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racial pride and actually treat you like an equal, you can learn a lot from them.”
Halflings. “It’s hard to beat a meal in a halfling home, as long as you don’t crack your
, Dorn, Evendur, Gorstag, Grim, Helm, Malark, Morn, Randal, Stedd; (female) Arveene, Esvele, Jhessail, Kerri, Lureene, Miri, Rowan, Shandri, Tessele; (surnames) Amblecrown, Buckman, Dundragon, Evenwood
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
the characters to find Laurel before the Grim Harrow does. When the adventurers reach her, however, they learn she has sold the deck, and a harrowing hunt has already begun. Oddlewin in Danger
locate it and return it to him, they learn Verin is an agent of the Grim Harrow and hopes to attain vampirism or another form of immortality as a reward for handing over the deck.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Mastermind Your focus is on people and on the influence and secrets they have. Many spies, courtiers, and schemers follow this archetype, leading lives of intrigue. Words are your weapons as often as
archetype at 3rd level, you gain proficiency with the disguise kit, the forgery kit, and one gaming set of your choice. You also learn two languages of your choice. Additionally, you can unerringly mimic the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
, and deadly dragons. They learn to track their quarry as a predator does, moving stealthily through the wilds and hiding themselves in brush and rubble. Rangers focus their combat training on
does. Their spells, like their combat abilities, emphasize speed, stealth, and the hunt. A ranger’s talents and abilities are honed with deadly focus on the grim task of protecting the borderlands.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
nightmares. This chapter explores how to create a character prepared to face the horrors of Ravenloft, while also forging ties to the haunted pedigrees and grim fates common to the Domains of Dread
adventures. Lineages. Consider an origin that ties you to a grim progenitor or inexplicable experience. Lineages can serve as your character’s race or overshadow your previous race. Dark Gifts. Determine
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
, and deadly dragons. They learn to track their quarry as a predator does, moving stealthily through the wilds and hiding themselves in brush and rubble. Rangers focus their combat training on
does. Their spells, like their combat abilities, emphasize speed, stealth, and the hunt. A ranger’s talents and abilities are honed with deadly focus on the grim task of protecting the borderlands.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Asteria’s collection of magical cards. These patrons are agents of the Grim Harrow, who expect the adventurers to attract the ire of Asteria and Euryale, giving the Grim Harrow a chance to destroy the
campaign. For example, perhaps the traveler is an astral elf, and the characters must secure a spelljamming vessel to learn more. Or the wayward guest might be a refugee from Ravenloft— perhaps even a Darklord in disguise!
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Mastermind Your focus is on people and on the influence and secrets they have. Many spies, courtiers, and schemers follow this archetype, leading lives of intrigue. Words are your weapons as often as
kit, and one gaming set of your choice. You also learn two languages of your choice. Additionally, you can unerringly mimic the speech patterns and accent of a creature that you hear speak for at least
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
the Grim Harrow’s attention (the Grim Harrow is detailed in chapter 19). Research the Deck of Many Things. When they aren’t actively pursuing copies of the Deck of Many Things, knights of the Solar
Bastion try to learn all they can about the origin and purpose of the cards. They know much of the deck’s history (as described in chapter 2), including multiple contradictory accounts of its creation
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Knowledge of Avernus Characters who research Avernus in Sigil can learn the following: Blood War. Avernus is a major battlefield for the Blood War, the raging conflict between demons and devils. It
. A foul haze perpetually shrouds the skies. Ambient light swells above the horizon in a grim mockery of a sunset, but the sky is bereft of celestial bodies. Searing gusts of wind blast across the
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lorwyn: First Light
, creatures cling to life within an oppressive gloom. The magic of each land also influences its inhabitants, imparting aspects either playful or grim to creatures’ appearances, personalities, and even
fairies, learn alchemy from goblin-like boggarts, or explore enlightenment with genasi-like flamekin. The risks to adventurers are real, but any foray into this realm could lead to the discovery of spectacular treasure not found elsewhere. The options for adventure here are limitless.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
garments and holding colorful hand masks and feathered fans. Noble courtiers laugh and gossip as servants move among them, offering sugared treats on silver platters.
The music, people, food, decor, and
way are attacked. Joining the Ball. The characters can interact freely with the illusory surroundings. The magic reacts to their actions, allowing them to hold conversations with courtiers, join the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
are dusty and rarely walked, though the windows of dilapidated hovels glimmer with the staring masks of listless Returned. Asphodel is an echo of the grim cities of the Underworld, making it a
studying arcane mysteries that could never be unraveled in a single life. Like all Returned, though, they have difficulty remembering what they learn. For this reason, the rooms of their order’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
learn from or command the dead. Those who plunder tombs for lost knowledge, grim entrepreneurs who see business sense in undead servants, even pragmatic necromancers seeking to conjure secrets from the
wealthy dead of Cliffside Cemetery all whisper prayers to Myrkul. Of the Dead Three, Myrkul’s base of power is the smallest. Residents of Baldur’s Gate rarely fear death by old age — a grim fact of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
School of Necromancy The School of Necromancy explores the cosmic forces of life, death, and undeath. As you focus your studies in this tradition, you learn to manipulate the energy that animates
all living things. As you progress, you learn to sap the life force from a creature as your magic destroys its body, transforming that vital energy into magical power you can manipulate. Most people see
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
occultants, you are a grim and enigmatic figure. Even your closest companions might be wary of the power you channel — and nobody wears that aura of dark mystery like you do. You help advance your
to dust when used, reappearing on your occultant abacus at the next dawn. Death’s Omen Also at rank 3, you gain the ability to read the grim portents of a creature’s demise. As a bonus action, choose
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
learn from or command the dead. Those who plunder tombs for lost knowledge, grim entrepreneurs who see business sense in undead servants, even pragmatic necromancers seeking to conjure secrets from the
wealthy dead of Cliffside Cemetery all whisper prayers to Myrkul. Of the Dead Three, Myrkul’s base of power is the smallest. Residents of Baldur’s Gate rarely fear death by old age — a grim fact of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Monster Slayer You have dedicated yourself to hunting down creatures of the night and wielders of grim magic. A Monster Slayer seeks out vampires, dragons, evil fey, fiends, and other magical threats
Slayer Magic, Hunter’s Sense, Slayer’s Prey 7th Supernatural Defense 11th Magic-User’s Nemesis 15th Slayer’s Counter Monster Slayer Magic Starting at 3rd level, you learn an additional spell when you
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make an Intelligence check or use divination magic to learn something about a creature, that knowledge comes with added trivia of the DM’s devising.
05
You emanate a weak magnetic aura
check or saving throw, you receive a grim vision of the DM’s determination, imposing disadvantage on your next attack roll, ability check, or saving throw.
53
As an action, you can become
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
of the domain or Darklord that captures the characters’ attention. How is this matter urgent and time-sensitive? What can the heroes learn that points them to larger threats or the Darklord’s past
adventurer is the key to finally attaining their desire.
7 The Darklord immediately looks up to an adventurer and seeks to emulate them to grim extremes.
8 An adventurer is a reincarnated younger
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
which a piece of the Rod of Seven Parts waits. The characters can chat with the archaeologists to learn about the complex and ask to borrow magic items to aid their quest. Laysa’s Goals At camp, Laysa is
traps and artifacts. Marian’s arcane research led her to study Acererak, and she can tell the characters about the archlich. The characters learn the information about Acererak presented in this chapter
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Way of Mercy Plague doctor—some looks never go out of style.
Tasha
Monks of the Way of Mercy learn to manipulate the life force of others to bring aid to those in need. They are wandering
needy and making grim choices rooted in reality rather than idealism. Some might be gentle-voiced healers, beloved by their communities, while others might be masked bringers of macabre mercies. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
Red Wizards of Thay The Red Wizards hail from Thay, over two thousand miles east of the Sword Coast. A grim, dismal region spread across a towering plateau, Thay is defended by an army of undead
faces. Their undead wight bodyguards are usually nearby—and often invisible. Each Red Wizard specializes in a single school of magic, but all learn spells outside their specialty schools. Red Wizards
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
Red Wizards of Thay The Red Wizards hail from Thay, over two thousand miles east of the Sword Coast. A grim, dismal region spread across a towering plateau, Thay is defended by an army of undead
faces. Their undead wight bodyguards are usually nearby—and often invisible. Each Red Wizard specializes in a single school of magic, but all learn spells outside their specialty schools. Red Wizards
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
who talks about company business, this information is hard to come by. Thankfully, the characters are able to learn that Dran Enterprises employees often frequent a specific tavern in Luskan, giving
them a starting point for seeking the information they need. The characters can learn the name and location of the Fishbone tavern in any number of ways, including talking to other tavern owners
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Red Wizards of Thay The Red Wizards hail from Thay, over two thousand miles east of the Sword Coast. A grim, dismal region spread across a towering plateau, Thay is defended by an army of undead
their faces. Their undead wight bodyguards are usually nearby—and often invisible. Each Red Wizard specializes in a single school of magic, but all learn spells outside their specialty schools. Red
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Death House. Séance Robson Michel Sarusanda interrogates a deceased cult member to learn more about the activities in Death House Pungent sticks of incense burn around this room’s perimeter. Sarusanda
, Strahd von Zarovich!” Once Sarusanda is done speaking with the skull, it cackles in grim amusement, then floats into the air. Three will-o’-wisps emerge from corners of the room and join the skull (use the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
covered with algae and coral at the bottom of the ocean, or grim fortresses in undersea rifts.
Detached Oracles. Storm giants recall the glory of ancient giant empires forged by the god Annam. They seek
beginnings and ends of fortune and disaster, and find the patterns within seemingly unrelated events. By reading omens and prophesying, storm giants learn of vast secrets previously unknown and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Wizard cantrip of your choice.
When you reach Rogue level 10, you learn another Wizard cantrip of your choice.
Spell Slots. The Arcane Trickster Spellcasting table shows how many spell slots you have
Long Rest. BILLY CHRISTIAN Assassin Practice the Grim Art of Death An Assassin’s training focuses on using stealth, poison, and disguise to eliminate foes with deadly efficiency. While some Rogues who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
objects. Thus they do not know about the hidden door behind them. They consider any attempt to move or tear down the curtains blasphemous attacking the perpetrators if they witness such an act or learn
discover that the ancient books describe procedures and details for several evil rites and ceremonies. The books make grim and harrowing reading for any character. The tomes can be turned over to any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
youngsters quickly learn to recognize that their favorite character, the god of the gnomes, is about to steal the show. A joker and a prankster, Garl Glittergold reminds gnomes that life is to be
taken lightly, and that a good laugh will serve them better than a grim attitude. When Garl cavorts with mischief on his mind, Moradin’s beard might end up woven with giggling flowers, and Gruumsh’s axe
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
the characters on their appearance, their manners, or whatever else it thinks might make them happy. Characters who speak to Demitasse about Zybilna learn the following information: Zybilna is a
, leaving openings through which you can see adjoining rooms.
Throughout the ballroom, royal courtiers stand motionless, their eyes fixed on a black iron cauldron atop a dais in the middle of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
for a living, and their work is dangerous and bloody. Both men are grim and have haunted looks in their eyes. These two are dour fellows, but they seldom pass up an opportunity to earn coin. If the
the wereravens in town. He’s also trying to learn as much as he can about the Vistani, particularly the ones living in the camp just outside town (area N9). Once he concludes that they are in league
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
flanked by a pair of twenty-foot tall stone statues of rough-hewn humanoids, their faces grim masks of forbiddance. Next to each statue is a human guard encased in stone armor.
Two Black Earth
someone tries to take it, the ghost of a duergar treasure hunter named Reulek appears and uses his Horrifying Visage, screaming, “Thieves! Learn from my folly! Even in death, the dwarves of Besilmer guard
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
tribe’s guards and hunters are on or off duty. Other giants align their sleeping and waking schedules with stone giants higher in the ordning from whom they seek to learn. Masters of the arts can ask
creatures, thus perpetuating the giants’ reputation for always being gloomy and grim.
Living on the Edge Once they’re old enough to fend for themselves, storm giants spend most of their lives in