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Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
the fiends’ tendency to lurk near battlefields and other sites of great tragedy to consume the anguish saturating the area.
Daemogoths are creatures of forbidden knowledge and magic, all fueled
extreme. Their eyes are insectile or smooth and bulbous like gleaming jewels, and they have five arms. They typically wear long robes, which drape low over their forms, and they sport a halo of horns, antlers, or floating stones or crystals.Psychic
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
As a child, you were inquisitive when your playmates were possessive or raucous. In your formative years, you found your way to one of Faerûn’s great institutes of learning , where you
of knowledge.
The most well known of Faerûn’s fonts of knowledge is Candlekeep. The great library is always in need of workers and attendants, some of whom rise through the ranks to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Cloistered Scholar As a child, you were inquisitive when your playmates were possessive or raucous. In your formative years, you found your way to one of Faerûn’s great institutes of learning , where
storehouse of knowledge. The most well known of Faerûn’s fonts of knowledge is Candlekeep. The great library is always in need of workers and attendants, some of whom rise through the ranks to assume roles of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Sigil, City of Doors At the center of the Outlands, like the axle of a great wheel, is the Spire, a needle-shaped mountain that rises high into the sky. Above this mountain’s narrow peak, not part of
human, although she most definitely isn’t. She wears ornate robes that shroud her body, and a mantle of blades coated in blue-green verdigris surrounds her masklike face. No one is certain who or what
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
berserkers of the North Kingdoms North Kingdom of the Fruzti, the King Hundgred of the Fruzti (human) Weakest of the three North Kingdoms, having suffered great losses battling in the Bone March North
Kingdom of the Schnai, the Queen Ingrid of the Schnai (human) Strongest and most populated of the North Kingdoms Ratik, the Barony of Baron Lexnol Haarkof (human) Former province of the Great Kingdom
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
a faint image in the cloud of an adult bronze dragon surrounded by figures in black robes wearing the holy symbol of Shar and reading from scrolls. As the great creature writhes in pain, its bronze
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
X5. Temple of Lost Secrets Four black marble columns support the vaulted ceiling of the temple, at the north end of which stands a forty-foot-tall statue of a cowled figure in flowing robes. The
of them has toppled over and lies shattered on the floor. An arcanaloth named Neferon guards this temple from within the hollow head of the great statue (area X5a) and attacks characters on sight
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
Mondath (see appendix D) in her purple robes, accompanied by a dozen guards. Even the governor cautions characters against attacking such a formidable force, especially when any lower-level officer
the Dragon and that they are collecting loot “for the great hoard that will usher in the reign of the Queen of Dragons.” They know that the cult has a clutch of dragon eggs under heavy guard in a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Attack on the Great Library After delivering The Book of Inner Alchemy to the characters, an embarrassed member of the Avowed informs them that critical pages from the tome are missing. “My apologies
state, a magic item of such power will never be created. The Avowed acolyte accompanies the characters to the Great Library to view where the attack and subsequent theft took place: You are led to a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
every meeting. The bloodstained robes are not an anytime outfit. The illusion of eyes on every wall in the headquarters was scary once. Now knock it off. The Archfey Many folk think of the fey as
franchise needs to get down and dirty to succeed. The Great Old One Everybody’s met that one mind-addled poet at the end of the bar spouting all kinds of nonsense. But only you can really appreciate the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Frulam Mondath (see appendix D) in her purple robes, accompanied by a dozen guards. Even the governor cautions characters against attacking such a formidable force, especially when any lower-level officer
Dragon and that they are collecting loot “for the great hoard that will usher in the reign of the Queen of Dragons.” They know that the cult has a clutch of dragon eggs under heavy guard in a cave at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Efreeti Hulking genies of the Elemental Plane of Fire, the efreet are masters of flame, immune to fire and able to create it on a whim. Fine silk caftans and damask robes drape their magma-red or
oppressive tyrants toward those they force to labor for them. Planar Raiders. Most efreet reside on the Elemental Plane of Fire, either in great domed fortresses of black glass and basalt surrounded by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
, introduces himself, and explains his quest to find an heir to his kingdom—a land he says is a week’s travel to the east of the Oraniad Mountains. He claims that he was a great king who was cursed by
The creature fits! Antigonos declares it his heir. He bestows his crown, robes, and belt pouch on the creature, then bows before wandering off.
If no one participates in Antigonos’s test, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
lickers, owing to the fiends’ tendency to lurk near battlefields and other sites of great tragedy to consume the anguish saturating the area. Daemogoths are creatures of forbidden knowledge and magic, all
extreme. Their eyes are insectile or smooth and bulbous like gleaming jewels, and they have five arms. They typically wear long robes, which drape low over their forms, and they sport a halo of horns
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising
the altar.
A male humanoid with aqua skin, large black eyes, and gauzy robes stands in front of the altar. He makes stabbing motions with his hands, apparently arguing with nobody as he peers directly
a great deal of effort to talk Shoalar down. Any character who succeeds on a DC 13 Charisma (Intimidation) check can get Shoalar to not immediately attack the party. Likewise, a successful DC 15
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
. Garbed in their distinctive red robes, the Red Wizards have sought to expand their power and to extend Thay’s influence across the Realms, particularly in lands in the East. They shave their heads and
and is universally viewed with suspicion. War Wizards The potential for wizards to influence the outcome of battle is something no ruler in Faerûn can afford to ignore, and most great armies seek to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
characters first encounter Vizeran and Kleve, read the following boxed text to the players. Two figures approach — a withered drow clad in dark flowing robes, and a hulking gray-skinned monster resembling a
spiky humanoid toad, its wide mouth full of razor-sharp teeth. The drow’s pinched and lined face speak to his great age, and his red eyes narrow and appraise you carefully as he approaches.
Vizeran
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
found a worthy attack plan. Vegepygmies Years ago, a meteorite fell from the heavens and created the city’s Great Rift. Stardust rained over the ruins and formed patches of russet mold out of which
territory and are unified only in their reverence of the Great Rift. Even if the vegepygmies could communicate with the characters, they have little desire to work with them. Their chiefs aren’t clever
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Waterdeep Rising from the shores of its deep harbor to ring the great mountain standing tall out of the Sea of Swords is Waterdeep, the City of Splendors and the Crown of the North. To all of Faerûn
, this great metropolis stands as the pinnacle of what a great city might be, in wealth, influence, and stability. Here, the citizens work, the nobles sneer, and the great masked lords plot and scheme
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
-thick layer of fog. The fog is absent inside the walls and around Spiderwatch Keep, the great edifice at the heart of the fortress (area 19). There are no light sources in or around the fortress. Anyone
color spray, haste, and spider climb. Fastened to his robes is an obsidian scarab engraved with the insignia of House Freth (25 gp) and a spider silk pouch containing two blue spinels (500 gp each). 18b
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
proved too great, and Darius assassinated his brother. Demetrius’s vengeful spirit now resides within the softly glowing robe. Secret Doors. The north wall hides two secret doors to areas B45 and B47
Cynidicean’s robes contain a full waterskin and two days of rations. B49: Living Room Faded wall hangings, cracked sculptures, and frayed divans decorate this ornate living room. Two rusty iron statues
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
, by Scriers Phink. This book follows the exploits of a band of adventurers searching for a storm giant king named Hekaton, whose sudden disappearance caused great upheaval up and down the Sword Coast
these towers. Seekers at the Pillars must rely on their Avowed guides to retrieve or return specific works from the Great Library to assist with their research. Most seekers never pass through the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
everything started. An imperious drow archwizard in spider-silk robes casts a mighty conjuration spell. As the ritual draws toward its conclusion, a web of faerzress energy expands outward. The wizard seems
being alone once again. You feel a great hunger seize him. He experiences visions that pass into your vision, showing what appears as a paradise to him but an oozing nightmare for all others.
The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Estate Gardens Former royal advisor Young-Gi spends little time at the great palace known as the Seat of Dragons these days, instead enjoying retirement in the gardens of his small estate, where the
wears fine silk robes to compensate. Young-Gi is also a victim of the gwishin’s curse, so he doesn’t recall the fog or the threats that appear within. But as he knew Dae Won-Ha and personally
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
red roof is held up by six sturdy pillars and capped with carved fish. A human male wearing yellow silk robes embroidered with red and gold fish stands in the pagoda. You hear exotic music being
successful DC 12 Wisdom (Perception) or Intelligence (Arcana) check. The man pours clear water from a clay jug into the kettle and adds tea leaves. He bows to the kettle and shows great reverence to the vessel
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
distinctive crimson robes and the arcane sigils tattooed onto their shaved heads. Because of their evil reputation, Red Wizards are arrested or killed on the spot in many lands. For that reason, they often
who oppose him. Rath Modar’s Ambition One such Red Wizard exile is Rath Modar, an illusionist of great skill who long ago made the Sword Coast his home. Having a natural interest in dragons, it wasn’t
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
distinctive crimson robes and the arcane sigils tattooed onto their shaved heads. Because of their evil reputation, Red Wizards are arrested or killed on the spot in many lands. For that reason, they often
who oppose him. Rath Modar’s Ambition One such Red Wizard exile is Rath Modar, an illusionist of great skill who long ago made the Sword Coast his home. Having a natural interest in dragons, it wasn’t
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
same time as one of the other great arcane talents of the City of Spiders, Gromph Baenre. A scion of the First House and as gifted a schemer as he is a mage, Gromph engineered Vizeran’s disgrace and
without Vizeran’s permission. Kleve’s control gem is a smoky crystal that Vizeran wears on a chain around his neck, beneath his robes. As long as Vizeran possesses the gem, the death slaad must obey him
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
red roof is held up by six sturdy pillars and capped with carved fish. A human male wearing yellow silk robes embroidered with red and gold fish stands in the pagoda. You hear exotic music being
successful DC 12 Wisdom (Perception) or Intelligence (Arcana) check. The man pours clear water from a clay jug into the kettle and adds tea leaves. He bows to the kettle and shows great reverence to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
distinctive crimson robes and the arcane sigils tattooed onto their shaved heads. Because of their evil reputation, Red Wizards are arrested or killed on the spot in many lands. For that reason, they often
await any who oppose him. Rath Modar’s Ambition One such Red Wizard exile is Rath Modar, an illusionist of great skill who long ago made the Sword Coast his home. Having a natural interest in dragons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
swords; a woman wears robes over white scale mail, and she holds a wand set with a blue gemstone. “Welcome. I consider you to be my guests. Perhaps we can do business.”
Talis the white This
that is not enough, she tells the party, in glowing and worshipful tones, that a great white dragon inhabits the castle. She refers to the dragon as “snow-white Glazhael, the Cloudchaser, a handsome
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
least one crime scene, read or paraphrase the following: A cheery voice calls out to you, and you see a dwarven woman clad in blue robes waving to your group. Her forearms are marked with numerous
characters when they need it (though she has a propensity to ramble), and she is a great ally to help them determine why the goblins are attacking the town. Uncovering the Clues As the characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
swords; a woman wears robes over white scale mail, and she holds a wand set with a blue gemstone. “Welcome. I consider you to be my guests. Perhaps we can do business.” This encounter is the classic
control. If all that is not enough, she tells the party, in glowing and worshipful tones, that a great white dragon inhabits the castle. She refers to the dragon as “snow-white Glazhael, the Cloudchaser
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
humanoid figures in dusty robes draped in cobwebs, their eyes and mouths stitched shut. Armed with brushes and clay pots of pigment, they paint the walls and pillars with grim, poorly rendered illustrations
up the scepter, but admits not knowing for certain that either is harmful. Shrewd Papazotl realizes that the throne is made from the bones of dead Omuans and the skull of Omu’s great minotaur champion
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Scions of Elemental Evil
robes and silver masks for each character. Questioning the Queen Queen Yolande provides the following answers to the characters’ questions: What Are You Paying? “If you can end this evil, I’ll award you
you.” What Do You Know about This Temple? “It was a place that harbored great evil. I thought it was destroyed long ago.” (If the players are interested, Queen Yolande details the temple’s history as