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Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
gifts and promises of power to turn them into loyal vassals.
Cruel Tyrants. Whenever Bane’s followers gain power, they institute draconian measures to ensure that their rule is unquestioned. They
Monsters
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
needed to ensure loyalty. They enslave those too weak to resist them and shower the strong with gifts and promises of power to turn them into loyal vassals.
Cruel Tyrants. Whenever Bane’s
followers gain power, they institute draconian measures to ensure that their rule is unquestioned. They stamp out all opposition while richly rewarding those who swear fealty.
Warrior Cult. Cultists of
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
this demon lord is a warning that not all that is beautiful is good. Every plane and curve of his nine-foot-tall body, every glance of his burning eyes, promises a mixture of pleasure and pain. Graz
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Cultists of Graz’zt
Graz’zt grants his cultists special abilities. His cultists can gain the Joy from Pain trait, while his cult leaders
Magic Items
Vecna: Eve of Ruin
assembled into one piece or disassembled again, each requiring an action, although a partially complete rod doesn’t gain any other abilities.
Additionally, while holding one piece of the broken
of Seven Parts. While attuned to the rod, you gain the following benefits:
Magic Weapon. The Rod of Seven Parts functions for you as a magic quarterstaff that grants a +3 bonus to attack and damage
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
footsteps of a Boros parent, succumbed to the persuasion of a charismatic recruiter’s lofty promises, or were drawn in by the prospect of a life of action.
Skill Proficiencies: Athletics
an established place in the hierarchy of the Boros Legion. You can requisition simple equipment for temporary use, and you can gain access to any Boros garrison in Ravnica, where you can rest in safety
Wand of Orcus
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Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
while the wand is attuned to Orcus himself.
Protection. You gain a +3 bonus to Armor Class while holding the wand.
Spells. The wand has 7 charges. While holding it, you can use an action and expend 1
user and makes grandiose promises that it has no intention of fulfilling, such as vowing to help its user overthrow Orcus.
Destroying the Wand. Destroying the Wand of Orcus requires that it be taken to
magic-items
Dungeon Master’s Guide (2024)
2 minor detrimental properties
1 major detrimental property
The detrimental properties of the Wand of Orcus are suppressed while the wand is attuned to Orcus.
Protection. You gain a +3 bonus to
everything in the multiverse. The wand is cruel, nihilistic, and bereft of humor.
To further Orcus’s goals, the wand feigns devotion to its current user and makes grandiose promises that it has no
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
are offered a quest by Volothamp Geddarm. Volo promises a reward if they can rescue his missing friend, Floon Blagmaar, who he fears has been caught up in the conflict. Volo’s quest is a
resurface throughout the adventure. Following the completion of Volo’s quest, the characters gain a home base with an address in Trollskull Alley, in Waterdeep’s North Ward. From their new base, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
are offered a quest by Volothamp Geddarm. Volo promises a reward if they can rescue his missing friend, Floon Blagmaar, who he fears has been caught up in the conflict. Volo’s quest is a
resurface throughout the adventure. Following the completion of Volo’s quest, the characters gain a home base with an address in Trollskull Alley, in Waterdeep’s North Ward. From their new base, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
plans, all the better. The Spider Queen employs duplicity and sadism against her enemies, but she also enjoys bedeviling those who claim to love her. She promises great rewards to those who follow her
without question; whether she delivers on her vows depends on her whims. The Spider Queen often allies with other gods or powerful demon lords, though she does so only for personal gain. At the first
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Dark Gifts The Dark Powers influence many who struggle within their clutches, tempting both the innocent and ambitious with whispered promises. These sinister bargains are rarely spoken, coming in
who don’t choose one might be presented with opportunities to gain a Dark Gift as their stories—and desperate circumstances—unfold.Sinister forces lurk in the shadows, enticing the unwary with Dark Gifts.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Dark Gifts The Dark Powers influence many who struggle within their clutches, tempting both the innocent and ambitious with whispered promises. These sinister bargains are rarely spoken, coming in
who don’t choose one might be presented with opportunities to gain a Dark Gift as their stories—and desperate circumstances—unfold.Sinister forces lurk in the shadows, enticing the unwary with Dark Gifts.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
plans, all the better. The Spider Queen employs duplicity and sadism against her enemies, but she also enjoys bedeviling those who claim to love her. She promises great rewards to those who follow her
without question; whether she delivers on her vows depends on her whims. The Spider Queen often allies with other gods or powerful demon lords, though she does so only for personal gain. At the first
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Ralzala the Dao A dao named Ralzala defends the demon zapper. Ralzala swore loyalty to Zariel to gain revenge against a rival dao who tried to ruin her. The dao regrets the arrangement and wants to
. She reveals that the deposed archdevil Bel would gladly aid the characters in overthrowing Zariel. If the characters help Ralzala break her pact with Zariel, the dao promises to direct them to Bel’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Ralzala the Dao A dao named Ralzala defends the demon zapper. Ralzala swore loyalty to Zariel to gain revenge against a rival dao who tried to ruin her. The dao regrets the arrangement and wants to
. She reveals that the deposed archdevil Bel would gladly aid the characters in overthrowing Zariel. If the characters help Ralzala break her pact with Zariel, the dao promises to direct them to Bel’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
prison has failed. Standing Stone Effects School Effect
Abjuration You gain a +2 bonus to AC for the next 24 hours.
Conjuration A monodrone appears in an unoccupied space within 5 feet of
you and follows you around until it’s destroyed. It is indifferent toward all creatures, including you.
Divination You gain the benefits of a true seeing spell for the next hour
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
prison has failed. Standing Stone Effects School Effect
Abjuration You gain a +2 bonus to AC for the next 24 hours.
Conjuration A monodrone appears in an unoccupied space within 5 feet of
you and follows you around until it’s destroyed. It is indifferent toward all creatures, including you.
Divination You gain the benefits of a true seeing spell for the next hour
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
promises of wealth and supernatural power. Long-serving members of the Kargatane earn transformation into dhampirs (see chapter 1), the first step toward becoming a member of the Kargat and attaining
immortality. Agents of both groups wander Darkon and beyond, creating shadowy conspiracies to gain magical power and control by any means possible. Order of the Guardians This network of scholars and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Talismans: Handbill advertising remarkable performances, rustic woodcut of hunting wolves, wolf’s tooth necklace Kartakass is a vast stage that serenades the ambitious with promises of fame. Performance is
reputation?
What does success mean to you? Do you pursue wealth, fame, love, or acceptance? What extremes would you embrace to gain success?
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Talismans: Handbill advertising remarkable performances, rustic woodcut of hunting wolves, wolf’s tooth necklace Kartakass is a vast stage that serenades the ambitious with promises of fame. Performance is
reputation?
What does success mean to you? Do you pursue wealth, fame, love, or acceptance? What extremes would you embrace to gain success?
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
promises of wealth and supernatural power. Long-serving members of the Kargatane earn transformation into dhampirs (see chapter 1), the first step toward becoming a member of the Kargat and attaining
immortality. Agents of both groups wander Darkon and beyond, creating shadowy conspiracies to gain magical power and control by any means possible. Order of the Guardians This network of scholars and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
. Xebekal can be contacted with telepathy. It promises wealth and power to anyone who restores it, but has no intention of honoring its promises. Only a wish spell can turn the tapestry back into the beholder
it once was. The tapestry has AC 5, 33 hit points, immunity to poison damage, and vulnerability to fire damage. If it is reduced to 0 hit points, the tapestry is destroyed. The characters gain no XP
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Two
tempted by Takhisis and her promises of glory. Corrupted by the Dragon Queen, Verminaard rose to become one of her champions, claiming command of the fiercest among the Dragon Armies. Verminaard’s
of blackened steel trimmed with gold. In combat, the mace’s head is wreathed in inky black energy.
You gain a +3 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this weapon. When you hit with an attack
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
transformation. He promises to keep this secret and reveals his own lycanthropy. The Darklord then uses this shared secret to gain leverage over the character and pushes them to embrace the curse. Harkon is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
. Xebekal can be contacted with telepathy. It promises wealth and power to anyone who restores it, but has no intention of honoring its promises. Only a wish spell can turn the tapestry back into the beholder
it once was. The tapestry has AC 5, 33 hit points, immunity to poison damage, and vulnerability to fire damage. If it is reduced to 0 hit points, the tapestry is destroyed. The characters gain no XP
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
angrily answers questions in exchange for its freedom. The demon tries to convince the characters to release it before it tells them what it knows, and any promises it makes are forgotten once it is
Lolth stands to gain from Gromph casting the ritual, the demon replies, “Chaos.” If the yochlol is killed, a character who investigates the grimoire can confirm beyond doubt that Gromph was responsible
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
the wand is attuned to Orcus. Protection. You gain a +3 bonus to Armor Class while holding the wand. Spells. The wand has 7 charges and regains 1d4 + 3 expended charges daily at dawn. While holding
cruel, nihilistic, and bereft of humor. To further Orcus’s goals, the wand feigns devotion to its current user and makes grandiose promises that it has no intention of fulfilling, such as vowing to help
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
-abiding community, because it is adept at exploiting laws and structures for its own gain. It sees itself, in a perfect world, as the arbiter and enforcer of a social order that keeps everyone in
their place and the Orzhov in the highest place. Increasing tensions in Ravnica have led to an atmosphere of instability, and to counter this, the Orzhov Syndicate promises the trappings of a stable
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
emphasize different elements of righteous behavior, but all paladins are expected to hold true to a common set of virtues: Liberality. Be generous and tolerant. Good faith. Be honest and keep promises
those under them. Unjust laws must be overturned or changed in a reasonable fashion. Bravery. Gain glory through battle. Defend any charge unto death. Pride in one’s actions. Lead by example. Let your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Two
tempted by Takhisis and her promises of glory. Corrupted by the Dragon Queen, Verminaard rose to become one of her champions, claiming command of the fiercest among the Dragon Armies. Verminaard’s
of blackened steel trimmed with gold. In combat, the mace’s head is wreathed in inky black energy.
You gain a +3 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this weapon. When you hit with an attack
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
angrily answers questions in exchange for its freedom. The demon tries to convince the characters to release it before it tells them what it knows, and any promises it makes are forgotten once it is
Lolth stands to gain from Gromph casting the ritual, the demon replies, “Chaos.” If the yochlol is killed, a character who investigates the grimoire can confirm beyond doubt that Gromph was responsible
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
transformation. He promises to keep this secret and reveals his own lycanthropy. The Darklord then uses this shared secret to gain leverage over the character and pushes them to embrace the curse. Harkon is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
the wand is attuned to Orcus. Protection. You gain a +3 bonus to Armor Class while holding the wand. Spells. The wand has 7 charges and regains 1d4 + 3 expended charges daily at dawn. While holding
cruel, nihilistic, and bereft of humor. To further Orcus’s goals, the wand feigns devotion to its current user and makes grandiose promises that it has no intention of fulfilling, such as vowing to help
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
emphasize different elements of righteous behavior, but all paladins are expected to hold true to a common set of virtues: Liberality. Be generous and tolerant. Good faith. Be honest and keep promises
those under them. Unjust laws must be overturned or changed in a reasonable fashion. Bravery. Gain glory through battle. Defend any charge unto death. Pride in one’s actions. Lead by example. Let your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
-abiding community, because it is adept at exploiting laws and structures for its own gain. It sees itself, in a perfect world, as the arbiter and enforcer of a social order that keeps everyone in
their place and the Orzhov in the highest place. Increasing tensions in Ravnica have led to an atmosphere of instability, and to counter this, the Orzhov Syndicate promises the trappings of a stable