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Acquisitions Incorporated
space he can see. The space must be unoccupied or occupied by a willing Small or Medium creature. If the latter, Jim and the willing creature both teleport, swapping places.
Spellcasting. Jim is a 9th
wizard, or perhaps “that strange old man in the village,” Jim's original penchant was not for the magic of scroll or spell, but for the stage.
As an entertainer and purveyor of the “Jim Darkmagic
Magic Items
Acquisitions Incorporated
observations, like a verbal notebook with unlimited space. The whisper jar records as fast as a creature can speak into it, and whispers back words at the same pace they were recorded. Activating the
playback of a particular recording is an action.
Things Recorded in Your Whisper Jar
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RECORDING
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A live recording of the only performance of the mostly forgotten stage play
Monsters
Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary
False Appearance. If the animated coffin is motionless at the start of combat, it has advantage on its initiative roll. Moreover, if a creature hasn’t observed the coffin move or act, that
creature must succeed on a DC 18 Intelligence (Investigation) check to discern that the coffin is animate.
Spider Climb. The animated coffin can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Cloying Miasma. The abomination is surrounded by a noxious stench. At the start of the abomination’s turn, any creature within 5 feet of it must succeed on a DC 14 Constitution saving throw or
is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.
Acidic Spit. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Acidic Spit
Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
"} piercing damage.
Moon Ray (Gleam Only; 3/Day). Ranged Spell Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Moon Ray"} to hit, range 60 ft., one creature. Hit: 12 (2d8 + 3
). Ranged Spell Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Sun Ray"} to hit, range 60 ft., one creature. Hit: 12 (2d8 + 3);{"diceNotation":"2d8+3", "rollType":"damage
Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
attacks
Puppeteer's Lash. Melee or Ranged Spell Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Puppeteer's Lash"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 60 ft., one creature. Hit: 17
waste my time.”
Bond. “My world is the stage, and my theater is of paramount importance to me.”
Flaw. “My death will occur during an eclipse. That is my doom, and I can
Monsters
Candlekeep Mysteries
":"damage","rollAction":"Thunder Strike","rollDamageType":"thunder"} thunder damage, and if the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 17 Constitution saving throw or be deafened and stunned until the
at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. Bak Mei regains spent legendary actions at the start of his turn.
Crane Dance. Bak Mei moves up to 20 feet. This movement does not
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cursed creature falls victim to minor inconveniences and bad luck. Shops it wishes to visit close just as it arrives, and its equipment breaks at inconvenient moments.
Stage 2. The cursed creature
Disadvantage on Dexterity ability checks and saving throws.
Stage 3. The cursed creature becomes dangerously prone to accidents, as even the simplest tasks have unforeseen life-threatening consequences
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abandoned or left alone, and the curse advances to Stage 1.
Stage 1. The cursed creature begins forgetting events that have occurred within the past few days and the names of acquaintances.
Stage 2
and saving throws.
Stage 3. The cursed creature forgets its closest companions, its own identity, and its goals. The curse fabricates delusions of a great conspiracy only the cursed creature can
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advances to Stage 1.
Stage 1. The cursed creature becomes compelled to steal trinkets.
Stage 2. The cursed creature finds a secret place to start stashing its stolen trinkets, and it becomes anxious
about leaving the location for extended periods of time. The creature has Disadvantage on Wisdom ability checks and saving throws.
Stage 3. The cursed creature is driven to transform its hoard of
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to Stage 1.
Stage 1. The cursed creature is gripped with an insatiable appetite.
Stage 2. The cursed creature becomes compelled to eat inappropriate items such as coins, flowers, glass, and dirt
. Additionally, the cursed creature has Disadvantage on Constitution saving throws, and its Hit Point maximum decreases by an amount equal to its character level or Hit Dice.
Stage 3. The cursed creature
advances to Stage 1.
Stage 1. The cursed creature becomes easily agitated and aggressive.
Stage 2. The cursed creature becomes obsessed with violence. The thrill of solo battle intoxicates it, and its
demeanor toward its allies sours as the curse grows. The cursed creature gains no benefit from its Short Rests.
Stage 3. The cursed creature is driven to insatiable bloodlust, unable to rest while
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Event. The next time the target hears its name spoken, the speaker sounds derisive regardless of its actual tone, and the curse advances to Stage 1.
Stage 1. The cursed creature hears veiled insults
everywhere, believing everyone is jealous of its brilliance and talent.
Stage 2. The cursed creature feels restless unless it is actively working to accomplish a goal. The cursed creature gains no
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both. A duergar and the drummer for Shadow Malice, Kragala enjoys being on stage but doesn’t like being told what to do. She prefers to count on her spells in a fight, hanging back from melee and
knocking aside blows with her heavy drumsticks. Bardic Inspiration (2/Day). Kragala chooses one other creature within 60 feet of her. If that creature can see or hear her, it gains one Bardic
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curse advances to Stage 1.Stage 1. The cursed creature is compelled to stop and admire itself whenever it sees its reflection. It constantly fusses over its appearance.Stage 2. The cursed creature
This spell curses a creature with an obsessive self-infatuation. The target must make a Charisma saving throw against your spell save DC.
Successful Saving Throw. On a successful save, the target
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This spell curses a creature with a putrefying and stinking pox. The target must make a Charisma saving throw against your spell save DC.
Successful Saving Throw. On a successful save, the target
takes 6d10 Necrotic damage and is cursed.Triggering Event. The next time the target searches for its garments or equipment, it finds an infestation of insects, and the curse advances to Stage 1.Stage
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have, and the curse advances to Stage 1.Stage 1. The cursed creature is compelled to rest when the occasion permits it, becoming lethargic and lazy.Stage 2. The cursed creature becomes feeble. After
This spell curses a creature with horrific aging. The target must make a Strength saving throw against your spell save DC.Successful Saving Throw. On a successful save, the target takes 2d10 Necrotic
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This spell curses a creature with painful hypersensitivity to physical sensations. The target must make a Constitution saving throw against your spell save DC.
Successful Saving Throw. On a
save, the target takes 8d10 Thunder damage and is cursed.Triggering Event. The next time the target hears a loud noise, it gets a crippling headache, and the curse advances to Stage 1.Stage 1. The
races
, a local population of sentient creatures, and a lack of other ogresh nearby. Once they decide upon an area, an ogresh enters the second stage of their life, which is marked by a drastically increased
has an unnatural quality to it, revealing more to the ogresh than most creatures would willingly share.
Ogresh Traits
Creature Type: HumanoidSize: Medium (6 — 7 feet tall)Speed: 30 feetAge
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Grim Hollow: Player’s Guide
Fiendish Soul Boon and one other Stage 1 Boon of your choice. You also gain the Stage 1 Flaw. Stage 1 Boon: Fiendish Soul Fiend Stage 1 Boon You become a Fiend in addition to any other creature type(s) you
your active Gift of Damnation for any other gift associated with a signed contract. Stage 1 Boon: Infernal Smite Fiend Stage 1 Boon Once on each of your turns, you can choose one creature you have just
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Grim Hollow: Player’s Guide
, however, the curse immediately progresses to stage 1. Escalation Checks Escalation represents the curse gaining power as time progresses. Daily at dawn, a cursed creature makes an Escalation Check
. If, on the fifth dawn, it rolls a 5 or less, the curse escalates to stage 2. The creature applies any new effects and resets the DC to 1. Stages of Progression While Shadowsteel curses are dangerous
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Grim Hollow: Player’s Guide
Form Boon and one other Stage 1 Boon of your choice. You also gain the Stage 1 Flaw. Stage 1 Boon: Undead Form Lich Stage 1 Boon You become an Undead in addition to any other creature type(s). You
your spells has Disadvantage. The next time you cast a spell before the end of your next turn, deal an extra 1d6 Necrotic damage per Lich Transformation Stage to a single creature damaged by that
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Grim Hollow: Player’s Guide
choice. You also gain the Stage 1 Flaw. Stage 1 Boon: Ooze Form Ooze Stage 1 Boon You become an Ooze in addition to any other creature type(s) you are. You gain Blindsight with a range of 30 feet. If
Ooze Form, you are covered with a sheen of acidic slime. When a creature hits you with a melee attack, it takes Acid damage equal to 1d6 plus your Transformation Stage. Nonmagical ammunition is
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Grim Hollow: Player’s Guide
Saving Throws. Killing an innocent creature in your hybrid form after failing your saving throw against Lust for the Hunt. Lycanthrope Stage 1 When you initially contract lycanthropy, you select one
Stage 1 Boon and gain the Stage 1 Flaw. Stage 1 Boon: Hybrid Wolf Form Lycanthrope Stage 1 Boon You become a Monstrosity in addition to any other creature type(s). As a Magic action, you may voluntarily
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Grim Hollow: Player’s Guide
Transformation, you gain both Stage 1 Boons and the Stage 1 Flaw. Stage 1 Boon: Aberrant Form Aberrant Horror Stage 1 Boon Your creature type becomes Aberration in addition to any other creature types you
plus your Proficiency Bonus plus your Transformation Stage. A creature that makes its saving throw is immune to this effect for 24 hours. Stage 3 Boon: Constricting Tendrils Aberrant Horror Stage 3
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Grim Hollow: Player’s Guide
Constitution saving throw or be afflicted with a random Shadowsteel curse at Stage 1. The saving throw DC is 8 plus your Constitution modifier plus your Proficiency Bonus. A creature already afflicted with a
Shadowsteel Ghoul Stages At each stage of this Transformation, follow the instructions provided for that stage. Achieving a New Stage To move from one stage to the next higher one in this
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Grim Hollow: Player’s Guide
Form Seraph Stage 1 Boon You become a Celestial in addition to any other creature type(s) you are. Additionally, you have Resistance to Radiant Damage. Stage 1 Boon: Angelic Wings Seraph Stage 1 Boon
Unarmed Strike or damage a creature with a cantrip, you can add 1d6 Radiant damage to that attack. You can add this damage a number of times equal to your Proficiency Bonus plus your Transformation Stage
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Grim Hollow: Player’s Guide
powers to defeat an encroaching civilization. Free an imprisoned or indentured Elemental creature.
Primordial Stage 1 When you initially undergo the Primordial Transformation, you gain both Stage
1 Boons and the Stage 1 Flaw. Stage 1 Boon: Primordial Form Primordial Stage 1 Boon You become an Elemental in addition to any other creature type(s). Your Constitution score increases by 1, but
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Grim Hollow: Player’s Guide
turn. A creature takes half damage on a successful save and is not Frightened. The DC of the Constitution saving throw is 8 plus your Proficiency Bonus plus your Transformation Stage. Once you use this
. The DC for this saving throw is 8 plus your Proficiency Bonus plus your Transformation Stage. On a failed save, the creature has the Paralyzed condition until the start of your next turn. On a
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Grim Hollow: Player’s Guide
other Stage 1 Boon of your choice. You also gain the Stage 1 Flaw. Stage 1 Boon: Hag Form Hag Stage 1 Boon Your Creature Type becomes Fey in addition to any other creature type(s) you have
finish a Short or Long Rest. As a Magic action, you can expend and roll a Hit Point Die to touch a creature and allow the target to breathe water for a number of minutes equal to the amount rolled. Stage 3
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Grim Hollow: Player’s Guide
Transformation, you gain the Fey Form Boon and one other Stage 1 Boon of your choice. You also gain the Stage 1 Flaw. Stage 1 Boon: Fey Form Fey Stage 1 Boon Your creature type becomes Fey in addition to
that fails the saving throw becomes Frightened of you. This effect ends early if a creature affected by this ability ends its turn out of your line of sight.
Stage 2 Boon: Magic Tricks Fey Stage 2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
, while the other mascots scatter. The fused creature roars, spewing spittle from one of its heads. Everyone on stage is in danger!
The amalgamated pests move as a single creature in area R3 of the
Rose Stage. The creature threatens an opposing team of mascot-stackers, and it uses the stat block of a chimera, though it doesn’t have a breath weapon. Because it’s evening, the lighting in all areas
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
, while the other mascots scatter. The fused creature roars, spewing spittle from one of its heads. Everyone on stage is in danger!
The amalgamated pests move as a single creature in area R3 of the
Rose Stage. The creature threatens an opposing team of mascot-stackers, and it uses the stat block of a chimera, though it doesn’t have a breath weapon. Because it’s evening, the lighting in all areas
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Grim Hollow: Player’s Guide
Transformation Stages Each Transformation has four stages. Characters reach a new stage of a Transformation when a certain milestone or trigger occurs. A list of potential general milestones or
triggers is shown below. Additionally, each individual Transformation contains more specific triggers or milestones that can be used to dictate when a Transformation reaches a new stage. Universal
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Grim Hollow: Player’s Guide
Rest. Gift of Unfettered Glory Each time you damage a creature with a melee attack, an Unarmed Strike, or a cantrip, you can do an additional 2 points Force Damage per Transformation Stage. Each time
Gifts of Damnation Gifts of Damnation are named for the benefits you can gain after offering mortals gifts in exchange for their souls, via the Devilish Contractor Boon. Stage 1 Gifts You can gain