that alters reality the least. Any documentation that proves you should own something lost to this card also disappears
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into destitution. A Curse on the Land Downtrodden and impoverished, the citizens of Bakar revolted against Amun Sa to take back their kingdom. During a riot at the capital, Amun Sa appeared before his
The Ruin of Bakar Tooba Rezaei A Door to the Pharaohâs Pyramid Long ago, the kingdom of Bakar spanned what is now known as the Desert of Desolation. Though the land was already a desert, the mighty
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
who is undeserving of such punishment can have grave consequences for the one who utters such a curse. Ravens carry lost souls within them, so killing one is bad luck. (The ravens donât carry souls within.)
.) Strahd named his castle, Ravenloft, after his beloved mother, Queen Ravenovia. Strangers arenât welcome at the castle without an invitation. The Land of Barovia Vistani know the following facts
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
cemetery are covered in white wildflowers and marked with simple wooden slabs. If the characters lay the talisman on Brastosâs grave, bury it in the soil over the grave, or burn it atop the grave, the wind
the words of the captainâs journal and destroy the talisman while aboard the ship. This also breaks the curseâthe characters still feel something like a sigh in the air, fog rises up to engulf the wreck
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Shadow Crossing Sylphene, the baronâs firstborn daughter, was a tortured soul. After she was interred, her grave became a shadow crossingâa gateway to the Shadowfell. To use this gate, the characters
must first open Sylpheneâs grave and remove the coffin (see area C9). In the darkest hours of the night, fog leaches into the open grave and fills it. Any creature that lies down in the fog-filled
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soul and save this doomed landâbut none have returned from his pyramid. Within the pharaohâs tomb lie deadly traps, sinister threats, and the secret to ending the ancient curse. âPharaohâ is designed
Chapter 5: Pharaoh Few deserts are as harsh and inhospitable as the Desert of Desolation, where the sun, the wind, and the land itself seem to despise all living things. The ghost of a long-dead
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beseeches them to enter his pyramid and retrieve his royal staff and star-gem to end the curse that blights both the land and his soul. Inside the pyramid, the characters meet the Tears of Athis, a
maze, and halls rife with Undead, then overcome a mummy lord who stands in their way. Once the characters exit the pyramid with Amun Saâs implements, the pharaohâs soul is freed and the curse on the
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
The Mournland A wall of dead-grey mist surrounds the remnants of Cyre. Beyond the mists lies a land twisted by magic, a wound that will not heal. The land is blasted and strangely transformed. In
. The Mournland is a vast open grave. In the Mournland, the wounds of war never heal, vile magical effects linger, and monsters mutate into even more foul and horrible creatures. Arcane effects
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
land as dreary as Barovia, take the time to describe the occasional scene of beauty, such as a pretty flower growing atop a grave. Make sure that the heroes have contact with NPCs who are honest, friendly, and helpful, such as the Martikovs in Vallaki or the Krezkovs in Krezk.
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Grave Domain Gods of the grave watch over the line between life and death. To these deities, death and the afterlife are a foundational part of the multiverse. To desecrate the peace of the dead is
an abomination. Deities of the grave include Kelemvor, Wee Jas, the ancestral spirits of the Undying Court, Hades, Anubis, and Osiris. Followers of these deities seek to put wandering spirits to rest
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
giants (1d2) 4 Unmarked grave 5 Shrine 6 Vultures (3d6) 7 Ruined settlement 8 Lizardfolk (2d8) Humanoids Humanoids ranging into the Serpent Hills might be treasure hunters, people fleeing the
monstrous land of Najara, or scouts from Elturgard keeping watch on yuan-ti activity. Herd Mammals Packs of goats, antelope, and other herd mammals range across the Serpent Hills. They avoid other creatures
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
giants (1d2) 4 Unmarked grave 5 Shrine 6 Vultures (3d6) 7 Ruined settlement 8 Lizardfolk (2d8) Humanoids. Humanoids ranging into the Serpent Hills might be treasure hunters, people fleeing from the
monstrous land of Najara, or scouts from Elturgard keeping watch on yuan-ti activity. Herd Mammals. Packs of goats, antelope, and other herd mammals range across the Serpent Hills. They avoid other
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Adventure Hooks If youâre not using Nafas as a group patron, consider the following ways to involve the characters in this adventure: Lost Light. A powerful curse plunges a nearby nation into strife
. Rumor claims the light of Daoudâs Wondrous Lanthorn (see appendix A) is the key to breaking the curse. A ruler who believes the lantern is in the Lost Caverns sends an agent to recruit the characters
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Vampires âI am The Ancient, I am The Land. My beginnings are lost in the darkness of the past. I was the warrior, I was good and just. I thundered across the land like the wrath of a just god, but
vampires are willing to relinquish their control in this manner. Vampire spawn become free-willed when their creator dies. Chained to the Grave. Every vampire remains bound to its coffin, crypt, or grave
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Conclusion Destroying the Soulmonger frees the souls trapped inside it and ends Acererakâs death curse. Characters who accomplish this goal will have saved many lives, and if word spreads of their
heroism, wealthy and influential NPCs come forward bearing gifts of thanks. These gifts can take many forms, including parcels of land and special favors (see âMarks of Prestigeâ in chapter 7 of the
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
,â describes how the grave of Sharruth spawns magical connections to the Elemental Plane of Fire that threaten a community of mushroom-like myconids. Chapter 3, âCursed Shipwreck,â details a ship that
crashed alongside the bones of a gold dragon and the horrible curse within the shipâs hold. Chapter 4, âClifftop Observatory,â brings the characters to the site where Runara killed a blue dragonâand where
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
residents are grave keepers
3 A nation where the residents observe grueling rituals to keep the angry dead appeased
4 A city where the victims of violence canât cross into the afterlife
places with a dead one
7 An expansive forest in which a cruel noble once hunted the poor for sport
8 A land in which mediums are revered because they maintain the veil between the living and dead
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Knight Sarlamirâs Curse Among the dead entombed beneath Castle Kalaman lies the body of Knight Zanas Sarlamir. A respected knight of the Order of the Crown, Sarlamir received a divine quest from the
city to the land. Sarlamir agreed. The knight knew his task was daunting, though, and decided to hedge his bets. He took his familyâs greatest treasure with him: an ancient dragonlance. Sarlamir and his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
end an ancient curse upon the land. Seek him out and heed his call.â
Nafas then teleports the characters to a door along the staircase that opens into a bleak desert. After the adventure, the characters can return to the staircase through the same portal.
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
vast cities and leveled the towers. Culâsir was slain and his people scattered. The Sovereigns and Six each laid a curse upon the land. Aureon decreed that the creatures of Xenâdrik would have no
knowledge of law, and Boldrei proclaimed that no city would stand. The Traveler distorted the land so that no path followed twice. The Devourer unleashed fire and storm. And so Xenâdrik remains a land of
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cursed them and this land.
âWith my dying breath, the curse was fulfilled, but my soul was cursed as well. I am doomed to walk these sands until a mortal soul retrieves the implements of my power
from my tomb: my magic staff and the star-gem of Mo-Pelar. Only then will the curse be lifted, freeing my soul and healing this broken land.
âMany have tried, and none have succeeded. If you undo my