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Dungeon Master’s Guide
Kas was a powerful warrior who served Vecna and whose loyalty was rewarded with this sword. As Kas’s power grew, so did his hubris. The sword urged Kas to destroy Vecna and usurp his throne
bring ruin to Vecna. Killing Vecna’s worshipers, destroying the lich’s works, and foiling his machinations all help to fulfill this goal.
The Sword of Kas also seeks to destroy anyone
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
him dangerous. He can smile and shake someone’s hand while simultaneously plotting to ruin that person.
Expanding the guild’s activities beyond thievery was Delour’s idea. He
studies other criminal syndicates and their methods of getting rich. He considers protection rackets, smuggling, and arson to be low-hanging fruit, with extortion, kidnapping, and murder for hire being
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
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Hungry to claim more power despite the Raven Queen’s curse, nagpas strive to bring about world-shaking destruction. From the shadows, they manipulate events to bring about ruin. They can bring to
helped avert a war between the gods. She transformed them into the scabrous, birdlike creatures known as nagpas and rendered them able to acquire new lore and magical power only from the ruins of
Monsters
Acquisitions Incorporated
adventure. But adventure of the wrong kind came calling for the trio one day, when an underground ruin they had often explored — actually a creature called the Wandering Crypt — took Auspicia from the
. And even if the rumor were true, Omin would never leverage such a position for greater financial gain and power. Because that would be wrong …
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
: detect magic
2/day each: dispel magic, mage armor, remove curse, sending
1/day each: power word stun, scrying (as an action), wall of force
Teleport. The Oracle teleports, along with any
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The current Oracle is an elderly human named Jadzi. A graduate of Quandrix College, Jadzi has since expanded her studies to encompass all disciplines of spellcasting, tempering the mathematical abstractions she wielded at Strixhaven with benevolent divination and a return to the basics of magic itself.
Monsters
Vecna: Eve of Ruin
recent years, Tasha sequestered herself in the Feywild, achieving incredible power and slowly turning into a Fey creature. Tasha became Zybilna, archfey of the domain of Prismeer.
Answering the Summons
sent a version of herself from the past to Alustriel’s side. The Tasha who appears in Vecna: Eve of Ruin is a powerful wizard, though she is not yet a witch queen or an archfey.Abyssal Visage (2
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
psionic power to weave illusions to deceive and disorient. They cloak their own presence so they can observe other creatures without being discovered as they collect information on everything from local
least get close without arousing suspicion. Once in a position to observe, the dragon studies the day-to-day life of local folk, with a keen interest in any magical phenomena.
Emerald dragons&rsquo
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
hand is invisible), minor illusion
1/day each: detect thoughts, invisibility, silent imageEmerald dragons are the most curious, cunning, and manipulative of the gem dragons, wielding psionic power to
, or at least get close without arousing suspicion. Once in a position to observe, the dragon studies the day-to-day life of local folk, with a keen interest in any magical phenomena.
Emerald dragons
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
":"damage", "rollAction":"Emerald Embers", "rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage.Emerald dragons are the most curious, cunning, and manipulative of the gem dragons, wielding psionic power to weave illusions to
close without arousing suspicion. Once in a position to observe, the dragon studies the day-to-day life of local folk, with a keen interest in any magical phenomena.
Emerald dragons&rsquo
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
":"Emerald Embers", "rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage.Emerald dragons are the most curious, cunning, and manipulative of the gem dragons, wielding psionic power to weave illusions to deceive and
arousing suspicion. Once in a position to observe, the dragon studies the day-to-day life of local folk, with a keen interest in any magical phenomena.
Emerald dragons’ attentiveness to unusual
Magic Items
The Book of Many Things
Pit
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Plant
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Priest
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Prisoner
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Puzzle*
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Ring
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Rogue*
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Ruin*
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Sage*
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Shield
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Ship
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Skull*
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Staff
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of 22.
Temple. A deity or entity of similar power becomes bound to aid you. At any point in time between drawing the card and when you die, you can use your action to call on this entity for divine
Sword of Kas
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Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
When Vecna grew in power, he appointed an evil and ruthless lieutenant, Kas the Bloody Handed, to act as his bodyguard and right hand. This despicable villain served as advisor, warlord, and assassin
power grew, so did his hubris. His sword urged him to supplant Vecna, so that they could rule the lich’s empire in Vecna’s stead. Legend says Vecna’s destruction came at Kas’s
Lich
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Monsters
Basic Rules (2014)
6th level (1 slot): disintegrate, globe of invulnerability
7th level (1 slot): finger of death, plane shift
8th level (1 slot): dominate monster, power word stun
9th level (1 slot): power word
haunts the abode it favored in life, such as a lonely tower, a haunted ruin, or an academy of black magic. Alternatively, some liches construct secret tombs filled with powerful guardians and traps
Hermit
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Backgrounds
Player’s Handbook (2014)
case stuffed full of notes from your studies or prayers, a winter blanket, a set of common clothes, an herbalism kit, and 5 gp
Life of Seclusion
What was the reason for your isolation, and what
I needed to commune with nature, far from civilization.
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I was the caretaker of an ancient ruin or relic.
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I was a pilgrim in search of a person, place, or relic of spiritual
Backgrounds
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
You have spent years practicing your writing and oration in the hope of becoming a student of Silverquill College. Your studies focus on language, literature, and the power of words, both magical and
otherwise. The metaphorical power of words to illuminate or conceal is joined with the literal ability of magic to do the same in your academic pursuits.
Skill Proficiencies: Intimidation
Valindra Shadowmantle
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monsters
Tomb of Annihilation
of invulnerability
7th level (1 slot): finger of death, plane shift
8th level (1 slot): dominate monster, power word stun
9th level (1 slot): power word kill
Turn Resistance. The lich has
a lonely tower, a haunted ruin, or an academy of black magic. Alternatively, some liches construct secret tombs filled with powerful guardians and traps.
Everything about a lich’s lair
Sage
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Basic Rules (2014)
Characteristics
Sages are defined by their extensive studies, and their characteristics reflect this life of study. Devoted to scholarly pursuits, a sage values knowledge highly—sometimes in its own right
situations.
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I’m convinced that people are always trying to steal my secrets.
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Ideal
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Knowledge. The path to power and self-improvement is through knowledge. (Neutral
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Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
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Despite my noble birth, I do not place myself above other folk. We all have the same blood.
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My favor, once lost, is lost forever.
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If you do me an injury, I will crush you, ruin
without the coddling of my family. (Chaotic)
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Power. If I can attain more power, no one will tell me what to do. (Evil)
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Family. Blood runs thicker than water. (Any)
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Noble Obligation
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Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
positions of power.
Orzhov Guild Spells
Prerequisite: Spellcasting or Pact Magic class feature
For you, the spells on the Orzhov Guild Spells table are added to the spell list of your spellcasting class
become as rich as the oligarchs. (Evil)
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Power. One day, I will be the one giving orders. (Evil)
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Prestige. I want to be admired, respected, feared, or even hated for my position
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Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
involved, have a strong chance of knowing who is.
Suggested Characteristics
Sages are defined by their extensive studies, and their characteristics reflect this life of study. Devoted to
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Knowledge. The path to power and self-improvement is through knowledge. (Neutral)
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Beauty. What is beautiful points us beyond itself toward what is true. (Good)
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Logic. Emotions must
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Studies and Philosophy Lorehold College is devoted to the study of history, broadly understood to include the various aspects of culture, behavior, and social relationships that shape historical
events. Its studies include various subdivisions of history (military history, social history, cultural history), archaeology, anthropology, psychology, sociology, religion, and economics. It overlaps
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
and ruin. But for the last few generations, some bands among the tribes were tempted to settle, make peace, trade, and even to build towns. Perhaps this is why Uthgar chose to raise up the totems
among the people as living embodiments of his power. Perhaps they needed a reminder of who they were and from whence they came. The Chosen of Uthgar led bands back to the old ways, and most of your people
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
blood was said to possess dire magical properties. The artificer’s mad plots, thirst for power, and pursuit of lichdom eventually left the temple a ruin long ago. But the characters now find
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
stuffed full of notes from your studies or prayers, a winter blanket, a set of common clothes, an herbalism kit, and 5 gp Life of Seclusion What was the reason for your isolation, and what changed to
was the caretaker of an ancient ruin or relic. 8 I was a pilgrim in search of a person, place, or relic of spiritual significance. Feature: Discovery The quiet seclusion of your extended hermitage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
the Nine Hells, call out the names of their enemies, and beseech Asmodeus to visit ruin upon their foes. They also drink wine, share gossip, and offer the occasional sacrifice. For the Cassalanters, these events are opportunities to flaunt their power and impose their will on their lessers.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
Rock and Ruin As an added element of danger and dilemma during the ceremony in the chapel (area 14), each time a character succeeds on a saving throw to resist the ceremony’s power, one of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
come up with will likely affect how your future unfolds. Ambitions d6 Ambition 1 You will prove that the gods aren’t as powerful as folk believe. 2 Immortality is the end goal of your studies. 3
If you can fully understand magic, you can unlock its use for all and usher in an era of equality. 4 Magic is a dangerous tool. You use it to protect what you treasure. 5 Arcane power must be taken
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Hidden Rune Irina Nordsol Giants of the Hidden Rune explore a ruin
with help from smaller assistants To the giants of the Hidden Rune, the children of Annam are in a temporary state of decline, a
Adventure Hook 1 While exploring an ancient giant ruin, adventurers encounter an agent of the Hidden Rune who tries to drive them from the ruin. 2 After adventurers discover an artifact made by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
carved into its stomach that form a maze. Any character who studies the grooves and succeeds on a DC 10 Intelligence check sees a clear pathway through the labyrinth. That character is then bestowed
with the power to cast the find the path spell as an action, no components required, by tracing the same path with his or her finger. Once used, this ability goes away. Once the statue has granted this benefit, it can’t do so again until the next dawn.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
, and the constant drone of the Draakhorn has forced the local animals to flee or turned them vicious. A handful of villages in the area are bloodstained ghost towns, and every farmstead is a charred ruin
time as possible on open ground, and even dressing as cultists are all useful ploys. Flying to the Well of Dragons is problematic. Whether they’re on metallic dragons or flying under their own power, the characters will be attacked by chromatic dragons long before they reach their destination.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Studies and Philosophy The curriculum of Silverquill College revolves around words, encompassing literature (including fiction, essays, drama, and poetry), languages, linguistics, oratory, rhetoric
—to uplift and empower others, to shine light on the evils of society, and to inspire the best in those around them. The college’s perspective of shadow focuses on the power of language to stab, to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Wizard BILLY CHRISTIAN A Scholarly Magic-User of Arcane Power Core Wizard Traits Primary Ability Intelligence Hit Point Die D6 per Wizard level Saving Throw Proficiencies Intelligence and
magic, particularly the categorization of spells into schools of magic. Renowned Wizards such as Bigby, Tasha, Mordenkainen, and Yolande have built on their studies to invent iconic spells now used
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
, a focus of Chimagua’s power, has sent the spirit visions of a Far Realm terror known as the Drought Elder that’s trying to exert control over Atagua. Recently, creatures from the Far Realm slipped
returned the fragment to the Drought Elder, which is using it as a way to draw power from the nightmares of Atagua’s people. Only by recovering the missing piece of the Sleeping Stone might Chimagua be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Band Irina Nordsol A small band of hill giants hunts
across a ruin-studded landscape
The giants most commonly encountered in the world are bands of two to four who are united by a common
Devout giants live a monastic life at a sacred site with vast magical power—power the adventurers require to deal with a cosmic threat.
From the perspective of smaller people, a roving giant
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Silverquill Student You have spent years practicing your writing and oration in the hope of becoming a student of Silverquill College. Your studies focus on language, literature, and the power of
words, both magical and otherwise. The metaphorical power of words to illuminate or conceal is joined with the literal ability of magic to do the same in your academic pursuits. Skill Proficiencies