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Book of Vile Darkness
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Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
the book’s contents, provided that those modifications advance evil and expand the lore already contained within.
Whenever a non-evil creature attunes to the Book of Vile Darkness, that creature
darkness. An evil rune might appear on your face, your eyes might become glossy black, or horns might sprout from your forehead. Or you might become wizened and hideous, lose all facial features, gain a
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Keys from the Golden Vault
the book’s contents, provided that those modifications advance evil and expand the lore already contained within.
Whenever a non-evil creature attunes to the Book of Vile Darkness, that creature
appear on your face, your eyes might become glossy black, or horns might sprout from your forehead. Or you might become wizened and hideous, lose all facial features, gain a forked tongue, or some
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
, one in the rock face just above one tarn and one below the surface of the other tarn. The dragon uses the underwater passage as a secret entrance and emergency exit.
Main Caves. The lair is a complex
lore spell, requiring no spell components, naming any person, place, or object within 1 mile of the lair as the spell’s subject.
Crystal Profusion. Amethyst crystals and geodes form along muddy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
mayor, Cudgel, and other spectators walk to a nearby vantage to watch. As they do, the militia takes up its position atop High Hill—the same hill Solamnic troops held centuries ago. They face the
mercenaries of the Ironclad Regiment at the base of the hill, arrayed as the forces of Istar once were. Although the event is only a reenactment, a tingle of excitement fills the field. Somewhere on the line
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
flowing down toward the lowlands. The lair has the following features:
Entrances. Two cave entrances provide access to the lair, one in the rock face just above one tarn and one below the surface of
dragon’s magic, creating one or more of the following effects:
Background Check. Once per day, the dragon can cast the legend lore spell, requiring no spell components, naming any person, place, or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
they should only be used as the basis for new arts and then retired. Still others want the lost lore destroyed so Djaynai and Janya can break from the past that binds them. Ultimately, the characters must decide which path to follow and face a forgotten terror in the deepest reaches of the Nightsea.
The Nightsea’s Succor An Adventure for 12th-Level Characters After experiencing a mysterious haunting, the characters become embroiled in a quest to restore lost lore to the realm of Djaynai. As they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Charisma of 16. Aphelion can speak and read all languages. It appears as a shifting, face-like arrangement of complex, technological shapes. Aphelion has extensive knowledge of astronomy, spacefaring
, and any subject you deem related to its purpose. When making an Intelligence check to recall lore from its areas of expertise, Aphelion has a +10 bonus to its roll (including its Intelligence modifier
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Guardian Naga Enduring Serpentine Lore Keeper Habitat: Desert, Forest, Planar (Upper Planes); Treasure: Relics Alejandro Pacheco Guardian nagas are immortal, serpentine scholars that possess perfect
memories. They collect the histories and lore of those they live among, guarding cultures’ stories and passing them on to new generations with infallible accuracy. Guardian nagas that outlive their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
arrival of intruders, Vertrand has elected to face them alone. “Death owns us all,” he says, before rising to his feet and unleashing his destructive spells. Vertrand is a human archmage, with these
desk’s top drawer. It contains all the spells he has prepared, plus legend lore, conjure elemental, and planar binding. The spells are written out using a form of Braille script.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
contents and reap its benefits. The creature can then freely modify the book’s contents, provided that those modifications advance evil and expand the lore already contained within. Whenever a non-evil
your devotion to vile darkness. An evil rune might appear on your face, your eyes might become glossy black, or horns might sprout from your forehead. Or you might become wizened and hideous, lose all
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
innocents died, the face of the world was reshaped, and the gods themselves faded into legend. Through ages of struggle, the peoples of Krynn survived, but the world isn’t what it was. Those nations
, their origins, and their very nature remain opaque. What is clear is that we face a threat unlike any since the Cataclysm. And when it comes, it will come for Kalaman.
Good lieges, I pray you make
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
’ magical heritage also expresses itself in other ways; those who become bards preserve the clan’s lore, and firbolg sorcerers defend their communities. Firbolg wizards arise when a clan becomes
.
Firbolg barbarians are rare except among clans that face constant threats from evil humanoids and other invaders.
Firbolg clerics and paladins are usually dedicated to nature gods and are seen as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
present, a fiendish madness that comes on suddenly and departs just as quickly, leaving gore in its wake. The carnival, in fact, has a life of its own — and when adventurers face the Cult of Rakdos in
the midst of a revel, the carnival is one more foe arrayed against them. When at least six Rakdos performers perform together in public, they can call on the carnival to aid them. When determining
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
records all lore relevant to its operation, including tracking the economic, technical, and arcane methods by which the franchise can be improved. A loremonger records the deeds and history of the franchise
promote it. Or you might operate from the shadows, resembling a clever spymaster and allowing others to be the franchise’s public face. You help advance your franchise by discovering secrets, tracking
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
these creatures along the shoals of faraway islands. Merfolk lack the materials and practical means to forge weapons beneath the waves, to write books and keep lore, or to shape stone to raise buildings
face a common threat or to complete a conquest. Such unifications can be the beginning of undersea kingdoms with dynasties lasting hundreds of years. Merfolk Settlements. Merfolk build their settlements
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Honor check when a character is in one of the following situations: Being unsure how to act with honor Surrendering while trying to save face Trying to determine another character’s Honor score Trying to
is level-headed even in the face of bizarre circumstances, while a character with low Sanity is unsteady, breaking easily when confronted by eldritch horrors that are beyond normal reason. Sanity
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
33. The Tomb of Tlacaelel (Tlah-kah-AYL-ayl) Beyond the door is a pillared porch overlooking a chamber that contains a model of a city. Arrayed on the porch are numerous clay statues of guards
holding bronze-headed spears. The face of each statue is different, as if they were modeled from different subjects. Next to each statue is a small, glazed clay pot. The walls are decorated with brightly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
statues arrayed behind it.
This chamber’s vaulted ceiling is 50 feet high. Obsidian columns outline the walls, though a portion of the south wall has partially caved in, collapsing two of the columns
check or by creatures with a combined Strength of 40 or higher. If the statue is rotated to face north, the secret door to area S14 opens. If the statue is rotated to face south, the secret door to area
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
action going. We might face a setback, but we’re never completely out of the game. We can load from a save point, restart from level 1, or kick off a new campaign. If you’ve ever had someone close to
many forces that insist on upsetting it. Some among the Circle of Eight counsel that sharing the lore collected in this volume is the first step to setting the Balance forever off its center. Others
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
Third Session The third council features another new face — the tiefling Rian Nightshade, introduced as a special adviser to Lord Neverember. Characters who pay attention notice that some at the
’ securing the allegiance of Red Wizards, giants, or even devils in the fight against the Cult of the Dragon — as long as such allies are conveniently arrayed in front of his elves in battle. Follow-Up
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
process that involves one or more adventures to track down rare materials and the lore needed to create the item. Potions of healing and spell scrolls are exceptions to the following rules. For more
challenge rating of a creature that the characters need to face to acquire the materials for an item. Note that facing a creature does not necessarily mean that the characters must collect items from its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Third Session The third council features another new face—the tiefling Rian Nightshade, introduced as a special adviser to Lord Neverember. Characters who pay attention notice that some at the
’ securing the allegiance of Red Wizards, giants, or even devils in the fight against the Cult of the Dragon—as long as such allies are conveniently arrayed in front of his elves in battle. Follow-Up: Metallic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
aggressive chromatic dragon wyrmling. (You can use the adventure “The Winged God” from chapter 4.)
Levels 5–10. The adventurers might face a handful of ambitious young chromatic dragons, without hinting at a
more significant conflict.
Levels 11–16. It eventually becomes clear that the behavior of the adult dragons the characters face isn’t normal. The characters might get involved in one dragon’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
Wizard sent here to face execution, fell to the gargoyles but became stabilized after being left for dead. It takes healing magic or a successful DC 15 Wisdom (Medicine) check to bring him back to
consciousness. He has only 1 hit point unless healing magic was used. Vorja is in no condition to fight, and his loyalty to Thay is tenuous. If assisted, Vorja can reveal one piece of lore along with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
. You could break that down still further: bards of the College of Lore could be high elves, and bards of the College of War could be wood elves. Gnomes discovered the school of illusion, so all wizards
examples of mechanics you can draw on for inspiration. As you design each class feature, ask the following questions: How does the class feature reinforce the story or theme of the class option? Is there
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Infernal Machine Rebuild
feels unnaturally tight. Unless you go naked, roll a d4 each time you are attacked and subtract the number rolled from your AC.
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You can cast the legend lore spell three times.
Whenever you
DM’s determination.
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Flowers turn to face you as you pass them.
Mundane animals can’t look at you.
38
Each time you finish a short rest, you suddenly sprout a covering of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
character to recall obscure lore about deep crows and their reproductive practices. A deep crow mates only once in its lifetime, and Raah has so far been spectacularly unsuccessful in its attempts to
. If you need mechanics for this scenario, call for DC 14 Charisma (Persuasion) checks from each character offering advice to determine how well Raah takes it. Moving On When the characters have either
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Headquarters The Solar Bastion’s eponymous headquarters is a fortified town built on a metal disk that orbits close to a small sun in a little-known reach of the Material Plane. The face of the disk
volumes while making copies of particularly valuable resources. A tremendous amount of lore concerning Decks of Many Things is stored in this tower, much of it annotated by scholars attempting to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
out on the peninsula where Candlekeep stands. The Great Library Candlekeep is the largest repository of lore and writings in all the Realms (although my scholarly kin in Evereska don’t like being
secret exists before its details can be sussed out. To that end, Candlekeep’s vast library is something of a defense in and of itself: for every bit of hidden lore of potentially great power that lies
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
suddenly the ground shifts beneath you. Wind lashes your face, and the air fills with screams. Your vision clears, and you find yourself above the clouds, standing at the edge of an exquisite
returns, threatening both the scholars and a larger group of innocents. There’s likely only time to save one group. If the character tries to save themself or the lore-protecting librarians, they’re
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
the ancient dance of bigger creatures consuming smaller creatures. And let’s face it, those smaller creatures probably had it coming to them. Druids are natural-born leaders. We are beasts of war and
lots when no one’s looking), you might also be called upon to tend to struggling foliage or sick animals, eliminate threats to natural spaces, or serve as a font of horticultural and biological lore to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
and stored within the elder brain. In some ways, a mind flayer colony is like a great library of lore stored within its members’ minds, with the elder brain as its librarian. Each individual illithid
power are possible only though perfect coordination and absolute obedience to the elder brain. An elder brain is arrogant, scheming, and power hungry, yet quick to flee or beg for mercy in the face of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
different options these individuals present, then spend up to a whole game session in Arborean Springs playing out these interactions.
The Gardens’ History. The Burning Circle preserves what little lore
(Small Tough Bosses), command the respect of most who follow the traditional ways of Arborean Springs. As two of the oldest human residents of the region, the women preserve and pass on ancient lore
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
, searching for a dangerous blue slaad that stole a mote of primordial chaos from the Face of Gith tavern (see the “Lower Ward Locations” section). 8 A soot-stained goblin mage uses fire magic to repair a
for him, from priceless baubles to worthless junk. Tattershade lives in fear of something, but no two stories agree on what. It could be the Master of Bones, a powerful devil, or the Lady herself. Face
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
, is hairless, and is covered with bleeding wounds caused by a slashing blade. His face is a skull flayed of its flesh and surrounded by a halo of blood. Bhaal is a vicious bully who enjoys killing
(2d6) fire damage per ray.
Myrkul and His Followers Myrkul is the Lord of Bones, claiming power over corpses and souls. His cultists are those who seek to claim lore, power, and even fealty from the