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Vecna: Eve of Ruin
After betraying and nearly destroying the lich Vecna, the warrior Kas found himself trapped in the Shadowfell, imprisoned in a Domain of Dread called Tovag. There, he languished as a vampire. In time
the chosen creature for the purposes of spells, traps, and other defenses that wouldn’t target the chosen creature.
While in your disguised form, any lies you tell always seem to be true, no
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
them from mind flayer;mind flayers, but the dragon is uninterested in meeting with them despite their repeated petitions.
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A nest of vampire;vampires has developed a taste for deep dragon blood
inaccessible or storied locales, chosen to pique visitors’ curiosity and provide an excuse for the host to tell these items’ tales.A Deep Dragon’s Lair
Deep dragons make their lairs in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Strahd’s Vistani Servants During one of Strahd’s military campaigns, years before he became a vampire, a group of Vistani rescued him after he was wounded in battle. These Vistani not only nursed
from his admiration of them. In the centuries since Strahd became a vampire, many Vistani have allowed themselves to be corrupted by Strahd, to the extent that they consider him their king. Vistani who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Strahd’s Vistani Servants During one of Strahd’s military campaigns, years before he became a vampire, a group of Vistani rescued him after he was wounded in battle. These Vistani not only nursed
from his admiration of them. In the centuries since Strahd became a vampire, many Vistani have allowed themselves to be corrupted by Strahd, to the extent that they consider him their king. Vistani who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
ancient evil and attempts to spread that evil wherever it can. Roots of the Gulthias Tree. Legends tell of a vampire named Gulthias who worked terrible magic and raised up an abominable tower called
Nightfang Spire. Gulthias was undone when a hero plunged a wooden stake through his heart, but as the vampire was destroyed, his blood infused the stake with a dreadful power. In time, tendrils of new
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
ancient evil and attempts to spread that evil wherever it can. Roots of the Gulthias Tree. Legends tell of a vampire named Gulthias who worked terrible magic and raised up an abominable tower called
Nightfang Spire. Gulthias was undone when a hero plunged a wooden stake through his heart, but as the vampire was destroyed, his blood infused the stake with a dreadful power. In time, tendrils of new
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
exaggerated over the months, so he is likely to tell the party that a horde of ghosts came up the stairs to the scullery, or maybe it was a vampire with a swarm of rats. He discovered soon after his escapade
that the telling of his tale, in ever more lurid detail, was an easy means of obtaining free ale foisted on him by appreciative listeners. Recently, however, none have asked him to tell the tale, so
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
exaggerated over the months, so he is likely to tell the party that a horde of ghosts came up the stairs to the scullery, or maybe it was a vampire with a swarm of rats. He discovered soon after his escapade
that the telling of his tale, in ever more lurid detail, was an easy means of obtaining free ale foisted on him by appreciative listeners. Recently, however, none have asked him to tell the tale, so
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Story Overview Adventurers from a foreign land find themselves in Barovia, a mysterious realm surrounded by deadly fog and ruled by Strahd von Zarovich, a vampire and wizard. Using a deck of tarokka
cards to predict their future, a fortune-teller named Madam Eva sets them on a dark course that takes them to many corners of Barovia, culminating with a vampire hunt in Castle Ravenloft. Madam Eva’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Story Overview Adventurers from a foreign land find themselves in Barovia, a mysterious realm surrounded by deadly fog and ruled by Strahd von Zarovich, a vampire and wizard. Using a deck of tarokka
cards to predict their future, a fortune-teller named Madam Eva sets them on a dark course that takes them to many corners of Barovia, culminating with a vampire hunt in Castle Ravenloft. Madam Eva’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
9 A ventriloquist’s dummy made to resemble the vampire Strahd von Zarovich
10 A peculiar dragonchess set entirely crafted from onyx, making it extremely difficult to tell one side’s pieces from the other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
9 A ventriloquist’s dummy made to resemble the vampire Strahd von Zarovich
10 A peculiar dragonchess set entirely crafted from onyx, making it extremely difficult to tell one side’s pieces from the other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
my foes.
In truth, this “virtuous” calling began as an obsessive effort to destroy a vampire that murdered my child, and it has become for me a tedious and bleak career. Even as my life of hunting
the tragic story of how my only child Erasmus was taken by Vistani and sold to a vampire. I explained how Erasmus was made a minion of the night stalker, and how it was my miserable part to free him
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
my foes.
In truth, this “virtuous” calling began as an obsessive effort to destroy a vampire that murdered my child, and it has become for me a tedious and bleak career. Even as my life of hunting
the tragic story of how my only child Erasmus was taken by Vistani and sold to a vampire. I explained how Erasmus was made a minion of the night stalker, and how it was my miserable part to free him
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Strahd von Zarovich. Strangers are widely viewed with suspicion. Many locals believe Count von Zarovich is a vampire. He dwells in Castle Ravenloft, a citadel from which few return. Vistani bands
were you in these dreams? What do they tell you about Barovia? Do you believe they hold any truth? Does Count Strahd von Zarovich feature in any of these visions?
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
, they kidnapped Erasmus van Richten and sold him to his death at the hands of the vampire Baron Metus. In the brief time she knew him, Ez befriended Erasmus and heard him speak lovingly of a
joined a Vistani band, adopted the name Ez d’Avenir, and traveled far but never found the belonging Erasmus described. Eventually she sought out someone she knew could tell her more: Rudolph van Richten
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
member of the group, and their hatred extends to other living creatures as well. Tekeli-li. If Tekeli-li is hiding in area H12, the gnoll vampire (see appendix C) attacks the characters in its Large hyena
missing skulls were taken by kobold vampire spawn and placed in area H20. Terrible psychic trauma lingers in this cave, causing any creature that enters it to feel intensely hungry, even after leaving
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
member of the group, and their hatred extends to other living creatures as well. Tekeli-li. If Tekeli-li is hiding in area H12, the gnoll vampire (see appendix C) attacks the characters in its Large hyena
missing skulls were taken by kobold vampire spawn and placed in area H20. Terrible psychic trauma lingers in this cave, causing any creature that enters it to feel intensely hungry, even after leaving
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Strahd von Zarovich. Strangers are widely viewed with suspicion. Many locals believe Count von Zarovich is a vampire. He dwells in Castle Ravenloft, a citadel from which few return. Vistani bands
were you in these dreams? What do they tell you about Barovia? Do you believe they hold any truth? Does Count Strahd von Zarovich feature in any of these visions?
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
, they kidnapped Erasmus van Richten and sold him to his death at the hands of the vampire Baron Metus. In the brief time she knew him, Ez befriended Erasmus and heard him speak lovingly of a
joined a Vistani band, adopted the name Ez d’Avenir, and traveled far but never found the belonging Erasmus described. Eventually she sought out someone she knew could tell her more: Rudolph van Richten
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
evil vampire Kas, and because they didn’t catch on to his plan. Alustriel and Tasha answer questions confusedly and in short phrases. After a few minutes, the wizards regain their poise and tell the
the vampire. Malaina’s Mistrust Once the characters learn what has happened, they notice that Malaina remains particularly solemn. Malaina’s Secret. If the characters ask Malaina what’s wrong, she
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
nearly destroying the lich Vecna, the warrior Kas found himself trapped in the Shadowfell, imprisoned in a Domain of Dread called Tovag. There, he languished as a vampire. In time, the Dark Powers of the
, traps, and other defenses that wouldn’t target the chosen creature. While in your disguised form, any lies you tell always seem to be true, no matter what magical or mundane methods are used to try to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
evil vampire Kas, and because they didn’t catch on to his plan. Alustriel and Tasha answer questions confusedly and in short phrases. After a few minutes, the wizards regain their poise and tell the
the vampire. Malaina’s Mistrust Once the characters learn what has happened, they notice that Malaina remains particularly solemn. Malaina’s Secret. If the characters ask Malaina what’s wrong, she
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
nearly destroying the lich Vecna, the warrior Kas found himself trapped in the Shadowfell, imprisoned in a Domain of Dread called Tovag. There, he languished as a vampire. In time, the Dark Powers of the
, traps, and other defenses that wouldn’t target the chosen creature. While in your disguised form, any lies you tell always seem to be true, no matter what magical or mundane methods are used to try to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
chapter 2, area M, for more information on the wizard). By all accounts, the wizard died by Strahd’s hand, and so too did Doru, who returned to his father as a vampire spawn. Donavich was able to trap
that the gods will tell him how to save Doru without destroying him. If the characters seem intent on slaying Doru, Donavich does his best to stop them. If Doru dies, Donavich falls to the floor and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
chapter 2, area M, for more information on the wizard). By all accounts, the wizard died by Strahd’s hand, and so too did Doru, who returned to his father as a vampire spawn. Donavich was able to trap
that the gods will tell him how to save Doru without destroying him. If the characters seem intent on slaying Doru, Donavich does his best to stop them. If Doru dies, Donavich falls to the floor and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
transforms into a vampire spawn also under Hoobur’s control (see below). Necromancy as a business model needs more discussion, I think. Who hasn’t had that fantasy about having all undead employees? No? Just
Intelligence (Arcana or Religion) check can tell she’s turning into an undead creature. If the check succeeds by 5 or more, the character knows the group has 2 rounds to stop the transformation. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
transforms into a vampire spawn also under Hoobur’s control (see below). Necromancy as a business model needs more discussion, I think. Who hasn’t had that fantasy about having all undead employees? No? Just
Intelligence (Arcana or Religion) check can tell she’s turning into an undead creature. If the check succeeds by 5 or more, the character knows the group has 2 rounds to stop the transformation. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
? Unless she’s already a vampire and this “bitten by Strahd” thing is a ruse.
Jared: Who knows? Now, Mirabella’s looking at the books?
Maeve: Yeah, I pull one off the shelf at random.
Jared: It’s a
book written in Common called On the Habitations of the Divine in the Celestial and Infernal Realms.
Russell: Did you just make that up?
Jared: I’ll never tell. As you flip through the book, you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
shouts, “Tell your dark masters they can break my body, but never my spirit!” He then tries to escape. Under normal circumstances, a greater restoration spell cast on the Mad Mage would restore his wits
vampire and how to destroy him. With his sanity restored, Mordenkainen can be stubborn and difficult even with his friends, and doesn’t suffer fools. He normally spends more time listening than talking
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
shouts, “Tell your dark masters they can break my body, but never my spirit!” He then tries to escape. Under normal circumstances, a greater restoration spell cast on the Mad Mage would restore his wits
vampire and how to destroy him. With his sanity restored, Mordenkainen can be stubborn and difficult even with his friends, and doesn’t suffer fools. He normally spends more time listening than talking
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
? Unless she’s already a vampire and this “bitten by Strahd” thing is a ruse.
Jared: Who knows? Now, Mirabella’s looking at the books?
Maeve: Yeah, I pull one off the shelf at random.
Jared: It’s a
book written in Common called On the Habitations of the Divine in the Celestial and Infernal Realms.
Russell: Did you just make that up?
Jared: I’ll never tell. As you flip through the book, you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
dimensional barriers that prevent fiends from teleporting or summoning other demons within the sector. Fiendish Arena In this zone, a vampire named Issem culls the weakest demons using arena combat. When
signs of frescoes that once covered the walls here. A half-dozen ruined chandeliers hang from the cracked ceiling. In the northeast corner is a black gate.
Creatures. A vampire spawn keeps watch here
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
dimensional barriers that prevent fiends from teleporting or summoning other demons within the sector. Fiendish Arena In this zone, a vampire named Issem culls the weakest demons using arena combat. When
signs of frescoes that once covered the walls here. A half-dozen ruined chandeliers hang from the cracked ceiling. In the northeast corner is a black gate.
Creatures. A vampire spawn keeps watch here
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
what became of his companions. The characters may realize the other tombs (areas S7 and S9) belong to Madar and Tenadria. Cithcillion’s Quandary. If the characters tell Cithcillion that Madar and
uncooperatively to the speak with dead spell. Alstare Bellis. The neutral evil vampire and former high priest of Chemosh, Alstare Bellis, hides just above the entrance to the tomb in bat form. A