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saving throw. On a failure, the creature has misplaced one possession (chosen by the player, if the creature is that player’s character). The possession remains nearby but concealed for a short
failed save, the creature feels an intense urge to use its movement on each of its turns to enter the lair and to move toward the morkoth’s location (the target doesn’t realize it’s
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failure, the creature has misplaced one possession (chosen by the player, if the creature is that player's character). The possession remains nearby but concealed for a short time, so it can be recovered
not incapacitated. Any creature within 30 feet of such an entrance and able to see it must make a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the creature feels an intense urge to use its movement on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
character or otherwise. Player Fears Versus Character Fears. Understand the difference between scaring characters and scaring players. If you know a player has a fear of spiders, never employ that
enjoyment is more important than shock value. Know What’s Too Far. If a game gets too intense or goes a direction you don’t want to explore, make sure you and the other players have a method for raising
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Prismari Campus Southwest of the central campus, the Prismari campus—shown on map 1.3—is situated in a region of jagged rocks, rugged spires, and intense geothermal activity. Map 1.3: Prismari
CampusView Player Version Conjurot Hall The center of the Prismari campus is Conjurot Hall, a towering structure with a glassed-in observation area at the top. Constantly changing strands of elemental
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Eberron’s humanoid populations is a boon to this group, which wants to destabilize all of them. Many of the intense battles near the end of the war might have been avoided, if not for Dreaming Dark
creature.
Explore the character’s past. Give the player an opportunity to add depth to one element of the character’s story.
Reflect anxiety. An anxious character might dream about showing up in a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
. Players may have difficulty with low light, loud background music, small printed text, strong odors, cramped spaces, specific allergens, or challenges with programs (if playing online). If any player
possible, play in an area with minimal visual or auditory distractions. Favor surroundings that appropriately reinforce your desired atmosphere and have little non-player traffic. If space is shared
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
if that character doesn’t come into play. Alternatively, you can allow the player to make an NPC into a contact on the spot, after carousing. When the characters are in the area in which they caroused
, a player can expend an allied contact and designate an NPC they meet as a contact, assuming the NPC is of the correct social class based on how the character caroused. The player should provide a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
atmosphere for hours on end. Plan to take breaks during your game session, and encourage players to step away from the table if they need to. If you feel like the game has gotten intense or taken a turn
chapter 1 during play. If there’s an opportunity for a character to gain one of these options, ask that character’s player if they’d be comfortable with such an adjustment before imposing it. If the player
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
days’ travel) Locations in Doomspace The following locations are depicted on the map of Doomspace. DoomspaceView Player Version Eye of Doom The Eye of Doom is the remains of Doomspace’s sun. This
multicolored gas. An intense, flickering light emanates from the moon’s core, creating a sort of celestial beacon. Lesk. The largest of the nine moons of En is a dark desert. Here, clans of ssurran (see
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Scions of Elemental Evil
eyes regard you with intense interest.
“Step forward, heroes,” the queen says. “Word of your exploits has brought solace to my ears in these troubled times, and I am honored that you’ve answered my
summons. Please, name yourselves and regale me with your deeds.”
Go around the table, allowing each player to introduce their character. The Queen’s Briefing After the introductions, Queen Yolande
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Castle Locations The following locations are keyed to map 11.2. Dyson Logos Map 11.2: Torment of Kas View Player Version K1: Ruined Bailey The hulking figures the characters saw from afar are two
. He doesn’t realize that this shattered keep was once his home on Oerth. Like the real Kas, this one bears an intense hatred toward Vecna, though in this form he is powerless against the archlich.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
punoView Player Version Map 10.2 represents Pangil ng Buwan’s lair. When the characters arrive, read the following description: Charred roots the size of buildings surround an open clearing with a
intense corruption where the bakunawa suffered years of nightmares. A creature that enters that area or starts its turn there is overwhelmed by visions of the burning of Bathalang Puno and must succeed on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
fallen clutches something against their chest. You’re not sure what it is, but you feel the urge to reach for it. Before you can, the object glows and then flashes with intense light.
Kiri-Jolith, God
the vision was an amulet. The amulet bears a design they might not recognize, but is the symbol of the god the character’s player chose during character creation. The echoes of battle don’t mean
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Giants of the Star Forge
Star Forge Locations These locations are keyed to the map. Dyson Logos Map: Star Forge View Player Version 1: Broken Bridge Crumbling piers and shattered bits of arches are all that remain of this
stays close to the furnace, knowing that her immunity to its intense heat and blinding radiance gives her an edge in case of combat. If attacked, she fights to the bitter end, knowing that to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
. Horror can be intense and personal, and not everyone is comfortable with such a game. (The advice on discussing limits under “Ensuring Fun for All” in chapter 1 is particularly important for a horror game
greater importance than combat. Make sure your players know ahead of time that you want to run this kind of campaign. Otherwise, a player might create a combat-focused character, only to feel out of place
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
make a DC 10 Intelligence saving throw. On a failure, the creature has misplaced one possession (chosen by the player, if the creature is that player’s character). The possession remains nearby but
failed save, the creature feels an intense urge to use its movement on each of its turns to enter the lair and to move toward the morkoth’s location (the target doesn’t realize it’s heading toward a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
possession (chosen by the player, if the creature is that player’s character). The possession remains nearby but concealed for a short time, so it can be recovered with a successful DC 15 Wisdom
feet of such an entrance and able to see it must make a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the creature feels an intense urge to use its movement on each of its turns to enter the lair and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Encounter Locations The following encounters are keyed to the map of Zikran’s laboratory. Map 12.1: zikran’s laboratory View Player Version L1. Coral Spire A spire of coral rises from the water just
corpses closely can, with a successful DC 10 Wisdom (Medicine) check, confirm that the two died in their sleep from drowning. It appears they stopped in the cave after an intense battle, fell asleep, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
descending into the central portion of the catacombs level, just west of area H15.
Map 2.2: High Hall Cathedral View Player Version H4. Private Chapels These areas can be curtained off for small
elements. Splashing at least three flasks of holy water on the altar destroys the desecrating elements and purifies the altar.
Map 2.3: High Hall Cathedral, Choir Level View Player Version
H7
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
marks cover the walls and floor. Map 2.9: Hrakhamar View Player Version 1. Magma Rift The dwarves exploited a volcanic rift in the heart of Hrakhamar to smelt iron and adamantine, which they lowered into
who tie wet rags across their nose and mouth or take similar precautions have advantage on the saving throw for 10 rounds, but then the rag dries out in Hrakhamar’s intense heat. The mephits aren’t
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Underlevel Locations The following locations are keyed to the map of the underlevel. Map 11.2: under the barn door View Player Version U1. Descending Staircase This hidden staircase can be reached
room opens up directly underneath the Barn Door tower. Four ten-foot-long metal cylinders protrude from the twenty-foot-high ceiling, glowing with intense heat and shedding bright embers that rain down
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
shrine wasn’t the focus of the order’s activity, but it was an object of intense curiosity. Despite being in ruins, the shrine’s traps were still active, and they overcame the order’s attempts to reach the
Batiri goblins consisting of two goblins per player character. Leading the group is a goblin boss named Yokka. The goblins wear wooden masks and hide in the foliage north of the camp. They believe the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
encounter Gideon in area G5.
Map 2.5: Grand Cemetery Chapel View Player Version
Just as the characters are about to face off against the fiends, a cacophony erupts from below, and six creatures rush
succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed check, the character is cursed with a particularly intense hatred of demons. A creature cursed in this way takes 5 (1d10) psychic damage if it can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Talhundereth Locations The following locations are keyed to map 6.3. Mike Schley Map 6.3: Talhundereth View Player Version T1: Temple Entrance The wide cavern ends at an enormous stone double door
This hall has several pillars carved with images of mountains. Some of the pillars are broken and blackened, as though from an intense fire. Carved into the west wall is a statue of a dwarven king
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
. Characters who enter this area feel tranquility despite the gargoyles. If a player expresses doubt about the impression, that player’s character can make a DC 15 Wisdom (Insight) check. On a successful
pillars, their seemingly dead eyes open wide as if in a state of intense focus.
Silver Pillars. Exuding enchantment magic that dulls will and perception, the silver pillars cause any creature in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Encounter Locations The following locations are keyed to the map of the Lykortha Expanse. Map 18.1: lykortha expanse View Player Version L1. Entrance Ahead, a darkened cave mouth beckons from
in their mind’s eye of a female half-elf in a gossamer cape made of mycelial threads. This brief vision is accompanied by a momentary feeling of intense longing and hunger. This event occurs only once
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
to a one-eyed half-orc named Dral Thelev (LG male half-orc commoner). Both the Harpers and the Zhentarim keep a close eye on this place. Map 3.3: Everlund View Player Version Development If the
, they must pay for her services. She charges 250 gp per person for training and another 25 gp per person per day of travel. Characters who want to be trained must undergo three days of intense lessons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
takes 3 (1d6) bludgeoning damage. Maps 1.2 and 1.3 show the layout of the caverns and chambers beneath the fissure.
Map 1.2: Areas 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 View Player Version 1. Rats When the first
submerged in this pool must make a DC 10 Wisdom check to endure the intense itching caused by the acid that fills it. On a failure, the character takes 5 (1d10) acid damage and gains vulnerability to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
change during the Founders’ Day party, the text includes a “Founders’ Day” section describing those changes. View Player Version Guest House The Cassalanters host guests in this stately guest house
(Athletics) check. The vault is empty. Cold Trap. If a creature enters the vault without first saying “Gold is my shield,” an intense blast of magical cold fills the room. All creatures in the vault at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
following to that character’s player: A flash of light explodes around you, and then you are plunged into absolute darkness, suddenly lying in a confined space choked with dust. This vault contains fifteen
gp. If touched by an evil creature, the holy symbol is consumed in a blast of intense light that deals 11 (2d10) radiant damage to all creatures within 5 feet of it. Characters familiar with Barovian
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
hit points. 51–55 One player character’s appearance changes for the next 24 hours to reflect the region’s haunted history. For example, they might manifest the distinctive facial scar associated with a
Intense buzzing or grinding noises fill the region for the next 24 hours. With the exception of truly cacophonous sounds, creatures can only hear speech and noises that originate within 10 feet of them. 06






