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Madam Eva Legacy

monsters Curse of Strahd

in her seventies, but she is, in fact, much older. Royal Blood. Madam Eva is Strahd’s half-sister, though Strahd is unaware of this fact. Her real name is Katarina, and she is the daughter of a

her ability to locate such an individual. None of Madam Eva’s Vistani kin know her true identity or purpose. They puzzle over her desire to remain in Barovia. Madam Eva’s Traits Ideal

Smuggler

Backgrounds Ghosts of Saltmarsh

value on friendship. (Any) 6 Daring. I am most happy when risking everything. (Any) D6 BOND 1 My vessel was stolen from me, and I burn with the desire to

believe everyone has a price and am cynical toward those who present themselves as virtuous. 4 I struggle to trust the words of others. 5 Few people know the real me. 6 Though I act charming, I feel nothing for others and don’t know what friendship is.

Resolving the Mystery

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

Resolving the Mystery The characters’ interactions with the Amberdune Pack affect the resolution of this section, but they can discover what happened to the real books and find the original versions

search the Amberdune hideout for the real books and any treasure they can find. If the party has difficulty finding the hidden vault in area A6, any of the characters can make a DC 10 Intelligence

E7: Temple Car

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

E7: Temple Car Stained-glass windows decorate the walls of this car, while its floors are adorned with exquisitely patterned rugs. Several columns support a vaulted mosaic ceiling. Kneeling before an

killed the real priest, stole his robes, and threw his body and holy symbol off the train. The slaad works for an evil, multiverse-spanning organization called the Syndicate of Terror, Extortion

Castle Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

) psychic damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one. K3: Receiving Room An armored knight with red, glowing eyes stands on the dais at the far end of this vaulted chamber. The

(see appendix B). Unlike the real Kas, whom the characters encountered in the previous chapter, this imagined Kas is despondent and has no interest in fighting. Kas doesn’t recognize the characters and

General Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

. Alternatively, characters who fly above the maze are shunted back into the real world, emerging above the hedge tangle with their companions nowhere in sight. The only way for them to rejoin the party is to

a desire to leave the maze while they’re in area 1, and whatever route they take next leads them back to the entrance and the path at the edge of the village. They can turn around and come back in again, and they’ll wind up in area 1, at the start of the maze.

General Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

. Alternatively, characters who fly above the maze are shunted back into the real world, emerging above the hedge tangle with their companions nowhere in sight. The only way for them to rejoin the party is to

desire to leave the maze while they’re in area 1, and whatever route they take next leads them back to the entrance and the path at the edge of the village. They can turn around and come back in

M20. Paper Birds and Hidden Belfry

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

safe. Let me know how you wish to proceed. Your beloved sister, End Lord Kelek, I have written a new play titled The Agonies of Alagarthas. It’s a tragic tale inspired by real-life misfortune

desire. Ringing the bell summons a flock of giant cranes (use the pteranodon stat block), one for each character or NPC in the party, from the direction of the Palace of Heart’s Desire. These birds

20. False Tomb

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

of the room’s trap (see “Trap” below). This room smells of wine. On a checkerboard marble floor, a gilded coffin sparkles in sunlight streaming down from the chamber’s vaulted ceiling, which arches

twelve feet overhead. Four huge stone gargoyle heads, their mouths agape, protrude from the walls. Illusion magic generates the sunlight that shines on the coffin. This light is treated as real

Gala at the Cerulean Lyceum

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

Gala at the Cerulean Lyceum Xoese-Addae leads the characters to the Cerulean Lyceum, a series of vaulted, crystalline halls set around a broad quadrangle. When the characters arrive, the quad is

—signs of her fervent desire to prove her connection and dedication to Djaynai. Personality Trait. “I have more important matters to attend to than you.” Ideal. “Tradition must be preserved at all costs

Green Hag

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

. A coven is made up of hags of any type, all of whom are equals within the group. However, each of the hags continues to desire more personal power. A coven consists of three hags so that any

is made from a real eye coated in varnish and often fitted to a pendant or other wearable item. The hag eye is usually entrusted to a minion for safekeeping and transport. A hag in the coven can take

Daask

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

Daughters of Sora Kell—whether they seek peace and stability for their young nation of mistrusted monsters, desire to end humanity’s dominance over Khorvaire and let monsters rule, or merely follow the

to be a doppelganger. The characters are hired to retrieve the real victim, who is undergoing a ritual that will eventually transform them into a hag. Levels 17–20. While Daask stirs up riots in the

Madam Eva

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

half-sister, though Strahd is unaware of this fact. Her real name is Katarina, and she is the daughter of a Vistani woman whom King Barov, Strahd’s father, took to his bed during one of his many crusades

her desire to remain in Barovia. Madam Eva’s Traits Ideal. “I wish Strahd to be free of his curse.” Bond. “The Vistani are my people now.” Flaw. “The people whose fates I divine aren’t important. They

D10. Trinket, Bauble, and Charm's

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

. Trinket and Bauble guard the stall while Charm sees to the real business of carrying out her heist (described later in the chapter). Trinket and Bauble greet their customers with plenty of sass. Since

desire: Trinket demands the color from the buyer’s eyes. If the buyer agrees to the trade, Trinket produces a small marble that drains the color from the buyer’s eyes when she utters the phrase, “Hue be

Mages of High Sorcery

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

the greater good. Order of the Red Robes Inspired by the neutral god Lunitari, the Red Robes help others when it suits them and use their gifts for their own enrichment as they desire. Mages of the

Reality. Friends, enemies, and loved ones might appear in the test, along with all manner of hazards and puzzles. The applicant has no way of knowing which challenges are illusory and which are real. In

Smuggler

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

many lies, I place a high value on friendship. (Any) 6 Daring. I am most happy when risking everything. (Any) Smuggler Bonds d6 Bond 1 My vessel was stolen from me, and I burn with the desire to

who present themselves as virtuous. 4 I struggle to trust the words of others. 5 Few people know the real me. 6 Though I act charming, I feel nothing for others and don’t know what friendship is

Appendix D: Roleplaying Cards

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

real name is Fug. He has a strong affection for Mishka (the only child in Loomlurch who doesn’t fear or mock him) and treats her like a younger sibling. He resists any attempt to remove the maggot

Miser CHAPTER 3: THITHER Nib (whose real name is Meryl Caberstock) is a tall, rake-thin, elderly man dressed in threadbare finery and a housecoat. He wears a blindfold to avoid glimpsing the

Appendix: Roleplaying Cards

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory

real name is Fug. He has a strong affection for Mishka (the only child in Loomlurch who doesn’t fear or mock him) and treats her like a younger sibling. He resists any attempt to remove the maggot that

Miser CHAPTER 3: THITHER Nib (whose real name is Meryl Caberstock) is a tall, rake-thin, elderly man dressed in threadbare finery and a housecoat. He wears a blindfold to avoid glimpsing the

Hags

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

. However, each of the hags continues to desire more personal power. A coven consists of three hags so that any arguments between two hags can be settled by the third. If more than three hags ever come

bonus is 4 + the hag’s Intelligence modifier. Hag Eye. A hag coven can craft a magic item called a hag eye, which is made from a real eye coated in varnish and often fitted to a pendant or other

Murder Among Thieves

compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Legends of Greyhawk: Secrets of the Free City

reason Anton was killed and who gave the order are beyond the scope of this adventure. Instead, the real reveal is that there are machinations of power beyond the characters’ prior imaginings, and they

. Their carefree swagger belies a longing for something more than alley cons and midnight thefts, and they quietly stash coins in hopes of affording real schooling someday. A few patched scars on their

Lesser Caverns Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

-Covered Cave The floor of this vaulted cave is covered in pungent piles of bat guano. Large leather hides hang from the stalactites above, flapping in the draft. Sounds of flowing water echo from the far

direction at a speed of 30 feet or to hold its position in defiance of the water’s swiftest currents. L14: Underground Lake A river flows into the south side of this high-vaulted cavern, feeding a

Lesser Cavern Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth

blade in Gnomish. Once the golem is destroyed, the sword can easily be freed from its chest. L3: Guano-Covered Cave The floor of this vaulted cave is covered in pungent piles of bat guano. Large leather

position in defiance of the water’s swiftest currents. L13: Underground Lake A river flows into the south side of this high-vaulted cavern, feeding a glassy, ebon-hued lake. Drops of water fall from the

Shadows Over the Free City

compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Legends of Greyhawk: Secrets of the Free City

their scrutiny. Great Library Features Atmosphere. The Great Library carries a solemn grandeur. Granite columns rise to vaulted ceilings painted with faded constellations, while dragon-carved shelves

Caset (Medium, Chaotic Neutral Spy) from Part 3. Caset avoids interaction and attempts to leave if approached. Caset is Hostile for the purposes of Influence actions, reflecting anxiety and a desire to

Factions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

second-best day of his life will be the day when Borngray can leave the Mere of Dead Men and scrape its mud and stink off his boots. He has never mentioned his desire to leave to the bullywugs, whom

, ambushing, and laying traps. Fifth, a cadre of lizardfolk has been enlisted as elite guards for the castle itself. Borngray doesn’t expect that any force would ever mount a real attack against the

Factions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

of his life will be the day when Borngray can leave the Mere of Dead Men and scrape its mud and stink off his boots. He has never mentioned his desire to leave to the bullywugs, whom he considers

. Fifth, a cadre of lizardfolk has been enlisted as elite guards for the castle itself. Borngray doesn’t expect that any force would ever mount a real attack against the castle; it’s too inaccessible

E6: Passenger Car

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

dragonologist on a planar quest to find a “time dragon” (which may or may not be a real thing). Until a few moments ago, Ethlynn and Quintus were cabin mates. Ethlynn currently shares her cabin (the one

compasses” to gullible folk looking for an easy way to find that which their hearts desire. Quintus, also a con artist, made and sold bogus treasure maps. Vern and Quintus both identified Ethlynn as a likely

Getting About

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

are notoriously slow to take offense. A Waterdavian plainly states their feelings as a warning, so that one is apt to hear “I don’t find that amusing, friend,” said pleasantly before real anger is shown

— conditions become crowded and perfect for pickpockets. Hire-Coaches If you desire to travel in relative comfort and be the master of your destination, simply give a spirited wave and shout to any hire-coach

Searching for Dran Enterprises

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

bridge, Dalath’s Span. An enormous half-orc thug named One-Tusk stands guard outside the shop. Eriss is inside, polishing bottles containing miniature ships. She claims that these were once real ships

encourage cooperative roleplaying, so give the players lots of space to discuss how to help characters like Noriel and Dabahl — and then run with the players’ ideas. A desire to help Noriel could lead to

6. Wyllow's Tower

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

floor. Balcony. The room has a vaulted ceiling 20 feet high. Stone pillars carved to look like trees support a 10-foot-high stone balcony that runs along the north, east, and south walls. The trees

buried. This is the real Halaster, delivered by his own magic. The Mad Mage entrusted the bulb to Wyllow in case she needed to summon him and is annoyed if someone else uses it. If the characters have

Journey Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

accompanying stat block) named Vundru. Vundru used to lurk much closer to Illithinoch, where he became infused with minor psychic abilities. He has no knowledge of the Far Realm and no desire to learn more

following statements using the corpse’s mouth: “I faked my death because too many eager scribes would follow me into danger. But my death was real when I ventured too close to Illithinoch. Yet I am still

Temple of Tharizdun

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

its Enslave attack from under the water against a creature it can see. If all four chuuls are killed and the characters are aware that their real enemy is in the water, Sgothgah awaits the characters

of dealing with the characters honestly, since inferior beings don’t merit such treatment. Using its Probing Telepathy, it discerns each character’s greatest desire, then uses this information

Island Approach and First Floor

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

. 7. Scullery Stairs rise to a railed balcony that covers two walls of this large, vaulted chamber. The balcony stands ten feet above the floor, with heavy crossbeams above reinforcing the twenty-foot

found by anyone who searches the tub, where they ended up after their prior owner was drowned by an undead attacker. 8. Dining Hall This large hall has a vaulted ceiling that rises to nearly thirty

Harrowhall Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

. Its vaulted ceiling is 20 feet tall. Thrones, each inscribed with a character’s name, sit at the far end of the room in a semicircle. A small room to the west is for private meetings and is furnished

staff. “I hope you’ve made peace with your gods.” Gremorly fights until he is destroyed. Treasure. The staff Gremorly holds is a spectral reflection of his real Staff of Withering, which leans against

Tier 1 Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

Tier 1 Locations The first tier, the ground floor of the gardens, appears on Map: Garden of Sacred Repose. This tier is called the Garden of Sacred Repose. G1: Hall of the Dragon This wide, vaulted

monsters fight characters wearing circlets. Their damaging actions deal Psychic damage rather than the type the creatures depicted would normally deal, but they are otherwise fully real as far as the

Daelkyr

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

abilities of changelings to develop doppelgangers, while implanting a desire to cause chaos in the communities around them.—even when there’s no benefit in it for the doppelganger. Some doppelgangers

of being watched—or realizing that something else is using your eyes. Belashyrra can force its victims to question whether what they perceive is real, or can fill their world with such terrors that

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