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Curse of Strahd
light weapons. They are reluctant to make bite attacks in raven form for fear of spreading their curse to those who don’t deserve it or who would abuse it.
A Kindness of Wereravens. Wereravens
afflicted with lycanthropy. The following text applies to wereraven characters specifically.
A character cursed with wereraven lycanthropy gains a Dexterity of 15 if his or her score isn’t
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
dangers during adventures.
Creating Your Character
At 1st level, you choose whether your character is a member of the human race or of a fantastical race. If you select a fantastical race such as the
fairy or the harengon in this section, follow these additional rules during character creation.
Ability Score Increases
When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one score by 2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Adventures in Richemulot Adventurers might be accustomed to defeating foes using sword and spell, but such weapons hold little power against a nation-spanning plague. The characters might even be
the Plague” section later in this domain explores how to use an ongoing disease as a backdrop to your adventures, while the Richemulot Adventures table suggests other plots that might unfold in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Score increases of 3 or 4 at once. Group Involvement. Once a character has established a Renown Score of 1+ with a group, the character can gain renown by spending time between adventures undertaking
Gaining Renown At your discretion, a character or party can increase their renown in the following ways: Completing Missions. Advancing a group’s interests increases a character’s Renown Score within
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
supervision, encouragement, and discipline. A first mate benefits from a high Charisma score, as well as proficiency with the Intimidation and Persuasion skills. Bosun. The bosun (or boatswain
) provides technical advice to the captain and crew and leads repair and maintenance efforts. A good bosun has a high Strength score, as well as proficiency with carpenter's tools and the Athletics skill
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth
Tournament Rules If you wish to emulate the competitive adventures of old, you can run this adventure as a tournament-style scenario by following the guidance in this section. Rather than pitting
characters against one another, adventuring parties are scored as a group. These rules are optional. You don’t need to score your players to run this adventure. The scoring system included in this supplement is meant to spark joy, not contention.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Forest Crystal Adventures Here are sample adventure hooks to bring characters to the Forest Crystal or to give them missions to pursue there. Lost Legacy A young green dragon who lairs near the
. Urban Renewal A circle of druids uses ancient magic to amplify the crystal’s power, spreading its land-warping influence. The crystal’s growing shroud threatens to engulf a nearby city whose ruler
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
sheds moonlight and brings on the starry night. The orb rotates evenly without fail, spreading day and night across the entire plane. The weather in Arcadia is governed by four allied demigods called
to the good of all. Buxenus Military forces gather their strength, amid pleasant valleys and orchards, to reclaim the lost layer of Menausus—now part of Mechanus. Arcadia Adventures Everything on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
your pact will play in your character’s adventuring career. Your patron’s demands might drive you into adventures, or they might consist entirely of small favors you can do between adventures. What kind
with intermediaries. Quick Build You can make a warlock quickly by following these suggestions. First, Charisma should be your highest ability score, followed by Constitution. Second, choose the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Undead Undead are spreading through the jungles of Chult like a plague. The Emerald Enclave, the Order of the Gauntlet, and the Flaming Fist are all taking steps to contain this menace, but their
efforts to date have fallen short. Ghouls Any character with a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 12 or higher hears and smells a ghoul pack approaching, consisting of 2d6 ghouls led by a ghast. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
thieves’ guild master? Or did you leave your guild in search of bigger risks and bigger rewards? Is it greed that drives you in your adventures, or some other desire or ideal? What was the trigger that
rogue quickly by following these suggestions. First, Dexterity should be your highest ability score. Make Intelligence your next-highest if you want to excel at Investigation or plan to take up the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
introduce commoners in your adventures: Artist
Baker
Bartender
Blacksmith
Butcher
Captive
Carpenter
Castaway
Cobbler
Cook
Dyer
Farmer
Fisher
Fletcher
Flimflam artist
Tanner
Town crier
Weaver
Youngster
Commoner Medium or Small Humanoid, Neutral
AC 10 Initiative +0 (10)
HP 4 (1d8)
Speed 30 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 10 +0 +0
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
average level goes up, the sidekick gains a level. It doesn’t matter how much of the group’s recent adventures the sidekick experienced; the sidekick levels up because of a combination of the
adventures it shared with the group and its own training. Hit Points Whenever the sidekick gains a level, it gains one Hit Die, and its hit point maximum increases. To determine the amount of the increase
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
treks themselves. Some are directly related to the elemental cults, and others are situations unconnected to the cults that demand immediate attention. These short adventures can provide a good change of
Cult of the Black Earth sets a trap for the characters by spreading rumors of a fire witch terrorizing the Nettlebee halfling clan. This adventure is designed for 6th-level characters. Vale of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
score, the mortal can tap into hidden properties of the weapon (see chapter 2 for details on piety). Alternatively, those who don’t worship the weapon’s divine owner often find themselves cursed for
their lack of proper devotion. Occasionally a god’s weapon might fall into the wrong hands or go missing entirely, sparking fantastic quests. Consult the Weapons of the Gods Adventures table for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Castaway and shares a cursed item’s location with would-be rescuers.
3 Healer and passes off poisons as medicine.
4 Panic-spreading prophesier of doom.
5 Ship captain and delivers
)
HP 52 (7d8 + 21)
Speed 30 ft., Swim 40 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 16 +3 +3
Dex 13 +1 +1
Con 16 +3 +3
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 12 +1 +1
Wis 12
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Adventure Hooks The Heralds of the Comet offers opportunities for adventures in any campaign. As an apocalyptic sect pursuing the destruction of the multiverse, it’s best suited for an antagonistic
role. Under certain circumstances, however, the cult could act as a short-term patron or an ally for an adventuring party. This section offers suggestions for adventures involving the cult, followed by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Relaxation Sometimes the best thing to do between adventures is relax. Whether a character wants a hard-earned vacation or needs to recover from injuries, relaxation is the ideal option for
restore one ability score that has been reduced to less than its normal value. This benefit cannot be used if the harmful effect was caused by a spell or some other magical effect with an ongoing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
renown score. You can use the time between adventures to improve your renown within your guild by performing these tasks, as well as by socializing with prominent people in the guild. After doing so
advance the goals of your guild through your adventures, you become an increasingly important part of the guild’s activities. You might rise through the ranks, eventually taking up a position at the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
dragon’s service, bringing with them undead terrors that answer to the black dragon and aid it in spreading ruin to nearby bastions of beauty and peace. Adult Black Dragon Huge Dragon (Chromatic
), Chaotic Evil
AC 19 Initiative +12 (22)
HP 195 (17d12 + 85)
Speed 40 ft., Fly 80 ft., Swim 40 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 23 +6 +6
Dex 14 +2 +7
Con 21 +5 +5
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
), Lawful Evil
AC 21 Initiative +15 (25)
HP 402 (23d20 + 161)
Speed 40 ft., Fly 80 ft., Swim 40 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 27 +8 +8
Dex 12 +1 +8
Con 25 +7 +7
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 20 +5 +5
Wis 17 +3 +10
Cha 22 +6 +6
Skills Deception +13, Perception +17, Persuasion +13, Stealth +8
Immunities Poison; Poisoned
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
, creature type, Intelligence score, and ability to speak. At the end of each Long Rest, the shape-shifted creature repeats the save. On a successful save, the creature returns to its true form. After three
in this wilderness of eternal night. Beastlands Adventures The Beastlands embodies wild, beautiful nature and the vibrant power of life thriving in the natural world. Visitors to the plane feel
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
members whose skills are great for reporting but less useful on adventures. This could be the designated writer, a political cartoonist, or a chronicler who records the party’s adventures. This might
be a challenging role for a player character to fill, but an NPC could provide services to the party, making them worth keeping around. Face. Typically gifted with a high Charisma score and skilled in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
its iron-barred balusters. Burgomaster Villigus Bazengar delights in spreading malaise and despair. The demodand and his moldy, overlapping hides slithered out of Carceri to usurp the town from its
ground with others seeking to clear their names or drown their sorrows. Adventures in Curst The Curst Adventures table offers suggestions for encounters and stories in the gate-town. Curst
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Event-Based Adventures In an event-based adventure, the focus is on what the characters and villains do and what happens as a result. The question of where those things happen is of secondary
from which you can choose adventure elements or roll randomly for inspiration. As with location-based adventures, you don’t necessarily have to follow these steps in order. Vampire Villain
1
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
deities, the features of these locations vary between communities. Roll on or choose a result from the Kuo-toa Ritual Sites table to inspire features and suggest adventures within a kuo-toa community
Kuo-toa Medium Aberration, Neutral Evil
AC 13 Initiative +0 (10)
HP 18 (4d8)
Speed 30 ft., Swim 30 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save Str 13 +1 +1 Dex 10 +0 +0 Con 11 +0 +0 Ability Score
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
a way, as where wereravens tread, evil pursues. Wereraven employ light weapons to avoid spreading their curse to those who would abuse it. Wereraven
Medium Humanoid (Human, Shapechanger)
Armor
character cursed with wereraven lycanthropy gains a Dexterity of 15 if their score isn’t already higher. Attack and damage rolls for the wereraven’s beak are based on whichever is higher of the character’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
of the Lightcaller, an ancient gold dragon who takes the form of an aureate monarch. The Lightcaller ushers in each new day with cheerful exuberance, spreading mirth from dawn to dusk. Since more
solars, powerful angels who affirm the monarch’s daily authority. The Lightcaller is never seen at nighttime. At dusk, they return to Solrise Tower, which shuts down until the next morning. Adventures in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
More Downtime Activities Chapter 8, "Adventuring" of the Player’s Handbook describes a few downtime activities to fill the void between adventures. Depending on the style of your campaign and the
adventures building a stronghold. Before work can begin, the character must acquire a plot of land. If the estate lies within a kingdom or similar domain, the character will need a royal charter (a legal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
— — — — — — — — 3 +2 Wizard Subclass 3 6 4 2 — — — — — — — 4 +2 Ability Score Improvement 4 7 4 3 — — — — — — — 5 +3 Memorize Spell 4 9 4 3 2 — — — — — — 6 +3 Subclass feature 4 10 4 3 3 — — — — — — 7
+3 — 4 11 4 3 3 1 — — — — — 8 +3 Ability Score Improvement 4 12 4 3 3 2 — — — — — 9 +4 — 4 14 4 3 3 3 1 — — — — 10 +4 Subclass feature 5 15 4 3 3 3 2 — — — — 11 +4 — 5 16 4 3 3 3 2 1 — — — 12 +4
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
— — — — — — — — 3 +2 Wizard Subclass 3 6 4 2 — — — — — — — 4 +2 Ability Score Improvement 4 7 4 3 — — — — — — — 5 +3 Memorize Spell 4 9 4 3 2 — — — — — — 6 +3 Subclass feature 4 10 4 3 3 — — — — — — 7
+3 — 4 11 4 3 3 1 — — — — — 8 +3 Ability Score Improvement 4 12 4 3 3 2 — — — — — 9 +4 — 4 14 4 3 3 3 1 — — — — 10 +4 Subclass feature 5 15 4 3 3 3 2 — — — — 11 +4 — 5 16 4 3 3 3 2 1 — — — 12 +4
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
related to each. Either one could be positive or negative: you might work hard to overcome a low score, for example, or be cocky about your high score. Ideals Describe one ideal that drives your
to your class, your background, your race, or some other aspect of your character’s history or personality. You might also gain new bonds over the course of your adventures. Flaws Finally, choose a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
determine whether your character notices something without asking you to make a Wisdom (Perception) check; the DM uses your Passive Perception instead. Passive Perception is a score that reflects a general
awareness of your surroundings when you’re not actively looking for something. Use this formula to determine your Passive Perception score: Passive Perception = 10 + Wisdom (Perception) check modifier
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
your character notices something without asking you to make a Wisdom (Perception) check; the DM uses your Passive Perception instead. Passive Perception is a score that reflects a general awareness of
your surroundings when you’re not actively looking for something. Use this formula to determine your Passive Perception score: Passive Perception = 10 + Wisdom (Perception) check modifier Include all
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
of lower rank. Downtime Activities. You might allow characters to spend downtime between adventures building relationships and gaining renown within an organization. For more information on downtime
activities, see chapter 6, “Between Adventures”. Losing Renown Disagreements with members of an organization aren’t enough to cause a loss of renown within that organization. However, serious offenses