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Kas was a powerful warrior who served Vecna and whose loyalty was rewarded with this sword. As Kas’s power grew, so did his hubris. The sword urged Kas to destroy Vecna and usurp his throne
. Legend says Vecna’s destruction came at Kas’s hand, but Vecna also wrought his rebellious lieutenant’s doom, leaving only Kas’s sword behind.
Bloodthirst. The sword thirsts for
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
skull lord summons up to five skeleton;skeletons or zombie;zombies (both appear in the Monster Manual) in unoccupied spaces within 30 feet of it. They remain until destroyed. Undead summoned in this
first of them appeared in the aftermath of Vecna’s bid to conquer the world of Greyhawk, after the vampire Kas betrayed Vecna and took his eye and hand. In the confusion resulting from this turn
Sword of Kas
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Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
When Vecna grew in power, he appointed an evil and ruthless lieutenant, Kas the Bloody Handed, to act as his bodyguard and right hand. This despicable villain served as advisor, warlord, and assassin
. His successes earned him Vecna’s admiration and a reward: a sword with as dark a pedigree as the man who would wield it.
For a long time, Kas faithfully served the lich, but as Kas’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Sword of Kas Wondrous item, artifact (requires attunement) When Vecna grew in power, he appointed an evil and ruthless lieutenant, Kas the Bloody Handed, to act as his bodyguard and right hand. This
, Kas faithfully served the lich, but as Kas’s power grew, so did his hubris. His sword urged him to supplant Vecna, so that they could rule the lich’s empire in Vecna’s stead. Legend says Vecna’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Sword of Kas Weapon (Longsword), Artifact (Requires Attunement) Kas was a powerful warrior who served Vecna and whose loyalty was rewarded with this sword. As Kas’s power grew, so did his hubris. The
sword urged Kas to destroy Vecna and usurp his throne. Legend says Vecna’s destruction came at Kas’s hand, but Vecna also wrought his rebellious lieutenant’s doom, leaving only Kas’s sword behind
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
cavern. Some of the crystal faces reflect distorted images of the cavern, while others flicker with scenes of the lich-god Vecna visiting destruction on distant worlds.
Three tunnels branch off the
reflect vague, phantasmagoric scenes of the unreality at the tunnel’s far end. A creature can walk up to 50 feet down a tunnel and remain in Vecna’s Grasp. To the creature, the tunnel appears to go on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
is built from pale stones that glow faintly from within, towers over the surrounding landscape, but large sections of it have crumbled away. The parts that remain in place are separated by large gaps
—a discordant symphony of croaking frogs and singing birds.
The characters are on an isolated section of the Queen’s Way (shown on the accompanying map of Hither), which once was an elevated highway
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
former owner or singing a lullaby that soothes a restless spirit. Haunted traps disarmed in such ways typically remain disarmed for 24 hours.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
treachery brought skull lords into existence. The first of them appeared in the aftermath of Vecna’s bid to conquer the world of Greyhawk, after the vampire Kas betrayed Vecna and took his eye and hand
. In the confusion resulting from this turn of events, Vecna’s warlords turned against each other, and his plans were dashed. In a rage, Vecna gathered up his generals and captains and bound them in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Confronting Vecna When the spellcasters’ Wish spell goes awry in chapter 2 of this adventure, the player characters are shunted to the sanctum in Sigil. Kas doesn’t expect this development, but the
the Wolf-Spider, his ally against Vecna, though he falsely claims that the rod is the key to stopping Vecna. (Read more about Kas’s plan in chapters 2 and 9.) Rod of Seven Parts Rod, Artifact
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
. Infighting and treachery brought the skull lords into existence. The first of them appeared in the aftermath of Vecna’s bid to conquer the world of Greyhawk, after the vampire Kas betrayed Vecna and took
his eye and hand. In the confusion resulting from this turn of events, Vecna’s warlords turned against each other, and the dark one’s plans were dashed. In a rage, Vecna gathered up his generals and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
, leaving Moog with no one to abuse on a daily basis. Moog is singing a mournful tune, which is amplified by the acoustics of the tower. Moog sits on the upper level of the tower (area 2), her calves and
has her back to the upstairs window that faces east, and can’t see anyone approaching from that direction. Her incessant singing is so loud that she can’t hear anything but the loudest noises outside
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
the stuffy room.
A human skull floats nearby. It bobs impatiently, watching you with slate-gray eyes that remain in its lidless sockets.
The skull notices you’re awake and greets you with a nasal
skull of the archlich Vecna. Where Are We? The characters are in the Mortuary in Sigil, an interplanar hub at the center of the Outer Planes. If they ever see the light of day again, they’re in for a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
slide it through the grate with a successful DC 18 Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check. If this check fails by 5 or more, the harp falls back into the pit. A cultist of Vecna tried to lever the harp
they remain sulking under the water’s surface. Determined not to stand for further intrusion, the Elementals rise to attack anyone other than cultists. The water weirds consider the water elemental
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
bones are all that remain of mongrelfolk who perished and were eaten. The survivors beg for food. S15f. Singing and Dancing Mongrelfolk Eight mongrels caper about the wreckage of this bedchamber while
singing a rhyme. One of them holds up a glittering gold statuette as it leads this mad parade. The eight mongrelfolk sing the following rhyme: The devil dwells in his dark house, Upon the misty pillar
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
remain cursed, you become a Werewolf serving Harkon Lukas under the DM’s control during the night of a full moon. Harkon’s Manipulations Harkon Lukas seeks to win the attention and trust of artistic and
carvings of youths dragged off by wolves. 4 A fountain depicting dancing wolves. 5 Lupine paw prints in a tavern or theater. 6 A songbird singing until its heart stops.
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Legends of Greyhawk: Secrets of the Free City
Eight’s Influence. The Circle of Eight, a powerful group of wizards, influences politics in Greyhawk through informal networks, though their true goals remain unknown. Things You Probably Don’t Know Pick
one fact from the list below that your character knows. If you have the Charlatan, Criminal, or Guard background, you may pick an extra fact. Hidden Cults. Though illegal, secret cults to Iuz, Vecna
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Legends of Greyhawk: Secrets of the Free City
Eight’s Influence. The Circle of Eight, a powerful group of wizards, influences politics in Greyhawk through informal networks, though their true goals remain unknown. Things You Probably Don’t Know Pick
one fact from the list below that your character knows. If you have the Charlatan, Criminal, or Guard background, you may pick an extra fact. Hidden Cults. Though illegal, secret cults to Iuz, Vecna
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Rage of Demons Once the dark heart talisman is placed and the characters signal Vizeran, there’s no turning back. The waiting is the hard part. Time seems to drag as you remain alert, weapons drawn
, every nerve singing with the tension in the air all around you.
Finally, a swirling light begins to flare in the darkness. A barely audible humming shakes you to the core, rising and falling like a
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Legends of Greyhawk: Secrets of the Free City
Eight’s Influence. The Circle of Eight, a powerful group of wizards, influences politics in Greyhawk through informal networks, though their true goals remain unknown. Things You Probably Don’t Know Pick
one fact from the list below that your character knows. If you have the Charlatan, Criminal, or Guard background, you may pick an extra fact. Hidden Cults. Though illegal, secret cults to Iuz, Vecna
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
captured, the monks remain tight-lipped and won’t divulge information willingly. A suggestion spell or similar magic, however, can force them to share information about the temple’s location
warm singing fills the air. Beautiful fey forms step out from inside the trees surrounding the clearing. They raise their hands in a gesture of peace and smile at you.
Treasure. The dryads are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
unbridled horses drink from the river.
The mournful strains of an accordion clash with the singing of several brightly clad figures around bonfire. A footpath continues beyond this encampment
this camp by the Vistani, their escorts remain at the camp and don’t accompany the adventuring party any farther. Twelve Vistani (male and female human bandits) are standing and sitting around the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
, friendships, romances, teaching, or otherwise. Leonin women tend to remain part of their mothers’ prides, while males often leave to join new prides when they find partners. Councils of matriarchs
fantastic celebration ensues, involving dancing, feasting, singing, public professions of deep feelings, and trading oaths. Traditionally, the speaker reigns for a single year. As the leonin have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
bring their prey in close before attacking. The harpies fight until four remain and then flee. Treasure. If the characters search the harpy nests, they find a holy symbol of St. Cuthbert made with gold
find Bess, she tries to flee unless one of them wears a symbol of St. Cuthbert, in which case she follows that character around singing and obeys orders given to her by that character. M7. Missionary
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory
harvest and bestow on another creature) Fey Desires for Lesser Contracts d8 What the Fey Wants 1 Your singing voice 2 A trinket that carries great sentimental value 3 Companionship (you remain
collect something intangible, such as a creature’s singing voice or the color in its eyes, a Fey must tap into the magic of the Feywild. In other words, it’s the magic of the Feywild, not the Fey
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
necessary for newcomers to get around safely. Beneath the citadel proper, miles of dwarf-sized caverns form a confusing maze that frustrates most non-dwarf visitors. These tunnels are what remain of the early
both singing and history.
The current dirgekeeper is Ollyn Grimtongue of Citadel Felbarr, who was appointed by King Emerus Warcrown a century ago, and is the only dwarf permitted to add new lines to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
the west, but it fell long ago and only a few broken arches of masonry remain. Arched doorways lead into the entry hall. B2. Entry Hall A large banquet table rests on the floor in here. The guards use
wall. B8. Guard Room The soldiers relax in this chamber when they’re not on duty, wiling away their downtime by playing cards, drinking, or singing. There are 1d4 + 2 guards in here at any time of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
cave appears to hold nine boulders, but three are Galeb Duhr that are singing while rolled up. Their song is quiet but deep and resonant, causing vibrations in the floor. If the galeb duhr notice the
characters, they lift their heads and begin singing more loudly, shaking the ground and making bits of gravel fall from the ceiling as they try to entertain their unexpected audience. When the characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Fire and the Invoked Devastation? What would happen if such magic fell into the wrong hands today? A central portion of the Dry Steppes, where the seat of the Baklunish empire stood, is said to remain
have also transcended their origin on this world to impact the broader multiverse. Two of these, Tharizdun and Vecna, are described in appendix A. The greater gods of Greyhawk rarely get directly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
continue north. The aforementioned boulevards, along with the Street of the Singing Dolphin in the Sea Ward, are the major arteries of the city. Hire-coaches and drays can be most frequently found on
attendant servants or guards for a full day. Travel in Winter The folk of Waterdeep often remain indoors in the colder months, particularly when it rains or snows. The flow of trade and travelers into
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
these caves. Shortly after discovering the hot spring, I heard what sounded like a granny singing. When the song ended with a shrill laugh, dread sunk its teeth in me. Ye gods, that horrible cackle! I
now frozen and will remain so until the Everlasting Rime ends. On clear nights, moonlight shines through an opening in the ceiling and illuminates the pool. The minerals in the ice have turned it a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
to reassemble a small stone building it accidentally demolished
6 1d4 otyughs (attitude: 1d10) in a waste pit where hill giants dispose of feast remnants
7 1 hill giant singing
storm giant themes. Storm giants usually remain solitary, but they can get tangled in events that relate to prophecies and omens. These encounters might happen anywhere, at any time, and can be a sign on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
cataclysmic events.
An evil wizard named Vecna stole one such obelisk and used it to erase the obelisk’s creators from existence. Vecna also stole the knowledge needed to create new ones. That knowledge
rotates clockwise. The tower and the chamber are all that remain of a much larger facility that served principally as a dock for flying ships. Characters who enter the tower see a staircase coiling around
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
doorsteps, and the like), it is an occasion of much drinking, singing, and dancing in Waterdeep. The wealthy host elaborate masked balls, while poorer folk don costumes of their own make and travel door
, Oberon, and Hyrsam, the Prince of Fools. Those inclined to remain sullen in the face of such frivolity had best stay home, for celebrants do their utmost to evoke a smile from those they meet. Ches 21
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
against this chamber’s wide, rounded wall. They merge seamlessly with the wrinkled, gray walls and floor as though melted into them. Only their upper torsos and heads remain free, and each lifeless face
to immediately wink out. They don’t return, even if the silence effect ends. Danger of Making Music. The characters can create their own musical echoes here by playing an instrument or singing, but