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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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)", "rollDamageType":"Thunder"} damage and is cursed.
Triggering Event. The next time the target walks through a doorway, the target stubs its toe or bashes its head, and the curse advances to Stage 1.
Stage 1. The
Thunder;{"diceNotation":"3d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":" (Thunder)", "rollDamageType":"Thunder"} damage and is aware it was targeted by a curse. Additionally, the creature has Disadvantage on
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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
takes 4d6 Psychic damage and is aware it was targeted by a curse. Additionally, for 1 minute, the target takes 1d6 Psychic damage at the start of each of its turns.Initial Effect. On a failed save, the
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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
takes 3d10 Necrotic damage and is aware it was targeted by a curse. Additionally, it can’t gain Temporary Hit Points or regain Hit Points for 1 minute.Initial Effect. On a failed save, the target
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
save, the target takes 4d10 Psychic damage and is aware it was targeted by a curse. Additionally, for 1 minute, the target has Disadvantage on attacks made using Reactions.
Initial Effect. On a failed
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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
2d10 Psychic damage and is aware it was targeted by a curse.
Initial Effect. On a failed save, the target takes 4d10 Psychic damage, has the Blinded condition for 1 minute, and is cursed.
Triggering
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target takes 4d10 Cold;{"diceNotation":"4d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":" (Cold)", "rollDamageType":"Cold"} damage and is aware it was targeted by a curse.
Initial Effect. On a failed save, the
targets Speed increases by 5 feet, until it reaches its maximum Speed.
Triggering Event. The next time the target finishes a Short or Long Rest, it notices it has lost a valued item, and the curse
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target takes 2d10 Poison damage, has the Poisoned condition until the end of its next turn, and is aware it was targeted by a curse.
Initial Effect. On a failed save, the target takes 4d10 Poison damage
, has the Poisoned condition for 1 minute, and is cursed.
Triggering Event. The next time it eats a meal, the cursed creature bites its tongue and its mouth fills with blood, and the curse advances
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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
damage and is aware it was targeted by a curse. For 1 minute, the target has Vulnerability to Bludgeoning, Piercing, or Slashing damage (you choose when you cast the spell).Initial Effect. On a
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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
successful save, the target takes 4d6 Thunder damage and is aware it was targeted by a curse. For 1 minute, the target takes 1d6 Thunder damage at the start of each of its turns.Initial Effect. On a failed
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Grim Hollow: Player’s Guide
Progression of a Shadowsteel Curse Shadowsteel curses are spells that progress in phases called Stages. Between each stage is an Escalation Check. A Shadowsteel curse uses the following structure
occurs when the target fails its first saving throw. The curse is often dormant at this stage, waiting for a trigger to progress. Triggering Event. A specific event, such as an action or word, causes the
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Grim Hollow: Player’s Guide
from Shadowsteel. Failing two Death Saving Throws. Shadowsteel Ghoul Stage 1 When you initially contract the Shadowsteel Ghoul curse, you select one Stage 1 Boon and gain the Stage 1 Flaw. Stage 1 Boon
: Shadowsteel Curser Shadowsteel Ghoul Stage 1 Boon If you do not already have it, you gain the Shadowsteel Adept feat. Additionally, when you cast a Shadowsteel curse, the casting time is reduced by
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Grim Hollow: Player’s Guide
stage that the Shadowsteel curse has reached, and each casting must come from a different caster. In addition, a number of cure components are required equal to the number of stages the curse has
escalated to. For example, a curse that has escalated to Stage 3 requires 3 cure components as well as three castings of Remove Curse or Greater Restoration spell—one cure component per casting—from three
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Grim Hollow: Player’s Guide
Becoming a Lycanthrope Mikhail Palamarchuck In Etharis, there are two well-known methods of contracting the lycanthropic curse. The first is being bitten by a lycanthrope and not curing the curse
uncompromising nature of someone willing to do evil in exchange for power. Other means of gaining lycanthropy are possible. The curse of a powerful being, a side effect of a powerful artifact, or
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Grim Hollow: Player’s Guide
2 Boon: Binding Curse Lich Stage 2 Boon You can compel a creature with a binding curse. As a Bonus Action, choose a creature within 30 feet who can see you. That creature makes a Charisma saving
Lich 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 Transformation, an event
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Grim Hollow: Player’s Guide
Becoming a Vampire Vampires are spawned into the world when a mortal contracts the Sanguine Curse, dies, and is reborn undead. There are a variety of ways to contract the curse. A Vampire may have
Curse before perishing and being reborn.
Other methods of becoming a Vampire include ancient and dark magic, as well as powerful but cursed magical artifacts. Vampirism may be passed along when an
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Grim Hollow: Player’s Guide
Psychic damage. You regain the use of this feature when you finish a Long Rest. Stage 4 Boon: Grandmother’s Curse Hag Stage 4 Boon You learn one Shadowsteel curse of your choice. You always have it
Hag 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 Transformation, an event
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Grim Hollow: Player’s Guide
effects until the curse reaches its final stage. These curses can only be cast by spellslingers who have access to the rare and dangerous substance known as Shadowsteel. Sangromancy spells allow
, noted below. Shadowsteel curses are unique afflictions that progress in stages over time. At each stage, the afflicted have an opportunity to either shake off the curse’s symptoms or suffer worsening
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Grim Hollow: Player’s Guide
Hunt Lycanthrope Stage 1 Flaw The savage nature of your curse sometimes causes you to lose control. These ferocious tendencies are a constant struggle between you and the beast within. The first time you
Lycanthrope 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 Transformation
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Grim Hollow: Player’s Guide
pain. The victim of the figure’s curse, sleeping across town, rolls over in his sleep. He will soon suffer the ravages of a Shadowsteel curse. But the curser has a much worse fate awaiting them.
In
uses a Spellcasting Focus made of Shadowsteel, particularly to cast curses, risks acquiring the Shadowsteel Ghoul curse. Being attuned to a Shadowsteel magic item or wielding a Shadowsteel weapon for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Jungle. The journey unfolds in three stages (see “Travel” in chapter 2), culminating in the discovery of the ruins and the artifact. Stage 1. Melchis hires a ship to carry the party to the Amedio Jungle
terrifying monsters and lets the characters and Melchis deal with this threat.) Stage 1 ends when Melchis and the characters row a launch ashore. Stage 2. Melchis leads the characters into the jungle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Jungle. The journey unfolds in three stages (see “Travel” in chapter 2), culminating in the discovery of the ruins and the artifact. Stage 1. Melchis hires a ship to carry the party to the Amedio Jungle
terrifying monsters and lets the characters and Melchis deal with this threat.) Stage 1 ends when Melchis and the characters row a launch ashore. Stage 2. Melchis leads the characters into the jungle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
from the dead. I have since closed the door on that stage of my life.” “The death curse you’ve heard about has struck me. I don’t know how much longer I’ll last before I perish. Clerics have no help to
Syndra Silvane’s Curse The party’s benefactor is a retired adventurer named Syndra Silvane. Being a wizard and merchant of no small repute, she has magic to expedite the party’s journey to Chult as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
from the dead. I have since closed the door on that stage of my life.” “The death curse you’ve heard about has struck me. I don’t know how much longer I’ll last before I perish. Clerics have no help to
Syndra Silvane’s Curse The party’s benefactor is a retired adventurer named Syndra Silvane. Being a wizard and merchant of no small repute, she has magic to expedite the party’s journey to Chult as
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
mentor?
What do you use your talents, work, or travels to hide? Does insecurity or doubt drive you to excel? Did someone best you in your field of mastery? Does a vice, curse, or rumor color your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
threats, but in truth any resident who gives in to their vices might be consumed by the beast within. Numerous types of lycanthropes might flourish in Kartakass, or the curse of lycanthropy could
invitation to Harmonia’s Crystal Club. If the characters visit, they find themselves the only non-lycanthropes in the crowd.
3 A set dresser in Medria used “tamed” mimics during a stage
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
mentor?
What do you use your talents, work, or travels to hide? Does insecurity or doubt drive you to excel? Did someone best you in your field of mastery? Does a vice, curse, or rumor color your
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Grim Hollow: Player’s Guide
with that chaos, making the victim’s ultimate home a dream of cosmic horror.
Nikola Matkovic
Reversing Specter Traits
Once the character reaches Stage 1 of the Specter Transformation
, typical magic like Remove Curse cannot remove the affliction. You cannot be revived or restored by any magic lesser than the Wish spell due to the ties that anchor your spirit to the corporeal world
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
threats, but in truth any resident who gives in to their vices might be consumed by the beast within. Numerous types of lycanthropes might flourish in Kartakass, or the curse of lycanthropy could
invitation to Harmonia’s Crystal Club. If the characters visit, they find themselves the only non-lycanthropes in the crowd.
3 A set dresser in Medria used “tamed” mimics during a stage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
characters might be tempted to visit the Palace of Heart’s Desire as well (see chapter 5), but they can avoid this location and still accomplish their goals. Setting the Stage After the players create their
remove curse spell is not powerful enough to end this effect on a character, but a wish spell can. This might not seem like much of a drawback, as characters can cope just fine without ever gaining
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
characters might be tempted to visit the Palace of Heart’s Desire as well (see chapter 5), but they can avoid this location and still accomplish their goals. Setting the Stage After the players create their
remove curse spell is not powerful enough to end this effect on a character, but a wish spell can. This might not seem like much of a drawback, as characters can cope just fine without ever gaining
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
cartoonish goblin heads drawn in charcoal.
Noise. Banging noises can be heard to the north. (The goblins in area 1b are building a wooden stage there.)
1b. Auction Hall The goblins are erecting a
stage against the north wall of this 20-foot-high chamber using wood stolen from elsewhere in Undermountain. Once the stage is complete, the goblins plan to auction slaves and other valuable
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
cartoonish goblin heads drawn in charcoal.
Noise. Banging noises can be heard to the north. (The goblins in area 1b are building a wooden stage there.)
1b. Auction Hall The goblins are erecting a
stage against the north wall of this 20-foot-high chamber using wood stolen from elsewhere in Undermountain. Once the stage is complete, the goblins plan to auction slaves and other valuable
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Astral Adventurer’s Guide
mysterious owners, who are rumored to be adventurers. Royal Theater Company The Royal Theater has been in operation for over sixty years. The company’s lavish stage productions often feature magical
exchange for a donation in coins, gems, or art objects of a certain value, as noted in the Helpful Spells table. Helpful Spells Spell Donation Commune 1,000 gp Legend lore 1,500 gp Lesser restoration 150 gp Raise dead 2,000 gp Remove curse 250 gp Scrying 1,000 gp
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Astral Adventurer’s Guide
mysterious owners, who are rumored to be adventurers. Royal Theater Company The Royal Theater has been in operation for over sixty years. The company’s lavish stage productions often feature magical
exchange for a donation in coins, gems, or art objects of a certain value, as noted in the Helpful Spells table. Helpful Spells Spell Donation Commune 1,000 gp Legend lore 1,500 gp Lesser restoration 150 gp Raise dead 2,000 gp Remove curse 250 gp Scrying 1,000 gp