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Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Manual) 1 minute later. The zombie acts immediately after the plague spreader in the initiative count.Among the undead, a lone zombie ranks far from the most menacing. The horror of the shambling dead lies
into a dragon’s maw until the monster chokes. In the course of their relentless marches, zombies might suffer all manner of trauma, potentially reducing them to masses of crawling limbs (see
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
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Exile. Rahadin was exiled for refusing to bow down to a dusk elf prince whom he considered weak and corrupt. When the dusk elves later declined to pay fealty to King Barov, Rahadin helped Barov
his attention to building Castle Ravenloft, Rahadin saw to it that wizards and artisans were brought to Barovia. Years later, Strahd appointed Rahadin his castle chamberlain. Rahadin was pleased to do
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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
beasts in the cloud when it appears, or that enter it later, must make a DC 19 Wisdom saving throw. On a successful save, the creature can’t be infected by these spores for 24 hours. On a failed
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
-thin figure depicted in grimoires and ancient art, draped and veiled in mycelia and lichen. Indeed, much of her appearance and manner, and that of her servants, is a mockery of mortal life and its many
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
urban settings. In this manner, kenku can call out to each other while those who overhear them mistake them for common animals. Non-kenku use names that refer to the sound made or the animal a kenku
mimics, such as Rat Scratch, Whistler, Mouser, and Growler. Some kenku turn their back on crime to pursue legitimate trades. These kenku adopt noises made as part of their craft. A sailor duplicates the
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
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Kenku thieves, con artists, and burglars adopt animal noises, typically those common in urban settings. In this manner, kenku can call out to each other while those who overhear them mistake them for
common animals. Non-kenku use names that refer to the sound made or the animal a kenku mimics, such as Rat Scratch, Whistler, Mouser, and Growler.
Some kenku turn their back on crime to pursue
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Adventurers’ Guild Your group has ties to a network of professional adventurers. These experts share contacts, resources, and leads on all manner of unusual and often dangerous work. Joining such a
few exceptions, adventurers’ guilds are local in scope, since their primary benefits center on a guildhall. They might point you to adventures halfway across the world, but the general assumption is that you’ll always come home to your guildhall, sooner or later.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
The Final Battle The battle between the factions of the Sword Coast and the Cult of the Dragon plays out as a huge clash between armies and monstrous forces. The manner in which that battle plays out
depends on the outcome of the “Council of Waterdeep” episode, and on how successful the heroes have been bringing the various factions together. See “Enemies and Allies,” later in this section, for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
The Final Battle The battle between the factions of the Sword Coast and the Cult of the Dragon plays out as a huge clash between armies and monstrous forces. The manner in which that battle plays out
depends on the outcome of the “Council of Waterdeep” chapter, and on how successful the heroes have been bringing the various factions together. See “Enemies and Allies,” later in this section, for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
open with a successful DC 10 Strength check, or DC 15 if the door is barred or reinforced in some other manner. Increase the DC by 5 if the door is made of stone, or by 10 if it is made of iron
. Decrease the DC by 5 if the door is made of glass or amber, or if the door is weakened in some manner (such as by rot or corrosion).
Secret Doors. If there are obvious clues to a secret door’s presence
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
long con, devils make genuinely good deals with mortals to buy appreciation and trust that can be leveraged during more consequential dealings later on. Civility. Devils like to pretend that they run
by the same rules and obey the same social conventions as mortals. Devils have no problem appearing and acting in whatever manner they need to achieve their end goal — usually a contract for services
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
those cards. All manner of mysterious beings consider a spirit board’s use an invitation to communicate with the living, resulting in messages shared from beyond the grave and frightful revelations. This
book’s appendix provides a depiction of a spirit board to use in your adventures, while a planchette to be used with it appears here. The adventure “The House of Lament” later in this chapter
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
already exists. Adapting a stat block is far less time-consuming than creating one from scratch, and there are changes you can make to an existing monster that have no effect on its challenge rating, such
might need to change, as shown later. Switching Weapons If a monster wields a manufactured weapon, you can replace that weapon with a different one. For example, you could replace a hobgoblin’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
. Marina bore a striking resemblance to Strahd’s beloved Tatyana, both in appearance and manner, and she became Strahd’s obsession. He seduced her in the dead of night and feasted on her blood, but before
priest and the burgomaster, then used his power over the land to swell the river, flooding the village and forcing the residents to flee. Later the marsh crept in, preventing the villagers from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
7th level or lower. She keeps a variety of poisons on hand at all times. See “Intrigue in Borca” later in this section for details on how Ivana uses alchemy in her manipulations. Callous Genius
prepared the perfect situation, stand-in, or poison accordingly. However, Ivana has a facile understanding of true love and companionship, so those who behave in an unexpectedly selfless manner might
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
secrets to achieve goals known only to her. While this might lead to plots involving all manner of amoral science, the doctor’s work includes the following routine abominable operations. Construct
donor awakes 1 hour later with control of the recipient’s body. While controlling the recipient’s body, the donor retains their alignment, Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma scores. They otherwise use
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
otherworldly shimmer warps the air around the mill, like a haze of silver rain that vanishes as quickly as it appears. A moment later, a scream rings out, followed by a crash. A column of smoke rises
shimmer in the air could have been some manner of planar disturbance. Fire at the Mill When the characters reach the mill, they see the full scope of the disturbance: Through the broad, open doors of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
the “Treachery in Kalakeri” section later in this domain description. The wilds of Kalakeri might also fuel terrifying adventures. The land holds all manner of perilous ruins and mysteries, from the
” later in this chapter).
9 A commoner begs the characters to prove their sibling’s loyalty to Ramya. Time is short, since the sibling was arrested and taken to the Tower of Traitors to face execution
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
, Castle Laventz, as his own. Months later, the relentless knight Mara Silvra received word of her father’s defeat. Calling in debts and intimidating mercenaries, Mara forged a small army during her grueling
resurfaced, providing the roots for all manner of ghastly tales and a new name for the structure: the House of Lament.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
political figure in Baldur’s Gate. Her manner is brusque but professional. She is happy to deal with anyone who appears likely to further her family’s goals, but she can be ruthless toward those who cross
arrive at the end of each of her turns until twenty have appeared. Personality Trait. “Complicated problems are defeated in the same manner as overwhelming forces: divide and conquer.” Ideal. “The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
, spiders, and all manner of things are shown on the walls.
Looking South The muralists’ lantern light illuminates the north half of this area. The details of area 6 are visible only when characters
periodically climb down into this pit, then later return with vials of bright-red blood (claimed from Nolzur in area 7) to be mixed into new pigments. Manipulating Time Having a mechanical guide spend 1
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
dwarf acquaintance of mine once referred to as “scratch mines” — close-to-the-surface operations, with decent yield for a small amount of digging, but not worth the construction of “proper” (by which he
at such times are honest prospectors seeking to make their fortunes, the sudden opportunity for wealth does attract less scrupulous sorts, including all manner of thieves, swindlers, and claims-jumpers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Teles a few hours later. SEEKING HIGHER KNOWLEDGE
As they try to learn more about the affliction that has befallen them, the characters might use magic such as commune, divination, or legend lore
given earlier in the adventure. The legend lore spell returns only the following response: “The shackle that is the key, the prison built by a prisoner.” That cryptic clue refers to the manner in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
ruthless warrior who has killed thousands in his lifetime. Exile. Rahadin was exiled for refusing to bow down to a dusk elf prince whom he considered weak and corrupt. When the dusk elves later
Strahd’s generals. When the wars ended and Strahd turned his attention to building Castle Ravenloft, Rahadin saw to it that wizards and artisans were brought to Barovia. Years later, Strahd appointed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
statue form for them to inhabit. No one in Lorehold’s history had previously created a spirit statue from scratch, and Hofri was offered a professorial position after graduation, which he happily accepted
delicate elven music box. GOLWANDA THE BLOODSPILLER
“Have you met Golwanda yet?” is a question that older Lorehold students love to ask second-year students, new to the college. Sooner or later, one
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
. Decades later, more deities began dying off, magic failed, and all manner of catastrophes started altering the very nature of the city. Lord Neverember wasted the city’s navy and then, instead of
the rarest of items can be procured, given sufficient coin and patience. Adventurers lacking one or the other can very easily find all manner of employment, from simple escorting of caravans, to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
a DC 12 Wisdom (Perception) check notices the perch and door to area W4c, 30 feet above. W2: Library All manner of tomes, scrolls, tablets, and folios cram the towering shelves of this airy library
the Outlands) with a skull made of colorful glass shards. This mimir is further detailed in the “Mosaic Mimir” section later in this chapter. W6: Castellan Chamber If the two mezzoloths in this room
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
cradle, its parents chant songs of battle. As children, fire giants play at war, hurling igneous rocks at one another across the banks of magma rivers. In later years, formal martial training becomes an
from wild fury but from endless discipline and training. Enemies make the mistake of underestimating fire giants based on their brutish manner, learning too late that these giants live for combat and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Eyecatcher. If a battle erupts and escape appears impossible, the drow fight to the death. A City Watch patrol consisting of six veterans arrives 1d4 minutes later to make arrests. Jarlaxle’s Letter One
plainspoken manner and lack of pretense. Alone and outside the political maelstrom, she acts more like an adventurer than a city official. If the characters inquire about the letter, she shows it to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
fresh river fish, fishing supplies, crafts, the bounty of local farms, and all manner of mundane equipment. One notable stall is that of Froswin (chaotic good, kender commoner), who sells intricate fish
Highwater (introduced in the “Parting Gift” section later in this chapter). Becklin’s austere room lies on the uppermost story; from there, a ladder leads to the keep’s crenelated roof. Vogler’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
as well. He later brought these two prisoners to his lab and has been performing magical rites on them, draining their vitality and will to keep them in a state between life and death. Map 3.2 shows
explored at a later date. Alternatively, if the players and characters seem keen on making Hoobur a lifetime ally, you can have the archmage offer them a first job for friendship’s sake — exploring the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
use consistently. Butcher the Weak Gnolls seek only to kill, and as such prefer to deal with weak, easy targets. An enemy that can fight back is an enemy to save for later. Gnolls have no sense of
to spawn more gnolls. In this manner, gnolls replenish their ranks before wandering off in ragged bands to continue their rampage. Kill from a Distance Almost every gnoll carries a bow scavenged from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
alarming or threatening manner, she hastily whispers, “Don’t be frightened. We’re on the same side.” Ezmerelda is hunting Strahd, but her efforts to corner the vampire have so far been thwarted, and she
fears that she might be in over her head. If the characters don’t ask her to join the party, she wishes them well and goes on her way (perhaps to be encountered again later). If they invite her to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
. Visitors find all manner of sensory delights within: gastronomic masterpieces served by innovative chefs; halls lined with fragrant, scratch-and-sniff statuaries; and pitch-black deprivation chambers
complex, members of the Fated conduct all manner of documentation. Clerks file property deeds, issue birth and death certificates, and maintain extensive financial records, while scriveners meticulously
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
-long iron key that weighs 25 pounds. This key unlocks the cages in area 8. The cabinets contain all manner of spell components and trinkets accumulated by Sansuri over the years. Characters can find
. 7. Griffon Aviary Haphazardly arranged about this untidy room are five tall wooden cages. Five griffons are kept here, one locked in each cage. The griffons peck and scratch at their cages, and the