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The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
these visitors enter into an agreement with Bavlorna, she’ll use her powers to resolve their pressing problem in exchange for something of use to her.
Alignment. Neutral evil.
Personality
time: one reflects the past, another reflects the present, and the third reflects the future. These hags are utter wickedness distilled into corporeal forms, driven by a lust for secrets that can be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
Village of Barovia Lying in the shadow of Castle Ravenloft, the village of Barovia teeters on the brink of ruin. Its few residents rarely venture from their homes, suspecting their neighbors of
malevolent entities. The mages are long dead; mighty evil forces now obsess over the temple’s secrets. Argynvostholt The fortified Argynvostholt mansion lies in ruins haunted by the restless spirits
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
Tepest Domain of Nature’s Cruel Secrets
Darklord: Mother Lorinda
Adventure Genre: Folk horror
Hallmarks: Fey bargains, rural cults, secret sacrifices, sinister festivals
Mist Talismans
bountiful harvests, and horned village children recite sing-song rhymes. But those who linger among this land’s pastures and colorful cottages can’t escape the feeling of being watched or the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
exquisite portrait painted. Every other person portrayed by the same artist has also died in a similar fashion. 4 In a remote village, the local herbalist is condemned for practicing dark magic against
their users’ flesh, or fraying their users’ sanity. 6 Strange bounty hunters stalk the characters, seemingly aware of all their secrets and loved ones. Odd lumps writhe beneath the hunters’ cloaks. 7 A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Tepest Domain of Nature’s Cruel Secrets Darklord: Mother Lorinda Genre: Folk horror Hallmarks: Fey bargains, nature worship, rural festivals, secret sacrifices Mist Talismans: Bloodstained farm
implement, dried crown of white camellias, straw doll All is well in Tepest. Fields shine with the golden hues of a bountiful harvest, and horned village children happily recite sing-song rhymes. But those
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
settlers built their village on land sacred to the orcs and are disrupting wards that hold evil at bay. The heroes find a powerful magic weapon in a tomb, but the artifact is the sword of an ancient
hobgoblin general, whose descendants want it back. The ways to resolve these problems aren’t always simple. Certain situations demand straightforward decisions. If Emerald Claw cultists are about to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
that the daily life and traditions of the villagers conceal horrible secrets. What starts as glimpses of strange behaviors or rustic decorations culminates in learning the village’s secrets firsthand
during the seasonal Tithe. This section explores the village of Viktal and provides guidance on how the Tithe unfolds.
Welcome to Viktal The rustic community of Viktal consists of a few dozen simple
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Performers Artists and Entertainers Habitat: Any; Treasure: Implements, Individual Katerina Ladon From royal courts to village squares, skilled entertainers hone their talents and delight audiences
professional secrets and magical flourishes, striving to make their performances truly unforgettable. Use the following list of entertainers and roles to inspire the performers in your adventures: Acrobat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
strengthen Thrane resolve. The common people are united by their faith and sure of the righteousness of their cause. The Silver Flame urges people to stand together in the face of evil, and across the nation
, villagers work together to repair the damage inflicted during the war. People in a Thrane village regularly cooperate to raise a barn or practice archery in the fields. The Silver Flame urges its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
wilderness hides many secrets, including forgotten ruins and battlefields that tell the story of Strahd’s life as a conqueror. Adventurers who explore the wilderness find the remnants of Strahd’s ancient
, but it’s far from the sanctuary it purports to be. The village of Krezk lies near the edge of Strahd’s domain, its abbey now in the clutches of evil, misguided creatures. Of all the settlements in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
Morgrave’s bad reputation. They seek fame, wealth, and power by plundering the secrets of ancient civilizations and claiming the magic and money they find for themselves. On the other hand, if the
characters seem motivated by greed, choose as their rivals high-minded scholars from Wynarn. These foes work to discover the secrets of the past, contribute to the sum of knowledge, and prove that their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
village from a necromancer who is sucking the life out of the land, or race through a dungeon to acquire a necromantic relic before the Claw can claim it. The Emerald Claw is ideally suited to pulp action
secrets of her inactive dragonmark, the Mark of Death. If she succeeds, she could come to possess unimaginable power. This makes her a formidable villain to drive the action of an entire campaign.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Moral Quandaries If you want to give the characters a crisis that no amount of spellcasting or swordplay can resolve, add a moral quandary to the adventure. A moral quandary is a problem of
villain is camped nearby, but they also learn that another part of the villain’s forces is about to march into a village and burn it to the ground. The characters must choose between taking out the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
the Dragon Below; but if she’s stopped, the cult will survive and flourish. A group of orcs are raiding a human settlement; but the settlers have built their village on land sacred to the orcs and may
. There are ways to resolve these problems, but the answers aren’t always simple or obvious. There can certainly be times when decisions are straightforward. If the Emerald Claw is about to detonate a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
appearance of loyalty toward rival terrors. Every part of Kalakeri holds secrets and dangers, and nowhere is untouched by its rulers’ war for dominance. When planning adventures in Kalakeri, consider
secrets of lost rulers to the practices of forbidden magical sects. Without a steady, reliable presence on the throne, ancient cults, deadly beasts, and opportunistic demagogues are free to unleash
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
. Chakuna was a werepanther warrior of Oselo and, like most of her people, was a skillful hunter. Seeing that von Kharkov eventually would slay her entire village, she swore to save Oselo. Realizing it would
take a monster to slay a monster, she left her people and sought the deepest secrets of her deadly homeland. When she returned, she volunteered to let von Kharkov hunt her. During the murderous game
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
maintains an estate with village-sized holdings nearby. These estates are testaments to the family’s prestige, fortune, and hidden secrets. The common folk live in rural villages that serve noble interests
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
in the prosperous village of Thundertree, east of the city of Neverwinter and at the edge of the Neverwinter Wood. But when nearby Mount Hotenow erupted thirty years ago, your parents fled, perhaps
carrying you in your infancy (depending on how old you are). Your family drifted from village to village around the region, finding work as laborers where they could. You’ve spent the last few years in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
inspired by ghost stories: Mirror of Humanity. Ghosts are a way to examine the nature of the soul, mortality, and history. Naive Heroes. Heroes are purehearted or unsuspecting individuals whose resolve
sweeps through the village, stealing away the living. 6 An unbound spirit that repeatedly manifests in victims’ nightmares. 7 The capricious phantasm of an amoral accident victim who torments the living
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
. Gharial Rivers The villages of Banyan and Veena are renowned for their remarkable herbalists, but their secrets rely on plants guarded by the titanic crocodiles of the Gharial Rivers. Island of the Naga
The eternal guardian nagas of the Isle of the Naga have a perfect memory of Kalakeri’s lost secrets. Suspicious of strangers, the nagas test the worthiness of any who seek their knowledge. Jalendu’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
harmed. Thassa’s followers might become villains for a vast range of reasons. Some become obsessed with recovering or keeping hidden the secrets of the deep. Others come to worship the ocean itself, with
village well and has changed the drinking water to saltwater. It needs help returning to the sea.
5 Sirens (see the harpies entry in chapter 6) favored by Thassa take up residence in a lighthouse
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
gives them remarkable resolve in the face of threats. Cultists perform much of a cult’s mundane work, which might include evangelism, criminal acts, or serving as sacrifices. Cultist Medium or Small
deepest secrets and often control strange relics, mystical sites, and monstrous servants. Cultist Hierophant Medium or Small Humanoid, Neutral
AC 16 Initiative +8 (18)
HP 144 (17d8 + 68)
Speed 30 ft
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Kaius II was newly seated on the steel throne and lacked the resolve to bring the dwarf lords to heel. Now we see the harvest we have sown, and it is horrifying. Without the firm hand of Karrnath to
of Noldrunhold? The Realm Below No one knows the extent or depth of the ancient dwarven empire deep beneath the Ironroot Mountains. Great wealth and arcane secrets remain hidden in these halls, along
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Legends of Greyhawk
fungal traits. Hommletans love their children regardless, so their parents raised them like any other children. The children are Hommlet to the core and love their village.
Use the Tea Flingers to
. Tybbon suggests talking to the suspects to gather information about them. Also, Edyth, the barmaid, knows all the village gossip. Vesta suggests searching the suspects' rooms for clues. Her dad has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
domain’s Darklord, Strahd von Zarovich. While the village of Vallaki leans toward themes of deception, the village of Barovia, in the shadow of Castle Ravenloft, is steeped in oppression. The domain’s
might have their own grim secrets. Sylvain Sarrailh … might discover nightmares
worse than they escaped The Locals The inhabitants of domains endure or ignore the horrors around them. Whether
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
chapter 3) encompasses most of the ruin, and monsters guard whatever secrets the ancient castle and its dungeons might hold. Two Ford. The small village of Two Ford relies on river trade to supply its
by farms, extensive pastureland, and a small village with a mill, taverns, a smithy, and a saddlery. Blackstone. See “Mining Towns” below. Blackwall Keep. One of two new keeps built to keep an eye on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
multiple colossi and triangulating the boot prints’ directions (no check required) points to the village of Ialos. Second Party. Smaller, fresher boot prints made by lighter bipeds meander aimlessly about
’ reaction to this revelation, learning it counts as a secret for the purposes of the Power of Secrets rules in this book’s introduction. Treasure. A character who searches the area and succeeds on a DC 14
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
. Cult of the Chthonic Night Hail, Hail, Cthulhu Awaits Worships: Cthulhu
Leader: King-Priest Eeyog-Yah
Goal: Free Cthulhu from imprisonment
Lair: The village of Innsmouth and the Vaults
obsessed astronomers of the Cult of the Heavenly Doom seek signs in the heavens and omens from Zhudun, the Corpse Star, an Elder Evil that wanders space and knows the secrets of extinction. These
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
characters might hail from a nearby village and have known each other for years. Characters who have the Witchlight hand background would also know each other, since they worked together prior to the start
each character has lost. Lost Things d8 Thing 1 Ability to keep secrets 2 Ability to smile 3 Artistic creativity 4 Cherished doll or stuffed animal 5 Handwriting 6 Sense of direction 7 Sense of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
treasures of an entire nation, along with the secrets of House Cannith and everything else that was left behind. It’s dangerous. It’s mysterious. But it’s also a dungeon the size of a nation, with
way to lay these spirits to rest? Do they have unfinished business they want you to resolve? As a sorcerer, your magical powers could be the result of your exposure to the Mourning. Were you physically
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
zodiac phenomenon might sweep over an entire planet once in a generation, or it might occur monthly in a remote village. The DM decides when and where zodiac phenomena occur as well as their impact
creatures in the region. 4 Throne. The resolve of the law-abiding is bolstered, while rebels are emboldened to passionately pursue their causes. Creatures in the region are immune to the frightened
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
the characters’ reaction to this revelation or whether they offer to look for Filch, learning it counts as a secret for the purposes of the Power of Secrets rules in this book’s introduction. Cyran
let the characters borrow a Docent beforehand. Unfortunately, Kalyth says, the Docent stockpile is in Ialos, a ruined village currently occupied by “rogue warforged.” The Turquoise Spear attempted to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Against the Giants d8 Adventure Hook 1 Adventurers find a village completely deserted, with tracks leading to a hill giant steading. Can they rescue the surviving villagers and livestock before the hill
storm lashes a fishing village for days. After helping people get to safety, the adventurers investigate the storm, and they discover a storm giant locked in battle with a kraken nearby. 6 After
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Legends of Greyhawk
, Ostler agrees to help. Searching Suspects The party can search the suspects. Challenge. None of the suspects will agree to this, as they all have secrets they don’t want revealed. Solutions. Characters
Advantage on any opposed rolls (including Initiative rolls) going forward, as the spy is now wary. If the party accuses two innocent suspects, the spy slips away and leaves the village. However, in their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Evereska I would be remiss if I didn’t mention Evereska, but I will be brief for I have no desire to publish all its secrets. I shall endeavor to describe my own homeland in as unbiased a way as I
Halfway Inn should stand where it does. Perhaps it is there because, as humans put it, “It is halfway to everywhere.” A small village surrounds the titular inn, which is itself not a single building, but a