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Magic Items
Tales from the Yawning Portal
This dark cloak is made of cured hell hound hide. As an action, you can command the cloak to transform you into a hell hound for up to 1 hour. The transformation otherwise functions as the polymorph
spell, but you can use a bonus action to revert to your normal form.
Curse. This cloak is cursed with the essence of a hell hound, and becoming attuned to it extends the curse to you. Until the curse
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
creature within 60 feet of the narzugon that isn’t a Fiend must succeed on a DC 17 Charisma saving throw or become frightened of the narzugon for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at
archdukes of the Nine Hells. These narzugons act as horrific perversions of knights errant, carrying out their masters’ will.
Narzugons wield hell-forged lances that shunt the souls of any they
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
"} slashing damage with the weapon.
Vengeful Glare. Vladimir targets one creature it can see within 30 feet of it and against which it has sworn vengeance. The target must make a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw. On a
destruction of their order, and all the other crimes of which the vampire is guilty. Vladimir believes that all of Barovia has been swept into hell, and he wants to make sure that Strahd stays trapped in
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Dread. Any creature, other than a devil, that starts its turn within 10 feet of Bael must succeed on a DC 22 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened of him until the start of its next turn. A creature
following of cultists. Those who worship at his altar call him the King of Hell, and the most deluded believe that he is the lord of all devils. In arcane circles, certain writings, such as the dreaded Book
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
", "rollAction":"Disorienting Breath"}. The dragon exhales a wave of psychic dissonance in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 12 Intelligence saving throw. On a failed save, the
makes an attack roll or an ability check, it must roll a d4;{"diceNotation":"1d4", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Disorienting Breath"} and reduce the total by the number rolled. On a successful save
Hell Hound
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Monsters
Basic Rules (2014)
. Each creature in that area must make a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw, taking 21 (6d6);{"diceNotation":"6d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Fire Breath","rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage on a
failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.Fire-breathing fiends that take the form of powerful dogs, hell hounds commonly serve evil creatures that use them as guard animals and companions.Fire
Adult Deep Dragon
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monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Tail", "rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 17 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.
Change Shape
. Each creature in that area must make a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 33 (6d10);{"diceNotation":"6d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Nightmare Breath
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Backgrounds
Basic Rules (2014)
I can stare down a hell hound without flinching.
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I enjoy being strong and like breaking things.
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I have a crude sense of humor.
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I face problems head-on. A simple, direct
solution is the best path to success.
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Ideal
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Greater Good. Our lot is to lay down our lives in defense of others. (Good)
2
Responsibility. I do what I must and obey just
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
your responsibilities for a month.
Flaming Fist. If you serve in the Flaming Fist, once every ten days, you must report to the Seatower of Balduran for training, and you’re required to take a
regular patrol in the Upper City or take a regular shift at its gates, and must report for training in the Watch Citadel once every ten days. In return, you have access to the Citadel and a direct line of
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
promote elven causes or involve destroying orcs, gnolls, and the like. Prospective employers must leave written word (in Elvish) near Evereska, and the Silent Rain sends a representative if interested. The
tales from my military experience relevant to almost every combat situation.
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I can stare down a hell hound without flinching.
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I enjoy being strong and like breaking things.
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I have
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
hell hound without flinching.
6
I enjoy being strong and like breaking things.
7
I have a crude sense of humor.
8
I face problems head-on. A simple, direct solution is the best path to
success.
d6
Ideal
1
Greater Good. Our lot is to lay down our lives in defense of others. (Good)
2
Responsibility. I do what I must and obey just authority. (Lawful
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
Hell Hound Monstrous, fire-breathing fiends that take the form of powerful dogs, hell hounds are found on the battlefields of Acheron and throughout the Lower Planes. On the Material Plane, hell
hounds are most commonly seen in service to devils, fire giants, and other evil creatures that use them as guard animals and companions. Hell Hound
Medium fiend, lawful evil
Armor Class 15 (natural
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal
Hell Hound Cloak Wondrous item, rare (requires attunement) This dark cloak is made of cured hell hound hide. As an action, you can command the cloak to transform you into a hell hound for up to 1
hour. The transformation otherwise functions as the polymorph spell, but you can use a bonus action to revert to your normal form. Curse. This cloak is cursed with the essence of a hell hound, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Hell Hound Monstrous, fire-breathing fiends that take the form of powerful dogs, hell hounds are found on the battlefields of Acheron and throughout the Lower Planes. On the Material Plane, hell
hounds are most commonly seen in service to devils, fire giants, and other evil creatures that use them as guard animals and companions. Burning Hunger. Hell hounds hunt in packs, feeding on any creature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
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
still oozing from their bite wounds. As the characters approach the center of the courtyard, they see two hell hounds standing guard in front of the cathedral doors. These fiends have been instructed by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes’ Feast: Saving the Children’s Menu
speak only Giant). The hell hounds snarl angrily. Inside, Ignis looks angry and scared. If uninterrupted, the fire giant hunters—with the help of their hell hounds—sniff out Ignis inside the house
must be hidden here somewhere.” He looks to Ignis with a nasty grin and declares, “Lord Invido will honor me when I bring him back his heirs.” At this, Ignis launches herself toward him, and the fight begins.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
nests from the cocooned carcasses of slain angels and other fallen celestials. Such structures are magically buoyant and must be tethered by chains to the surface of Avernus. The cocooned angels writhe
to the players: A gigantic sac of wet, papery material floats high above the surface of hell. Angelic figures with feathery wings stick to its surface like flies in amber, their bodies struggling
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
needs reinforcements. 22 7 hell hounds The hell hounds remain here until they are set free. 23 6 hobgoblins, 6 imprisoned orcs The hobgoblins remain here to guard the prisoners, which include the orcs. If
Duke Zalto, 2 hell hounds Duke Zalto and his hell hounds go to area 20 if the bucket chain stops moving. 30 1 iron golem The golem remains here until activated. 31 Brimskarda (fire giant), 2 ogres
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Oath of Conquest The Oath of Conquest calls to paladins who seek glory in battle and the subjugation of their enemies. It isn’t enough for these paladins to establish order. They must crush the
so far as to consort with the powers of the Nine Hells, valuing the rule of law over the balm of mercy. The archdevil Bel, warlord of Avernus, counts many of these paladins — called hell knights — as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
Ceilings. Passageways in the hall have vaulted ceilings 30 feet high. Caves, chambers, and rooms are 40 to 60 feet high. Doors. All doors are made of iron plates. A Medium or smaller creature must succeed
possibilities: One fire giant guard One fire giant with 12 gnoll workers Four young fire giants (use the ogre statistics, plus immunity to fire damage) with two hell hounds One cloud giant, one frost giant, or one stone giant, a visitor looking around
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
A Paladin in Hell—a painting that has become famous throughout Faerûn—and that he lost his arm on that expedition, fighting the forces of the archdevil Zariel. However, Sir Ursas is hardly the
—especially followers of Zariel. See appendix B for Sir Ursas’s stat block. A Paladin in Hell Sir Ursas’s Manor Sir Ursas resides in a veritable stronghold located outside the city limits. Its grounds are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Chapter 6: Hell of a Summer Victoro and Ammalia Cassalanter struck a deal with Asmodeus, Lord of the Nine Hells. Three years ago, they traded away the souls of their children to escape financial
feast on Founders’ Day featuring poisoned food. Both the souls and the gold must be paid to Asmodeus at the same time. Foiling either one of these schemes spells doom for the Cassalanters’ plot and their youngest children.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
brimstone as quickly as it appeared. Dread Steed. Also called a “demon horse” or “hell horse,” the nightmare serves as a steed for creatures of exceptional evil, carrying demons, devils, death knights
multiverse. They must be created from pegasi. The ritual that creates a nightmare requires the torturous removal of a pegasus’s wings, driving that noble creature to evil as it is transformed by dark
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
, but to get it, the characters must find the Bleeding Citadel—a little slice of heaven trapped in hell. After they unlock Lulu’s memories and claim the sword, the characters must decide who is fit to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
without being heard or seen by Duke Zalto and his hell hounds in area 28 below. To reach the western gantry, Zalto and his hounds climb the iron stairs. To reach the northern gantry, they must move to
must pass through them to hit its target. The northern and eastern gantries are unlit. The ceiling is 40 feet above the gantries, the floor 50 feet below. The rattling of the bucket chain fills the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
within 10 feet of the door must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 21 (6d6) piercing damage from the rain of arrows on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. The trap does
as they try in vain to cross through.
Creatures. Two hell hounds are presently held within magical wards in this area. Hoobur summoned these fiends but has yet to assign them a task, so he keeps them
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
countless mortals. He was whirling along above Avernus, uppermost of the Nine Hells.
— Ed Greenwood, Elminster in Hell
If the Inner Planes are the raw matter and energy that makes up the multiverse
Planes are best known as the homes of deities. When discussing anything to do with deities, the language used must be highly metaphorical. Their actual homes aren’t literally places at all, but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
allowed to die again. Instead, he must suffer eternally in a hell of his own creation, from which he can never escape. Whatever can be done to bring him misery and unrest, I will do, but I will destroy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
concentrated form, where they can work through their spiritual bondage to express their dark desires such as cruelty, covetousness, the need to control, the craving for power, and uncontrolled greed. Hell
rakshasa named Mahadi.
Hellwasp Nest
For characters of level 7
After a hellwasp attack atop Haruman’s Hill, the adventurers must rescue Lulu when she’s abducted and taken to a nearby hellwasp
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
), accompanied by his hell hound companion, Sadie III. He carries keys to the cages in this area and area 13. Arrogant and cruel, Barbatos threatens and taunts the characters before attempting to capture them
permanently inoperable if Barbatos is slain. Anyone attempting to disrupt the wires must succeed on a DC 13 Constitution saving throw or take 11 (2d10) force damage. The wires are self-repairing, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
feature. Level 14: Hurl Through Hell Once per turn when you hit a creature with an attack roll, you can try to instantly transport the target through the Lower Planes. The target must succeed on a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
reach the door’s handle and unlatch it. While the handle is unlatched, a creature must use an action to push or pull on the heavy door, opening it while a successful DC 13 Strength (Athletics) check
. On a failed check, the door doesn’t open.
Fireplaces. Ironslag’s fireplaces are hewn out of the rock and have basalt mantelpiece ornately carved with images of hell hounds and fire elementals
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
gift must eat bones or grave dirt to survive. At dawn, if the creature has not eaten at least 1 pound of bones or grave dirt in the past 24 hours, it dies. South Sarcophagus. The vestige within this
. This dark gift allows its beneficiary to cast the finger of death spell as an action. After it has been used three times, the dark gift vanishes. When it vanishes, the beneficiary must succeed on a DC
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
adventurers must accomplish. If you include special cards, a typical encounter deck of about twenty monster cards should also include three or four special cards. Friend Card. A friend is a creature that
beasts or a fire giant with two pet hell hounds (with the two hell hounds represented by a single card). Because you’re more likely to draw both twin cards when the encounter deck has thinned out
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
perversions of knights errant, carrying out their masters’ will. Narzugons wield hell-forged lances that shunt the souls of any they killed to the River Styx for rebirth as lemures (see the Monster Manual
). Every lance bears the marks of both a narzugon and its master. Each narzugon claims a nightmare (see the Monster Manual) as its mount. These steeds are bound by infernal tack (see below) and must