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The Abbot

Monsters Curse of Strahd

vampire could never truly die, at least not in Barovia. Bride of Strahd. Strahd confided in the Abbot, lamenting his curse and telling the deva that he wished nothing more than to escape Barovia. His

in reuniting Strahd with his lost love and, in so doing, ending Barovia's curse. The Abbot has recently completed work on a flesh golem bride made from the body parts of dead women. While the Belviews

Elf Wizard

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Intro to Stormwreck Isle

the cloister’s temple to the dragon god Bahamut, who is a patron of heroes and a champion of justice, must have information regarding the observatory. This Elder Runara can set you on the path to discovering the knowledge your friend never found. View Character Sheet Downloadable PDF

Cultural Specifics

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

inhabitants never develop, and they never reach their goals. A domain’s oppressive inquisition is no closer to rooting out evil today than it was a thousand years ago. This isn’t remarkable; it merely is

relocate, nor can they imagine living anywhere else. Life is as it’s always been and could never be better, but it’s constantly threatened with becoming worse.

Premade Characters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle

knowledge your friend never found. View Character Sheet Downloadable PDF Halfling Rogue You fell in with a thieves’ guild called the Gilded Gallows at an early age. The guild has prospered in recent years

a champion of justice. Someone at the cloister may hold the key to the impending doom your deity wishes you to avert. View Character Sheet Downloadable PDF Elf Fighter Shawn Wood Your parents lived

Confronting the Demon Lords

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

perform the ritual, placing him far from the battle and leaving him with three levels of exhaustion (see appendix A of the Player’s Handbook) once the ritual is completed. He is thus unwilling to aid the

never have to think about sacrificing their characters, but you should be prepared for the possibility of one or more of the heroes giving up their lives in order to defeat the evil that has arisen in

Worshiping Purphoros

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

, though, and can’t speak. He toils day and night in Purphoros’s forge, making wonders that would shame any mortal smith but can never match Purphoros’s work in beauty or originality. The Stone

Winter. In Theros’s earliest days, the people vociferously honored Heliod, Nylea, and Thassa for the comforts of nature. Gradually, Purphoros grew bitter that mortals never acknowledged his flames, which

Vlaakith's Dilemma

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

smallest pieces of exquisite jewelry. Indolent Dilettantes As a race bred and shaped by the mind flayers for a life of fighting, the githyanki never knew anything else while they were enslaved. Now that they

art, but never master it. They stand among treasures taken from countless worlds but are never truly appreciative of them. The githyanki flit from topic to topic, craft to craft, never settling on one

Angels in the Outlands

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel

named Shariel whose flanged mace rings deeply when it connects with its target. The Righteous Hands are paragons of sportsmanship and honesty, rooting for each other and never disrespecting their

year, adding “cheaters never truly win.” Tie Game If the teams tie, the soul’s fate is delayed for three hundred years. Both teams are visibly disappointed.

Amberdune Pack

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

members of the pack know of the ritual but are never present when Korvala performs it. Nidalia’s geas spell forced Korvala to keep the ritual a secret, and although she’s no longer under the spell’s

effect, Korvala refuses to divulge information about the ritual. Personality Trait. “When I have a goal in mind, I will do everything to be sure it gets completed.” Ideal. “My pack should be able to

Horror Content Survey

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

one entirely knows how the horror might unfold. Never assume you know your players’ deepest fears—no matter how long you’ve been roleplaying with them. Gameplay Questions After your list of topics

seating? Do you have any other notes or concerns? Once you’ve completed this survey, distribute it to your players, give them a window of time to respond, then collect the results. Use this information to

The Abbot

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

realized that any attempt to slay Strahd would be futile—that the ancient curse upon the land meant that the vampire could never truly die, at least not in Barovia. Bride of Strahd. Strahd confided in the

recently completed work on a flesh golem bride made from the body parts of dead women. While the Belviews languish in the abbey’s madhouse, the Abbot is giving his creation lessons in etiquette and

A Disorienting Orientation

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

, damage was limited, but a sinkhole opened up a fissure beneath an abandoned warehouse in Dock Ward. Two City Watch guards entered the fissure to investigate, but never came out. They’re now feared

the fate of the guards who went missing, and then come back to me with the signed City Watch papers confirming your completed work.” Then without another word, Omin Dran turns and leaves the room

Manipulation in Motion

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

weaves his ritual and encourages the characters to follow the vampire to Pandemonium when they can. In this case, Kas lacks the completed Rod of Seven Parts. Adjust chapter 10 to reflect that Miska never

disguised as Mordenkainen, Kas never lets his guard down or removes the Crown of Lies. Occasionally during this adventure, Mordenkainen is absent from the sanctum. During these interludes, the vampire

Awarding Magic Items

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

character of the same level. As DM, you never have to worry about awarding magic items just so the characters can keep up with the campaign’s threats. Magic items are truly prizes—desirable but not

28 23 19 11 100 Justyna Gil Downloadable PDF Magic Item Tracker You can use the Magic Item Tracker sheet to track how many magic items the characters have acquired. Each time the characters get a

Greenfast Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

knowing that he holds her prisoner. Kara has never been to the estate and has no idea of the extent of Viallis’s activities there, but she can give the characters directions if they share what they

for opening up and rebuilding a series of subterranean chambers, which now constitute the cult’s temple. With the temple completed, Lord Viallis has ordered the cult’s activities to be stepped up. The

Initiative Variants

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

completed their turns. If more than two sides take part in a battle, each side rolls for initiative. Sides act from the highest roll to lowest. Combat continues in the initiative order until the battle

turn, remembering never to apply the same modifier twice. For instance, a paladin casts a 2nd-level spell as a bonus action and then attacks with a shortsword. The paladin takes a -2 penalty for the

Aberrant Mind

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

. 4 You were implanted with a mind flayer tadpole, but the ceremorphosis never completed. And now its psionic power is yours. When you use it, your flesh shines with a strange mucus. 5 As a child, you

Sovereign

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

Sovereign I never had much interest in ruling, partly because the titles all sound so stuffy. But “witch queen” has a lovely ring to it, don’t you think? Tasha A leader without allies is not long

government, rooting out institutional vices. 4 Subvert Blame. The sovereign is caught in an embarrassing affair. Make it disappear. 5 Test Heir. You prepare the sovereign’s heir for the challenge of taking the

Class Training

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

unmistakable sign. I dropped everything to serve the divine. 4 Although I was always devout, it wasn’t until I completed a pilgrimage that I knew my true calling. 5 I used to serve in my religion’s bureaucracy

stranger things to come for me. 2 I suffered a terrible emotional or physical strain, which brought forth my latent magical power. I have fought to control it ever since. 3 My immediate family never

Verbeeg Lair

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

mug made of a cut-off section of horn, with an antler handle added, upright and centered. The ogre can never remember its name, so the verbeeg calls it “Friend.” It has fully recovered from its

keep the ogre from tripping over them and to discourage the cave bear from rooting through them. Lowering a basket by using its mechanism requires an action. The baskets contain sheep shears, milk

Upper City Gazetteer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

finest ingredients: it serves roast chicken rather than peacocks or partridges, and the fish never have that distinctive Gray Harbor film. The establishment consists of two buildings joined as a single

the tower was completed, Ramazith died under suspicious circumstances. Some say he met his end after an ill-fated dalliance with a nymph, but rumors have always persisted that his death was linked to

Upper City Gazetteer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

finest ingredients: it serves roast chicken rather than peacocks or partridges, and the fish never have that distinctive Gray Harbor film. The establishment consists of two buildings joined as a single

mystery. Not long after the tower was completed, Ramazith died under suspicious circumstances. Some say he met his end after an ill-fated dalliance with a nymph, but rumors have always persisted that

Locations in Triboar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

or more characters are members of the Black Network, in which case he gives them a quest. If they complete the quest, he gives them another until they’ve completed three quests. The three quests are

elaborate designs pressed into the leather, and his work is popular among Waterdhavian nobles who enjoy horseback riding. Although he hails from a prominent Waterdeep family (the Margasters), Othovir never

Black Cabin Locations

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

completed in a few hours. Step 4: Activate the Item. A character must attune to the modified Summer Star to use it. While holding the device, the attuned character can use an action to cast the control

letter that Macreadus angrily threw into the hearth after reading it. Copper’s Letter. The scroll is stained with soot but remains intact, since Macreadus never got around to burning it. Characters who

Outer City Gazetteer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

unflattering critique of their current coiffure. While Danthelon may never have been a real adventurer, he loves associating with them, and constantly keeps his ears open for rumors and opportunities

, has teamed up with an oddball inventor and arcanist named Ardryn Deagle, a chaotic good male rock gnome mage. Rumors spread by Prole herself suggest that they’ve almost completed a magical invention

Outer City Gazetteer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

seeking just her spellcasting is subject to a frank and unflattering critique of their current coiffure. While Danthelon may never have been a real adventurer, he loves associating with them, and

an oddball inventor and arcanist named Ardryn Deagle, a chaotic good male rock gnome mage. Rumors spread by Prole herself suggest that they’ve almost completed a magical invention that will “finally

Spaceship Locations, Level 2

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

toward entrants unless disturbed, at which point they activate and attack. Aphelion’s Aid. If the characters have completed at least one task for Aphelion and face combat in a cargo hold on this level

turns. Martial Arts Android. This android (aerialist design) is a master of martial arts and never uses its hands. It delivers its Force Strikes as swift kicks. Each android believes its discipline is

Fortress Level 1

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

to explore underwater but never got that far. As soon as they gained entry (at area 1), they were immediately attacked by large numbers of sahuagin. All his comrades were killed in the battle that

monster. A table stands in the center of the room, with small, ornately carved benches to either side. Two coffers are propped against the north wall, their lids closed. This room and its completed

Daoine Gloine

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

Kwalish’s completed experiments — a set of clockwork-enhanced footwear that act as boots of striding and springing A collection of tiny glass statues of creatures, including a pseudodragon, an imp

dust worth 1,750 gp Numerous rare books worth a total of 500 gp A manual of golems (iron) A spell scroll of Galder’s speedy courier (see appendix E) Several of Kwalish’s completed experiments whose

Delphi Mansion Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

answer the ghost will never find. The ghost is harmless and attacks only in self-defense or if a character tries to steal a star map. The ghost stops attacking as soon as the stolen map is returned

attached to drops to 0 hit points, or if Markos drops to 0 hit points before the ritual is completed, the fragment of Krokulmar returns to the Far Realm. Sending the fragment back to the Far Realm ends the

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