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Curse of Strahd
feet. Anything she is wearing transforms with her, but nothing she is carrying does.
Blessing of Mother Night. Baba Lysaga is shielded against divination magic, as though protected by a nondetection
, Strahdâs biological mother. The second was the queenâs midwife, a devout follower of Mother Night named Baba Lysaga. Although it was the former who raised Strahd and enabled him to follow in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
beliefs. Conversely, a lack of faith can also be a meaningful part of your story. If you donât believe in any divine power, what caused such doubt? The Rejection of Faith table offers ideas that can
personal interpretation. 6 You had a transcendental experience and believe you have a divine purpose to fulfill. Rejection of Faith d6 Rejection 1 You believe that the magic of clerics and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
wins. 5 The character finds a distraught student whoâs had their costume ruined or suffered a messy rejection. 6 A magically gifted artist is capturing rapid portraits of masquerade attendees. The
character is invited to have their portrait made to remember the night. 7 If the character put a lot of thought into their costume, multiple attendees compliment their outfit. If they didnât, the comments
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Rejecting the Ordning Some giants reject the ordning, in part or entirely. This rejection most commonly takes one of three forms. First are giants who hold themselves to a different standard than the
worship of Annamâs children to other powers (as described under âGods and Religionâ later in this chapter) also reject the ordning. In some cases, as in the hierarchical cults of Elemental Evil, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Baba Lysaga Two women gave life to Strahd von Zarovich. The first was Queen Ravenovia van Roeyen, Strahdâs biological mother. The second was the queenâs midwife, a devout follower of Mother Night
she delivered into the world. Strahd is the only thing in her life that matters to her. Mother Nearest. During her exile, Baba Lysaga made countless sacrifices to Mother Night, pleading with the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
. (See âTravelers in the Mistsâ at the end of this chapter for details on the Vistani.) The stories of Baroviaâs people are full of hidden evils: treacherous witches, secretive cults, portentous ravens
you suffer some brush with the creatures of the night?
What superstitions do you cleave to? Is there something you do or say every morning or at night? Do animalsâparticularly bats, ravens, or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Feathergale Spire (see chapter 2) Doing oneâs duty for the realm Hunting and hawking Hippogriffs, giant vultures, and other aerial mounts If the characters mention elemental cults, read the following text
any way we can.â
The knights use the feast to learn about the characters and how much they know about the elemental cults. Applauding bravery and offering toasts, the knights listen to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
midst of all this tragedy, thereâs no reason you would have heard about the fate of my master, Leosin Erlanthar, but itâs important you know. He is a monk from Berdusk. He disappeared last night
monks were returning to Berdusk from the great library at Candlekeep, where Leosin was consulting the librarians and researching ancient writings on dragon folklore. Dragon cults are his special
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
they work at night. The workers now refuse to stay in the quarry after dark. Workers at Waelvurâs Wagonworks (area 16) have been talking about suspicious activity around the workshop. They can be
Spies The spies for the elemental cults in Red Larch (Justran Daehl, Ghileeda, and Iraun Thelder) arenât formidable combatants and are unwilling to fight adventurers. They pass information by slipping
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
midst of all this tragedy, thereâs no reason you would have heard about the fate of my master, Leosin Erlanthar, but itâs important you know. He is a monk from Berdusk. He disappeared last night, after
were returning to Berdusk from the great library at Candlekeep, where Leosin was consulting the librarians and researching ancient writings on dragon folklore. Dragon cults are his special interest
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Worshiping Kruphix Many pray to Kruphix when they need to find something lost, but few dedicate themselves to his worship. Cults devoted to Kruphix fiercely guard their secrets, and their initiates
, he etched all their namesâincluding his ownâin the bark of his great tree at the edge of the world. Immediately, the godsâ oracles could no longer hear them, their blessings faded, and the night sky
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
that breached the cultâs laws to redeem itself. The following powers are unique to specific cults, and typically a creature has no more than one of them. Cult of Borem of the Lake of Boiling Mud Boremâs
plane or world, or held in check somehow by wandering stars, imprisoned in the vastness of the night sky.
The names given to these terrible entities include such strange descriptions as Ityak-Ortheel
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
. Many of the cults devoted to these lesser gods are unique to a particular city, and followers of the three main yuan-ti deities usually consider these religious practices quaint rather than
threatening. Dendar The Night Serpent came into being before recorded history, spawned from the feverish dreams of the first intelligent creatures. She subsists and grows stronger by feeding on the fears that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
serpent gods heard those prayers, their sibilant voices responding from the darkness as they told the yuan-ti what they must do. The yuan-ti religion grew more fanatical in its devotion. Cults bound
strive for ascension and are willing to commit the darkest atrocities to achieve it. SERPENT GODS
The yuan-ti revere a number of powerful entities as gods, including the following.
Dendar, the Night
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
mixes logic exercises with lurid descriptions of fiend-worshiping cults. E5f. Chapel The chapel is a shambles, with overturned and broken pews littering the dusty floor. Dozens of candles mounted in
manâs voice cry out, âFather! Iâm starving!â Donavich Donavich (LG male human acolyte) has been praying throughout the night. His voice is hoarse and weak. He is, in a word, insane. A little more than a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
is a distant speck, and daylight on HâCatha is no brighter than a starry night on Toril. Review the âHâCatha Featuresâ section, then continue with the âFinding the Meteoriteâ section. Spelljammer
Academy
While adventurers of all stripes explore Faerûn and deal with the perils of ancient ruins, malevolent cults, and long-forgotten tombs, those who come through Spelljammer Academy on Nimbral strive
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
celebrating in hopes of a successful rite. They offer the characters food and drink, including a few sips from a small cask of brandy, and encourage the group to spend the night and witness the rite
restoration and a scroll of skywrite (see appendix B). If the characters earn her favor, she gives them her scrolls as gifts to help them in their struggle against the cults of Elemental Evil. Hc6. Druid
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
gods, with cults and minions spread across sea and land. Others are allied with Olhydra, the evil Princess of Elemental Water, and use her cultists to enforce their will on land and sea. A kraken pleased
.â
â From NIGHT OF THE KRAKEN CULT
by Malfeore Serrang, pirate-mage of Tethyr
Kraken
Gargantuan monstrosity (titan), chaotic evil
Armor Class 18 (natural armor)
Hit Points 472 (27d20 + 189
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
weakness, malformation, injury, or age) often join these cults instead of facing daily humiliation, exile, or death. Serving as the bridge between the two parts of the tribe are the priestesses of Luthic
been picked for the special purpose of spreading his virulent message among the enemy. At night, or during a heavy fog, these infected orcs rush toward an enemyâs encampment, often through a hail of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
of the Long Road, just south of the innâs stable yard, stands what looks like a grand stone mansion. Two wide wooden doors painted with the symbols of many gods stand open day and night. Inside is a
) âbrigandsâ lurking around Red Larch at night, not to mention monsters ranging from snake-headed rats to ghostly dragons that faded away when approached. (If youâre looking for NPCs to deliver more fanciful
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
mysticism shouldnât forget the wild destructive power the cultists wield when they unleash cyclones and tornadoes. The Cult of Howling Hatred cooperates with the fire and water cults but they loathe the
melee attack.
Howling Hatred Initiate Howling Hatred initiates are attracted by the cultâs philosophy of non-attachment and the rejection of material things, unaware of the cultâs true nature. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
deals with night hags, rakshasas, incubi, succubi, and other Fiends. Contracts signed on his layer contain special provisions that allow Dispater to collect a cut of the deal. Dispater is one of
hierarchy that defines every aspect of its society. Asmodeus is the supreme ruler of all devils and wields the power of a lesser god. Worshiped as such on the Material Plane, Asmodeus inspires evil cults
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
based on devil worship and has written a manifesto that she reads to her âbook club,â which is made up of the most fanatical group members. Inspired by her words, these zealots have created smaller cults
â Quarters The furnishing in this room are bereft of imagination: four simple beds with equally austere wooden chests. Lady Wachterâs four servants (N male and female commoners) sleep here at night. They
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
. Eilistraee is a god of moonlight, song, dance, and, most important, the rejection of the evil ways of Lolth. Drow who feel like outsiders in their society, who react with disgust to the evils perpetrated by
, Eilistraee offers no guarantee of their safety and no promise of acceptance in the world above. But she opens her followersâ hearts to the wonder of the nature in the night, and her songs and signs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
forges, foundries that operate day and night, and tunnels leading to the mines. Mirabarâs marchion, Selin Ramur (LN male Damaran human noble), meets with the other members of the Lordsâ Alliance to
night. Constable Narm and his militia of twenty guards (N male and female humans of various ethnicities) keep the peace. Nightstone This motte-and-bailey settlement lies south of the Ardeep Forest
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
patient. For now, she tries to convince Shatterkeel to strike against the rival cults, hoping that the air or fire cultists kill him for her and clear the way for her to take over the Crushing Wave cult
, mimicking a starry night. The canal that runs through this lake continues north and south. To the east, a wide quay at the end of the lake leads to a large hall with red pillars.
The ceiling is 50 feet