madness such with only about for for later

Chamberlain of Zuggtmoy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

appears, or that enters it later, must make a DC 12 Constitution saving throw. On a successful save, the creature can’t be infected by these spores for 24 hours. On a failed save, the creature is

infected with a disease called the spores of Zuggtmoy and also gains a random form of indefinite madness (determined by rolling on the Madness of Zuggtmoy table in appendix D) that lasts until the

Zuggtmoy Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

lingers for 1 minute. Any flesh-and-blood creature in the cloud when it appears, or that enters it later, must make a DC 19 Constitution saving throw. On a successful save, the creature can’t be

infected by these spores for 24 hours. On a failed save, the creature is infected with a disease called the spores of Zuggtmoy and also gains a random form of madness (determined by rolling on the Madness

Graz'zt Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

spells, requiring no material components: At will: charm person, crown of madness, detect magic, dispel magic, dissonant whispers 3/day each: counterspell, darkness, dominate person, sanctuary

reaction to move up to its speed as Graz’zt directs. Sow Discord. Graz’zt casts crown of madness or dissonant whispers. Teleport. Graz’zt uses his Teleport action.The appearance of the

Yestabrod

Monsters Out of the Abyss

10-foot-radius sphere centered on it, and the cloud lingers for 1 minute. Any flesh-and-blood creature in the cloud when it appears, or that enters it later, must make a DC 12 Constitution saving throw

random form of indefinite madness (determined by rolling on the Madness of Zuggtmoy table in appendix D) that lasts until the creature is cured of the disease or dies. While infected in this way, the

Bridesmaid of Zuggtmoy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

fills a 10-foot-radius sphere centered on it, and the cloud lingers for 1 minute. Any flesh-and-blood creature in the cloud when it appears, or that enters it later, must make a DC 10 Constitution

gains a random form of indefinite madness (determined by rolling on the Madness of Zuggtmoy table in appendix D) that lasts until the creature is cured of the disease or dies. While infected in this way

Baphomet Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. These later saves have disadvantage if Baphomet is within line of sight of the creature. If a creature

of the lair, that creature must succeed on a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw or descend into a madness determined by the Madness of Baphomet table. A creature that succeeds on this saving throw can’t

Book of Vile Darkness (Variant)

Magic Items Keys from the Golden Vault

even glimpse the scrawled pages invites madness. Most believe the lich-god Vecna authored the Book of Vile Darkness. He recorded in its pages every diseased idea, every unhinged thought, and every

added their own input to its catalog of vile knowledge. Their additions are clear, for the writers of later works stitched whatever they were writing into the tome or, in some cases, made notations

Book of Vile Darkness Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

even glimpse the scrawled pages invites madness. Most believe the lich-god Vecna authored the Book of Vile Darkness. He recorded in its pages every diseased idea, every unhinged thought, and every

added their own input to its catalog of vile knowledge. Their additions are clear, for the writers of later works stitched whatever they were writing into the tome or, in some cases, made notations

Demogorgon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

confusion to any who confront it. Similarly, the spiraling Y sign of Demogorgon’s cult can inspire madness in those who contemplate it for too long. All the followers of the Prince of Demons go mad, sooner or later.

Demogorgon Prince of Demons, the Sibilant Beast, and Master of the Spiraling Depths, Demogorgon is the embodiment of chaos, madness, and destruction, seeking to corrupt all that is good and undermine

Demogorgon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

confusion to any who confront it. Similarly, the spiraling Y sign of Demogorgon’s cult can inspire madness in those who contemplate it for too long. All the followers of the Prince of Demons go mad, sooner or later.

Demogorgon Prince of Demons, the Sibilant Beast, and Master of the Spiraling Depths, Demogorgon is the embodiment of chaos, madness, and destruction, seeking to corrupt all that is good and undermine

Foraging

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

acquiring a level of madness from the awful experience (see “Madness” later in this chapter), or both. Creature Food Yield Creature Size Food Gained Tiny 1 lb. Small 4 lb. Medium 16 lb. Large 32 lb. The

Death

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

is needed or for the characters to save for later. A successful DC 15 spellcasting ability check is required for a lower-level character to use such a scroll. A strange faerzress effect can bring a

fallen character back to life, but not without a cost. The restored character’s madness level increases by 1 upon being restored to life (see “Madness” earlier in this chapter). If a fallen character’s

Fourth Edition

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

year later in the boxed adventure Madness at Gardmore Abbey (2011) and was aimed at levels 1–10. But in the fourth edition of D&D, artifacts were more than just magic items that couldn’t be duplicated

Madness at Gardmore Abbey: the deck was a gift from an archfey to a mighty emperor. As the archfey predicted, the emperor was unable to resist using the deck to cast his own future, and the deck

Crown of Madness

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

Crown of Madness Level 2 Enchantment (Bard, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard) Casting Time: Action Range: 120 feet Components: V, S Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute One creature that you can

turn if you choose no creature or if no creature is within its reach. The target repeats the save at the end of each of its turns, ending the spell on itself on a success. On your later turns, you must take the Magic action to maintain control of the target, or the spell ends.

Madness of Graz'zt

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

Madness of Graz’zt If a creature goes mad in Graz’zt’s lair or within line of sight of the demon lord, roll on the Madness of Graz’zt table to determine the nature of the madness, which is a

character flaw that lasts until cured. See the Dungeon Master’s Guide for more on madness. d100 Flaw (lasts until cured) 01–20 “There is nothing in the world more important than me and my desires.” 21–40

Madness of Zuggtmoy

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

Madness of Zuggtmoy If a creature goes mad in Zuggtmoy’s lair or within line of sight of the demon lord, roll on the Madness of Zuggtmoy table to determine the nature of the madness, which is a

character flaw that lasts until cured. See the Dungeon Master’s Guide for more on madness. Madness of Zuggtmoy d100 Flaw (lasts until cured) 01–20 “I see visions in the world around me that others do

Madness of Baphomet

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

Madness of Baphomet If a creature goes mad in Baphomet’s lair or within line of sight of the demon lord, roll on the Madness of Baphomet table to determine the nature of the madness, which is a

character flaw that lasts until cured. See the Dungeon Master’s Guide for more on madness. Madness of Baphomet d100 Flaw (lasts until cured) 01–20 “My anger consumes me. I can’t be reasoned with when my

Madness of Baphomet

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

Madness of Baphomet If a creature goes mad in Baphomet’s lair or within line of sight of the demon lord, roll on the Madness of Baphomet table to determine the nature of the madness, which is a

character flaw that lasts until cured. See the Dungeon Master’s Guide for more on madness. d100 Flaw (lasts until cured) 01–20 “My anger consumes me. I can’t be reasoned with when my rage has been

Yeenoghu's Hunt

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

transform into gnolls. Any adventurer witnessing this horrible tableau must succeed on a DC 12 Wisdom saving throw or gain one level of madness (see “Madness” in chapter 2). If this causes the

character to suffer a bout of indefinite madness, determine the nature of the madness using the Madness of Yeenoghu table in appendix D. Yeenoghu (see appendix D) has been wandering the Underdark since he

Qualith

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

psionically transmits the thoughts to a mind flayer who later reads the inscription by touching it with its tentacles. Mind flayers write in Qualith by psionically imprinting their messages on nonmagical

, its intended meaning, and its intended audience. A failed attempt results in a crushing headache and, in extreme cases, madness. A comprehend languages spell provides understanding of the inscription roughly equivalent to what a mind flayer would get from it.

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

,” or “go this way.” A orc raiding party might leave such a sign in its wake, as an aid to other warriors that travel through the same area later on. Mountain guides, druids, and

return from a raid. The gaze of the One Eye brings madness to many an orc. — Elminster Roleplaying an Orc When you’re roleplaying an orc, the following tables contain possible

Myconids

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

creature in the cloud when it appears, or that enters it later, must make a Constitution saving throw. The save DC is 8 + the myconid’s Constitution modifier + the myconid’s proficiency bonus. On a

indefinite madness (determined by rolling on the Madness of Zuggtmoy table in appendix D) that lasts until the creature is cured of the disease or dies. While infected in this way, the creature can’t be

Plant Creatures

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

creature in the cloud when it appears, or that enters it later, must make a DC 10 Constitution saving throw. On a successful save, the creature can’t be infected by these spores for 24 hours. On a

failed save, the creature is infected with a disease called the spores of Zuggtmoy and also gains a random form of indefinite madness (determined by rolling on the Madness of Zuggtmoy table in appendix D

The Shadowdusks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

mad, and it didn’t take long for the madness to spread to other members of the Shadowdusk family and come into public view. As the family’s behavior grew more bizarre, local broadsheets circulated

Xerrion would later marry. Level 22 of Undermountain became a safe haven where the Shadowdusks could treat with Far Realm horrors away from the prying eyes of their fellow Waterdavians. In the end

Neverlight Grove

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

enters it later, must make a Constitution saving throw. The save DC is 8 + the myconid’s Constitution modifier + the myconid’s proficiency bonus. On a successful save, the creature can’t be infected by

these spores for 24 hours. On a failed save, the creature is infected with a disease called the spores of Zuggtmoy and also gains a random form of indefinite madness (determined by rolling on the

Maintaining Order

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

, and decisions might not get made quickly enough — or at all. Adding to the challenge of maintaining discipline is the ever-present threat of demonic madness growing among the ranks, creating problems

maintaining the balance of nature in the Underdark than on political struggles. SPLITTING THE PARTY You can change up the feel of these later chapters of Out of the Abyss by allowing the players to

Daelkyr

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Daelkyr The daelkyr are the lords of madness and the emissaries of Xoriat, who invaded Eberron with a host of mind flayers, beholders, and other foul aberrations. Wherever they walked, the daelkyr

reshaped the world in their image, sowing madness and creating monsters. They fused goblins together to create the gibbering dolgrims and crafted the blind dolgaunts from hobgoblin stock. The goblinoid

Kyorbblivvin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

noses 3 1d6 patches of ormu 4 2d6 timmasks 5 1d6 tongues of madness 6 3d6 torchstalks Giant Spiders There is a 50 percent chance that the giant spiders have a nest nearby (see “Duthcloim” earlier in

determine which house they belong to. If the result is House Do’Urden, the drow are actually Bregan D’aerthe initiates on a training exercise (see “House Do’Urden” later in this chapter). Drow Ruling

Muiral

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

Muiral Muiral was an accomplished human warrior who long served as Halaster’s bodyguard. His descent into madness began when he asked the Mad Mage to tutor him in the wizardly arts. Muiral learned

enough magic to transform himself into a half-scorpion monstrosity, becoming known as Muiral the Misshapen. He then retired to the level of Undermountain that would later be called Muiral’s Gauntlet

Creating a Gnoll War Band

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

of nets to take captives for feasting later 7 Leader has a powerful item, such as a horn of blasting 8 Actions magically controlled by a spellcaster Demonic Influence d12 Demonic Influence 1 Food

and drink spoil 2 Animals become rabid, vicious 3 Terrible storms erupt 4 Minor earthquakes strike 5 Residents suffer bursts of short-term madness 6 Folk indulge in decadence, excessive drinking 7 Quarrels turn violent 8 Friends betray one another 9–12 None

Random Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

sheets of ripplebark growing on the walls 13 1d4 shriekers* 14 2d4 timmasks 15 1d6 tongues of madness 16 2d6 torchstalks 17 2d6 trillimacs 18 1d4 violet fungi 19 2d4 waterorbs growing near a freshwater

chasme or vrock demon (your choice), which arrives 1d6 + 4 rounds later and fights until killed. Zurkhwoods. There is a 50 percent chance that one of the zurkhwoods has 1d4 + 4 stirges nesting in its cap. The stirges are drawn to light sources.

Book of Vile Darkness

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

to know the secrets it contains, knowledge so horrid that to even glimpse the scrawled pages invites madness. Most believe the lich-god Vecna authored the Book of Vile Darkness. He recorded in its

wrongs. Book of Vile Darkness Other practitioners of evil have held the book and added their own input to its catalog of vile knowledge. Their additions are clear, for the writers of later works

Journal of Rudolph van Richten

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

madness and, seemingly, must now endure for all eternity. Of course I shall die, but whether I shall ever rest in my grave haunts my idle thoughts, and torments me in my dreams. I expect that those

you always among monsters, and see everyone you love die beneath their claws!” Even now, so many years later, I can hear her words with painful clarity. A short time later, I found my dear Erasmus made

Random Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

adornment’s sake is something duergar society frowns upon, the guards’ violent response was unnatural — a hint of the growing madness festering inside the City of Blades. Deep Gnome Merchant A female

emissary belongs to House Faen Tlabbar and the characters divulge that they are enemies or former prisoners of House Mizzrym, the drow warns the party about Xalith (see “Signs of Pursuit” later in the

The Fall of Ythryn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

disruption stopped some fifty years later, fear and madness had warped the minds of the apprentice mages, transforming them into nothics. Meanwhile, Iriolarthas grew increasingly feeble until, finally, the

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