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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
feel like rare, potent magic rooted in the lore of your campaign. Environmental Curses Some locations are so suffused with evil that anyone who lingers there is burdened with a curse. Demonic
Curses Alexandre Honoré The curse of demonic possession
has devastating effects Every curse has rules that govern it. A curse typically takes one of the forms detailed below. Bestow Curse The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Escaping the Sphere The “Donjon Core Locations” section later in this chapter includes a variety of areas where prisoners could be found; in particular, a trapped character is likely to be found in
way never remember how they escaped—nor do they return wholly unchanged. Use the following curse, the Mark of the Donjon, to represent the transformation of a character who escapes the Donjon Sphere
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
Wereraven Ominous Shape-Shifter Habitat: Forest, Urban; Treasure: Individual Wereravens are secretive, cautious lycanthropes that seek to blend into society and subtly combat evil. To avoid the claws
DM’s control and has 10 Hit Points. Success: The target is immune to this wereraven’s curse for 24 hours.
Scratch. Melee Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. Hit: 7 (2d4 + 2) Slashing damage.
Shortbow
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Interesting Locations The Anvil was once The Golden Anvil, House Ghallanda’s flagship inn in Sharn. Now it’s faded and forgotten, but it still has traces of its former glory. There’s a few gaming
odd feature draws tourists from the higher wards. The proprietor is a shifter named Whiskers. He runs a side business as a fence, buying and selling unusual goods. Rumors say that Whiskers is some sort
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Notable Locations Many ports dot the coast of Xen’drik. In addition to the treasures of the giants, Xen’drik is a source of Siberys dragonshards and other exotic resources. Scholars and merchants
giant city, ruins abound around and below the city. Some fear that if the city continues to expand, the growth will trigger an ancient curse. But for now, Stormreach is a prosperous community and a gateway to adventure.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Appendix B: Death House You can run Curse of Strahd for 1st-level characters with the help of this optional mini-adventure, which is designed to advance characters to 3rd level. Players creating 1st
Strahd’s domain, steer them to the village. For the duration of this introductory adventure, any attempt by the characters to explore other locations in Strahd’s domain causes the mists of Ravenloft to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
note activity at three locations: Central Spire. A tower rises in the center of the city, surrounded by several dragonnels and smaller flying figures. The tower’s foundation floats dozens of feet off
following lines: Find an Outpost and learn what the Dragon Army is planning (see “Occupied Mansion”). Learn about the Dragonlance and how its curse might be undone (see “Temple of Paladine”). Investigate the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
locations for characters exploring uncharted oceans or those simply trying to get home. While any island might present the opportunity to rest, weather storms, restock, and explore, the islands of Theros
in complete control.
Upon one of the Dakra Isles, trespassers learn the truth behind the storied Curse of the Swine
(JAMES RYMAN) Island Inhabitants Any sort of people, from isolated societies
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
member of the Company of the Yellow Banner. Devlin’s goat-like features are the result of a curse, and he was killed by tomb dwarves after he became separated from his companions. Any inspection of his
who dies in the demiplane is trapped by the Soulmonger. Each dawn, Acererak’s magic replaces the mirror tomb with a fresh fabrication. Slain monsters reappear in their original locations, and moved
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
by the banshee’s curse experience no gladness, feeling only distress in the presence of the living. As the curse takes its toll, their minds and bodies decay, until death completes their
magically sense the presence of creatures up to 5 miles away that aren’t undead or constructs. She knows the general direction they’re in but not their exact locations.
Incorporeal Movement. The banshee
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
large collapses into madness. The Traveler’s Curse twists space, and explorers might follow the same path twice only to end up in entirely different locations. Xen’drik is a continent that defies
vast cities and leveled the towers. Cul’sir was slain and his people scattered. The Sovereigns and Six each laid a curse upon the land. Aureon decreed that the creatures of Xen’drik would have no
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
Version Tepest Locations Location Description Arkenheights Mysterious valleys hide amid the forested Arkenheights mountains. Each is home to territorial fey who know the strange histories and mystical
owner’s. Goblinwood People-eating goblins lurk in the Goblinwood. They attack trespassers, but a curse affecting the goblins prevents them from seeing anyone wearing a cap of a certain color. Kellee The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
from selecting their own children as heirs, few do so, fearing they’ll fall victim to a terrible curse. Heirs are usually chosen based on merit. Wealth of the Empire With gold abundant in the Sensa
sometimes diplomacy is all that prevents raids from neighboring territories. Names Sensan names are typically drawn from significant locations connected to the parents’ relationship, the pregnancy, or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
creeper clings to walls, pillars, gravestones, door frames, or statuary in shadowy locations, remaining motionless until it strikes. Yellow Musk Creeper
Medium plant, unaligned
Armor Class 6
Hit
targeted by a remove curse spell or similar magic before it animates.
Yellow Musk (3/Day). The creeper’s flowers release a strong musk that targets all humanoids within 30 feet of it. Each target must
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Shadows of Sithicus
hanging around the gloomy area. Character Locations. The graves that hold the victims are marked on the map as G1–G4. When the ravens attack, put the characters who found the first two victims by
the same group who would normally be cursed with lycanthropy are immune to the curse for this encounter.
You have gained the curse of lycanthropy. For the rest of this event and the four additional
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Areas of Terminus The following encounter locations are keyed to map 4.14. This map does not depict the entire district of Terminus, but it shows the most likely places the characters explore in this
–6 No current occupants 7–9 A family of 1d4 commoners 10 A shifter (see chapter 6) 11 A warforged soldier (see chapter 6) 12 A changeling (see chapter 6) T6. Skybridge This stone skybridge connects
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
-elf commoner) and Grovet (human commoner) are traveling from Phandalin to Waterdeep to start a life together. See Edermath Orchard in “Locations in Phandalin” later in this episode.
13 Two giant
web of misfortune. To avoid the curse of Beshaba (see below), the characters must not harm Carkuss, they must not be overly kind to him, and they must correctly answer a riddle he asks. If successful
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Amidor and Gleam This encounter should take place before the characters have their first random encounter in Yon or reach any of the marked locations on the map of Yon. You see two figures standing
to see that Gleam casts no shadow. While she has no shadow, Gleam is cursed (see the “Shadowless” sidebar). SHADOWLESS
A shadowless creature is one that carries the curse of having no shadow—a fact
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
to consider. Exotic Locations. Lightning rails, airships, and other forms of transportation can facilitate travel to exotic locations. Adventures could take you to the colossal ruins left behind by
the surprised thugs to land in the perfect position for a sneak attack. The shifter barbarian strikes a mighty blow that knocks her enemy into the blazing hearth; the bandit shrieks as the flames
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
cursed for 1 hour. Until the curse ends, the target has disadvantage on Wisdom saving throws and all ability checks.
Minions of Graz’zt. The demon lord Graz’zt creates lamias from his mortal servants
, granting them immortality in return for monstrous power and an oath of fealty. Graz’zt sometimes tasks lamias with guarding locations important to him, but lamias in his service remain free to spread their evil as they see fit.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
rope, a tinderbox, a steel mirror, a sharpened wooden stake, and a spyglass Two spell scrolls (major image and remove curse) A map of Barovia (showing all the locations marked on this adventure’s map of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
Map 2.13: Har’Akir View Player Version Har’Akir Locations Location Description Bent Pyramid This bent, black granite pyramid has no interior or obvious purpose. Some Akirrans claim it holds the
toward Ankhtepot’s mountain-size golden pyramid, Pharaoh’s Rest. Kharafek’s Excavation The historian Kharafek has discovered numerous tombs at this excavation. Each unleashes a curse once opened, so
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
told of how those powers would increase if a magic orrery’s missing components were collected and placed within it. Unfortunately, Caerhan also never learned about the curse the orrery carried — and
classic adventure locations and exploring a number of brand-new sites. Map 1.1 shows the sites and locations featured in “The Orrery of the Wanderer.”
Map 1.1 Campaign Area
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
create a unique adventure. Twisted Tropes. Wildly deviating from tropes can create unique locations, but doing so requires more explanation to help players understand the setting. Consider instead
. Each domain is a complete setting that the Mists might isolate from all other lands. Locations within a domain are often isolated by dark, monster-haunted wildernesses. Even settlements and sanctuaries
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
. Foreboding. Atmosphere and a sense of dread are key. Locations are often decrepit or foreboding. High Emotions. Gothic stories include intense, exaggerated emotions. Romances, rivalries, and life
social figure turns into a murderous living doll every night. 5 A pair of spirits brings unspeakable tragedy to any romantic couple in town. 6 A generational curse forces villagers to sacrifice
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
lanterns hang from iron brackets or the rafters, dimly lighting all interior locations. Map 1.11: easthaven town hall View Player Version The following locations are keyed to map 1.11. T1. Reception
any conflicting personality trait: “I suspect most Ten-Towners are members of a secret cult devoted to the Frostmaiden.” This paranoia can be ended on a creature by any spell that removes a curse
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
Horror Plots 1d10 Adventure Plots 1 A malevolent curse is transforming the village’s children into misshapen statues. 2 Guests of a popular local dinner party keep succumbing to autophagia. 3 Corpses
unsettling locales. Choose from or roll on the Body Horror Settings table to inspire locations for your adventures. Body Horror Settings 1d10 The Adventure Takes Place In … 1 A vine-covered, ostensibly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
locations are keyed to map 1.13. V1. Three Entrances The ogre’s tracks lead characters to a frozen stream, then along it to the verbeeg’s lair: The trail culminates at a rocky hillside with pines growing
to dust and tatters. Treasure. Clutched in the chieftain’s left hand is a pearl of power. In her right hand is a +1 wand of the war mage. A curse befalls any creature that removes either magic item or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
see where the characters end up, rerolling any locations already visited. For the first three destinations, roll a d6 to prevent the characters from reaching The Maverick. For subsequent destinations
exception of the Far Realm horror, the specific locations of portal encounters are not detailed here. If the characters ask about where they are in any given encounter, or if they’re inclined to venture
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Dragon’s Pride Locations The areas of Dragon’s Pride are keyed to map 8.4. Dyson Logos Map 8.4: Dragon’s Pride View Player Version N1: Wyrmsong Cantina Lavish couches surround low tables in this
, which the rakshasa is loath to disclose: Curse. As long as you wear this item, you are cursed. The item can’t be removed until you are targeted by a Remove Curse spell or similar magic. While cursed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
locations are the cornerstone of countless campaigns. Many of the greatest D&D adventures of all time are location-based.
Creating a location-based adventure can be broken down into a number of steps
mastermind 17–18 Humanoid raider or ravager 19 Humanoid under a curse 20 Misguided humanoid zealot Adventure Allies d12 Ally 1 Skilled adventurer 2 Inexperienced adventurer 3 Enthusiastic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
. Wakenreth Locations The following locations are keyed to map 5.4, except for area E5, which is unmapped. E1: First Level This round chamber is illuminated by white flames flickering in magical sconces on
from the room becomes cursed for as long as they remain within the tower or until the curse is removed by a remove curse spell or similar magic. While cursed, the character has disadvantage on all
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
Forests of Slaughter These caverns house a Thayan menagerie. Locations in the Forests of Slaughter are identified on map 5.7. Map 5.7: Forests of Slaughter Light. The cavern ceilings glow with
for one tenday (remove curse negates this effect). The third time the creature drinks in a tenday, it suffers the effects of a harm spell (save DC 15). It isn’t safe for an undead to drink from the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Caves of Hunger Locations (H11-H21) H11. Den of Shadows Naturally formed stairs lead up to area H9 and down to area H15. A wide passage to the east leads to area H13, with a branching tunnel to area
form once the shadows are dealt with. H12. Curse of Hunger This twenty-foot-high cavern tapers to a dead end. A dozen human skeletons sheathed in frost lie on the uneven floor, but their skulls
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
False Tomb The lowest floor of the pyramid is a false tomb designed to discourage would-be tomb robbers. The people of Bakar also once used it as a temple. The following locations are keyed to map
. Fifty feet below the entrance, water gushes from an opening in the north wall and falls into the reservoir below, which is 30 feet deep. Before the curse befell Bakar, this silo used to teleport water