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Dungeon Master’s Guide
remains with you only as long as you strive to work evil in the world. If you fail to perform at least one evil act within the span of 10 days, or if you willingly perform a good act, the book
lore about demons. When you do so, you have Advantage on that check.
At the DM’s discretion, the book might reveal secrets no mortal should know, such as the true names of powerful Fiends
Book of Vile Darkness
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Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
The contents of this foul manuscript of ineffable wickedness are the meat and drink of those in evil’s thrall. No mortal was meant to know the secrets it contains, knowledge so horrid that to
example of blackest magic he came across or devised. Vecna covered every vile topic he could, making the book a gruesome catalog of all mortal wrongs.
Other practitioners of evil have held the book and
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
down to the Material Plane. One sin led to their fall: the desire to be worshiped by mortals. Now in the mortal realm, most radiant idols gather cults of devoted followers.
Fallen Angels. The insatiable
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
laughterThrough rituals combining alchemy, necromancy, and grim surgical precision, the brain of a mortal being is encased in a glass jar filled with preserving fluids and the liquefied goop of their body&rsquo
whom it can speak. It also likes to think out loud and reflect on the events and decisions that led to its great transformation.
Brain Vessels
The brain floats in a jar of solution, pulsating as it
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
number of personal choices or ill-fated circumstances might have led you to turn away from society. You may, if you wish, choose or roll an origin event from the Hermit Origins table.
d8
Life
of Seclusion
1
You led an ill-fated expedition into the Riverveins. Your friends were swept away by flooding, and you’ve never been able to shake the guilt of causing their deaths over
Magic Items
Keys from the Golden Vault
The contents of this foul manuscript of ineffable wickedness are the meat and drink of those in evil’s thrall. No mortal was meant to know the secrets it contains, knowledge so horrid that to
example of blackest magic he came across or devised. Vecna covered every vile topic he could, making the book a gruesome catalog of all mortal wrongs.
Other practitioners of evil have held the book and
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
raised alarms far and wide. In response, the Ulmist Inquisition and the then-mortal Count Strahd von Zarovich faced the lich in battle. Their bravery would have been for naught if Osybus’s
who laid the path before him that led to the Amber Temple and his fall into vampirism.
But they were then betrayed. Osybus had not lied; he had himself become one of the Dark Powers, and he and the
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
wide. In response, the Ulmist Inquisition and the then-mortal Count Strahd von Zarovich faced the lich in battle. Their bravery would have been for naught if Osybus’s disciples hadn’t
him that led to the Amber Temple and his fall into vampirism.
But they were then betrayed. Osybus had not lied; he had himself become one of the Dark Powers, and he and the other Dark Powers had
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
as their master did and to cheat death and become undead horrors.
The threat posed by Osybus and his disciples raised alarms far and wide. In response, the Ulmist Inquisition and the then-mortal Count
intermediaries, the priests whispered hatred to the count, and when his noble heart was corrupted, they were the ones who laid the path before him that led to the Amber Temple and his fall into vampirism
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
response, the Ulmist Inquisition and the then-mortal Count Strahd von Zarovich faced the lich in battle. Their bravery would have been for naught if Osybus’s disciples hadn’t betrayed him
that led to the Amber Temple and his fall into vampirism.
But they were then betrayed. Osybus had not lied; he had himself become one of the Dark Powers, and he and the other Dark Powers had conjured up
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
master did and to cheat death and become undead horrors.
The threat posed by Osybus and his disciples raised alarms far and wide. In response, the Ulmist Inquisition and the then-mortal Count Strahd
, the priests whispered hatred to the count, and when his noble heart was corrupted, they were the ones who laid the path before him that led to the Amber Temple and his fall into vampirism.
But they
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
plants of all kinds, and am loath to harm them.
3
A healer nursed me to recovery from a mortal illness.
4
I’ll sing the invitation of Mat’Selesnya with my dying breath.
5
conclave has a deeper connection to the Worldsoul than I do.
6
I’m trying to atone for the life of crime I led before I joined the Selesnya, but I find it hard to give up my bad habits
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
threat posed by Osybus and his disciples raised alarms far and wide. In response, the Ulmist Inquisition and the then-mortal Count Strahd von Zarovich faced the lich in battle. Their bravery would have
heart was corrupted, they were the ones who laid the path before him that led to the Amber Temple and his fall into vampirism.
But they were then betrayed. Osybus had not lied; he had himself become
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
cheat death and become undead horrors.
The threat posed by Osybus and his disciples raised alarms far and wide. In response, the Ulmist Inquisition and the then-mortal Count Strahd von Zarovich
whispered hatred to the count, and when his noble heart was corrupted, they were the ones who laid the path before him that led to the Amber Temple and his fall into vampirism.
But they were then betrayed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
, his pride again led him to abandon his quest and allow the devastation of his world. His mortal life ended in that cataclysm, but he rose from the ashes into undeath and retreated to his cursed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
of those figures in their everyday lives. Menyar-Ag, the Great Githzerai Menyar-Ag led the githzerai into Limbo at the culmination of the conflict between Gith and Zerthimon. Thanks to unimaginable
arcane and psionic power, he has survived far beyond the life span of an ordinary githzerai. Time has nevertheless taken its toll, and Menyar-Ag today is a decrepit, corpse-like entity — capable of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Legends of Tletepec Long ago, two lovers led their people away from war and conflict, looking for a new place to settle. They and their people were starving by the time they arrived at a peaceful but
have offered a portion of what they have to the volcanoes to maintain these blessings. It’s said that when the lovers became volcanoes, their memories of mortal life began to fade. When they forget their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
mortal should possess and no god should use.
— Ecamane Truesilver, High Mage of Silverymoon
At one time or another, every surface elf, during every lifetime, pines for Arvandor. They might not know
of Arvandor or be able to fully define the longing, but they can’t escape it. Getting to Arvandor, on the other hand, is extraordinarily difficult for most mortal elves, requiring magic far beyond
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Warlock You think me mad? I think true insanity is being content to live a life of mortal drudgery when knowledge and power is there for the taking in the realm beyond.
— Xarren, herald of Acamar
element is the event or circumstances that led to a warlock’s entering into a pact with a planar entity. The second one is the nature of the entity a warlock is bound to. Unlike clerics, who typically
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Gwaeron Windstrom The Mouth of Mielikki, the Master Tracker, the Tracker Never Led Astray Few aside from rangers of the North pray to Gwaeron Windstrom. Said to have been a mortal man elevated to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
isn’t comfortable, but it’s unlikely anyone will find you — and you can stay as long as you want. Hermit Origins Any number of personal choices or ill-fated circumstances might have led you to turn away
from society. You may, if you wish, choose or roll an origin event from the Hermit Origins table. Hermit Origins d6 Origin
1 You led an ill-fated expedition into the Riverveins. Your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
isn’t comfortable, but it’s unlikely anyone will find you — and you can stay as long as you want. Hermit Origins Any number of personal choices or ill-fated circumstances might have led you to turn away
from society. You may, if you wish, choose or roll an origin event from the Hermit Origins table. Hermit Origins d6 Origin 1 You led an ill-fated expedition into the Riverveins. Your friends were
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
led them up the Heavenly Peaks in search of a land free from tyranny and darkness. The demon intercepted them at the summit, appearing in a pillar of smoke. Emboldened by the coming dawn, the first
began.” Ideal. “To disobey the Sunweaver is to protest truth.” Bond. “I must protect the people of Akharin Sangar, even from themselves.” Flaw. “The subtleties of mortal nuance are simply the repetition of mortal mistakes.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
streets, quarreling for no apparent reason. Beyond the city’s walls, undead raiders strike out, menacing the lands of Akros, Meletis, and Phoberos. These raids are led by the city’s de facto ruler
mortal world, but as a Returned, and with the task of slaying Phenax. Tymaret took up the quest, but as Phenax was masked, he proved difficult to locate. So Tymaret began slaughtering every mortal he
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
SONG
Nakari came to me one day
As lovely as a smile
“A copper for a song,” she said
Without a hint of guile.
We walked beyond the mortal land
And walked for several miles.
She led me to a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
narratives that span domains can prove challenging if every realm is a world unto itself. Individuals who willfully brave the Mists to travel between domains are especially useful in your broader
carrying a message from the Keepers of the Feather
4 Curious members of the Keepers of the Feather led by a wereraven (see chapter 5) in disguise
5 A band of Vistani
6 A spirit that cries out before being yanked back into the Mists, leaving behind a Mist talisman
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
a ship called The Monsoon. She was the first mortal to decipher the secret patterns of the winds (provoking Thassa’s ire), and she sailed over the edge of the world and into Nyx to claim her place
champion of Heliod who is never named but simply called “the Champion.” A closer read, though, reveals that the tales take place over the span of centuries and the identity of the Champion changes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
goddess’s visions. The whip relents but throws the characters a hostile glare. Within the hour, twelve kuo-toa led by a kuo-toa monitor arrive at Ploopploopeen’s quarters. The archpriest of the Sea Mother
them, though Shuushar can translate. The archpriest of the Sea Mother steps forward across the span of the altar toward the kuo-toa waiting for him there. “The time has come,” he says, “for us to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
. Only three of its five watchtowers towers still stand, though they appear abandoned. The wooden gates that once led into the castle grounds have been shattered, leaving a gaping hole in the wall.
The
their devil masters to prevent any mortal creatures from entering or leaving the cathedral. The characters must defeat the hell hounds to gain access to the cathedral. Have them make a DC 15 group
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
, inimical to mortal life and sanity. If the characters decide to explore the Far Realm further, they would be well advised to seek out one of the Far Realm’s few safe harbors. Examples of these
as squads of zealous mind flayer prophets (see appendix A) led by militant enforcers called brain breakers. Brain breakers look like giant brains with stout legs, and they wear steel armor made from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Book of Vile Darkness Wondrous item, artifact (requires attunement) The contents of this foul manuscript of ineffable wickedness are the meat and drink of those in evil’s thrall. No mortal was meant
pages every diseased idea, every unhinged thought, and every example of blackest magic he came across or devised. Vecna covered every vile topic he could, making the book a gruesome catalog of all mortal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
the gods that if they threatened the mortal realm with their disruptive quarrels, he would bind them to Nyx for as long as he saw fit. As of yet, no god has dared to test Kruphix’s threat, but there
consider the Silence a terrible mistake that led to the rise of the usurper god Xenagos, but followers of Kruphix know that it was a grim necessity to prevent far worse calamity.
Theophilian
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Reaches, where an upstart warlord led a barbarian army from the Demon Wastes on a mission of plunder.
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have ancient interests in the mortal world—as well as extensive rivalries among themselves. Undying Court. The honored, undead ancestors of Aerenal rule the elven nation and shape their people’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
the servants of just deities and ageless forces of good. Their interests span the planes, but they rarely intervene in conflicts on the worlds of the Material Plane. When they act, they lead vast
angelic hosts and wield holy weapons capable of laying low the wickedest Fiends. Solars can resurrect the dead and often use that power to enlist mortal aid. They bestow grand, new purposes on those they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
The Long View Elves have a natural life span of seven centuries or longer. Not surprisingly, this trait affects their attitude and outlook toward every aspect of mortal life. Events from centuries