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Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
anew.
More than one necromancer has animated a corpse infested with carrion stalker larvae. While this can prove shocking and deadly, some depraved spellcasters cultivate carrion stalkers within
they root among filth. The crawlers then spread these grubs, potentially infecting whole sewers, graveyards, or battlefields with carrion stalkers. In return, carrion stalkers avoid preying on carrion crawlers.
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
weak and vulnerable. In her self-inflicted weakened state, Auril is inclined to be cautious and avoid contact with other creatures that can harm her.
Auril’s worshipers know better than to
Portraying a deity, even a lesser god such as Auril the Frostmaiden, can be daunting. For roleplaying purposes, the following suggestions might prove helpful:
So long as she has mortal worshipers, Auril
Backgrounds
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
escaped, but you’ve continued to uncover magical hoaxes.
5
You were wrongfully accused and convicted of a crime. You managed to escape and seek to help others avoid the experience you
one believed you. You’re still trying to prove what you know is true.
8
You got a job with an agency that investigates crimes that local law enforcement can’t solve. You often wonder which you value more, the truth or your pay.
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
to be cautious and avoid contact with other creatures that can harm her.
Auril’s worshipers know better than to disturb her self-imposed isolation. Terrible blizzards have cut off Icewind Dale
. For roleplaying purposes, the following suggestions might prove helpful:
So long as she has mortal worshipers, Auril can’t truly die (although the characters can rid the world of her for a
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
night while also granting spells to her devoted followers leaves Auril weak and vulnerable. In her self-inflicted weakened state, Auril is inclined to be cautious and avoid contact with other creatures
might prove helpful:
So long as she has mortal worshipers, Auril can’t truly die (although the characters can rid the world of her for a time). Thus, she has no reason to capitulate to mortals
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
of them.
Flaws
d6
Flaw
1
I’m terrified of getting into a fight where my side is outnumbered.
2
I assume that people mean well until they prove otherwise
.
3
I enjoy comfort and quiet, and prefer to avoid extra effort.
4
I have a fierce temper that doesn’t reflect the inner calm I seek.
5
I’m convinced that everyone else in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
. If you plan this adventure to be the first in an ongoing horror campaign, recommend characters avoid strong ties to their homes, as they might never see them again. Mysterious Message Once each player
. Work with the players to decide the message’s contents, how each character mysteriously receive the message, and why they’ve decided to follow the directions. The message should be vague but enticing to the character, such as “They need your help,” “Prove yourself,” or “Reclaim what you’ve lost.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
. If you plan this adventure to be the first in an ongoing horror campaign, recommend characters avoid strong ties to their homes, as they might never see them again. Mysterious Message Once each player
. Work with the players to decide the message’s contents, how each character mysteriously receive the message, and why they’ve decided to follow the directions. The message should be vague but enticing to the character, such as “They need your help,” “Prove yourself,” or “Reclaim what you’ve lost.”
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
in the form of savagery and relentlessness, as orcs ravage and kill to appease the gods in order to avoid their terrible retribution.
At the pinnacle of the orc pantheon is Gruumsh One-Eye, who
foe and enable them to prove their worth before their deities. He relishes every short-term triumph and swears revenge for every setback. Luthic, though, takes a longer view. She understands the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Sahuagin Champion Those sahuagin warriors who prove themselves through heroic acts are given both title and status. Sahuagin champions often serve as lieutenants in the sahuagin army, as they do in
it needs to be submerged at least once every 4 hours to avoid suffocating.
Shark Telepathy. The champion can magically command any shark within 120 feet of it, using a limited telepathy.
Actions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Sahuagin Champion Those sahuagin warriors who prove themselves through heroic acts are given both title and status. Sahuagin champions often serve as lieutenants in the sahuagin army, as they do in
it needs to be submerged at least once every 4 hours to avoid suffocating.
Shark Telepathy. The champion can magically command any shark within 120 feet of it, using a limited telepathy.
Actions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
magic-user escaped, but you’ve continued to uncover magical hoaxes.
5 You were wrongfully accused and convicted of a crime. You managed to escape and seek to help others avoid the experience you
, but no one believed you. You’re still trying to prove what you know is true.
8 You got a job with an agency that investigates crimes that local law enforcement can’t solve. You often wonder which you value more, the truth or your pay.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
magic-user escaped, but you’ve continued to uncover magical hoaxes.
5 You were wrongfully accused and convicted of a crime. You managed to escape and seek to help others avoid the experience you
, but no one believed you. You’re still trying to prove what you know is true.
8 You got a job with an agency that investigates crimes that local law enforcement can’t solve. You often wonder which you value more, the truth or your pay.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
governs their greater actions. Bond. In one sentence, describe a person, place, or object that the Darklord desires. Avoid a bond that is simply about power; power isn’t an end in itself—power is a means to
chain objects of my affection to pedestals.
9 When I see something priceless or rare, I sacrifice all of my beliefs and loyalties to possess it.
10 I’m distrustful of anyone who seems pure of heart and will prove to all their admirers how secretly ugly they are.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
governs their greater actions. Bond. In one sentence, describe a person, place, or object that the Darklord desires. Avoid a bond that is simply about power; power isn’t an end in itself—power is a means to
chain objects of my affection to pedestals.
9 When I see something priceless or rare, I sacrifice all of my beliefs and loyalties to possess it.
10 I’m distrustful of anyone who seems pure of heart and will prove to all their admirers how secretly ugly they are.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
a hag, in disguise. Ruin A fortune teller warned that you’re destined to cause great destruction, which you’re trying to avoid. Sage You use a divinatory card spread to decide which spells to prepare
. Talons You seek to reclaim a stolen magical artifact. Throne You began your arcane scholarship as an apprentice to a court magician. Void You’ve glimpsed another plane of existence, but no one believes you. You strive to prove them wrong.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
a hag, in disguise. Ruin A fortune teller warned that you’re destined to cause great destruction, which you’re trying to avoid. Sage You use a divinatory card spread to decide which spells to prepare
. Talons You seek to reclaim a stolen magical artifact. Throne You began your arcane scholarship as an apprentice to a court magician. Void You’ve glimpsed another plane of existence, but no one believes you. You strive to prove them wrong.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Road, and is seeking other ways to repair and improve the city. Even if he can never prove his descent from Lord Nasher Alagondar, the people of Neverwinter have accepted his leadership. (My rumored
form, but it is sure to be years, if not decades, before any prove strong enough to persevere over their rivals. Increasingly, calls come from the citizenry for the enforcers out of Mintarn to be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Road, and is seeking other ways to repair and improve the city. Even if he can never prove his descent from Lord Nasher Alagondar, the people of Neverwinter have accepted his leadership. (My rumored
form, but it is sure to be years, if not decades, before any prove strong enough to persevere over their rivals. Increasingly, calls come from the citizenry for the enforcers out of Mintarn to be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
. More than one necromancer has animated a corpse infested with carrion stalker larvae. While this can prove shocking and deadly, some depraved spellcasters cultivate carrion stalkers within zombies
crawlers then spread these grubs, potentially infecting whole sewers, graveyards, or battlefields with carrion stalkers. In return, carrion stalkers avoid preying on carrion crawlers. Carrion Stalker
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Ice, home to yetis, remorhazes, white dragons, and other creatures of cold. The inhabitants of the plane engage in a never-ending battle to prove their strength and ensure their survival. The
Frostfell’s monsters and bitter cold make it a dangerous place to travel. Most planar voyagers keep to the air, braving the powerful winds and driving snow to avoid setting foot on the great glacier. Plane
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
. More than one necromancer has animated a corpse infested with carrion stalker larvae. While this can prove shocking and deadly, some depraved spellcasters cultivate carrion stalkers within zombies
crawlers then spread these grubs, potentially infecting whole sewers, graveyards, or battlefields with carrion stalkers. In return, carrion stalkers avoid preying on carrion crawlers. Carrion Stalker
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Ice, home to yetis, remorhazes, white dragons, and other creatures of cold. The inhabitants of the plane engage in a never-ending battle to prove their strength and ensure their survival. The
Frostfell’s monsters and bitter cold make it a dangerous place to travel. Most planar voyagers keep to the air, braving the powerful winds and driving snow to avoid setting foot on the great glacier. Plane
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
, with flights of dragons wheeling through the skies to discourage any demonic incursions. For their part, the demons avoid this place. The hordes of the Abyss have learned the hard way that Tiamat
needs souls that yearn to prove their worth on the battlefield. Lady of Ruin Zariel rules over the ruin that Avernus has become. Once it was a bustling realm filled with cities, trade outposts, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
also avoid Netherskull. The githzerai leader, Yrlakka, is a father figure to the others and serves as their mentor. They attack mind flayers and their thralls on sight, but all other creatures are
treated with cautious respect until they prove themselves undeserving of such consideration. All rooms and corridors in this part of the dungeon have flat, 10-foot-high ceilings. 24a. Hall of Smiths Decor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
, with flights of dragons wheeling through the skies to discourage any demonic incursions. For their part, the demons avoid this place. The hordes of the Abyss have learned the hard way that Tiamat
needs souls that yearn to prove their worth on the battlefield. Lady of Ruin Zariel rules over the ruin that Avernus has become. Once it was a bustling realm filled with cities, trade outposts, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
also avoid Netherskull. The githzerai leader, Yrlakka, is a father figure to the others and serves as their mentor. They attack mind flayers and their thralls on sight, but all other creatures are
treated with cautious respect until they prove themselves undeserving of such consideration. All rooms and corridors in this part of the dungeon have flat, 10-foot-high ceilings. 24a. Hall of Smiths Decor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
that can prove useful against the vagaries of the outside world, but that is likely to be the extent of their contact. Under normal circumstances, dwarves prefer to be left alone. Interacting with
neighbors brings unpredictability and change, things dwarves prefer to avoid.
Circumstances cease to be normal when a clan faces an external threat. When word gets out that one of their own is in danger
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
inclined to think the best of you. You are welcome in high society, and people assume you have the right to be wherever you are. The common folk make every effort to accommodate you and avoid your
) 2 Responsibility. It is my duty to respect the authority of those above me, just as those below me must respect mine. (Lawful) 3 Independence. I must prove that I can handle myself without the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
that can prove useful against the vagaries of the outside world, but that is likely to be the extent of their contact. Under normal circumstances, dwarves prefer to be left alone. Interacting with
neighbors brings unpredictability and change, things dwarves prefer to avoid.
Circumstances cease to be normal when a clan faces an external threat. When word gets out that one of their own is in danger
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
doing and to offer his well-wishes. If none of the characters are members of the guild, he strongly urges them to join “to avoid further harassment.” The cost of membership in the Fellowship of
) grew up in the toughest neighborhood in the Field Ward and has the scars to prove it. The guild doesn’t pay him enough for him to afford a residence in the North Ward, and going to that part of the city
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
inhabitants of the plane engage in a never-ending battle to prove their strength and ensure their survival. Its dangerous monsters and bitter cold make the Frostfell a dangerous place to travel. Most
planar voyagers keep to the air, braving the powerful winds and driving snow to avoid setting foot on the great glacier.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
inhabitants of the plane engage in a never-ending battle to prove their strength and ensure their survival. Its dangerous monsters and bitter cold make the Frostfell a dangerous place to travel. Most
planar voyagers keep to the air, braving the powerful winds and driving snow to avoid setting foot on the great glacier.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
make decisions for most prides, these leaders rising from among the oldest or best-respected women of the pride. Generally, leonin communities avoid outsiders, particularly armed groups of soldiers and
deities. Most leonin understand that people aren’t their culture, though, and individuals who prove themselves trustworthy might find gradual acceptance among the prides. Even so, leonin prides accept
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
doing and to offer his well-wishes. If none of the characters are members of the guild, he strongly urges them to join “to avoid further harassment.” The cost of membership in the Fellowship of
) grew up in the toughest neighborhood in the Field Ward and has the scars to prove it. The guild doesn’t pay him enough for him to afford a residence in the North Ward, and going to that part of the city